Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington ‘taking very serious look’ at whether Mar-a-Lago meeting justifies legal action A powerful watchdog group that has been at the forefront of efforts to hold Donald Trump accountable for constitutional violations is investigating whether his Mar-a-Lago meeting with oil company executives last month merits legal action. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (Crew) has told the Guardian that it is investigating the dinner at Trump’s club with more than 20 oil and gas company executives. Trump asked them for a $1bn presidential campaign contribution, while at the same time vowing to undo Joe Biden’s restrictions on natural gas export permits, oil drilling and car pollution, the Washington Post reported. Continue reading...
Chocolate may never be the same. The majority of chocolate is made in just two countries and erratic weather from climate change is decreasing cocoa production. A handful of extreme weather events—from drought to heavy rainfall—could have lasting effects on the chocolate industry. Yasmin Tayag , a food, health and science writer at The Atlantic , talks to host Emily Kwong about the cocoa shortage: What's causing it, how it's linked to poor farming conditions and potential solutions. Plus, they enjoy a chocolate alternative taste test. Read Yasmin's full article. Have a food science story you want us to cover? Email us at shortwave@npr.org .
Gov. Gavin Newsom is speaking at the Vatican at a climate conference that gives him and his party an opportunity to align with Pope Francis in a critical election year.
The governor is promoting plans to underwrite the buying and selling of treated water from the byproducts of oil and natural gas drilling.
Fossil fuel groups and Republican attorneys general are aiming to block the rule's implementation.
Defenders of the program still have a major financial advantage. Voters will decide this fall whether to keep the carbon market.
After enduring weeks of rain, Aussies could be faced with months more later this year after the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) issued a La Niña watch for Australia.
Tangedco copes with soaring demand through purchases. Auroville Consulting predicts 45% consumption rise by 2030, emphasizing renewables. National Renewable Energy Lab forecasts 30,000MW peak load in 2030. Chennai anticipates 5,600 MW demand in 2030, targeting 75% solar power use by 2030.
When a phone line goes down in Coral Harbour, Nunavut, local technician John Pudlat doesn't jump in his vehicle to go fix it. He packs up his dog sled.
Kern County is betting on carbon capture to replace oil jobs and tax revenue. But will the county’s new economy repeat the sins of the old one?
Megan Morikawa of the Iberostar Group is applying science — and scale — to eliminate food waste, save coral and collaborate across the travel industry to cut carbon.
[Sustainable Energy for All] Six main hospitals in Sierra Leone are now enjoying clean, reliable, and affordable energy following the installation of solar power systems with batteries as part of a project managed by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL).
People went missing due to flash floods and mud slides.
[ANGOP] Moçâmedes -- Over the last five years the Angolan government has invested more than USD 30 million in climate change adaptation programmes to mitigate the effects of drought and more intense storms, the secretary of State for the Environment, Yuri dos Santos, said on Monday in the Province of Namibe.
[This Day] Abuja -- The West African nation of Benin has blocked China's first shipment of crude oil from Niger amid an ongoing border dispute with Niger following a coup that has put a military junta in power and shaken relations with other African nations.
Jim Chalmers’ budget didn’t answer all the questions about what projects will be funded but there is a lot more clarity now Future Made in Australia: $23bn for ‘biggest transformation since Industrial Revolution’ Explore all of our 2024 Australia federal budget coverage Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast The federal government has been talking up its Future Made in Australia (FMIA) policy in recent months and more detail was revealed in Tuesday night’s budget. Here’s what we know so far. Continue reading...
A large wildfire is slowly approaching the major Canadian oil sands city of Fort McMurray.
Amid threats such as climate change, more exchanges and dialogues between young people in the US and China can help forge trust. Hong Kong also has a crucial role to play when it comes to connecting youth across the Pacific, owing to its unique concentration of intellectual capital.
SET-listed Gunkul Engineering, a renewable energy developer that diversified into the cannabis and hemp business three years ago, is suspending further investment in cannabis based on its nearly 2-billion-baht budget, pending clarity from the government regarding its policy on the drug.
Indonesian rescuers raced Wednesday to find dozens of people still unaccounted for after flash floods and cold lava flow that inundated neighbourhoods and swept away houses over the weekend left 58 people dead.
Four neighborhoods of Fort McMurray, a city in Canada's major oil-producing region, were ordered evacuated Tuesday as an out of control wildfire drew near and thick smoke filled the skies.
Human-caused climate crisis brought soaring temperatures across Asia, from Gaza to Delhi to Manila The record-breaking heatwave that scorched the Philippines in April would have been impossible without the climate crisis, scientists have found. Searing heat above 40C (104F) struck across Asia in April, causing deaths, water shortages, crop losses and widespread school closures. The extreme heat was made 45 times more likely in India and five times more likely in Israel and Palestine, the study found. The scientists said the high temperatures compounded the already dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where displaced people are living in overcrowded shelters with little access to water. Continue reading...
Democrats on the House oversight committee sent letters to oil executives asking about alleged $1bn quid pro quo offer House Democrats have launched an investigation into a meeting between oil company executives and Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago home and club last month, following reports that the former president offered to dismantle Biden’s environmental rules in exchange for $1bn in contributions to his presidential campaign. Democrats on the House oversight committee late on Monday evening sent letters to nine oil executives requesting information on their companies’ participation in the meeting. Continue reading...
Researchers say reduced aerosol emissions in China have led to rising sea temperatures and extreme weather in Northeast Pacific, from Alaska to California, affecting biodiversity and causing toxic algae blooms and drought.
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday there was \"not one shred of evidence\" of ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned Iranian oil off Malaysia, amid U.S. concern that Iran was using Malaysian service providers to move its oil.
Tesla has been sued by an environmental justice non-profit on Monday. The Environmental Democracy Project accused the company of violating the federal Clean Air Act out of its Fremont plant.
Dr. Leandro Medice, a cardiologist who traveled to treat residents displaced by floods in the southern Brazil state of Rio Grande do Sul, was found dead at a shelter Monday morning.
La Nina typically brings wetter weather to eastern Australia and south-east Asia.
Advertising expenditure on the large, highly polluting vehicles leapt by 29% between 2022 and 2023 Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Carmakers continue to aggressively market SUVs and 4x4s to Australians even as the government rolls out new fuel efficiency standards . Advertising expenditure on the large, highly polluting vehicles leapt by 29% between 2022 and 2023 – and 59% since 2010 – undermining the environmental benefits of rising electric car use and countering new vehicle efficiency standards, according to climate advocacy group Comms Declare. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
OSLO - When Arctic nations simulated a large oil spill for a virtual training exercise in March off northern Norway, Russia also took part - a rare sign of cooperation between Moscow and the West that highlighted the special status of the polar region.
The world’s biggest banks have carried out $7 trillion in business related to fossil fuels since the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement — with almost half of that going towards expansion in the sector.Read more...
British Antarctic Survey has won the Gold Award at the Global FM Awards of Excellence 2024 for ‘The British Antarctic Survey Facilities and Estates team’. Pete Smith (Interim Head of … The post BAS win global award for facilities management appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
The Port of Newcastle has paid $13 million so that it is no longer prohibited from competing with the Port of Botany and can diversify away from coal.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE00331D, Paper Yin Hu, Mingchen Yang, Qingyu Dong, Xiuyang Zou, Jiangtao Yu, Siyu Guo, Feng Yan The recycling of spent lithium-ion battery cathodes (LIBs) is crucial to ensuring the sustainable development of natural resources and environmental protection. The current pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical recycling strategies involve high... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The U.S. power grid is facing a “make-or-break moment,” the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s chair said May 13. A new rule approved by the commission will make it easier to transmit renewable energy.
TANGERANG - Indonesia has launched its first oil and gas auction this year with an offering of five oil and gas blocks, energy ministry senior official Dadan Kusdiana said on Tuesday.
BYD Seagull. PHOTO: China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. It’s not official yet, but the Wall Street Journal says the Biden administration is expected to increase the import tariffs on electric cars made...
[IPS] Northampton, Massachusetts -- Food systems--how we grow, transport, prepare, and dispose of the food we eat--are responsible for roughly one-third of all global greenhouse gas emissions. And those gases are changing the climate, which in turn is disrupting the food supply. It would seem to be a classic vicious circle.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The world’s big banks have handed nearly $7 trillion in funding to the fossil fuel industry since the Paris agreement on carbon emissions, according to research. In 2016, after talks in Paris, 196 countries signed an agreement to limit global heating as […]
[Nigeria Health Watch] 'The climate crisis is a health crisis, but for too long, health has been a footnote in climate discussions," Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
[New Times] Tanzania's government on Thursday announced that five people have died and seven others injured following Cyclone Hidaya sweeping through the country's south-eastern coast on the Indian Ocean, The East African reports.
[Premium Times] According to WHO, between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year from health issues.
A growing number of researchers in the field are using their expertise to fight the climate crisis.
Duties will triple this year on electric vehicle batteries and increase for everything from critical minerals to steel.
Government told Net Zero Teesside gas scheme will be massive polluter despite its carbon capture claims A multibillion-pound “net zero” project backed by two of the world’s biggest fossil fuel firms will be responsible for more than 20m tonnes of planet-heating carbon over its lifetime, according to research submitted to the UK government. The Net Zero Teesside scheme to build a new gas-fired power station in north-east England is backed by BP and Equinor and says it will use carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to capture up to 95% of its emissions and bury them beneath the North Sea. Continue reading...
[World Bank] Cotonou -- According to the second edition of the Benin Economic Update Report, achieving sustainable and resilient economic growth in the coming decades will depend on efforts to adapt and finance climate investments.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D4EE00415A, Paper Hao Yu, Ang Gao, Xiaohui Rong, Shipeng Shen, Xinqi Zheng, Liqin Yan, Haibo Wang, Dan Su, Zilin Hu, Wang Hay Kan, Huaican Chen, Wen Yin, Yaxiang Lu, Qinghua Zhang, Lin Gu, Claude Delmas, Liquan Chen, Shouguo Wang, Yong-Sheng Hu The prismatic environment of the alkali metal ion is demonstrated to control plateau hysteresis in lattice oxygen redox materials. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Highlights and lowlights from the Rangers' Game 5 loss to the Hurricanes on Monday night.
When we talk about the Earth’s Atmosphere, what do we mean? Imagine a layer cake, wrapping around the Earth. That is essentially what the Earth’s atmosphere is like: layers upon layers of gas surrounding the Earth, working to protect the planet. We asked Rei Ueyama, an atmospheric scientist at NASA Ames Research Center, to explain […]
Wayne Gretzky hit up the Garden for Monday's Game 5 between the Rangers and Hurricanes, hoping to see his former team close out its second-round series.
On Friday, Earth was hit by the strongest geomagnetic storm in 20 years. Intense solar activity sent bursts of radiation toward Earth, causing fluctuations in the upper atmosphere that led to disruptions in the power grid and radio blackouts, among other technologies and infrastructure.Read more...
Liqui Moly motor oil comes at a premium price. We investigate where it is produced and if it is worth the cost when it comes to protecting your car's engine.
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre insisted that young Americans are on President Joe Biden's side after a dire battleground survey showed him losing 18 to 29-year-olds.
If the European Union moves forward with tariffs on Chinese electric cars, it could prompt Beijing to retaliate against Europe’s aviation and agricultural sectors. Instead of undermining world trade, the EU should talk to China to find solutions acceptable to both parties
NASA is hosting a media call at 3 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, May 15, to discuss the agency’s PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission, which aims to improve life on Earth by studying heat loss from Earth’s polar regions and provide information on our changing climate. The first of two shoebox-sized satellites is […]
BRUSSELS - European Union countries gave their final approval on Monday to a law to cut carbon dioxide emissions from trucks, which will require most new heavy-duty vehicles sold in the EU from 2040 to be emissions-free.
TANAH DATAR: Flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province killed at least 43 people over the weekend while a search for 15 missing people continued, authorities said on Monday.
An immense geomagnetic storm caused auroras as far south as Florida for the first time in 21 years after the sun unleashed a wave of solar flares and at least seven coronal mass ejections at Earth.
This is a re-post from the Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler Because hurricanes are one of the big-ticket weather disasters that humanity has to face, climate misinformers spend a lot of effort muddying the waters on whether climate change is making hurricanes more damaging. With the official start to the hurricane season in the North Atlantic coming up (June 1), I figured it was time to explain why we can be so confident that hurricanes are indeed more destructive today due to climate change. Note: from here on out, I’ll refer to hurricanes as tropical cyclones (abbreviated TCs), which is a more general term for this type of storm. 1. Tropical cyclones are becoming more destructive: sea level We have 100% confidence that sea level is rising because humans are...
Matt Rempe took the NHL by storm, but now the 6-foot-8 ½ forward has had to watch the Rangers brave the Hurricanes without him.
Read more from the DIY Climate Changers , a new series on everyday people’s creative solutions to the climate crisis Jannine Mancilla , 32, and Nicole Macias , 34, bonded over a shared love of DIY fashion and hand-me-downs, and frustrations with an environmentally-destructive industry and a throwaway culture that creates huge amounts of waste . So they came up with a radical idea: asking people to offer up their old clothes – for free. Their Los Angeles clothing swaps have grown from humble origins to “overwhelmingly” popular events that receive hundreds of pounds of clothing donations each month, helping attendees save the planet and keep money in their pockets. * * * Continue reading...
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] "Hundreds of the world's leading climate scientists expect global temperatures to rise to at least 2.5ºC above preindustrial levels this century", compared to the agreed target of 1.5ºC, a Guardian (8 May) survey revealed.https://bit.ly/3WCkhj0 This is also what the gas companies are assuming. When gas contracts were agreed a decade ago, there was a tacit assumption that it would be impossible to sell gas after 2050 because of the need to meet 1.5ºC. But no one in the industry
Glacier National Park's ice fortress is crumbling. To this end, Glacier National Park's winding trails are dotted with signs that pose poignant questions.
[savethechildren_uk] Nairobi -- A report released by the Ministry of Education this week has shown the extent of damage caused to schools - as well as health facilities and homes - by raging floods that have killed more than 250 people and displaced over 250,000 people since mid March. School reopening had been postponed twice already to ensure children's safety.
An electric utility and two more states have joined the legal fray over EPA requirements to curb carbon emissions from the power sector.
Even as this weekend's solar storm wanes, experts suggest that another could be on the way; giving Britons another chance to see the Northern Lights.
The 2024 hurricane season is expected to be busier than average.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kenya and many other African nations are grappling with a harsh reality: extreme weather events are becoming the norm. Once predictable weather patterns have been disrupted, leading to a dangerous cycle of droughts, floods, and cyclones. These realities get highlighted as the countries grapple with both the aftermath and scare of Cyclone Hidaya immediately after deadly droughts and floods.
The Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal last week dismissed an appeal by Victoria University students that sought a judicial review of the minister of energy and resources' decision to grant petroleum exploration...
[SciDev.Net] Nairobi -- Kenya's worst flooding in decades highlights the urgent need for more robust mitigation efforts, including flood risk maps and early warning systems, say climate scientists.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D4EE00572D, Paper Jing An, Shuang Ge, Guofeng Wang, Honggang Fu This work is the first to introduce photocontrolled catalysts into CO 2 RR, and further introduce RE single atom into the catalysts, aiming to optimize the photocatalytic performance by utilizing the synergistic effect of RE single atom and composites. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The world's biggest banks financed fossil fuels to the tune of $705 billion in 2023, with US and Japanese lenders leading the way, an annual report by climate campaigners said Monday.
U.S. oil production is at record highs despite the president's pledge to end the federal oil program.
A project aims to make money from putting carbon dioxide in the ground.
In an interview, the governor said both environmentalists and the oil industry wanted to avoid setting energy policy at the ballot box.
Climate projects could squeeze small farms and threaten food supplies, a new report says.
Heavy rains and cold lava on Sumatra island in Indonesia caused flash floods resulting in at least 37 deaths and more missing. Mount Marapi's cold lava flow led to devastating floods in West Sumatra province. Rescuers retrieved bodies from affected villages, with 18 individuals still missing. The disaster occurred after recent flash floods in nearby districts.
As communities seek new ways to adapt to climate change, 'blue roof' technology — which involves storing thousands of gallons of rainwater on the roof — is emerging as one way to help reduce flood risk, reuse water and reduce heating and cooling costs.
The arithmetic underpinning the global economy is massively out of kilter at a time when the world desperately needs concrete action on climate change. We cannot afford to have leaders clinging to the status quo while increasing spending on defence and other domestic priorities.
Readers on how to plan for rising sea levels and a recall election in D.C.
JAKARTA: Heavy rain brought floods and landslides to Indonesia's province of West Sumatra, killing at least 28, with four still missing, authorities said on Sunday.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: The ministries of renewable energy and skill development and entrepreneurship have collaboratively developed a "skilling plan"
In a pointed post promoting fruit tea, Xiang Piao Piao exploited anger over Tokyo’s decision to release treated waste water from Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Despite the improving weather conditions, Canadian authorities are strongly advising all remaining residents in the northeastern region of British Columbia to evacuate immediately. The fast-growing wildfire, which began on Friday, has already forced thousands to flee their homes. The blaze nearly doubled in size on Saturday, reaching approximately 17 square kilometers (4,200 acres), as shown by BC Wildfire Service maps.
Northern Light displays, typically relegated to states along the Canadian border during a typical geomagnetic storm, reached as far as the Gulf Coast Friday night, with pink, green and purple skies reported in Florida, Texas and Alabama.
Heating water gobbles energy, leading to higher utility bills and more planet-warming emissions.
Cold lava flows from Mt Marapi, triggering deadly floods.
After initiation rites – including circumcision – the boys leave their families to take charge of the herds, driving them high into the mountains. It's a way of life that climate change is testing.
Highlights from the Rangers' 4-3 Game 4 overtime loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday night in Raleigh, N.C:
Survivors pick through debris-littered streets and damaged buildings as rescue workers dispatched amid warning some areas cut off by flooding More than 300 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple provinces in Afghanistan, the UN’s World Food Programme said, as authorities declared a state of emergency and rushed to rescue the injured. Many people remained missing after heavy rains on Friday sent roaring rivers of water and mud crashing through villages and across agricultural land in several provinces, causing what one aid group described as a “major humanitarian emergency”. Continue reading...
MEXICO CITY - The biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades, sparked by solar flares, caused dazzling lights displays in parts of Latin America overnight on Friday, including a rare appearance in Mexico.
Earth was hit by stronger solar storms, causing amazing celestial light displays and posing risks to satellites and power grids. Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from the Sun led to an extreme geomagnetic storm, affecting satellite services like Starlink. The events, which were the most powerful in twenty years, created auroras in northern Europe and Australasia.
More than 300 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple Afghan provinces, causing significant devastation and loss of life. The UN's World Food Programme declared a state of emergency as authorities rushed to rescue the injured and provide aid to affected areas.
The floods also destroyed more than 1000 houses in the northern province of Baghlan.
After a rare G5 level geomagnetic storm swept across the Northern Hemisphere, residents of select US cities may have the opportunity to witness the breathtaking spectacle of the northern lights.
Canadians and others across the world were treated to an aurora borealis display due to a severe geomagnetic storm. The northern lights were visible across Canada.
People as far south as Florida were treated to a celestial light show Friday night as a geomagnetic storm set off an aurora, and caused some disruption to satellites.
Starlink, the satellite arm of SpaceX controlled by billionaire Elon Musk, warned on Saturday of “degraded service” as the Earth is battered by the biggest geomagnetic storm due to solar activity in two decades.
Starlink warns of degraded service due to a significant geomagnetic storm, impacting navigation systems and power grids. NOAA recalls October 2003's storm, emphasizing risks. The innovative Starlink network faces challenges with inter-satellite links during this event.
A dam near a major capital city could be used to cool a reactor should Australia embrace nuclear power. Here's what Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's Budget reply speech could outline.
Jawed's whole life was ripped away when flash floods tore through Afghanistan's Baghlan province, drowning every member of his family except a young son who clung to a tree above the churning mud.
Flash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said Saturday.
A solar storm is producing dazzling nighttime light shows in locales where northern and southern lights seldom are visible with some power grid and communications complications.
Floods from heavy seasonal rains have destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said. A U.N. official said the floods are a reminder of Afghanistan's vulnerability to the climate crisis.
More than 200 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple Afghan provinces, the United Nations said on Saturday, as authorities declared a state of emergency and rushed to rescue the injured.
News of the summit, slated to take place during the UN’s top climate conference, shared after the two sides’ new envoys met in Washington for talks.
Nature can’t run without parasites, and climate change is driving some to extinction. What happens when they start to disappear?
A Ukrainian strike late on Friday killed three people, injured seven and triggered a large fire at an oil storage depot in Ukraine's occupied Luhansk region, Russian news agencies quoted Russia-installed officials in the region said.
Climate scientists have told the Guardian they expect catastrophic levels of global heating. Here’s what that would mean for the planet World is on edge of climate abyss, UN warns Climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target Global heating is likely to soar past internationally agreed limits , according to a Guardian survey of hundreds of leading climate experts, bringing catastrophic heatwaves, floods and storms. Only 6% of the respondents thought the 1.5C limit could be achieved , and this would require extraordinarily fast, radical action to halt and reverse the world’s rising emissions from fossil fuel burning. Continue reading...
Vancouver councillors said the plan was too expensive and have sent it back to the park board to be refocused specifically on ways to protect the shoreline from climate change.
Aurora borealis sightings further south than usual from Ireland and Britain to Czech Republic and Germany as solar storm hits Earth’s atmosphere The aurora borealis has lit up the night sky with rare sightings across the UK, Europe and the northern hemisphere. The northern lights were spotted in Whitley Bay on the north-east coast; Essex; Cambridgeshire; and Wokingham in Berkshire. They were also sighted in Suffolk, Kent, Hampshire and Liverpool. Continue reading...
It used to be that the worst we could expect from a Scottish summer was midge bites. But now experts fear a steady rise in numbers of mosquitoes caused by global warming
Climate activists protesting Tesla’s expansion tried to storm its gigafactory in Germany on Friday.Read more...
Hundreds of climate protestors upset with the environmental impact of Tesla’s manufacturing plant in Grünheide, Germany broke through a police line and stormed Europe’s lone Gigafactory on Friday, according to several reports on social media. The protestors were stopped at a fence and failed to get inside the plant,…Read more...
WARSAW - Thousands of protesters marched through the streets of the Polish capital Warsaw on Friday to show their opposition to European Union environmental regulations that farmers say are driving them out of business.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) held a briefing Friday, revealing when the agency will know how the severe geomagnetic storm will impact Earth.
A geomagnetic storm is heading to Earth, with the possibility to disrupt GPS and communications. It could also bring the northern lights to Northern California, much farther south than is typical.
Storm could trigger displays of aurora through Saturday night in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England and Wales A strong solar storm headed towards Earth could allow parts of the UK the chance to see the Northern lights this weekend. The Met Office said space weather experts had issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm (G4) warning for this weekend, the first in nearly 20 years. Continue reading...
No more "eternal snows" in Venezuela.
Large sunspot cluster has produced several moderate to strong solar flares since Wednesday morning, Noaa says A ferocious solar storm powerful enough to knock out or disrupt satellite and communications systems, the power grid and radio signals was raging on Friday, space weather researchers warned. The severity of the geomagnetic storm that has propelled multiple solar flares towards Earth in recent days also brings a spectacular bonus for sky watchers: a rare but stunning view of the aurora borealis, otherwise known as the northern lights, in places they are rarely seen in the US. Continue reading...
A new mass timber space may prevent the emission of 2,750 metric tons of greenhouse gases.
Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration observed a cluster of sunspots on the surface of the sun this week. With them came solar flares that kicked off a severe geomagnetic storm. That storm is expected to last throughout the weekend as at least five coronal mass ejections — chunks of the sun — are flung out into space, towards Earth! NOAA uses a five point scale to rate these storms, and this weekend's storm is a G4. It's expected to produce auroras as far south as Alabama. To contextualize this storm, we are looking back at the largest solar storm on record: the Carrington Event. Want us to cover more about the sun? Email us at shortwave@npr.org .
At least 50 people, mainly women and children, were killed Friday in flash flooding that ripped through northern Afghanistan, official said, in a country highly vulnerable to climate change.
By digging into the geologic record, scientists are learning how wildfires shaped — and were shaped by — climate change long ago.
Reverend Dr Sue Parfitt, 82, an Anglican priest from Bristol, and Judy Bruce, 85, a retired biology teacher from Swansea, carried out the Just Stop Oil protest on Friday morning.
A huge solar storm is heading for Earth, supercharging auroras and bringing possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as early as Friday evening, US officials say.
An aurora could be visible as far south as Northern California. Experts say the storm could disrupt some communications and navigation systems like GPS.
Low water levels on the Mackenzie River are causing cargo shipments to use a different route to access northern communities, beginning in the Arctic Ocean.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center forecasted a “severe solar storm” that’s expected to hit Earth tonight, according to a release. These geomagnetic storms happen every so often, but as the Sun approaches the maximum of its 11-year solar cycle, the space weather is…Read more...
One way to mitigate the eco-guilt of a to-go habit is to choose restaurants that serve food in sustainable containers Getting restaurant meals to go often comes with a side of guilt: “Did I need to supersize? I should have saved the money and cooked at home . ” And the final sting, perhaps muttered while hovering over the trash and recycling bins deciding where to toss the empty boxes: “Oh, the waste.” Dietary and budgeting concerns notwithstanding, one way to mitigate the environmental impact (or the eco-guilt) of a takeout habit is to choose restaurants that serve their food in more sustainable containers. Continue reading...
The 2023 wildfire season was historic and deadly in Canada. This summer could be more of the same. The post Drought fuels wildfire concerns as Canada braces for another intense summer appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Floods in Marlborough, July 2021. PHOTO: Marlborough District Council Climate change minister Simon Watts has announced a cross-party inquiry to develop an enduring framework to prepare and adapt for the effects of climate...
After more than six months, the research icebreaker Polarstern is returning to its home port of Bremerhaven after a successful Antarctic season. The expeditions to the southern hemisphere and the transit there focussed on the oceanography and geology of East Antarctica as well as student training. Because of this special study area for the Polarstern, there was a change of personnel in Hobart, which was the first port call in Australia in her more than 40-year history.
After this year's rainy winter dragged into springtime, California is finally moving toward a warmer and drier pattern. But the gradual shift isn't expected to alter projections for a delayed start to wildfire season.
Drivers are being asked to take caution leaving Lerwick on the road north after an oil spill was brought to the council’s attention. The SIC... Drivers warned over oil spill
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyListen to this full episode of The New Abnormal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon and Stitcher.Donald Trump’s promise to oil bosses at a Mar-a-Lago meeting last month, in which he reportedly spoke bluntly of a “deal” with executives that would see him scrap troublesome environmental regulations “on day one” if they raised $1 billion to get him back in the White House, not only shocked the executives involved, but The New Abnormal’s Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie, too. But perhaps for different reasons.“These Republicans… I’m certain will turn around and raise a billion dollars for him, because at the end of the day, they don’t care,” Moodie reacts. “They’ll drink their bottled water and they’ll have their safe zones, and it’ll be the...
Attacks on politicians continue, new survey shows Germans prioritise immigration over climate change, German residents mark Christi Himmelfahrt and Father's Day and other news from Germany.
[The Conversation Africa] There were early warnings that Kenya's long rain season - between March and May - was going to bring above-normal rainfall. The extreme intensity of the rain has resulted in devastating floods in many parts of the country. Forty of the country's 47 counties have been affected. More than 230 people have died and about 40,000 households, so far, have been displaced.
[New Times] The government has identified a funding gap of $7.1 billion (Rwf 9 trillion) in order to meet its climate action targets under the Paris Agreement by 2030. The country plans to invest a total of $11.04 billion (Rwf 14 trillion) to reduce carbon emissions by 4.6 million tonnes, The New Times has learnt.
Former President Donald Trump reportedly solicited a $1 billion campaign donation from top oil industry executives during a dinner at his Mar-a-Lago Club.
The push follows a pause by the Department of Energy on approving new U.S. liquefied natural gas exports.
Uttarakhand's Kumaon region experienced rainfall, extinguishing wildfires. Director Bikram Singh noted substantial rain in Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Almora. Forecast predicts intensifying rain in various districts. Flash floods and road damages reported in affected areas, with safety precautions in place.
The purchase could help the country become the world’s biggest potential carbon sink.
The debris from Lahaina's fire contains toxic chemicals and sits right next to a coral reef. So the community is collaborating with scientists to track water quality.
SAN JOSE - Struck by the worst drought in five decades, Costa Rica announced an electricity rationing plan on Thursday, blaming a severe lack of rainfall that has hobbled hydroelectric plants.
The sun is crackling with sunspot energy, and two particular have roared to life.
The US Needs to Lower Cement Emissions. ‘Blended Cements’ Can Help. alicia.cypress… Thu, 05/09/2024 - 21:40 Cement manufacturing is a major contributor to global warming — if the industry was a country, it would be the world’s third-largest greenhouse gas emitter. To decarbonize the industry and reach net zero, a range of existing and emerging technology solutions will be needed — there’s no silver bullet. But in the U.S., there is a relatively untapped solution that can help reduce emissions and make the cement sector more competitive with the rest of the world. U.S. cement is more emissions intensive than cement produced in other countries. This is in part because the U.S. is lagging in the adoption of low-carbon “blended cements,” a readily available decarbonization...
General Motors plans to stop making its Chevrolet Malibu at the end of the year as it makes room for production on more electric vehicles. First introduced in 1964, the Malibu was once the top-selling car in its segment in the U.S., an unwavering presence of family garages nationwide. Professional stock car racers used the Malibu body between 1973 and 1977 for NASCAR competitions, helping drivers win 25 different titles, according to Motor Trend magazine. At its height, the Malibu won Motor Trend Car of the Year 1997 because of its smooth ride, fuel economy and luxury interior. But sales of the Malibu, a midsize sedan, declined in the early 2000s as Americans' preferences turned toward SUVs and pickup trucks. Hoping to jump start sales, GM did a redesign of the Malibu in 2015-16 complete...
Animal dubbed ‘Caramelo’ was trapped for days, balancing on two strips of slippery asbestos after flooding hit the Porto Alegre area Emergency workers have rescued a horse that had been trapped for days on a rooftop after severe floods in southern Brazil , as the death toll from the disaster rose to 107 people. The animal, dubbed Caramelo on social media, had been balancing on two narrow strips of slippery asbestos in Canoas, a city in the Porto Alegre metropolitan area that is one of the hardest-hit areas in the state, much of which has been isolated by floodwaters. Continue reading...
Island authorities have discussed shipping in water from the mainland if the dry weather continues.
Venezuela is the first country in modern history to lose all of its glaciers after climate scientists declared it is too small to be a true glacier.
Scientists have spotted a rocky exoplanet with a possible atmosphere, which they believe may be burbling out from a magma ocean on the distant world.Read more...
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Open access notables A Global Increase in Nearshore Tropical Cyclone Intensification , Balaguru et al., Earth's Future: Tropical Cyclones (TCs) inflict substantial coastal damages, making it pertinent to understand changing storm characteristics in the important nearshore region. Past work examined several aspects of TCs relevant for impacts in coastal regions. However, few studies explored nearshore storm intensification and its response to climate change at the global scale. Here, we address this using a suite of observations and numerical model simulations. Over the historical period 1979–2020, observations reveal a global mean TC intensification rate increase of about 3 kt per 24-hr in regions close to the coast. Analysis of the observed...
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In his Thursday address, Russian President Vladimir Putin sounded a warning about the looming specter of global conflict. He reaffirmed Russia's commitment to maintaining its position as the foremost nuclear power worldwide. Leading the commemoration of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, Putin didn't shy away from criticizing Western elites.
Trump promised to 20 executives at Mar-a-Lago dinner to increase oil drilling and reverse pollution rules among other pitches Donald Trump dangled a brazen “deal” in front of some of the top US oil bosses last month, proposing that they give him $1bn for his White House re-election campaign and vowing that once back in office he would instantly tear up Joe Biden ’s environmental regulations and prevent any new ones, according to a bombshell new report. According to the Washington Post , the former US president made his jaw-dropping pitch, which the paper described as “remarkably blunt and transactional”, at a dinner at his Mar-a-Lago home and club. Continue reading...
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Patrick Morrisey promised another win against EPA after his successful Supreme Court takedown of the Obama Clean Power Plan.
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CNN — The death toll from a series of catastrophic floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 83, the state’s civil defense unit said Monday. Authorities are also investigating another four deaths to determine if they were related to the storms. A further 276 people are reportedly injured … The post Brazil floods death toll rises to 83, dozens remain missing appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Andreas Heide has been shortlisted for a Shackleton award for his work in the far north, getting up close to nature to connect people emotionally with a fragile ecosystem To say the images of Andreas Heide during his working day are dramatic is an understatement: a freediver deep underwater in a black wetsuit, his lean silhouette enhanced by powerful bladed fins, looking up towards a group of orcas; or standing on an ice sheet next to a small sailboat in the Arctic, amid a sea full of dangerous looking ice floes in poor visibility. But for the marine biologist and adventurer, plunging into freezing waters with orcas or embarking on a 4,500-mile sailing expedition from the Arctic north to the UK and back, documenting whale behaviour and their dramatic encounters with polar bears, whales...
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Researchers have discovered a thick atmosphere enveloping a planet called 55 Cancri e, which is twice the size of Earth and located in a nearby solar system.
The plan announced on Thursday offers the gas industry – and Western Australia in particular – everything it could want Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast The bottom line of the “future gas strategy” isn’t what it might mean for the government’s political fortunes, despite what Labor pollsters and political commentators might argue. It’s this: the gas industry, one of Australia’s biggest greenhouse gas polluters, is getting what it wants . What it wants, in simple terms, is government approval to make multibillion-dollar investments in new gas reservoirs that will lead to billions of tonnes of emissions. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
Researchers say reducing emissions and biodiversity loss and preventing invasive species could control disease Biodiversity loss is the biggest environmental driver of infectious disease outbreaks, making them more dangerous and widespread, a study has found. New infectious diseases are on the rise and they often originate in wildlife. In meta-analysis published in the journal Nature, researchers found that of all the “global change drivers” that are destroying ecosystems, loss of species was the greatest in increasing the risk of outbreaks. Biodiversity loss was followed by climate change and introduction of non-native species. Continue reading...
‘Orangutan diplomacy’ strategy aims to ease concern over environmental impact of palm oil production, says minister Malaysia plans to give orangutans as gifts to countries that buy its palm oil as part of an “orangutan diplomacy” strategy to ease concerns over the environmental impact of the commodity. The south-east Asian country is the world’s second biggest producer of palm oil, which is found in more than half of supermarket packaged goods – from pizza and biscuits, to lipstick and shampoos. Global demand for palm oil has been blamed for driving deforestation in Malaysia and neighbouring Indonesia. Continue reading...
James Bailey the company's executive director has argued that the value of food needs reappraising and that customers should consider that in some case 'prices should go up'.
Assistant Secretary Gene Rodrigues said adding more power — without increasing energy efficiency — is "just plain dumb."
Hosting the prestigious U.N. talks is drawing unwanted attention to the oil-and-gas-rich nation’s foreign influence networks and political crackdowns.
Globally, 33 percent believe climate change is one of the world’s three main challenges, but only 14 percent say fighting it should be among the top three priorities for their government, says a study.
Government’s failure to match EU measures to improve condition of rivers, lakes and oceans called ‘deeply concerning’ England’s rivers are likely to remain in a poor state for years to come because the government is failing to put in place EU clean water laws post-Brexit, the watchdog has found. When Britain was a member of the EU, the government was required to follow the water framework directive (WFD), standards for waterways that have been credited with cleaning up Europe’s dirty water. Under their worst-case assessment, just 21% of surface waters will be in a good ecological state by 2027, representing only a 5% improvement on the current situation. This would break the Environment Act, which aims to improve air and water quality, protect wildlife, increase recycling and reduce plastic...
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The mining company insists the storage hub is safe but many are unconvinced about injecting carbon dioxide into a major Australian water resource Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Swiss mining company Glencore has been on the offensive over its controversial plans to try to inject carbon dioxide into a section of the Great Artesian Basin (GAB) – one of the world’s biggest underground water sources and a lifeblood for farmers and regional towns. Later this month, the Queensland government is expected to decide if it will allow Glencore’s pilot carbon storage project to go ahead. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
The so-called super Earth - known as 55 Cancri e - is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere, wrapped a blanket of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Exact amounts are unclear. Earth's atmosphere is a blend of nitrogen, oxygen, argon and other gases.
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Astronomers have searched for years for rocky planets beyond our solar system with an atmosphere - a trait considered essential for any possibility of harboring life. Well, they finally seem to have located one. But this hellish planet - apparently with a surface of molten rock - offers no hope for habitability. Researchers said on Wednesday the planet is a "super-Earth" - a rocky world significantly larger than our planet but smaller than Neptune - and it orbits perilously close to a star dimmer and slightly less massive than our sun, rapidly completing an orbit every 18 hours or so. Infrared observations using two instruments aboard the James Webb Space Telescope indicated the presence of a substantial - if inhospitable - atmosphere, perhaps...
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A new plant in Iceland operated by the firm Climeworks can remove up to 36,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air per year, more than quadrupling existing global capabilities
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In 2023, India became the world's third-largest solar power generator, surpassing Japan. Solar energy contributed 5.5% globally, with India's production increasing significantly since 2015, highlighting its commitment to renewable energy growth.
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[Agenzia Fides] Accra -- Illegal mining, which pollutes rivers and groundwater, and plastic waste are the two main environmental problems in Ghana. A problem to which an answer is also being sought at the academic level with the establishment of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) in Somanya in the eastern region of the country.
Latin America and the Caribbean had their warmest year on record in 2023 as a "double-whammy" of El Nino and climate change caused major weather calamities, the World Meteorological Organization said Wednesday.
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Yet the oil and gas major led a campaign to present gas as a climate solution, new ‘confidential’ documents released by a US Congressional investigation reveal.
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[New Times] Dar es Salaam, May 7 (Xinhua) -- At least two people have been killed by flash floods triggered by tropical cyclone Hidaya in Kilwa district in the Lindi region in southern Tanzania, an official has said.
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CNN — Extraordinary global heat continues its streak. Last month, the world endured the hottest April on record, according to new data from Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitoring service. It marks 11 consecutive months of unprecedented global temperatures. With that new data point, some scientists warn there is a strong chance 2024 could beat … The post Planet endures record-hot April, as scientists warn 2024 could beat heat records for second year in a row appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The National Energy Technology Laboratory says wastewater from oil and gas wells could help meet a growing demand for battery materials.
Scientists reclassify Humboldt glacier, also known as La Corona, after it melted faster than expected Venezuela has lost its last remaining glacier after it shrunk so much that scientists reclassified it as an ice field. It is thought Venezuela is the first country to have lost all its glaciers in modern times. Continue reading...
An agency analysis predicts a long, slow death for coal and few new gas plants with carbon capture.
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The NSW biodiversity outlook suggests the state is set lose nearly a quarter of all known plant and animal species in the next 100 years, and habitat loss from land clearing especially in the agricultural industry is the biggest cause.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE00822G, Review Article Shuhao Zou, Yan Yang, Jiarui Wang, Xuanyi Zhou, Xuanhong Wan, Min Zhu, Jun Liu The practical application of commercialized lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) currently faces challenges due to using liquid electrolytes (LEs), including limited energy density and insufficient safety performance. The combined application of solid-state... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Quebec's public health institute is warning of a possible spread of the black-legged tick population in the province due to climate change.
Emily gets super nerdy with former host Maddie Sofia get as they dive into the incredible world of nudibranchs in this encore episode. Not only are these sea slugs eye-catching for their colors, some of them have evolved to "steal" abilities from other organisms — from the power of photosynthesis to the stinging cells of their venomous predators. These sea slugs are going to blow your mind! You can email Short Wave at shortwave@npr.org .
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Struggling foreign automakers in China are looking for help from local tech giants to try to stay competitive in the world's biggest electric car market, where shiny smart screens, assisted driving and sophisticated map technology are in high demand.
Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources — ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane — according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London. For the first time, 30% of electricity produced worldwide was from clean energy sources as the number of solar and wind farms continued to grow fast. Of the types of clean energy generated last year, hydroelectric dams produced the most. That's the same as in most years. Yet droughts in India, China, North America and Mexico meant hydropower hit a five-year low. Research shows climate change is causing droughts to develop more quickly and be more severe. People used more electricity than ever last year...
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SINGAPORE - The United States says Iran’s capacity to move its oil as is becoming more reliant on service providers based in Malaysia, with oil being transferred near Singapore and throughout the region, a senior US Treasury official said on Tuesday.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) Results Report 2023, the most comprehensive to date, showcases achievement of key public health milestones, even amid greater global humanitarian health needs driven by conflict, climate change and disease outbreaks.
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YouTube/screengrabBill Maher said the times we live in are too “amazing” to worry about Donald Trump becoming president again. In the newest episode of his podcast Club Random, Maher sat down with Jerry Seinfeld, who most recently came under fire for accusing “the extreme left” of ruining sitcoms, to the delight of many conservative talking heads. And the Real Time host will probably extend his right-wing bonafides as well with his latest comments.Even though “climate change is probably gonna get us at some point” and “there’s lots of things going on behind the scenes that are horrible” in the world, Maher says “we live in the most amazing fucking times”—so much so that he doesn’t mind if Trump becomes president again: “I’m not gonna go nuts again if he wins another term.”Climate change hasn’t...
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Free-roaming animals reintroduced in Romania’s Țarcu mountains are stimulating plant growth and securing carbon stored in the soil while grazing A herd of 170 bison reintroduced to Romania’s Țarcu mountains could help store CO 2 emissions equivalent to removing almost 2m cars from the road for a year, research has found, demonstrating how the animals help mitigate the worst effects of the climate crisis. European bison disappeared from Romania more than 200 years ago, but Rewilding Europe and WWF Romania reintroduced the species to the southern Carpathian mountains in 2014. Since then, more than 100 bison have been given new homes in the Țarcu mountains, growing to more than 170 animals today, one of the largest free-roaming populations in Europe. The landscape holds the potential for...
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Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE00309H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Edward J. Graham, Moataz Sheha, Dharik S. Mallapragada, Howard J. Herzog, Emre Gençer, Phillip Cross, James Custer, Adam Goff, Ian Cormier Deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) equipped fossil fuel power plants on the supply-side and direct air capture (DAC) technologies on the demand side can address the dual challenge... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The Arctic could see a surge of jellyfish as climate change leads to warmer waters and less ice – a process known as “jellification”
Cross-party group of 50 calls on prime minister to appoint climate envoy and back Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance A cross-party group of MPs and peers has urged Rishi Sunak to make a U-turn on his oil and gas extraction plans as part of a broader plea to increase efforts to address the climate crisis. The 50 politicians, including three Conservatives, wrote to the prime minister calling for the UK to regain its international leadership on the crisis by ending the licensing of new oil and gas fields, appointing a climate envoy, and backing the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance. Continue reading...
Michael M. Santiago/ReutersHouse Democrats furious over reports of Donald Trump’s apparent offer to oil executives over a Mar-a-Lago dinner last month that if they raised $1 billion for his campaign, he would slash environmental regulation once back in office, have launched an investigation.First reported The Washington Post, sources said Trump’s dinner saw the former president offer a “deal” if the $1 billion fundraising goal was raised. According to one attendee, Trump promised the roughly two dozen bosses to ditch Biden’s freeze on permits for new liquefied gas exports, adding, “You’ll get it on the first day.” Also on the menu; leases for oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and the reversal of restrictions on drilling in the Alaskan Arctic. “You’ve been waiting on a permit for five years;...
[WFP] Blantyre -- Around nine million people in Malawi are reeling from the devastating impacts of El Niño-induced floods and drought, which are destroying harvests and causing hunger to soar to crisis levels. Visiting the drought-stricken areas of Malawi, Ms. Reena Ghelani, the UN Climate Crisis Coordinator for El Niño / La Niña Response, Dr. Menghestab Haile and Dr. Patrice Talla, Regional Directors for the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), respectively,
[African Arguments] The IEA summit, where oil and gas execs are well-represented, will see gas as the solution. What Africa needs is people-centred renewable energy.
Plans for a sprawling factory in rural Michigan making batteries for electric cars offer an economic lifeline, but for some residents there is a big problem: the parent company is in China Set among green rolling hills and tall pines, Lori Brock’s storybook farm encapsulates northern Michigan. A five-day-old mare bucks around a pen, while small black pigs roam through a barn and donkeys graze in fields bordered by white fences. It is a bucolic way of life in Green Township, but one that Brock and many of her neighbours believe could be threatened by an unlikely adversary – China’s Communist party. Continue reading...
SAN SALVADOR - El Salvador has mined nearly 474 bitcoins since 2021 thanks to a volcano-fueled geothermal power plant, official data showed on Tuesday, bringing the government's total bitcoin portfolio to nearly $354 million at current prices.
After a judge dismissed a climate lawsuit filed by 18 California children against the EPA, the plaintiffs plan to resubmit their allegations, their attorneys say.
A new consultation document from the Ministry for the Environment suggests lowering the auction floor price for the Emissions Trading Scheme, as well as lowering the trigger price for the cost containment reserve.
The CEO of Brazil's state oil company Petrobras has been sacked, the government announced Tuesday.
Isro announced its diligent surveillance and acquisition of data concerning the potent solar storm unleashed by the notably active sunspot region AR13664. This event, which occurred in early May 2024, instigated a barrage of vigorous X-class flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) directed towards Earth. The ensuing geomagnetic storm marked the most powerful occurrence since 2003, leading to disturbances in communication and GPS systems, particularly in regions of high latitudes.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE00136B, Paper Chunlin Xie, Hao Wu, Kang Liang, Zhengping Ding, Jiawen Dai, Rui Zhang, Yurong Ren, Yixin Li, Dan Sun, Qi Zhang, Yougen Tang, Hai-Yan Wang The noteworthy benefits of zero-excess sodium metal batteries (ZSMBs) about energy density, sustainability, carbon footprint and cost, make them a promising supplement or even substitute for lithium-ion batteries. Nevertheless, the... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A whistleblower is accusing the Environmental Protection Agency of straying from typical protocols for investigating contamination after the toxic chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio last year.
The federal government is providing $3 million for green energy efficiency upgrades for the Toba Centre for Children and Youth child advocacy centre in Winnipeg.
Experts say changing climate is ‘threat multiplier’ and that US and Germany already include it in planning The US, Germany and other countries are putting the climate crisis at the heart of their national security plans but the UK is failing to do likewise, experts have told the government. Extreme weather and heat are killing increasing numbers of people, damaging economies and forcing millions around the world to flee their homes, adding to an already unstable geopolitical situation, MPs were told on Tuesday at a select committee hearing. Continue reading...
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday there was “not one shred of evidence” of ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned Iranian oil off Malaysia, amid US concern that Iran was using Malaysian service providers to move its oil.
EPA acted within its authority in setting, mostly retroactively, the minimum biofuel volumes through the RFS, the court said.
Overall, last summer was 2.2°C hotter on land than the average temperatures for the years between 1AD and 1890AD, when the industrial revolution was in full swing.
Sophie Rundle stars in a series that's a combination of a murder mystery and climate change disaster story.
Scientists have now turned on a giant vacuum which can suck 36,000 tonnes of CO2 out of the air every year and store it deep in the volcanic rocks beneath Iceland.
The actress and known anti-Vietnam war activist was recognized by Los Angeles County to honor her 'tireless and important climate activism'.
The former president is said to have asked oil and gas leaders for donations while promising pro-drilling policies.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE01235F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Wenbo Huang, Juanwen Chen, Qingshan Ma, Linxiao Xing, Guiling Wang, Jiwen Cen, Zhibin Li, Ang Li, Fangming Jiang At medium-deep and deep depths of Earth crust lays vast and so far mostly untapped reserves of geothermal energy. This energy source has the potential of meeting humanity’s needs for... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Stellantis deal with Leapmotor aims to cash in on imports as Biden imposes 100% tariff in US Biden announces 100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs Business live – latest updates The global carmaker Stellantis is to sell cheap electric cars made by its Chinese partner Leapmotor in Europe, including the UK, as it criticised Joe Biden’s decision to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs imported to the US. Stellantis, which owns brands including Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall, will start selling two Leapmotor models in September, at prices of less than €20,000 (£17,200). UK sales will start in March 2025. Continue reading...
In their motions, EPA’s opponents paint the new rule as overreach similar to the Clean Power Plan, which the Supreme Court struck down in 2022 while invoking the “major questions” doctrine.
IPS report says replacement fuels well off track to replace kerosene within timeframe needed to avert climate disaster Hopes that replacement fuels for airplanes will slash carbon pollution are misguided and support for these alternatives could even worsen the climate crisis, a new report has warned. There is currently “no realistic or scalable alternative” to standard kerosene-based jet fuels, and touted “sustainable aviation fuels” are well off track to replace them in a timeframe needed to avert dangerous climate change, despite public subsidies, the report by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive thinktank, found. Continue reading...
On February 14, 2023 we announced our Rebuttal Update Project . This included an ask for feedback about the added "At a glance" section in the updated basic rebuttal versions. This weekly blog post series highlights this new section of one of the updated basic rebuttal versions and serves as a "bump" for our ask. This week features " What ended the Little Ice Age? ". More will follow in the upcoming weeks. Please follow the Further Reading link at the bottom to read the full rebuttal and to join the discussion in the comment thread there. At a glance Where were you in 2009? It seems an age ago now. Climate science denial was everywhere. Skeptical Science was just two years old. It was like whack-a-mole - as one myth was dealt with, more would pop up. Among the talking-points...
Etliche neue Acts für Hurricane und Southside. Der Zeitplan und die letzten Acts für die nahezu ausverkauften Zwillingsfestivals sind nun bekannt. Bereits bestätigt sind Ed Sheeran, K.I.Z, Bring Me The Horizon, Avril Lavigne, Deichkind, Ayliva, The National, The Offspring, Turnstile, Kontra K, Sido und Giant Rooks. Das Hurricane- und Southside-Festival werden in diesem Jahr vom 21. bis 23. Juni rund 143.000 Musikfans... Der Beitrag Hurricane und Southside Festival: finale Acts und Timetable erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee sent letters to oil companies requesting more information about their executives’ meeting with Donald Trump.
The move, which quadruples tariffs on electric cars, is aimed at preventing China from adding autos to list of industries it dominates.
To make crops resilient to climate change, scientists are exposing seeds to cosmic radiation, extreme temperatures, and low gravity.
[allAfrica] Nairobi -- Africa continues to grapple with the harsh realities of conflict. From long-running struggles in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia to the recent eruption of violence in Sudan, these conflicts are causing untold human costs to nations already facing immense challenges - from climate change-induced food insecurity to competition for scarce water resources. The tragic consequences reverberate across the continent, with thousands of lives lost, millions displaced, and a surge in
The disaster has killed at least 147 people, with 127 still missing.
The president is gambling that the U.S. can tackle climate change without the world's cheapest technologies. Not everyone agrees.
Food systems—how we grow, transport, prepare, and dispose of the food we eat—are responsible for roughly one-third of all global greenhouse gas emissions. And those gases are changing the climate, which in turn is disrupting the food supply. It would seem to be a classic vicious circle. To compound the problem, the intertwined fates of […]
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D4EE00590B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Erik Lübke, Lukas Helfen, Phil Cook, Marta Mirolo, Valentin Vinci, Ove Korjus, Bernd Fuchsbichler, Stefan Koller, Roland Brunner, Jakub Drnec, Sandrine Lyonnard Correlative neutron and X-ray imaging unravels the causes of localized defects in Li-ion batteries containing a silicon-graphite based anode. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Ban, to begin in about 90 days, is White House’s latest effort to apply pressure on Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine Joe Biden has signed into law a bipartisan bill that bans the import of enriched uranium from Russia, in the latest effort by Washington to apply further pressure on Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine. The ban on imports of the fuel for nuclear power plants begins in about 90 days, although it allows the Department of Energy (DOE) to issue waivers in case of supply concerns, up until 2028. Continue reading...
The US reportedly plans to raise tariffs on Chinese clean energy goods such as electric vehicles, batteries, solar products, with an announcement expected this week.
Nature Energy, Published online: 14 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41560-024-01540-8Realizing fast-charging and energy-dense lithium-ion batteries remains a challenge. Now, a porous current collector has been conceptualized that halves the effective lithium-ion diffusion distance and quadruples the diffusion-limited rate capability of batteries to achieve fast charging without compromising the energy density.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the biggest changes in more than a decade to the way U.S. power lines are planned and funded.
As the planet continues to warm and humans continue wracking their brains for solutions, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission wants to make sure the lights stay on while that happens. The agency announced a new rule Monday that will require transmission providers to come up with a 20-year plan to address growing…Read more...
A dominant third period lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-1 win at the Garden, closing the gap on their second-round series to a 3-2 Rangers lead.
A sticky liquid made from vegetable oil could be sprayed onto plants to catch small pests such as thrips without affecting larger insects such as bees
Experts predict more disruptions could occur on May 15th and 16th - as the sun rains subatomic particles in a 'radiation storm' threatening satellite equipment and polar radio
STATEMENT: U.S. Transmission Rule a Positive Step for Electric Grid Reliability and Clean Energy mansie.hough@wri.org Mon, 05/13/2024 - 15:16 WASHINGTON (May 13, 2024) — The United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released its long-awaited rule on transmission planning and cost allocation for the U.S. electricity grid. The rule has significant implications for the U.S.’s ability to meet rapidly growing energy demand, quickly and efficiently add more carbon-free energy to the power generation mix, and ensure the grid is resilient and reliable in the face of extreme weather. The U.S. has been underinvesting in the grid and with significant growth in demand expected in coming years, it is critical to accelerate the build out of new lines...
We'll need many more such Mammoths if we're serious about climate change.
Arthur L. Irving, the second-born son of New Brunswick industrialist K.C. Irving, has died at the age of 93 after a life spent growing the oil business that his father founded.
Rescuers have recovered more bodies after monsoon rains triggered flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island left dozens dead.
Hovering over the review is disagreement over whether the status quo is adequate or a stronger limit is needed.
The triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and waste are escalating. At the current pace, the world is on track to lose one quarter of all plant and animal species by 2030, with one species already dying out every 10 minutes. One million species face extinction. Human activity has already altered three-quarters […]
The Hurricane engine has been replacing the Hemi V8 in cars and trucks from Ram, Dodge, and Jeep. We look at who makes it and which vehicles are using it.
The climate crisis can seem intractable – especially in an election year. But the remarkable actions of individuals are reason for hope The hottest year on record. Extreme drought , wildfires and flooding . Despairing scientists , wildlife loss and rampant waste . The sheer scale of the climate crisis can feel overwhelming. And when it comes to taking serious action, politicians move at a glacial pace, and the very real possibility of another Donald Trump presidency could stymie progress even further. If you would like to share your story, send us an email at diyclimate@theguardian.com . Tell us a bit about yourself, your project and why you started it, and the impact it’s had. Please leave contact details; one of our reporters will get in touch if we are interested...
The storm interfered with navigational systems used in tractors and other farming equipment, leaving some farmers temporarily unable to plant their crops.
Conservationists have warned it rare seabird colonies on one of Scotland’s furthest-flung outposts are at risk of “disappearing forever” in the face of climate change.
Agriculture Chair Glenn Thompson's farm bill summary boosts conservation programs but avoids any mention of reducing greenhouse gases.
[The Conversation Africa] Every year the world uses 4 billion tonnes of cement to make the concrete that goes into buildings and other infrastructure. It leaves a huge carbon footprint, and comes with other costs too.
The rule package could make New Jersey the first to do a “comprehensive update” of land rules along the coast to address climate change.
Wildfires were once rare in Hawaii, but they have grown in frequency in recent years as the state's climate changes.
Climate change is squeezing the habitat of this colorful fish. The post Brook trout are in trouble in Adirondacks lakes appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Strong solar flares produce breathtaking displays across Europe and the US, with southern lights illuminating skies in New Zealand Night skies were lit up around the world by a spectacular display of the northern lights on Friday, with sightings seen widely across Europe, the US and even New Zealand (as the southern lights). The lights occur when charged particles emitted from the sun reach the Earth’s atmosphere and collide with gases around the magnetic poles triggering breathtaking night-time auroras. In the US, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a “severe” G4 geomagnetic storm event, but by Friday evening it announced conditions had reached “extreme” G5 levels, the highest level on the space weather scale , for the first time since October 2003. Continue...
Harms include severe weather, crop failures and economic hits from lack of ice and snow.
Chinese companies have been the only foreign players to win bids so far, taking licenses covering 10 oil and gas fields since Saturday.
Fifty countries are meeting in France on Tuesday to discuss the lack of access to clean cooking methods worldwide which causes millions of deaths every year and fuels global warming.
Thai sericulture is trying to adapt to the growth of technology and the impact of global warming, with support from authorities and overseas experts.
The 125-mile pipeline would feed the utility's planned natural gas plant in a controversial coal-to-gas switch.
The oil major is selling its shareholding in Shell Downstream South Africa, which includes a network of 600 gas stations across the country.
The ruling is the latest to reject oil companies' claims that climate lawsuits from local governments belong in federal court.
Scientists investigate rapid Antarctic ice loss since 2016, attributed to warming and wind changes. The impact on global warming, ecosystem, and ice stability raises concerns. Uncertainty persists on the long-term ice decline trend.
The popular superfood is especially vulnerable to climate change in a hotter, drier, more drought-prone world, according to a new report by London-based charity Christian Aid.
Farmer Chhim Laem shakes his head as he walks between long rows of dead bushes, their brown leaves scorched by heat and drought that have devastated Cambodia's famed Kampot pepper crop.
The Hurricanes have ridden Frederik Andersen for most of the playoffs, but with Carolina’s season on the line Monday night, it has yet to decide who will be in nets.
The Blueshirts need to channel what they had the last time they ended the Hurricanes’ season, in Game 7 of their 2022 second-round series.
JAKARTA - Heavy rain brought floods and landslides to Indonesia's province of West Sumatra, killing at least 28, with four still missing, authorities said on Sunday.
Genkai town already receives billions of yen in subsidies every year to host a nuclear power plant. Now, the government wants to build an underground disposal site for high-level nuclear waste there, too.
The community on the coast of Washington state has a plan to establish a new village with low-impact development and green infrastructure.
A listing of 35 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, May 5, 2024 thru Sat, May 11, 2024. (Unfortunate) Story of the week "Grief that stops at despair is an ending that I and many others, most notably those on the frontlines, are not prepared to accept." — Dr. Christiana Figueres Our Story of the Week concerns what can be termed a gut check survey of climate scientists commissioned by The Guardian newspaper, World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target. With nearly half of all IPCC lead authors and review editors responding, this highly informed body of opinion tabulated unfavorably: Almost 80% of the respondents, all from the authoritative Intergovernmental...
As toxic smog chokes the country without signs of clearing, the government aims to become the world’s top exporter of animal feed. This is a slap in the face of the populace because they have been suffering from the industry’s harmful effects on health and the environment for over two decades.
A U.S. government agency that monitors solar activity said on Saturday (May 11) that the biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades would continue through Sunday. - REUTERS
CNN — At least 300 people have died in flash flooding that has ravaged northern Afghanistan in recent days, the Word Food Programme said Sunday. The provinces of Badakhshan, Ghor, Baghlan, and Herat have all experienced heavy flooding, which has also damaged nearly 2,000 homes, a communications officer from UN agency the International Organization for Migration … The post At least 300 people killed by flash floods in Afghanistan as humanitarian emergency looms appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Scotland's oil and gas industry is estimated to have lost tens of thousands of jobs more jobs than has been gained from renewables in the nation's green revolution over a decade leading to grave disquiet over how the nation's energy economy is being handled, the Herald on Sunday can reveal.
There were notably no US oil majors involved, even after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia met representatives of American firms last month.
Shah said leaders like Jammu and Kashmir ex-CM Farooq Abdullah and Congress senior politician Mani Shankar Aiyar were talking about showing respect to Pakistan because it’s a nuclear power. “Does not Kashmir belong to us? We will act decisively and take back PoK,” Shah said. Shah’s remarks at an election rally in Chevella, Telangana, were in response to Aiyar’s statement that Pakistan has the nuclear bomb and therefore a cautious approach has to be adopted.
TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee made the allegation during a road show at Uluberia on Saturday. Speaking to reporters, state minister Sashi Panja also alleged that BJP was hand-in-glove with Bengal’s coal mafia. “Many involved in smuggling of coal were seen during the departure of home minister Amit Shah,” she alleged.
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday gave extra duties to two key government officials who oversee the defence industry and energy sectors, as the Kremlin chief girds the world's second-largest oil exporter for a longer war in Ukraine.
Observatory says those in higher latitudes generally more likely to experience phenomena, but people in northern China may see auroras depending on storm intensity, weather conditions.
TORONTO - An evacuation alert has been issued for Fort McMurray, Alberta, as an out-of-control fire rages southwest of the major Canadian oil town, making it among the first actions ahead of the wildfire season.
‘Climate change is a global problem. It needs that global level of collaboration,’ says Larry Marshall Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast The world needs a “climate armistice” between the US and China if net zero emissions are to be reached while Australia should hone its efforts on a few key areas where it has an unusual competitive edge, Larry Marshall, the former CSIRO chief executive, said. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s budget in which the Albanese government’s Future Made In Australia (FMIA) plans will probably be prominent, Marshall said the nation ought to focus any industrial support on sectors such as processing of lithium or vanadium or products that realistically scale up...
KABUL - The death toll from devastating flash floods in northern Afghanistan has risen to 153 people across three provinces, the Taliban's interior ministry said on Saturday.
The Rangers’ and Hurricanes’ second-round playoff series is doubling as a Drury family affair.
It is starting to look as if the changes in global economic ties will lead not to a hot war but a new ice age where US- and China-aligned blocs coexist in an environment of slow growth and tension
Flash floods in northern Afghanistan claimed the lives of at least 200 people, with heavy rains triggering massive flooding in Baghlan province. Thousands of homes were destroyed or damaged, with significant impact in multiple provinces. The Taliban government reported 62 fatalities, while the International Organisation for Migration cited over 200 deaths.
LOS ANGELES - A severe solar storm this weekend brought a dazzling display of the Northern Lights that could be seen across Europe and as far south as Alabama in the United States, while threatening to trigger blackouts and disrupt navigation systems around the world.
Plans to trap and bury billions of tons of emissions, once written off as implausible, are now deemed crucial by the White House and the United Nations. But local opposition is growing fierce.
The strongest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years hit Earth, lighting up the night skies from northern Europe and Australasia.
Coral bleaching has been found in 19 of the country's 26 national marine parks, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) has revealed.
The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies from Tasmania to Britain -- and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend. The first of several coronal mass ejections (CMEs) -- expulsions of plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun -- came just after 1600 GMT, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center.
Fears Climate Change Committee’s advice not to allow carryover from last carbon budget will be ignored Ministers are considering plans to weaken the UK’s carbon-cutting plans by allowing the unused portion of the last carbon budget to be carried over to the next period. This would go against the strong recommendation of the government’s statutory climate advisers , the Climate Change Committee. Continue reading...
With Singapore facing rising temperatures due to global warming and the urban island heat effect, every effort must be made to reduce wasteful energy consumption in homes.
Bureau of Meteorology says aurora australis could be visible near Sydney and Perth between Saturday 10pm and Sunday 2am, while warning of storm’s impacts Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Aurora australis could be visible from Sydney, Perth and even parts of Queensland this weekend, after an “extreme” geomagnetic solar storm. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned the storm that creates the beautiful auroras could also threaten infrastructure and essential services, including power supply. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
The storm was recorded as being of G5 (geomagnetic 5) strength by satellites around 8pm Friday - the strongest level available.
Flash flooding in northern Afghanistan claimed 50 lives, with Baghlan province severely affected. The Taliban government vowed assistance for the impacted regions, highlighting the country's vulnerability to climate change and inadequate preparation for natural disasters.
Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty ImagesAs night descended across the Earth on Friday, a solar storm suffused the skies with a gorgeous display of aurora borealis, and well, it was jaw-dropping.For the first time in 20 years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a watch for a “very rare” severe geomagnetic storm, which was upgraded to an extreme G5 storm later on Friday. This is the first G5 storm since 2003, and could effect the power grid, as well as radio communications. Aurora borealis caused by the storm were expected to be visible from Europe, Canada, and several northern U.S. states. On Friday night, they began to appear.Read more at The Daily Beast.
CANOAS, Brazil - Rains returned to Rio Grande do Sul on Friday as the death toll from historic floods in Brazil's southernmost state reached 113, according to local authorities, climbing from 107 in the previous day.
Pope Francis urges couples to have children.
Protesters opposed to expansion of the US electric vehicle maker Tesla's plant in Grünheide near Berlin clashed with police as some of them attempted to storm the facility. More than 800 people took part in the protest, according to the organising group Disrupt Tesla, which claims the expansion would damage the environment. Footage shows people wearing blue caps and masks coming from a nearby wooded area and attempting to storm the company's premises with police officers trying to prevent them Eight hundred protesters attempt to storm German Tesla factory Continue reading...
This is the first time since January 2005 the US Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 geomagnetic storm watch.
Tragic Flooding in Brazil; a Wake-up Call for the World wil.thomas@wri.org Fri, 05/10/2024 - 15:15 After a week of record-breaking rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil is experiencing an environmental and humanitarian tragedy. The death toll from the floods is in the dozens. The number of missing persons has surpassed 100. Hundreds are injured, and thousands displaced. Nearly 1.5 million people are affected. Each story of life and death touches us deeply. The anonymous heroes multiply, and their stories inspire us. Here at WRI Brazil, we are particularly shaken by the tragedy: One of our offices is in Porto Alegre, where we have dozens of friends, collaborators and partners. We have been taking actions to minimize the impact and take care of the people affected. ...
Donald Trump made an extraordinary offer to oil executives at Mar-a-Lago: Return me to the White House with $1 billion in donations and I'll overturn Biden 's environmental regulations.
Demonstrators opposed to expansion of factory near Berlin claim it would damage environment Protesters opposed to expansion of the US electric vehicle maker Tesla’s plant in Grünheide near Berlin clashed with police as some of them attempted to storm the facility on Friday. Some 800 people took part in the protest, according to the organising group Disrupt Tesla, which claims the expansion would damage the environment. Continue reading...
Space weather experts warn that Earth could experience one of its worst geomagnetic storms in years after a gigantic, frenzied sunspot released five back-to-back solar storms directly at our planet. The explosive event could trigger vibrant auroras across large parts of North America.
Inclement weather on the Sun’s surface could affect infrastructure on Earth and in space, scientists are predicting, as our host star approaches its solar maximum.Read more...
National Weather Service/YouTubeA huge burst of energy produced by a powerful solar storm could strike the Earth as early as Friday, experts say, potentially bringing the Northern Lights to skies over several states and disrupting communications.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a “very rare” Severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Friday through the weekend. It’s the first time the NOAA has issued such a watch in almost 20 years.The sun began producing strong solar flares—intense bursts of electromagnetic radiation—on Wednesday, according to the NOAA, associated with a sunspot cluster which is 16 times the diameter of the Earth. The radiation travels to our planet at the speed of light and can cause shortwave radio blackouts, according to Space.com, while coronal...
The copy of the historic document, kept at the British Library in London, was unscathed. The two protesters were from Just Stop Oil, which organizes similar acts of protest to raise environmental awareness.
Albanese government’s ‘future gas’ strategy has spooked its inner-city backbench MPs. How voters will respond is less clear Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast On Wednesday afternoon, members of the federal Labor caucus backbench committee on climate change and energy were briefed on the government’s about-to-be-released future gas strategy. It wasn’t, “Hey, what do you think of this?”. It was, “This is what you’ll be reading in the papers tomorrow”. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
As a scientist, I’m faced with indifference and a failure to understand the reality of the climate crisis every day. We must wake people up Bill McGuire is professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL Do you find climate breakdown funny? Do you think it’s a laughing matter that we are on track to bequeath to our children and their children a planet changed for the worse beyond all recognition? I don’t – and I’m sure the presenters of Radio 4’s Today programme don’t either. But I couldn’t help feeling we were having a bit of a Don’t Look Up moment yesterday, hearing them brush off predictions by top climate scientists that our world will end up at least 2.5C hotter as depressing and “gloomy”. This is not to say that laughter and grim news shouldn’t or can’t go together...
Group says two women in their 80s took hammer and chisel to protective glass at British Library Two Just Stop Oil protesters have smashed the glass around Magna Carta at the British Library. The Rev Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judy Bruce, 85, a retired biology teacher, targeted the protective enclosure with a hammer and chisel on Friday morning. Continue reading...
A geomagnetic storm could lead to colourful auroras overnight in southern Canada, the northern United States and parts of Europe. It could also cause some disruptions to communications over the weekend.
[Africa Check] Disregard claims that floods in Kenya's capital have swept crocodiles and venomous snakes into the streets
The Just Stop Oil protesters, both aged in their 80s, target the historic work at the British Library.
U.S. officials have previously warned that strikes on Russian refineries “could have a knock-on effect in terms of the global energy situation.”
How scientists, oceanographers and divers safeguard the underwater creatures of Galapagos Islands, Italy’s submarine canyon and Arctic Ocean’s ‘animal forest’.
NOOA's Space Weather Prediction Center is warning of a severe geomagnetic storm Friday with wide-ranging impacts that could potentially disrupt communications, the power grid, navigation, radio and satellites.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Vermont is poised to pass a groundbreaking measure forcing major polluting companies to help pay for damages caused by the climate crisis, in a move being closely watched by other states including New York and California. Modeled after the EPA’s […]
Exclusive: Wopke Hoekstra says EU must press ahead with cutting greenhouse gases and use policy to bring about economic benefits Europe’s climate chief has warned against politicians trying to use the climate crisis as a wedge issue in the forthcoming EU parliament elections , calling instead for climate policy that will bring wider economic benefits. Wopke Hoekstra, the EU commissioner for climate action, said Europe had no choice but to press ahead with strong measures to cut greenhouse gases , whoever was in power, but added that more attention was needed to help businesses thrive in a low-carbon world. Continue reading...
IEA chief urges Australia to prioritise ‘untapped potential in solar and wind’ as opposition pushes on with its nuclear policy Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Coalition MPs have dismissed advice from the world’s international energy body urging Australia to ditch any nuclear plans in favour of the “untapped potential” of solar and wind power. After the Albanese government’s announcement on Thursday that gas will remain key to the country’s energy and export sectors to “2050 and beyond”, the opposition has doubled down on its plans to unveil a nuclear energy policy before the next federal election. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
After nearly a decade of implementing the experiment at three different environmentally damaged sites in the Red Sea, and under the auspices and support of the United Nations Development Programme’s Global Environment Facility (GEF), environmental researchers from the Abu Salam Environmental Association and the Red Sea Reserves, in scientific collaboration with the Department of Marine … The post Egypt’s Red Sea coral reef restoration project achieves breakthrough in Middle East appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Maritime assessment in March shows coral reefs on Pag-asa Island severely degraded, with debris around the area indicating the damage is man-made.
[Nile Post] Dokolo -- Authorities in Dokolo District have raised concerns over the increasing number of residents being displaced by floods.
The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean report documents the Region’s struggles with the devastating impacts of climate change, and urges action to reduce the burden of disasters.
Japanese manufacturer Hino Motors agreed to the payouts after being hit with allegations about certain models' carbon emissions - producing emissions that exceeded regulatory limits.
The order follows another court's dismissal last week of the landmark Juliana climate lawsuit.
The state wants to hear from lawyers and law firms that can help get oil companies to pay the costs of responding to climate disasters.
The Finance Ministry says it does not oppose an Energy Ministry proposal that gives the state Oil Fuel Fund the authority to collect oil taxes.
Waste and cost among drawbacks, as researchers say renewables could power UK entirely In the battle to prevent the climate overheating, wind and solar are making impressive inroads into the once dominant market share of coal. Even investors in gas plants are increasingly seen as taking a gamble. With researchers at Oxford and elsewhere agreeing that the UK could easily become entirely powered by wind and solar – with no fossil fuels required – it seems an anomaly that nuclear power is still getting the lion’s share of taxpayer subsidies to keep the ailing industry alive. Continue reading...
A fifth of female climate scientists who responded to Guardian survey said they had opted to have no or fewer children “I had the hormonal urges,” said Prof Camille Parmesan, a leading climate scientist based in France. “Oh my gosh, it was very strong. But it was: ‘Do I really want to bring a child into this world that we’re creating?’ Even 30 years ago, it was very clear the world was going to hell in a handbasket. I’m 62 now and I’m actually really glad I did not have children.” Parmesan is not alone. An exclusive Guardian survey has found that almost a fifth of the female climate experts who responded have chosen to have no children, or fewer children, due to the environmental crises afflicting the world. Continue reading...
With Mammoth's 72 industrial fans, Swiss start-up Climeworks intends to suck 36,000 tonnes of CO2 from the air annually to bury underground, vying to prove the technology has a place in the fight against global warming.
Senate inquiry finds axed scientific programs, toxic workplace culture and a trouble-plagued icebreaker among problems Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government should consider introducing a second ship to increase the number of voyages to the southern continent to significantly boost Antarctic science, a cross-party parliamentary committee has recommended. The Senate inquiry into the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) found axed scientific programs, a toxic workplace culture and a trouble-plagued icebreaker were some of problems stemming from failures in the division’s funding and governance model. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon...
The number of tornadoes to strike the US is surging this year with 670 reported halfway into the season. Meteorologists say climate change isn't at fault, but a simple, natural phenomenon.
Generally speaking, our successive thoughts are connected, rather than disjoint; hence, metaphors such as “train of thought” and “stream of consciousness.” So it shouldn’t be surprising that while writing the previous LOTRW post, which dipped a toe into the sea … Continue reading → The post Climate change, faith… and the Golden Rule. first appeared on Living on the Real World.
A Swiss company just set up a giant ‘vacuum cleaner’ that will suck as much as 36,000 metic tons of carbon out of the atmosphere every year. Read more...
MOSCOW - Russia's Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil processing, petrochemical and fertiliser complex located in the Bashkiria region was attacked by a drone but is functioning as usual, Radiy Khabirov, the region's head, said on his Telegram channel on Thursday.
Atlantic currents slowed dramatically during the Younger Dryas period. By reconstructing those ancient ocean conditions, scientists think they can forecast changes over the next century.
The world is neither on track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) nor is it leveraging emerging opportunities to effectively address global concerns such as extreme hunger, poverty, conflict, and climate change. Global concerns have outpaced existing structures for international cooperation and coping. To forge a global perspective, the United Nations Office in Nairobi […]
A new federal study reflects growing interest in injecting and storing climate-warming carbon pollution in underground reservoirs in Alaska.
Experts issue warning after finding global average concentration in March was 4.7ppm higher than same period last year The largest ever recorded leap in the amount of carbon dioxide laden in the world’s atmosphere has just occurred, according to researchers who monitor the relentless accumulation of the primary gas that is heating the planet. The global average concentration of carbon dioxide in March this year was 4.7 parts per million (or ppm) higher than it it was in March last year, which is a record-breaking increase in CO 2 levels over a 12-month period. Continue reading...
If there’s one thing everyone in politics can agree on it’s this — everything has a price. And ex-president Donald Trump has reportedly slapped a $1 billion price tag on removing his rival’s pro-electric vehicle and environmental policies.Read more...
Scientists say the South American nation's last glacier is now just an ice field.
Fighting spirit helped us achieve the Paris accords in 2015 – and we need it now the world is on course to overshoot 1.5C • ‘Hopeless and broken’: why the world’s top climate scientists are in despair • Christiana Figueres was the head of the UN climate change convention from 2010 to 2016 “Hopeless and broken”: that is how a top scientist interviewed by the Guardian described feeling as she and hundreds of other climate experts shared harrowing predictions of the future of the planet this week. I resonate with her feelings of despair. Even as the former head of the UN climate change convention that achieved the Paris agreement in 2015, I, like many, can succumb to believing in the worst possible outcome. Just after I assumed the role of UN climate chief in 2010, I said to a room full...
Exclusive: Samuel Sandy, chair of Nurrdalinji Aboriginal Corporation, says the treatment of its submission was ‘wrong and upsetting’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast An Aboriginal corporation has accused the Albanese government of twisting and misrepresenting its clear position against developing more gas in its new Future Gas strategy document and said “they should take our quotes out of the report”. The strategy document , launched on Thursday by the resources minister, Madeleine King, argues the fossil fuel is an important part of the transition to net zero emissions and that Australia will need new sources of it “to 2050 and beyond”. Continue reading...
NPR listeners wrote to ask whether the environmental harm from building EVs "cancels out" the cars' climate benefits. Experts say the answer is clear.
[The Conversation Africa] The South African government's Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan was launched in November 2023. It is a roadmap guiding the country away from reliance on coal-fired power towards renewable energy alternatives by 2027. It aims to include all communities and workers who will be affected by the energy transition.
Experts say we’ll need carbon capture to offset stubborn emissions that can’t easily be cut with existing green technology.
Carbon capture, utilization and storage, also known as CCUS, are systems that trap carbon emissions at their source and then funnel them back underground.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE01018C, Paper Kaiyue Zhu, Xiling Niu, Weili Xie, Hanmiao Yang, Weikang Jiang, Manxia Ma, Weishen Yang In zinc-ion batteries, the role of water in electrolytes is pivotal for enhancing the kinetics and capacity of the cathode; however, an excess of water leads to reduced stability of... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A new study found that the Colorado River may experience a rebound after two decades of decreased flows due to drought and global warming.
Finance minister Nicola Willis says this year's Budget will include investing in infrastructure to support a low emissions economy.
If passed, the groundbreaking measure could be a model for other states to hold fossil fuel companies liable Vermont is poised to pass a groundbreaking measure forcing major polluting companies to help pay for damages caused by the climate crisis, in a move being closely watched by other states including New York and California. Modeled after the Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund program, which forces companies to pay for toxic waste cleanup, the climate superfund bill would charge major fossil fuel companies doing business within the state billions of dollars for their past emissions. Continue reading...
Water and Irrigation Minister and head of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) Hani Sweilam asserted the importance of building an African community capable of adapting to climate change which represents a major challenge to African countries. This has prompted Egypt to participate in the African climate summit in September which ended up with … The post Irrigation Min Urges Building Climate-Adaptive African Community appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The funds can be used towards environmental projects such as recycling and waste reduction, tree planting and greenhouse gas emission reduction programs.
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The company’s climate strategy could result in more emissions than it prevents.
[New Zimbabwe] BULAWAYO has been selected as one of the beneficiaries of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Fund, which aims to provide technical assistance and funding to young people to tailor-make solutions in the face of climate change.
Forget desperation, the Hurricanes are livid heading into their Game 3 battle against the Ranger Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.
Utilities say the Cardinal-Hickory Creek project is critical to bringing large amounts of renewable energy online.
The Energy Department said it will pay as much as $79.99 a barrel for oil, the first time the administration has set an explicit price ceiling.
Critics who want to repeal the system say it's added 50 cents per gallon at the pump. Defenders say it's closer to 10 cents.
The dazzling Thai holiday islands made famous by Hollywood film "The Beach" are facing a severe water shortage following a blistering heatwave across Asia, a tourism official and locals said Thursday.
The policy comes despite global calls to drastically phase out fossil fuels to reach climate targets.
Fossil fuel industry lawyers and lobbyists have reportedly drafted ready-made executive orders to roll back Biden’s energy regulations
Webb recently investigated the exoplanet 55 Cancri e, finding what could be the first atmosphere of a rocky planet discovered outside the solar system.
Power bills around Australia could increase by as much as $1,300 a year in order to meet the cost of emissions reduction, described in a new study as a 'carbon tax by stealth'.
While the planet is too hot to be habitable, detecting its atmosphere could provide insights into the early conditions of Earth, Venus, and Mars. Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope may have detected atmospheric gases surrounding 55 Cancri e, a hot rocky exoplanet 41 light-years from Earth. This is the best evidence to date […]
Promised ‘future gas strategy’ will argue the fossil fuel is important part of transition to net zero emissions. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast NSW’s arts minister, John Graham, says a Sydney council has sent a “terrible message” by voting to ban same-sex parenting books, importing a “US culture war into our country”. In case you missed it: Cumberland city council voted to place a blanket ban on same-sex parenting books from local libraries. Labor councillor Mohamad Hussein voted in favour of the motion, which passed six to five. That’s a good thing. I think it’s a chance for the council to reconsider. It’s a terrible message to send, to have this councillor importing this US culture war into our country...
A team of researchers found that China's reduction of aerosol emissions has contributed to rising sea temperatures in areas of the northeastern Pacific from 2010 through 2020.
The world just experienced its hottest April on record, extending an 11-month streak in which every month set a temperature record, the European Union’s climate change monitoring service said on Wednesday.
Photo Illustration by Erin O’Flynn/The Daily Beast/Getty ImagesOur long national nightmare is finally over. For the first time since the Obama administration—and lasting for more than a month—we did not have a Real Housewives series airing on Bravo.We Bravo fans did our best to survive. Checked in on each other. Gave hugs. Offered nod and knowing glances that said, “It’s going to be alright.” It’s been rough, but we’ve weathered this time together, knowing that the sunshine was coming after the storm: Finally, the new season of Real Housewives of New Jersey premiered Sunday night. We’re survivors.Of course, this is RHONJ—stormy weather is always in the forecast. And, if Sunday night’s premiere was any indication, we all would be wise to batten down the hatches for this new season.Read more...
The play on China’s panda diplomacy has been proposed amid new regulations meant to ensure palm oil products don’t contribute to deforestation
The Eastern Conference is the Rangers’ to win after going up 2-0 on the Hurricanes.
Top experts believe global temperatures will rise by at least 2.5C above pre-industrial levels by 2100. That frightening prediction must spur us to action First, the good news. We understand the problem: almost two-thirds of people worldwide believe the climate crisis is an emergency. We know what needs to be done, and should be confident that we will be able to achieve it, thanks to the rapid advance of renewable technologies. Collectively, we can also muster the money to do it. The scale and speed of global heating make it hard to hang on to these facts. But it is also why we must focus on them rather than throwing up our hands. New research by the Guardian has found that hundreds of the world’s top climate scientists believe global temperatures will rise by at least...
In a bold initiative aimed at bolstering energy security and diminishing European reliance on Russian energy exports, Britain is poised to establish the continent's inaugural advanced nuclear fuel production facility. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled the project, branding it a strategic maneuver to loosen Vladimir Putin's grip on Europe's energy market.
The White House wants a twenty-fold increase in geothermal energy production to fight climate change and it's counting on the oil and gas industry for help.
Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope may have detected atmospheric gases surrounding 55 Cancri e, a hot rocky exoplanet 41 light-years from Earth. This is the best evidence to date for the existence of any rocky planet atmosphere outside our solar system. Renyu Hu from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, is […]
The Earth is careening toward a dangerous level of global warming. At this rate, the planet will eventually lose its ability to provide us with the conditions necessary to sustain our continued survival. Many of the industries that contribute to that warming through greenhouse gas emissions, like oil companies and the…Read more...
With Baby Boomers and Gen X in charge of politics and business, it's no wonder that attitudes towards nuclear energy mostly range from lukewarm to mostly hostile.
The climate crisis is making the farming business unsustainable – and without support for us, food security will suffer too Guy Singh-Watson is the founder of organic veg box company Riverford Farming has always been a risky business. To the chaos of Brexit and the relentless squeezing of the supermarkets, we can add the rapidly escalating threats associated with climate change. In most industries, at the point where risk is judged to outweigh the potential commercial reward, both capital and people tend to make a swift exit, following economist Adam Smith’s “ invisible hand ” of self-interest. The problem with farming is that most farmers are emotionally invested in their work. An exit is seldom considered – perhaps we should be more like the bankers, but they wouldn’t be much good at...
[Nile Post] Lukaya town in Uganda lies in ruins after devastating floods ripped through the community. Blamed on clogged waterways and environmental neglect, the floodwaters have brought immense suffering to both residents and businesses.
Climate chaos is threatening food production, trade and lives, says World Meteorological Organization Hunger and disease are rising in Latin America after a year of record heat, floods and drought, a report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has shown. The continent, which is trapped between the freakishly hot Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, probably suffered tens of thousands of climate-related deaths in 2023, at least $21bn (£17bn) of economic damage and “the greatest calorific loss” of any region, the study found . Continue reading...
The EU is considering expanding its sanctions against Moscow over the war in Ukraine to target Russia's liquefied natural gas sector, EU diplomats said Wednesday.
The EPA administrator defended his agency's rally to reduce climate pollution during a hearing Wednesday.
Climate change victims are looking on in despair as net zero targets in the West are dropped or lowered
The country's president said the day will be observed by national tree-planting activities to help mitigate the effects of climate change.
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The Arctic Inspiration Prize is Canada's largest annual prize, which sees seed funding offered to new and innovative projects to improve northerners' lives. This year, a not-for-profit language and cultural centre in Labrador is getting a $1 million boost.
Citing the high concentration of a certain chemical compounds in restaurant-heavy urban areas, a new study found that the emissions released when cooking food may diminish air quality. The compounds are known to form smog.
Exclusive: Planet is headed for at least 2.5C of heating with disastrous results for humanity, poll of hundreds of scientists finds ‘Hopeless and broken’: why the world’s top climate scientists are in despair Hundreds of the world’s leading climate scientists expect global temperatures to rise to at least 2.5C (4.5F) this century, blasting past internationally agreed targets and causing catastrophic consequences for humanity and the planet, an exclusive Guardian survey has revealed. Almost 80% of the respondents, all from the authoritative Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), foresee at least 2.5C of global heating above preindustrial levels, while almost half anticipate at least 3C (5.4F). Only 6% thought the internationally agreed 1.5C (2.7F) limit will be met. Continue...
The power sector’s biggest emitters have less than a decade to start capturing their carbon or shut down
The three-judge panel seemed ready to uphold a NEPA analysis of planet-warming emissions from a gas expansion project in Indiana and Kentucky.
The company now has the opportunity to make "countercyclical" investments in clean energy, CEO Murray Auchincloss said.
The White House's global climate adviser will aim to be tough on Beijing without pushing it too far away.
“We have to stop destroying the planet as we feed ourselves,” a World Bank official said, as red meat and dairy drive CO2 emissions.
Ukrainian forces attacked an oil storage depot and sparked a large fire, injuring five people late on Tuesday on the outskirts of the Russian-held city of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, the region's Russia-installed leader said.
[New Times] The government has embarked on a new initiative aimed at restoring the Congo-Nile Divide through a comprehensive approach to combat deforestation and erosion while enhancing climate resilience in the Western, Northern and Southern provinces.
April 2024 was warmer than any previous April in records dating back to 1940, according to Copernicus, the EU's Climate Change Service.
A day that started with talk around Matt Rempe ended in the big man being only an extra in the most physical match between the Rangers and Hurricanes.
Teal MP Zoe Daniel mugged by the reality of politics after being forced to compromise in a way that she described as 'awful'.
The rapid growth of solar power led to a record-breaking year for clean energy generation in 2023, and the year is expected to mark the start of a long-term decline in fossil fuels
Unveiling £200million in support for the new plant in Cheshire, Rishi Sunak (pictured) said the move would 'prise Vladimir Putin 's blood-soaked hands off Europe's energy market'.
In a document filed to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board, the federal government calls recommendations for carbon offsetting at the Faro mine "aspirational, but ultimately not feasible to execute."
Emergency crews in Calgary were called out to the community of Glendale to help extract a recycling truck from a sinkhole.
Just a few months ago, the Colombian mountain peak of Ritacuba Blanco was covered in an unbroken layer of white ice and snow, just as it had been for as long as anyone can remember.
Deadly highway collapse and tornado in storm-battered Guangdong province serve as reminders of importance of predicting and preparing for weather disasters.
CORDOBA PROVINCE, Argentina - Global warming has brought Argentina's corn farmers a dangerous new enemy: a yellow insect just four millimeters (0.16 inch) long that thrives in hotter temperatures and is threatening harvests of the crop. Meet the leafhopper.
WASHINGTON - Two influential Republican U.S. lawmakers have urged President Joe Biden to prevent a French company from working on civil nuclear power projects with Russia's state-owned nuclear company Rosatom, saying doing otherwise would help fund Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.
CSIR's 'Wrinkles Acche Hai' initiative urges staff to wear wrinkled clothes on Mondays to combat climate change. This initiative is part of the 'Swachhata Pakhwada' from May 1-15. Other organisations appreciated CSIR initiatives and said that they were grateful. The organization aims to reduce electricity usage in laboratories as part of broader energy conservation goals.
After bank holiday downpours the weather is settling down and warming up, but will it last beyond the weekend?
The US cattle industry adopted a ‘climate neutral’ goal in 2021 but scientists say that ‘misses the point’ in keeping global temperature rises below 1.5C Sign up for the Rural Network email newsletter Join the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the community Cattle Australia is lobbying the red meat sector to ditch its net zero target in favour of a “climate neutral” goal that would require far more modest reductions in methane emissions. The $75bn red meat industry, led by Meat and Livestock Australia, announced a target of reaching net zero emissions by 2030 seven years ago, in a bid to maintain its social licence and drive investments in emissions reduction technology. Sign up to receive Guardian Australia’s fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter Sign up for...
Letter: Utah’s public lands and the Northern Corridor Highway: We need a conversation, not one-sided politically-charged rhetoric
Eric Schaeffer is retiring from the nonprofit he launched after he resigned from EPA.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- King Charles III has sent President William Ruto a solidarity message amid devastating floods.
Low-intensity fires help clear out dead wood and vegetation, reducing the fuel available when a wildfire comes along. The post Prescribed burning can reduce wildfire damage appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Outgoing special rapporteur David Boyd says ‘there’s something wrong with our brains that we can’t understand how grave this is’ The race to save the planet is being impeded by a global economy that is contingent on the exploitation of people and nature, according to the UN’s outgoing leading environment and human rights expert. David Boyd, who served as UN special rapporteur on human rights and the environment from 2018 to April 2024, told the Guardian that states failing to take meaningful climate action and regulating polluting industries could soon face a slew of lawsuits. Continue reading...
Climate change is affecting parasites, but not in the way you’d expect.
[World Bank] Windhoek -- --Today marks the approval of Namibia's first ever World Bank financed energy project, aimed at improving the reliability of the country's transmission network and enabling increased integration of renewable energy into the country's electricity system. The $138.5 million will be implemented by the national electricity utility, NamPower.
The agency's new reporting standards will shape which fossil fuel operations trigger an upcoming fee on excess methane.
The new reporting standards will shape which fossil fuel operations trigger an upcoming fee on excess methane.
[New Times] Wild climatic swings, from sweltering heat and drought to relentless rain and floods, have become quite common lately. Climate experts warn that this pattern, where the wet season will become wetter and the dry season hotter, may become the norm.
Price rise for mass-market types expected as global production falls to lowest level in more than 10 years Olive oil prices are set to climb further this year – heading to more than £16 a litre for a bottle of extra virgin – amid a drop in global production to the lowest level in more than a decade. Lower production in Greece, Morocco and Turkey as part of the natural cycle of olive growth is expected to offset an improving situation in Spain and Italy, where trees have suffered from extreme heat and drought in recent years as the climate crisis wreaks havoc on harvests. Continue reading...
Nature, Published online: 07 May 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01342-8Finding millennia-old ‘monumental’ corals could unlock secrets of climate resilience
Is wet weather washing away concerns around Saskatchewan's drier-than-normal conditions?
The field of attribution science is 20 years old this year, and scientists’ ability to detect the fingerprints of climate change in extreme weather events is growing stronger. The post How do scientists know how much climate change affects a hurricane, a heat wave, a drought, and more? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Sustainable aviation fuel is made from 100 per cent renewable waste and residue raw materials and cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 per cent over the fuel’s life cycle, Finnish firm Neste said.
Bloc ‘will not waver’ from making tough decisions to protect economy and security, says Ursula von der Leyen Europe live – latest updates The EU has restated its readiness to launch a trade war with China over imports of cheap electric cars, steel and cheap solar and wind technology, with Ursula von der Leyen saying the bloc will “not waver” from protecting industries and jobs after a meeting with the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, on his multi-day tour of Europe. The European Commission chief said she was “convinced that if the competition is fair” from China, then Europe “will have thriving durable economies”. Continue reading...
EPA’s Finalizes Updates to Methane Reporting Requirements that Serve as Basis for Waste Emissions Charge
ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute study reveals marine heatwaves causing coral bleaching in Lakshadweep Sea. DHW levels, NOAA warning, significant bleaching of hard coral species, and concerns about coral health and biodiversity.
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