One of the great ancient empires, the neo-Assyrian world of what is now northern Iraq, flourished in years of plentiful rain, but buckled and collapsed … 60-year drought ended ancient Assyrian empireRead more
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One of the biggest climate threats is Rain
At least it wasn’t another Katrina. That’s the silver lining many people seemed to cling to in the wake of Hurricane Barry (quickly downgraded to … One of the biggest climate threats is RainRead more
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Climate activists block Geneva airport’s private-jet terminal
Climate-change activists blocked Geneva airport’s private jet terminal on Saturday in protest against what they said is an absurd form of transport. Geneva is a … Climate activists block Geneva airport’s private-jet terminalRead more
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Methane emissions from coal mines could stoke climate crisis
The methane emissions leaking from the world’s coalmines could be stoking the global climate crisis at the same rate as the shipping and aviation industries … Methane emissions from coal mines could stoke climate crisisRead more
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ExxonMobil Is Still Bankrolling Climate Science Deniers
ExxonMobil says it believes “the risk of climate change is real,” and it is “committed to being part of the solution.” The largest investor-owned oil … ExxonMobil Is Still Bankrolling Climate Science DeniersRead more
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Greta Thunberg Sets Sail, Again
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2019/11/13/climate/13CLI-GRETA/13CLI-GRETA-jumbo.jpg Greta Thunberg aboard La Vagabonde on Wednesday as the 48-foot catamaran sailed out of Hampton, Va., bound for Spain.Credit…Rob Ostermaier/The Virginian-Pilot, via Associated Press … Greta Thunberg Sets Sail, AgainRead more
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We Need Biodiversity-Based Agriculture to Solve the Climate Crisis
The Earth is living, and also creates life. Over 4 billion years the Earth has evolved a rich biodiversity — an abundance of different living … We Need Biodiversity-Based Agriculture to Solve the Climate CrisisRead more
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London Airport Braces for Climate Protests
Thousands of passengers face disruption at London City Airport after climate-change protesters Extinction Rebellion vowed to occupy its terminal and shut down operations for three … London Airport Braces for Climate ProtestsRead more
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Hundreds Arrested in Protest of Climate Crisis
Extinction Rebellion October 9, 2019
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700+ Arrested as Extinction Rebellion Fights Climate Crisis with Direct Action
JUAN GONZÁLEZ: “This is not a drill.” That’s the message of thousands of activists who took to the streets of major cities across the globe … 700+ Arrested as Extinction Rebellion Fights Climate Crisis with Direct ActionRead more