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2024-09-03 19:00:09

‘Queen of trash’ among 11 on trial in Sweden’s largest environmental crime case.
Bella Nilsson’s company Think Pink accused of dumping at least 200,000 tonnes of waste. #ClimateChange
https://buff.ly/47c4Gdg

2024-08-27 16:00:08

As ‘Doomsday’ Glacier Melts, Can an Artificial Barrier Save It?
Relatively warm ocean currents are weakening the base of Antarctica’s enormous Thwaites glacier, whose demise could raise sea levels by as much as 7 feet. #ClimateChange
https://buff.ly/3Xj5GsG

2024-08-19 19:35:11

Countries' climate obligations could be legally defined at top UN court in December.
The outcome of these hearings could influence rulings in all future climate legal cases. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/08/19/top-un-court-sets-date-for-landmark-hearings-on-countries-climate-obligations

2024-08-19 19:30:46

How NASA’s satellites can track wildfires.
The imagery and data help agencies provide real-time safety alerts. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/08/how-nasas-satellites-can-track-wildfires/

2024-08-07 16:15:54

Ocean temperatures in the Great Barrier Reef hit their highest level in 400 years over the past decade, according to researchers who warned that the reef likely won’t survive if planetary warming isn’t stopped. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://apnews.com/article/great-barrier-reef-coral-bleaching-climate-change-heat-4259ac9241d1e48db3e4a3896d2c9827

2024-08-06 22:51:59

‘It made me cry’: Swiss glacier photos taken 15 years apart reveal staggering loss.
Returning to the Rhône glacier on a camper van trip this summer, the family found a drastically different landscape. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/08/06/it-made-me-cry-swiss-glacier-photos-taken-15-years-apart-reveal-staggering-loss
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2024-08-06 21:57:14

In historic move, EPA bans pesticide; cites alarming setbacks for fetuses.
The pesticide, dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate, also known as DCPA or Dacthal, has been linked to low birth weight babies who later in life have been shown to have decreased IQ and impaired brain development and motor skills. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/08/06/epa-bans-dacthal-herbicide/74688204007/

2024-08-06 21:07:49

Almost 500 chemicals found in England’s rivers and groundwater.
More than half classed as very toxic, toxic or harmful to aquatic life, with 20 categorised as ‘substances of very high concern’. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/06/almost-500-chemicals-found-in-englands-rivers-and-groundwater

2024-08-06 01:03:22

The lost history of what Americans knew about climate change in the 1960s.
It wasn't just scientists who were worried, but Congress, the White House, and even Sports Illustrated. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://grist.org/science/lost-history-climate-1960s-clean-air-act-supreme-court/

2024-08-05 14:01:54

3D-printed ceramic ink removes 75% of deadly forever chemicals from water
The indium oxide in the monoliths attracts and binds to PFAS, rapidly removing them from the water within three hours. The new method is said to be compatible with existing water treatment plants in the UK and elsewhere. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://interestingengineering.com/science/3d-printed-ceramic-ink-removes-pfas-from-water

2024-08-04 14:36:09

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Common injuries from PFAS exposure in Firefighters: Kidney cancer, testicular cancer, kidney disease, thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis.

2024-08-04 14:20:59

Data Centers Demand a Massive Amount of Energy. Here’s How Some States Are Tackling the Industry’s Impact.
As these computer warehouses undergo explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.propublica.org/article/data-centers-power-usage-washington-virginia

2024-08-04 14:17:36

‘A symbol of change’: These Historic buildings keep their charm thanks to cleverly installed solar panels.
With the need for green energy increasing, many historic buildings around Europe have been fitted with solar panels using innovative and creative techniques. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/08/03/a-symbol-of-change-historic-buildings-keep-their-charm-thanks-to-cleverly-installed-solar-

2024-08-04 14:07:36

After a Study Found Lead in Tampons, Environmentalists Wonder if Global Metal Pollution Is Worse Than They Previously Thought.
Activists say the research marks a growing awareness connecting everyday life to the toxic contamination of the planet and ongoing harm to the climate. More research is examining how women are disproportionately impacted. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/03082024/lead-in-tampons-study-global-metal-pollution/

2024-08-03 22:07:03

'Extraordinary' Antarctic Heatwave Puts Temps 50°F Above Normal.
The long-lasting heatwave is an "eye-opening sign that climate change is starting to really transform the planet," a climate scientist said. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.commondreams.org/news/antarctica-heatwave

2024-08-03 14:21:35

This is climate change’: Scottish beach eroding by 7 metres a year.
Centuries-old Montrose golf links falling into the sea and town at risk of flooding as coastal erosion accelerates. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/03/scottish-beach-eroding-by-7-metres-a-year-montrose-climate-change

2024-08-01 23:11:04

Antarctic temperatures rise 10C above average in near record heatwave.
Reported temperatures on continent in midwinter reach 28C above expectations on some days in July. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/01/antarctic-temperatures-rise-10c-above-average-in-near-record-heatwave

2024-08-01 17:16:52

Shareholders Enjoy a Massive Windfall as BP Expands Global Operations.
Oil giant appears poised to scale back on green investments in favor of high-value fossil fuel projects. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2024/07/bp-oil-shareholder-windfall-profits-earnings-expansion/

2024-08-01 17:14:29

5 high-speed train trips that will blow you away.
Over the next 15 years, Amtrak hopes to further develop the rail system in the U.S. by adding 39 new routes in over 25 states. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/high-speed-rail-world-travel/

2024-08-01 16:24:38

Humanity has burned through Earth’s annual budget for resources in just over seven months.
Known as Earth Overshoot Day, 1 August marks the date on which we’ve used up all the resources that the planet can regenerate in one year. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/08/01/earth-overshoot-day-humanity-burns-through-planets-yearly-resources-by-2-august

2024-08-01 15:58:30

Oil companies and conservatives face growing backlash over carbon capture technology.
A once-popular climate technology is now facing skepticism from conservative groups, who are attacking its effectiveness and safety. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.desmog.com/2024/07/31/the-growing-conservative-backlash-against-carbon-capture-and-storage-canada-proud-pierre-poilievre/

2024-08-01 15:08:56

As World Warms, Global Heat Deaths Are Grossly Undercounted.
Kristie Ebi, an epidemiologist at the University of Washington, has been studying the human health impacts of climate change for decades. In an interview with e360, she makes a case for standardizing how heat deaths are reported and for additional investment in heat resilience. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://e360.yale.edu/features/kristie-ebi-interview

2024-08-01 15:07:14

Oil companies sold the public on a fake climate solution — and swindled taxpayers out of billions.
The fossil fuel industry’s carbon capture bamboozle, explained. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.vox.com/climate/363076/climate-change-solution-shell-exxon-mobil-carbon-capture

2024-08-01 03:49:48

The very same gear that protects firefighters from harm also endangers their health. PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have been found in jackets and other protective equipment for first responders.
Exposure to PFAS has been linked to several types of Cancer which is the leading cause of occupational death for firefighters. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indiana-launches-statewide-testing-for-pfas-levels-in-firefighters

2024-07-31 15:58:17

Are the Amazon’s biggest trees dying? Forest coroners investigate.
As tropical forests are degraded and decline at increasing rates the world over, the fate of these forests’ largest trees remains unknown. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/07/are-the-amazons-biggest-trees-dying-forest-coroners-investigate/

2024-07-31 15:44:35

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2024-07-31 15:37:34

As wildfires rage, what is the smoke doing to our health and bodies?
Scientists are discovering just how toxic wildfire smoke is to the body – here’s what to know and how to stay safe. #climatechange #climatecrisis #globalwarming
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/31/wildfire-smoke-health-dangers-explained

2024-07-31 02:28:57

100% of toxic "forever chemicals" break down overnight in new method from Japanese scientists.
Scientists in Japan have developed a new way of breaking down toxic “forever chemicals” quickly at room temperature. The technique broke down 100% of certain types of these pollutants overnight, recovering some useful components for reuse. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://newatlas.com/environment/pfas-toxic-forever-chemicals-100-percent-break-down-overnight/

2024-07-31 02:23:19

Supercharged by Climate Change, Western Megafires Explode Simultaneously.
Heat waves and “flash droughts” fuel intense fires in California, Oregon and Canada. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/30072024/todays-climate-west-megafires-heat/

2024-07-30 14:20:43

Homeowners insurance premiums rose 21% last year. Climate change is partly to blame, experts say.
A rise in catastrophic severe weather events contributed to this jump, experts say, and the rate of price increases is not expected to slow. As insurers face higher costs, they pass those along to consumers in the form of pricier premiums. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/29/home-insurance-premiums-rose-21percent-in-2023-partly-due-to-climate-change.html

2024-07-30 11:51:38

US Corporations Pump Aquifers Dry as Police Eliminate Water Defender Activists in Rural Mexico.
Farmers are risking their lives to fight back against the US-owned factory farms that are destroying Mexico’s water. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://truthout.org/articles/us-corporations-pump-aquifers-dry-as-police-kill-water-defenders-in-rural-mexico/

2024-07-30 11:41:43

Coral restoration is a speculative, feel-good science that won’t save our reefs.
Climate change has killed billions of corals and fundamentally changed coral reefs. The response, especially in Australia, has been to fix the symptoms, not address the cause – climate change for which humans are responsible. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://theconversation.com/coral-restoration-is-a-speculative-feel-good-science-that-wont-save-our-reefs-235657

2024-07-30 11:38:29

Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of dementia, study finds.
As blazes spew smoke across western US, research shows it may be worse for brain health than other types of pollution. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/29/wildfire-smoke-dementia-risk

2024-07-29 22:17:40

The unique creatures of The Galapagos Islands are under threat from warming waters and stray pets.
Feral cats feed on marine iguana hatchings, and both pigs and cats compete for food with the tortoises. #ClimateChange #ClumateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/galapagos-islands-climate-change-sea-b2587565.html

2024-07-29 22:15:00

Scientists make breakthrough with record efficiency of world's first bendable solar cell — here's why it matters.
The emergence of these resilient, efficient, and bendy solar cells opens up a host of applications. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/bendy-solar-cells-flexible-perovskite-silicon-tandem/

2024-07-29 20:14:35

Eight protesters were arrested Monday during a climate protest outside of vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) office.
Prior to the arrests, several dozen Sunrise Movement protesters gathered in front of Vance’s office singing and chanting in protest, including a chant of, “Vance is a liar, our planet is on fire.” #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4798442-sunrise-movement-protest-jdvance/

2024-07-29 14:06:50

This Texas solar panel recycling plant is powered by secondhand panels.
SolarCycle has installed a 500 kW solar array made of reused panels at its recycling facility in Odessa, Texas, which can provide around half of the electricity the plant uses. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://electrek.co/2024/07/26/this-texas-solar-panel-recycling-plant-is-powered-by-secondhand-panels/

2024-07-29 13:39:20

Belgium, France, Austria: The European countries where employers must pay for public transport. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/07/29/belgium-france-austria-the-european-countries-where-employers-must-pay-for-public-transpor

2024-07-29 13:35:21

Race to pump oil out of sunken tanker and avert ‘worst spill in Philippines history’.
A long oil spill, which stretches out over several kilometres and is growing rapidly, is threatening Manila’s coast. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/philippines-oil-spill-cargo-typhoon-gaemi-b2586361.html

2024-07-29 13:32:17

This little-known agency has billions to make federal buildings green.
With nearly $3.4 billion from the climate law, the U.S. General Services Administration is working to slash emissions from building operations and construction. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://grist.org/energy/this-little-known-agency-has-billions-to-make-federal-buildings-green/

2024-07-29 03:49:30

US Leads Global Surge in Oil and Gas Expansion, Analysis Finds
"The developed countries don't show any significant efforts to limit drilling." John Sterman of MIT said.
Five wealthy countries including the United States have led a global surge in oil and gas development in 2024, threatening international climate goals, according to an analysis. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.commondreams.org/news/wealthy-countries-oil-gas-production

2024-07-29 03:45:45

Homes with solar panels can go for around $15,000 more.
Solar is a no-brainer for your wallet and the environment. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-home/boost-home-value-solar-panels/

2024-07-29 03:40:44

Meet the woman who changed the way France reports the weather.
Bringing weather anchors and climate scientists together has been a recipe for success on Journal Météo-Climat, watched by millions every night. #ClimateChange
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/07/26/climate-scientists-answer-viewers-questions-on-frances-ratings-topping-weather-forecast

2024-07-29 03:35:46

Some condom and lubricant brands contain alarming levels of PFAS – study.
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to low birth weight, reduced sperm counts and infertility. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/28/condoms-pfas-forever-chemicals

2024-07-29 03:33:35

On Gulf Coast, an Activist Rallies Her Community Against Gas Exports
Roishetta Ozane founded a grassroots organization to help frontline.
Louisiana communities recover from back-to-back hurricanes. Soon, she was educating people about the deadly interconnections between gas export plants, climate disasters, and environmental racism. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlocalWarming
https://e360.yale.edu/features/roishetta-ozane-interview

2024-07-28 16:16:06

US Farmers Want to Adapt to Climate Change, But Crop Insurance Won’t Let Them.
Growers looking to transition to regenerative agriculture are running into a federal insurance barrier. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-07-28/crop-insurance-won-t-let-some-farmers-adapt-to-climate-change?srnd=green

2024-07-28 11:45:36

Huge California wildfire tears through 5,000 acres every hour.
The Park fire is now the largest wildfire in the U.S. About 2,500 firefighters are battling the blaze, which has been fueled by steep terrain and wind gusts. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd1dlzy04l8o

2024-07-28 11:42:16

Life and death in the heat. What it feels like when Earth’s temperatures soar to record highs. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://apnews.com/article/heat-global-records-climate-change-65f65adb515de3b7475b8a38ebabf47e

2024-07-27 11:31:47

Deal of the day: New study links online shopping to air pollution.
Nitrogen dioxide levels near e-commerce warehouses are 20 percent higher than in other neighborhoods. It can even be measured from space. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://grist.org/justice/new-study-links-online-shopping-air-pollution/

2024-07-26 19:17:54

These 10 U.S. states are America's best-prepared for climate change and extreme weather. #ClimateChange
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/26/10-us-states-best-prepared-climate-change-extreme-weather.html

2024-07-25 18:43:11

Earth broke all-time heat record two days in a row, scientists say.
Global temperatures Monday were highest ever observed -- breaking a record set only 24 hours earlier. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/07/23/hottest-day-ever-recorded-climate-change/

2024-07-24 03:33:03

Sunday was the hottest day in recorded history, according to preliminary data from a climate tracking agency monitoring temperatures since the mid-1900s. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/23/climate/hottest-day-global-record/index.html?Date=20240723&Profile=cnnclimate&utm_content=1721755638&utm_medium=social&utm_source=threads

2024-07-24 03:15:41

Inside a new experiment to find the climate-proof coffee of the future.
An international public-private partnership is supercharging coffee breeding to save your morning brew. #ClimateChange
https://grist.org/food-and-agriculture/inside-a-new-experiment-to-find-the-climate-proof-coffee-of-the-future/

2024-07-23 09:54:49

How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump compare on climate change.
Harris has said, “the urgency of this moment is clear.” Trump has called climate change a “hoax.” #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/07/how-kamala-harris-and-donald-trump-compare-on-climate-change/

2024-07-22 20:14:27

It’s ‘almost impossible’ to eliminate toxic PFAS from your diet. Here’s what you can do.
Found in products such as eggs and rice, ‘forever chemicals’ have been linked to cancer, kidney disease and more. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/22/pfas-forever-chemicals-diet

2024-07-21 00:14:56

This Long-Dead Scientist’s Collection of Rare Seeds Could Help Keep Us Alive.
“Essentially we have uncovered a goldmine.” #ClimateChange
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2024/07/arthur-watkins-wheat-seed-collection-rare-varieties-food-supply/

2024-07-21 00:11:53

Did you ever imagine spending a year restoring paths along the Appalachian Trail? Developing community gardens on a Caribbean island? Or helping neighbors electrify their homes?
This summer, thousands of people in the US joined the American Climate Corps (ACC), a new federal program that connects young people with jobs in conservation, climate adaptation and green energy. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/19/american-climate-corps

2024-07-21 00:11:35

Did you ever imagine spending a year restoring paths along the Appalachian Trail? Developing community gardens on a Caribbean island? Or helping neighbors electrify their homes?
This summer, thousands of people in the US joined the American Climate Corps (ACC), a new federal program that connects young people with jobs in conservation, climate adaptation and green energy. #ClimateChange
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/19/american-climate-corps

2024-07-19 17:41:20

Over 300 deaths suspected to be linked to this summer's record-breaking heat wave are being investigated in a single Arizona County, official statistics showed Thursday morning. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.yahoo.com/news/more-300-suspected-heat-related-131436976.html

2024-07-19 14:52:06

Lithium Critical to the Energy Transition Is Coming at the Expense of Water.
A new study finds that the mining and processing of the metal critical to EV batteries and renewable energy storage projects depletes and contaminates surface water, often in already vulnerable communities. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/18072024/lithium-crital-to-energy-transition-at-expense-of-water/

2024-07-19 13:48:33

Climate change is making the monsoon more dangerous.
People in South Asia and India can expect more extreme weather. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.economist.com/asia/2024/07/18/climate-change-is-making-the-monsoon-more-dangerous

2024-07-18 13:36:48

Expanding heat wave takes toll on farms.
Crops are taking a beating, and some cattle may not calve next spring due to this summer’s heat and drought in the Southwest and mid-Atlantic. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.eenews.net/articles/expanding-heat-wave-takes-toll-on-farms/

2024-07-18 13:36:09

One of our fantastic editors wrote a book about The Ohio River. Check it out! #Books #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-River-Complete-History-Ohio-ebook/dp/B0CW18TTX8

2024-07-18 12:58:26

Costco sold baby wipes containing high levels of PFAS, lawsuit claims.
These baby wipes contain unsafe levels of PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), the lawsuit alleges, and can result in harmful health outcomes, including cancer, increased cholesterol levels, and immune system effects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.livenowfox.com/news/costco-baby-wipes-pfas-lawsuit

2024-07-18 12:21:25

Clean Energy Projects Are Stuck in a Years-Long Queue. Maryland and Neighboring States Are Pushing for a Fix.
The Moore administration supports a recent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission order intended to help states achieve clean energy targets. The region’s grid operator wants FERC to reconsider. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/16072024/maryland-clean-energy-projects-stuck-due-to-grid-operator/

2024-07-17 17:20:51

The Polluters of Paris.
Olympic sponsorship deals with Air France, Toyota and ArcelorMittal will produce more emissions than eight coal plants running for an entire year, a new Badvertising report shows. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.desmog.com/2024/07/15/the-polluters-of-paris/

2024-07-17 17:19:09

Is Britain on track for a zero-carbon power sector in six years?
Achieving this target will be a symbolic step towards addressing the complex challenges of climate change. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://theconversation.com/is-britain-on-track-for-a-zero-carbon-power-sector-in-six-years-234397

2024-07-17 17:17:03

The climate benefits of mangroves.
Their roots and branches help break up waves and reduce flooding in coastal communities. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/07/the-climate-benefits-of-mangroves/

2024-07-17 14:54:17

UK Government ditches onshore wind ban in move hailed by industry and campaigners.
The move comes as part of a package of planning reforms announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #UK
https://www.independent.co.uk/business/government-ditches-onshore-wind-ban-in-move-hailed-by-industry-and-campaigners-b2575943.html

2024-07-17 14:48:18

One of our fantastic Editors wrote a book about Science history. 100% recommend you check it out! #Books #Science #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9L3H94V

2024-07-17 14:01:54

EU faces funding crisis amid ambitious transition goals.
The European Union (EU) will fall short of funding which calls for investment in green and digital transitions, according to a report by Finance Watch. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.euronews.com/business/2024/07/17/eu-faces-funding-crisis-amid-ambitious-transition-goals

2024-07-17 13:54:41

Tribes in Minnesota are paying the steepest price for the steel industry’s mercury pollution.
Steel companies that process taconite release a slew of pollutants — and they're suing the EPA over new regulations. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://grist.org/accountability/tribes-minnesota-steel-industry-mercury-pollution/

2024-07-17 13:44:18

Why this doctor is worried about climate change.
A Q&A with Dr. Gaurab Basu, who’s helping health care workers speak up for the planet. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/07/why-this-doctor-is-worried-about-climate-change/

2024-07-17 13:42:14

One of our fantastic editors wrote a book about the environment and pollution in the The Ohio River.
Check it out! #Author #Books #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-River-Complete-History-Ohio-ebook/dp/B0CW18TTX8

2024-07-17 13:40:18

Millions of US low-income households face power shutoffs amid deadly heat.
Half of Americans live in states without rules restricting disconnections for unpaid or overdue bills, report finds. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/16/low-income-households-face-power-shut-offs

2024-07-16 19:36:29

As CO2 Levels Keep Rising, World’s Drylands Are Turning Green.
Despite warnings that climate change would create widespread desertification, many drylands are getting greener because of increased CO2 in the air — a trend that recent studies indicate will continue. But scientists warn this added vegetation may soak up scarce water supplies. #ClimateChange
https://e360.yale.edu/features/greening-drylands-carbon-dioxide-climate-change

2024-07-16 15:27:26

The world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger ferry is free to ride for 6 months.
The world's first hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry will start operating on San Francisco Bay as part of plans to phase out diesel-powered vessels and reduce planet-warming carbon emissions, California officials said Friday, demonstrating the ship. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/07/15/the-worlds-first-hydrogen-powered-passenger-ferry-is-free-to-ride-for-6-months

2024-07-15 19:51:02

Baltimore Judge Tosses Climate Case, Hands Win to Big Oil.
Environmental groups say judges across the country believe cases like Baltimore's should hold oil companies accountable in state courts for environmental harm. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/13072024/baltimore-judge-tosses-climate-case-win-for-big-oil/

2024-07-15 19:40:52

Climate change is altering the length of days on Earth, according to new research.
Scientists are discovering more ways global warming is affecting the planet. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://abcnews.go.com/US/climate-change-altering-length-days-earth-new-research/story?id=111843796

2024-07-15 12:26:16

UK has almost 1 million EV chargers, with new public one installed every 25 minutes.
Electric vehicle industry says spring data shows installations are keeping pace with rising battery sales. #ClimateChange
https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jul/15/electric-vehicle-ev-chargers-uk-installations

2024-07-15 03:31:06

‘Forever chemicals’ used in lithium ion batteries manufacturing threaten environment, research finds.
A subclass of PFAS has been found near manufacturing plants and landfills, and in remote regions of the world. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jul/14/forever-chemicals-lithium-ion-batteries-environment

2024-07-15 01:30:28

As World’s Springs Vanish, Ripple Effects Alter Ecosystems.
Springs, which bring groundwater to the surface and support a host of unique species, are disappearing globally, victims of development and drought. Researchers are working to document and map these life-giving habitats in an effort to save them before they are gone. #ClimateChange #climatecrisis #globalwarming
https://e360.yale.edu/features/endangered-water-springs

2024-07-15 00:45:28

Nike Pledged to Shrink Its Carbon Footprint. It Just Slashed the Staff Charged With Making That Happen.
Since December, Nike has lost about 30% of employees who worked primarily on sustainability initiatives. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.propublica.org/article/nike-layoffs-sustainability-climate-change

2024-07-14 17:02:19

The race to save glacial ice records before they melt away.
As glaciers melt around the globe, scientists are racing to retrieve ice cores that contain key historical records of temperature and climate that are preserved in the ice. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://grist.org/science/the-race-to-save-glacial-ice-records-before-they-melt-away/

2024-07-13 23:18:52

‘Everyone is drinking it’: Why this type of ‘forever chemical’ seems to be everywhere.
Scientists are beginning to focus on new types of “forever chemicals” that are far more widespread than earlier realized. #ClimateChange #climatecrisis #globalwarming
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/07/13/tfa-forever-chemical-pfas/

2024-07-13 16:54:02

Wildfires, extreme heat and low rainfall: Greek islands hit with water crisis.
Water shortages have forced some Greek islands to ban swimming pools and turn to desalination. #ClimateChange
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/07/12/wildfires-extreme-heat-and-low-rainfall-greek-islands-hit-with-water-crisis

2024-07-12 13:15:57

Scam Alert: Forest carbon offsets sold by the biggest offsetting company in the US offer little or no benefit to the climate, a satellite analysis has found.
Finite Carbon, created in 2009 and bought by oil and gas giant BP in 2020, is responsible for more than a quarter of the US’s total carbon credits. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/11/finite-carbon-forest-offsets-analysis

2024-07-11 20:54:02

Biden administration giving $1.7B to auto industry to bolster US EV production.
The funds, which will cover 11 projects, are expected to help companies transition their facilities to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing or to help them expand existing EV operations. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4765094-biden-administration-auto-industry-us-ev-production/

2024-07-11 20:52:28

Climate change references removed from Florida textbooks, authors say.
The state's Department of Education previously rejected math and social studies textbooks over what it viewed as the inclusion of "woke" concepts. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/07/11/climate-change-florida-textbooks

2024-07-10 15:19:07

President Biden signed a bipartisan bill Tuesday aimed at bolstering the nation’s nuclear power in what supporters describe as a historic win for the sector.
The nuclear package is expected to speed up the timeline for licensing new nuclear reactors and cut fees that companies have to pay to do so. #ClimateChange
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4762188-biden-signs-bipartisan-nuclear-bill/

2024-07-10 15:17:17

Urban heat island effect making temperatures 8F hotter in 65 US cities – study.
Nearly 34 million people in those cities, or 15% of the US population, experiencing temperatures higher than in surrounding areas. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/10/heat-us-cities-study

2024-07-09 16:22:33

Global Warming Alert — Earth Has Passed 1.5° Celsius Milestone.
According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, average global temperatures between July 2023 and June 2024 were the highest on record, creating a year-long stretch in which the Earth was 1.64° C hotter than in pre-industrial times. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GobalWarming
https://cleantechnica.com/2024/07/09/global-warming-alert-earth-has-passed-1-5-celsius-milestone/

2024-07-09 16:21:09

EV-driving mom shares why Teslas are the perfect family vehicles: 'Best car I've ever had'.
There's an unfortunate misconception that only hipsters, elitists, and environmentalists drive electric vehicles. But with new models hitting dealerships, families with kids are embracing EVs. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/tesla-model-3-family-mobile-mama/

2024-07-09 16:07:42

France’s short-haul flight ban one year on: Has it encouraged more people to take the train?
The regulation was much debated and has been in place for just over a year. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/07/06/frances-short-haul-flight-ban-one-year-on-has-it-encouraged-more-people-to-take-the-train

2024-07-09 16:03:32

Tokyo forced to open cooling shelters as Japan hit by deadly heatwave.
A farm worker was found dead on Monday in a field in the southwestern Fukuoka region. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/tokyo-heatwave-japan-weather-deaths-b2576640.html

2024-07-09 16:01:32

We used 1,000 historical photos to reconstruct Antarctic glaciers before a dramatic collapse. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://theconversation.com/we-used-1-000-historical-photos-to-reconstruct-antarctic-glaciers-before-a-dramatic-collapse-233972

2024-07-09 16:00:11

In Satirical Spoof, Exxon Admits to Gaslighting Public on Climate Change.
Director Adam McKay's Yellow Dot Studios slams the fossil fuel company's attempt to hoodwink consumers into taking the blame for the climate crisis. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/exxon-satirical-ad-gaslighting-public-climate-change-1235055226/

2024-07-08 14:11:53

Who is Marine Tondelier? Meet the Green leader who inspired France to vote against the far-right.
Green Party leader Marine Tondelier has been one of the stand-out voices in the leftwing election campaign. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GobalWarming
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/07/08/who-is-marine-tondelier-meet-the-green-leader-who-inspired-france-to-vote-against-the-far-

2024-07-08 12:49:58

Record-setting heat will continue scorching western US this week.
A dangerous heat wave will persist in the West and spread to additional cities this coming week, as forecasters predict record-breaking temperatures. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4759001-dangerous-heat-wave-west/

2024-07-08 12:48:16

Labour lifts Tories’ ‘absurd’ ban on onshore windfarms.
The effective ban on onshore windfarms has been dropped by the Labour government, in news that has delighted environmental and energy experts. #ClimateChange
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/08/labour-lifts-ban-onshore-windfarms-planning-policy