When politicians talk about reaching “net zero” emissions, they’re often counting on trees or technology that can pull carbon dioxide out of the air. What … How not to solve the climate change problemRead more
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Thin Ice
or Why scientists think the planet’s climate is changing loosely speaking temperature is a measure of energy contained. to find out temperature we need to … Thin IceRead more
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U.S. Militarism’s Toxic, Planet-Killing Impact on Climate Policy
President Biden addressed the UN General Assembly on September 21 with a warning that the climate crisis is fast approaching a “point of no return,” … U.S. Militarism’s Toxic, Planet-Killing Impact on Climate PolicyRead more
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The next climate battle in the courts is over mental health
As a 10th-grader growing up in Bergen, Norway, Mia Chamberlain dreaded when her science class lesson was on climate change. She’d often skip those classes … The next climate battle in the courts is over mental healthRead more
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India lost 6 people daily to extreme weather events in October
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