Politics of California & Climate variability and change
Researchers shine light on rapid changes in Arctic and boreal ecosystems: Arctic and boreal latitudes are warming faster than any other region on Earth ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-rapid-arctic-boreal-ecosystems.html
Earth has its warmest March on record, beating 2023's milestone: Global average temperatures are running hotter than last year, which was the globe's hottest.
axios.com/2024/04/09/hottest-march-global-warming
Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
- Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.
- According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.
- The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.
- In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
California is preparing to defend itself — and the nation — against Trump 2.0: California officials are dusting off the playbook that made them a bulwark against ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/26/california-trump-climate-policies-00149225
SCREECHING HALT: Eight states are following California's lead after the Golden State became the first to ban new gasoline-powered vehicle sales by 2035 ... Show more www.foxbusiness.com/politics/9-states-plan-ban-gas-powered-car-sales-2035
Insurance trends are deciding where Americans will live as planet heats: Climate change and generations of U.S. housing and development policy are making homes ...
thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4570956-insurance-trends-are-deciding-where-americans-will-live-as-planet-heats/
Warming temperatures could make 70% of the world's wine-growing regions unsuitable to produce grapes: Scientists
abcnews.go.com/International/warming-temperatures-make-70-worlds-wine-growing-regions/story
The Colorado River rarely reaches the sea. Here's why: More than half of the Colorado River's water is used to grow crops, primarily livestock feed ...
npr.org/2024/03/28/1241319639/colorado-river-water-climate-agriculture-beef-drought
The home insurance market is crumbling. These owners are paying the price: The home insurance market is crumbling in New Orleans, leaving Alfredo Herrera with ...
cnn.com/2024/03/29/economy/home-insurance-prices-climate-change/
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Quick Glance: Rising Premiums: Challenges in the Home Insurance Market
- The home insurance market in New Orleans is crumbling, leading to rising premiums. Alfredo Herrera, a local bank employee, faced difficulties after his insurer canceled his coverage. This situation is attributed to climate change and the more frequent and severe weather extremes it causes.
- Many homeowners in Louisiana and other vulnerable areas have had similar experiences. The increasing insurance costs are due to higher expenses for insurers, including severe storms and higher replacement costs. This results in even homeowners in less risky areas paying higher premiums.
- In some areas, insurers have stopped issuing policies due to climate change, resulting in limited options for homeowners. Additionally, rising costs for home replacements and challenges in obtaining insurance have led some homeowners to forgo insurance coverage.
- Rising premiums are burdening homeowners like Diana Troxell in California, who are struggling to cope with significant premium increases. The situation has led to financial difficulties for some homeowners, forcing them to resort to state-supported insurance plans to obtain coverage.
The heat index—how hot it feels—is rising faster than temperature: Study: Texans have long endured scorching summer temperatures, so a global warming increase of ...
phys.org/news/2024-03-index-hot-faster-temperature.html
Over half of world's largest private firms fails to set net-zero emissions targets
euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/worlds-largest-private-firms-fail-to-set-climate-targets-report/
Focus: UPS, FedEx transition to electric vans slowed by battery shortages, low supply
reuters.com/business/ups-fedex-transition-electric-vans-slowed-by-battery-shortages-low-supply-2024-04-25/
Will there be a 'superbloom' this year in California? Here's what to know: Carpets of yellow, orange and gold flowers are beginning to cover stretches of ...
apnews.com/article/superbloom-flowers-2024-california-rain-3ef5f84eb74fdd6b670032a1ba46cf44
10 Surprising Facts About Earth Day: For Earth Day on April 22, interesting facts including who invented it, why it's on that date, and how it turned into a ...
time.com/6968732/earth-day-surprising-facts/
Quick Glance: Insights into Earth Day Revealed
- Over 8 billion people populate Earth, awaiting a spring holiday to underscore the importance of caring for their abode.
- Originating in 1970, Earth Day on April 22 aimed to raise awareness about environmental degradation, expanding to over 190 countries since.
- This year's theme 'Planet vs. Plastics' urges leaders, businesses, and individuals to cut plastic production by 60% by 2040, striving for complete single-use plastic elimination by decade's end.
- Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has engaged 20 million, leading to the Environmental Protection Agency's establishment and global expansion in 1990.
California to wrap up Exxon plastics probe 'in weeks', AG says: California will conclude a two-year investigation into Exxon and the fossil fuel industry's role ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/california-wrap-up-exxon-plastics-probe-in-weeks-ag-says-2024-04-23/
Insurers' climate alliance relaunches after member exodus: A global insurance coalition intended to help curb the sector's greenhouse gas emissions has ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/insurers-climate-alliance-relaunches-after-member-exodus-2024-04-25/
Premiums are rising and insurers say lawsuits are to blame www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/insurers-blame-higher-premiums-on-lawsuits
Investigate PG&E and California Public Utilities Commission: Readers also comment on Biden, climate change and the protest that blocked the Golden Gate Bridge.
sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/pge-rates-climate-change-gaza-protests-19416842.php
Deadly West Portal crash not a good reason to redesign nearby streets: Readers also comment on climate change, S.F. jail staffing and the Golden Gate Bridge ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/west-portal-crash-climate-change-gaza-protest-19412351.php
This Earth Day, America’s national parks need all of us to step up: Climate change, millions of visitors and a slim federal budget have all left our national ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/earth-day-national-parks-19409050.php
California wineries are obsessed with Marco Simonit: Napa Valley wineries like Shafer and Spottswoode have partnered with Marco Simonit, a scientist ...
sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/marco-simonit-pruner-california-19381391.php
Study: Climate change supercharged heat dome and worsened 2021 wildfires: North America's 2021 fire season, including massive Northern California blazes ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-22/climate-change-heat-dome-study
Erosion doesn't stop new construction: US coastal residents' properties are crumbling away
n-tv.de/mediathek/magazine/auslandsreport/US-Kuestenbewohnern-broeckeln-die-Grundstuecke-weg-article24886141.html
Music lovers may experience cold- and flu-like symptoms after attending Coachella
axios.com/2024/04/19/festival-flu-coachella-cough-allergies-why
Updated LA County climate action plan sets goals for carbon-neutral county by 2045
dailynews.com/2024/04/16/updated-la-county-climate-action-plan-sets-goals-for-carbon-neutral-county-by-2045/
Climate change threatens California’s beloved state parks. Here’s how we can save them | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article287331795.html
Plan for new California water goals outlined by Gov. Newsom: California Gov. Gavin Newsom has released new a plan outlining state goals for improving water ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-02/newsom-releases-new-california-water-plan
Early bloom of cherry blossoms another marker of climate change: Climate change is causing Japanese cherry blossoms, a famous symbol of spring ...
rfi.fr/en/environment/20240406-early-bloom-cherry-blossoms-japan-marker-climate-change
San Francisco Bay study highlights value of salt marsh restoration for flood risk reduction and climate resilience
phys.org/news/2024-04-san-francisco-bay-highlights-salt.html
Hundreds of holidaymakers are stranded: Legendary coastal road breaks off and crashes onto beach
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Legendaere-Kuestenstrasse-bricht-ab-und-stuerzt-auf-Strand-article24845159.html
Opinion: California has to conserve water. Why is Sacramento dragging its heels?: The state water board knows California is facing a hotter, drier future ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-28/california-water-conservation-state-law-drought
Scientists alone can’t win fight against climate change: Chronicle readers also comment on a lawsuit against Stanford, the Israel-Gaza war and Sutter Health.
sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/climate-change-stanford-gaza-19394270.php
Slow EVs that don't kill anyone? Autopia should be everywhere: Remove the noxious fumes from Disneyland's Autopia, and you have a pretty great driving ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-06/autopia-evs-slow-electrified-cars-that-dont-kill-anyone-disney
Quick Glance: Electrifying Autopia: Slow EVs That Don't Kill Anyone?
- Remove harmful fumes from Disneyland's Autopia for an enhanced driving experience.
- Autopia showcases potential for better car choices and environmentally friendly travel.
- Disneyland plans to electrify Autopia with slow, fun, and electric vehicles.
- Suggestions for all-electric cars, solar panels, and an inspiring attraction name.
Longer Bay Area pollen season could be making allergies feel worse: Climate change is causing high pollen counts to happen earlier and last longer — causing ...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/allergies-pollen-bay-area-19384579.php
California is biggest U.S. emitter of this greenhouse gas: Despite its environmental reputation, California emits more of a climate-warming pesticide than all ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-03/california-is-biggest-us-emitter-of-this-greenhouse-gas
The Roots of the Global Water Crisis | by Joshua Castellino - Project Syndicate: Joshua Castellino explains why overhauling the current economic paradigm is ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/extractive-capitalism-and-the-global-water-crisis-by-joshua-castellino-2023-09
Quick Glance: World Water Day: Global Stories of Water Crisis
- Worldwide, people are struggling with basic needs due to dried-up rivers and contaminated water.
- Human-induced climate change exacerbates water scarcity for 2.2 billion people globally.
- From Peru to Indonesia, Morocco, California, Kenya, and India, individuals share their challenges in accessing clean water.
- Scarcity, pollution, and depletion of water sources affect communities in Lima, Jakarta, Ras el Ma, Corning, Makueni County, and Bawal.
🌳 The huge trees, which are declining in numbers in California due to increasing heat, are now adapting well to the UK’s climate and growing taller ... Show more www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/uk-giant-sequoias-growth-climate-b2511261.html
Aon chief urges better models for ‘stressed’ property insurance market: Industry’s reliance on history to predict losses not sufficient for era of climate ...
ft.com/content/59119ce3-fa2d-4e8f-82a8-3fb37b70cbdc
Climate change adaptations could cost Los Angeles County $12.5 billion by 2040: It will cost Los Angeles County and all cities in the county $12 ...
dailynews.com/2024/04/05/climate-change-adaptations-could-cost-los-angeles-county-12-5-billion-by-2040/
California's plentiful snowpack is no reason for celebration: The relationship between snowfall and climate change is not as simple as it might first appear.
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-06/californias-snowpack-is-no-reason-for-celebration
A Rare Greenhouse Gas Comes from—Termite Pesticide?: As much as 85 percent of U.S. emissions of sulfuryl fluoride—a rare greenhouse gas and common pesticide used ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/04/03/blame-california-and-termites-for-rise-of-rare-greenhouse-gas-00150231
Electric vehicles credited with lower CO2 emissions in US neighborhoods | kuwaittimes
kuwaittimes.com/article/12880/business/electric-vehicles-credited-with-lower-co2-emissions-in-us-neighborhoods/
ESA to launch Arctic weather satellite in June: The European Space Agency said Thursday (4 April) it will launch a satellite in June which will improve weathe
euractiv.com/section/aerospace/news/esa-to-launch-arctic-weather-satellite-in-june/
L.A. County faces $12.5 Billion in climate costs through 2040: Protecting Los Angeles County from 14 different climate change impacts will cost taxpayers at ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-04/l-a-county-faces-12-5-billion-in-climate-costs-through-2040
What to expect if you’re expecting a plug-in hybrid: Official estimates may oversell the vehicles. Here’s what you should know if you’re considering one.
technologyreview.com/2024/03/28/1090243/plugin-hybrid-guide/
Warmer Autumns and Winters Could Cause Bee Colony Collapse, but There Could Be(e) a Solution
thestranger.com/enviro/2024/04/03/79452120/warmer-autumns-and-winters-could-cause-bee-colony-collapse
California is a hot spot for a potent, untracked greenhouse gas: Sulfuryl fluoride can last in the atmosphere for around four decades and potentially contribute ...
sfchronicle.com/climate/article/greenhouse-gas-emission-california-19379362.php
Paid articlePaid Here's why scientists chose Alameda for geoengineering cloud research: The work is the first of it's kind in the U.S. In the Bay Area scientists are ...
sfchronicle.com/weather/article/geoengineering-cloud-research-alameda-19368199.php
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Extreme Rainfall Set To Break Los Angeles Record: The Californian city is on track to have the wettest two-year period on record, meteorologists say ...
newsweek.com/extreme-rainfall-set-break-los-angeles-california-record-1885967
The winners and losers of the wine industry from climate crisis: Some wine producers will need to relocate to higher altitudes if businesses are to survive ...
independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/wine-california-france-global-warming-b2519673.html
California’s Highway 1 road conditions will only get riskier, experts say: Chunk of famed route crumbled into sea causing another closure, and conditions are ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/01/california-highway-1-risks-problems
Of Life And Lithium - Why The “White Gold” Rush Won’t Save This Planet| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/03/of-life-and-lithium-why-the-white-gold-rush-wont-save-this-planet/
Criminal justice needs to include a chance for redemption: Readers also comment on liberalism, tips for Oakland’s new police chief, special districts and climate ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/death-row-oakland-police-19376073.php
Paid articlePaid Troubles mount for California wine grape growers: Struggling California vineyards are having to compete with bargain-basement wine prices from overseas growers ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-01/troubles-mount-for-california-wine-grape-growers
Watch: Visitors say goodbye to Stumpy, a cherry blossom tree that will be cut down soon
scroll.in/video/1065761/watch-visitors-say-goodbye-to-stumpy-a-cherry-blossom-tree-that-will-be-cut-down-soon
New Permanent Water Restrictions to Be Rolled Out in California: Rules have been revised as California's weather changes with the effects of climate change.
newsweek.com/permanent-water-restrictions-california-1878755
Gas War: California Brings Stellantis to Heel: Stellantis has agreed to adhere to California emission policies, including requirements to make two-thirds of ...
thetruthaboutcars.com/cars/news-blog/gas-war-california-brings-stellantis-to-heel-44505811
America’s four most polluted national parks are all in one state: The four national parks with the highest ozone levels are all in California ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-03-20/the-four-most-polluted-national-parks-are-all-in-california
Oil, gas set to sail past Paris targets: A new report gives failing grades to the biggest oil companies in meeting climate goals.
axios.com/2024/03/22/climate-change-oil-gas-paris-agreement
Utility-Caused Wildfires Are Becoming a National Problem: Climate change is raising the risk of blazes that are started by power lines and other utility ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/business/energy-environment/electric-utilities-wildfires-climate-change.html
America’s four most polluted national parks are all in one state: The four national parks with the highest ozone levels are all in California ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-03-20/the-four-most-polluted-national-parks-are-all-in-california
California Snow Changes May Lead to 'Starved Predators': Climate change is expected to alter the timings of snowmelt streams in the Sierra Nevadas ...
newsweek.com/snowmelt-california-climate-change-starved-predators-1880456
Editorial: Chiquita Canyon Landfill's toxic fumes show the danger of continuing to dump our trash
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-13/chiquita-canyon-landfill-danger-dumping-trash
Earth has shattered global heat records for the 9th straight month, scientists say
pbs.org/newshour/science/earth-has-shattered-global-heat-records-for-the-9th-straight-month-scientists-say
Quick Glance: Earth Records Hottest February and Ninth Consecutive Record Month
- Earth just experienced its warmest February, marking a monthly record for the ninth consecutive time, as announced by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service on Wednesday.
- The relentless and exceptional global warmth, driven by human-caused warming and the El Niño climate pattern, has affected both land and ocean areas since June, raising concerns among scientists about the planet surpassing a critical climate threshold and the potential for an active Atlantic hurricane season.
- The month's average global air temperature of 13.5 degrees Celsius was 0.12 degrees warmer than the previous warmest February in 2016. The warmth of the past 12-month period is unprecedented in modern records, standing at 1.56 degrees warmer than preindustrial levels.
- The new temperature records emerged just a month after the planet's 12-month average temperature exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels for the first time, leading scientists to worry about the increased likelihood of reaching tipping points with catastrophic consequences if the Earth's temperature remains near or above that threshold for extended periods.
On the brink: California’s luxe clifftop mansions in peril after record rain: Homeowners in wealthy towns watching anxiously in face of heavy storms that have ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/05/california-luxury-homes-climate-change
Side blow: Biden calls Putin a "crazy bastard": US President Biden takes a harsh swipe at Kremlin boss Putin. It is not the first time that he has used a certain ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/biden-rede-putin-seitenhieb-klimawandel-100.html
The groundhog was right: Spring is here ahead of schedule: Spring is surging north after a record-warm winter in the United States.
washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/03/02/spring-arriving-early-united-states/
Wildfires are killing California's ancient giants. Can seedlings save sequoia trees?
npr.org/2024/02/26/1232963498/sequoias-wildfires-climate-change-replanting
New rules will force U.S. firms to divulge their role in warming the planet: The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved a rule requiring large ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/06/sec-climate-disclosure-rule/
US Home Insurance, Real Estate Markets Teeter on Financial Crisis: “Last resort” state home insurance programs are taking on trillions of dollars in risk as ...
bloomberg.com/features/2024-home-insurance-real-estate-crisis/
Western states divided on long-term Colorado River plans: Two groups of states in the Colorado River Basin propose competing long-term plans for addressing ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-03-08/western-states-divided-colorado-river-plans
U.S. files first criminal charges for smuggling of greenhouse gases: In a first, a California man was arrested and charged with smuggling greenhouses gases into ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/05/greenhouse-gas-smuggling/
California rolls out permanent water restrictions for cities, towns: State water officials say a new conservation policy will help confront a hotter ...
sfchronicle.com/climate/article/california-water-conservation-rules-18886278.php
Paid articlePaid A water conservation proposal could kill tree canopies. Regulations need a reboot | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article286393460.html
California’s extreme storms are being amped up by climate change: A warmer world is making torrential downpours more likely and transforming snowstorms.
sfchronicle.com/weather/article/california-extreme-storms-18709767.php
Paid articlePaid How wildfires impact mental health: A UW study found an increase in prescriptions for antidepressants and anxiety meds following large fires.
axios.com/local/seattle/2024/03/06/wildfires-mental-health-west-oregon-california-washington
Hiltzik: The SEC capitulates on global warming: The SEC was poised to order companies to make full disclosures of their global warming risks ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-03-08/bowing-to-right-wingers-the-sec-issues-a-pathetically-watered-down-climate-disclosure-rule
How wildfires impact mental health: A UW study found an increase in prescriptions for antidepressants and anxiety meds following large fires.
axios.com/local/seattle/2024/03/06/wildfires-mental-health-west-oregon-california-washington
First Arrest of a Greenhouse Gas Smuggler Made in U.S.: A California resident faces charges under a 2020 law that seeks to curb powerful planet-warming and ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/03/06/us-makes-first-arrest-of-climate-pollution-smuggler-00144973
February saw extreme weather across the U.S.: An extreme weather-filled February helped cement winter's place in the record books.
axios.com/2024/03/02/february-weather-climate-extremes-us
Climate change connections to America's "Lost Winter": Winters have trended less snowy for a majority of U.S. locations analyzed ...
axios.com/2024/03/04/blizzard-california-texas-fire-lost-winter-extremes
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