Limestone used in it is baked at up to 1,450 degrees Celsius (2,640 degrees Fahrenheit) in enormous kilns that are fired almost exclusively with fossil … Cement’s Massive Carbon ProblemRead more
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Road noise makes your blood pressure rise
If you live near a busy road you might feel like the constant sound of roaring engines, honking horns and wailing sirens makes your blood … Road noise makes your blood pressure riseRead more
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39% of Americans say they’ve skipped meals to make housing payments
With inflation still at levels not seen in years, many Americans are saying they’re feeling financially stressed. And some are even saying they’ve skipped meals … 39% of Americans say they’ve skipped meals to make housing paymentsRead 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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Ukraine volunteer fighter armed by Colombia to overthrow Venezuela’s gov’t
An FBI affidavit against an American fighting in Ukraine, Craig Lang, states he was previously armed by Colombian police to attack the Venezuelan government. Another … Ukraine volunteer fighter armed by Colombia to overthrow Venezuela’s gov’tRead more
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The investment emissions of the world’s richest people
The world’s richest people emit huge and unsustainable amounts of carbon and, unlike ordinary people, 50% to 70% of their emissions result from their investments. … The investment emissions of the world’s richest peopleRead more
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New Mass Ethnic Killings, Pillage in Darfur
The Rapid Support Forces and their allied militias killed hundreds of civilians in West Darfur in early November 2023, Human Rights Watch said today. The … New Mass Ethnic Killings, Pillage in DarfurRead more
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Google pays nearly $392 million to settle sweeping location-tracking case
Google has agreed to pay nearly $392 million in a settlement with 40 states over allegations that the company tracked people through their devices after … Google pays nearly $392 million to settle sweeping location-tracking caseRead more