Act on Climate Emergency Now to Prevent Millions of Deaths, Study Shows
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- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.
- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
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- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
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- The findings could lead to new breeding approaches in coffee to develop varieties with enhanced resistance to diseases and climate changes.
- Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between parent species Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, mainly used for global coffee production.
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- But dozens of Mr. Kennedy’s former colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council are calling on him to withdraw from the race, in full-page advertisements sponsored by the group’s political arm that are expected to appear in newspapers in six swing states on Sunday.
- Separately, a dozen other national environmental organizations have issued an open letter calling Mr. Kennedy “ a “dangerous conspiracy theorist and a science denier” who promotes “toxic beliefs” on vaccines and on climate change.
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- The decision finalizes proposed protections that drew backlash from environmentalists last year for violating Biden's climate change pledge.
- The limitation on new leasing faced opposition from Republican lawmakers who criticized the decisions as undermining national security interests.
- Environmentalists praised the decision, while the oil industry labeled it as misguided and raised concerns about future developments in the reserve.
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- In his announcement on X, Biden emphasized, “Today, we are mobilizing the next generation of workers in clean energy, conservation, and climate resilience.”
- According to Biden, the new program will train over 20,000 young individuals to secure “well-paying jobs” after completing their paid training.
- Biden launched the climate service program last fall, and within weeks, the White House received more than 42,000 expressions of interest from Americans, mostly aged between 18 and 35.
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- Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.
- Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.
- A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
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Scottish government ditches flagship climate change target as it accepts it is 'out of reach'
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- Following a cesarean section on Saturday, the baby orangutan weighing just over three pounds (1.3 kilograms) was brought into the world by park officials. Once stabilized, the mother Luna is recovering from the surgery and will soon reunite with her baby.
- Known as the largest tree-dwelling ape species and the third largest overall, the Bornean orangutan's birth signifies a significant step in orangutan conservation efforts.
- Orangutans typically have a lifespan of 35 to 40 years in the wild. The newborn ape has not been named yet and resides in a zoo within the Tampa theme park, known as one of the largest in North America, accommodating thousands of animals.
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- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
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