This October, India experienced extreme weather events on 30 of the 31 days, according to India’s Atlas on Weather Disasters released by Down To Earth-Centre … India lost 6 people daily to extreme weather events in OctoberRead more
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Forced Immigrant Labor Used to Clean Up Climate Disasters in U.S.
As the rate of climate-fueled disasters intensifies, we spend the rest of the hour looking at the immigrant workers lured into forced labor by corporations … Forced Immigrant Labor Used to Clean Up Climate Disasters in U.S.Read more
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1.5 Million Cattle Killed by Drought in Ethiopia
On Monday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) disclosed at least 1.5 million livestock have died across drought-affected parts of Ethiopia. Many regions in Ethiopia … 1.5 Million Cattle Killed by Drought in EthiopiaRead more
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Climate change could lead to a dramatic temperature-linked decrease in essential omega-3 fatty acids
The effects of global climate change already are resulting in the loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise, and longer and more intense heat … Climate change could lead to a dramatic temperature-linked decrease in essential omega-3 fatty acidsRead more
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Agriculture emissions pose risks to health and climate
Agricultural pollution comes from the prairie, but its economic impact on humans is a problem for cities. A study led by environmental scientists at Rice … Agriculture emissions pose risks to health and climateRead more
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Big Oil Is Suing Countries To Block Climate Action
Fossil fuel investors are adopting a bold new legal tactic in response to efforts to limit global warming: They are going to private international tribunals … Big Oil Is Suing Countries To Block Climate ActionRead more
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’Atmospheric river’ over California spurred by bomb cyclone
It has been a stormy beginning to the New Year for California with severe storms slamming the state this week. On January 5, it was … ’Atmospheric river’ over California spurred by bomb cycloneRead more
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Hunger likely to claim a life every 36 seconds in drought-stricken East Africa
One person is likely to die of hunger every 36 seconds between now and the end of the year in drought-stricken East Africa as the … Hunger likely to claim a life every 36 seconds in drought-stricken East AfricaRead more
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Feedback loops make climate action even more urgent
Researchers have identified 26 global warming accelerators known as amplifying feedback loops that the researchers say aren’t being properly included in climate models. They note … Feedback loops make climate action even more urgentRead more
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Tax the Rich Who Profit from Emissions Fueling Climate Crisis
As President Biden arrives at the U.N. climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, then heads to the G20 meeting in Bali, Indonesia, a new Oxfam analysis … Tax the Rich Who Profit from Emissions Fueling Climate CrisisRead more