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Climate change is now also affecting the measurement of time: A negative leap second was to be introduced for the first time in 2026 - because the Earth is ...
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Quick Glance: Earth Spinning Faster: Time Could Lose a Second
- A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second, changing the future.
- Melting ice at the poles has delayed the Earth's faster rotation.
- The study discusses the transition from atomic to astronomical time and technological challenges with leap seconds.
- Despite difficulties with leap seconds, changes in time management are planned from the 2030s onwards.
Climate change: When fish get warmer and warmer: The seas are hotter than ever. Fish in particular suffer from the high temperatures. Because even their hunting ...
tagesschau.de/wissen/klima/fische-klimawandel-100.html
Israeli researchers want to build a space parasol to cool Earth, mitigate global warming
jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-793390
World Weather Organization: 2023 will be the hottest year in history: Seas around the world are overheating and glaciers are dramatically losing their area ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/19/hitze-klimawandel-weltwetterorganisation
All ski resorts will experience a lack of snow: According to a study, all major ski regions have to prepare for a lack of snow. However ...
spektrum.de/news/klimawandel-alle-skigebiete-werden-schneemangel-verzeichnen/2210998
Quick Glance: All Ski Resorts to Face Snow Shortage
- Scientists predict increasing snow shortage in most ski resorts worldwide due to climate change.
- A drastic reduction in CO2 emissions could mitigate snow shortage and increase the number of days with snow cover.
- Lower elevations in ski resorts are more affected by snow loss, forcing operations to higher altitudes or resorting to artificial means.
- Study examined ski resorts in various regions globally and projected significant losses in natural snow cover by the year 2100.
How US oil production hit a record under Biden despite climate policies: How US oil production hit a record under Biden despite climate policies
reuters.com/graphics/USA-BIDEN/OIL/lgpdngrgkpo/
It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
apnews.com/article/easter-chocolate-africa-farmers-cocoa-ghana-4a4d58a4e6076c8d46258c1b4dc414c4
Quick Glance: Cocoa Prices Surge Faster Than Bitcoin
- Cocoa prices have doubled and tripled within a year.
- Cocoa shortage leads to higher prices for chocolate makers and consumers.
- Extreme weather and climate changes in West Africa have resulted in lower harvests.
- Chocolate makers are responding to the increased costs, while consumers are still willing to pay more.
Court strikes down Biden rule requiring states and cities to set climate targets for transportation
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4562596-court-strikes-down-biden-rule-requiring-states-and-cities-to-set-climate-targets-for-transportation/
Larry Fink warns retirement crisis looms for ageing world population: BlackRock chief’s annual letter also embraces ‘energy pragmatism’ amid attacks over climate ...
ft.com/content/38fcdd1f-481a-44b8-8f0d-e1c0a39cdc55
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Quick Glance: 'Out-of-Touch Billionaire' Larry Fink Criticized for Calling 65 a 'Crazy' Retirement Age
- Billionaire Larry Fink, CEO of the world's largest asset management firm, faced backlash for labeling 65 as a 'crazy' retirement age.
- Fink argued for tying retirement age to life expectancy, overlooking the declining trend in U.S. life expectancy.
- Critics accused Fink, as a wealthy CEO, of being out of touch with the realities and needs of the population, especially regarding social security.
- Progressive lawmakers advocate for expanding social security benefits, while Fink proposes collaboration between the private sector and government to ensure retirement security.
Why the weather forecast is often inaccurate: Rain or sun? The weather forecast or the weather app are sometimes wrong. Why this is the case and how AI can help ...
deutschlandfunk.de/wetter-vorhersage-prognose-ungenau-100.html
SPD leader: Klingbeil: Germany on "completely the wrong track" with debt brake: Climate change, Ukraine war, social security: With the existing rules ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/spd-chef-klingbeil-deutschland-bei-schuldenbremse-auf-voellig-falschem-weg-19614715.html
State of the climate report: WMO sounds the alarm - UN sees "planet on the edge of the abyss"
n-tv.de/wissen/WMO-schlaegt-Alarm-UN-sieht-Planeten-am-Rande-des-Abgrunds-article24815454.html
BAI board accuse Catherine Martin’s department of being ‘deeply disrespectful’: The stinging criticism comes as the media minister has been accused of being ...
businesspost.ie/news/bai-board-accuse-catherine-martins-department-of-being-deeply-disrespectful/
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Fire suppression is exacerbating wildfire severity in the US West: Study: Fire suppression activities are causing future blazes to burn at higher severity and ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4550375-fire-suppression-exacerbating-wildfire-severity-us-west-study/
Inside Chester Zoo's 'incredible' new snow leopard habitat: The 'state-of-the-art' habitat has air-cooled caves to replicate the climate in the ...
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/inside-chester-zoos-incredible-new-28859566
When the Bordeaux runs dry: Droughts, heat and postponed growth cycles threaten traditional wine-growing regions. There are ways out ...
spektrum.de/news/weinbau-wenn-der-chardonnay-versiegt/2212128
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
Greta Thunberg blocks Swedish parliament again, removed by police: Swedish police on Wednesday again forcibly removed Greta Thunberg and other climate activists ...
reuters.com/world/europe/police-again-remove-greta-thunberg-blocking-swedish-parliament-2024-03-13/
UN weather agency issues 'red alert' on climate change after record heat, ice-melt increases in 2023
pbs.org/newshour/world/un-weather-agency-issues-red-alert-on-climate-change-after-record-heat-ice-melt-increases-in-2023
Quick Glance: UN Issues Climate Change Warning After Record Heat and Ice Melt
- The UN weather agency is raising the alarm about climate change, warning that global efforts to reverse the trend have been inadequate.
- The 1.5-degree limit of the Paris Climate Agreement is at risk as the average temperature from March 2023 to February 2024 exceeded this threshold.
- In 2023, over 90% of ocean waters experienced heat wave conditions at least once, glaciers lost record amounts of ice, and Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest level.
- Despite the alarming news, there is a glimmer of hope as renewable energy capacity has significantly increased, and calls for more climate action are growing.
TN Child Services Agency Pushes Back on Juvenile Detention Reform: New legislation would shift enforcement power to an independent agency after a WPLN and ...
propublica.org/article/tennessee-child-services-agency-pushes-back-on-juvenile-detention-bill
In Lake Erie, climate change scrambles zooplankton's seasonal presence: A new analysis of zooplankton in western Lake Erie shows that their biomass and seasonal ...
phys.org/news/2024-03-lake-erie-climate-scrambles-zooplankton.html
Unity Is Europe’s Greatest Asset | by Connie Hedegaard - Project Syndicate: Connie Hedegaard emphasizes the importance of stability amid persistent economic and ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/stability-crucial-to-european-union-navigating-crises-by-connie-hedegaard-2024-03
Biden seeks to accelerate the EV transition in biggest climate move yet: The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing the strictest-ever limits on greenhouse ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/20/biden-car-emissions-rules/
The Biden Administration vs. Climate Youth | by Joseph E. Stiglitz - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/juliana-vs-us-extraordinary-tactics-to-block-federal-climate-lawsuit-by-joseph-e-stiglitz-2024-03
Suffolk supports Tanzanian farmers combating climate change: The Suffolk Bishops' Lent Appeal is focusing on agricultural challenges in Kagera, Tanzania.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-68547333
Aerial surveys show US landfills are major source of methane emissions: Over half of U.S. landfills observed by aerial surveys are super-emitting sources of ...
reuters.com/world/us/aerial-surveys-show-us-landfills-are-major-source-methane-emissions-2024-03-28/
Study on nuclear power: Alternative reactors do not solve the final storage problem
heise.de/news/Studie-zur-Atomkraft-Alternative-Reaktoren-loesen-nicht-das-Endlagerproblem-9663529.html
Reefs can be successfully replanted: Coral reefs worldwide are under extreme pressure. But there is a glimmer of hope from Indonesia ...
spektrum.de/news/naturschutz-riffe-lassen-sich-erfolgreich-wieder-anpflanzen/2210459
Around 19 percent of food is wasted globally as 783 million people face chronic hunger, UN says
pbs.org/newshour/world/around-19-percent-of-food-is-wasted-globally-as-783-million-people-face-chronic-hunger-un-says
Banana prices to go up as temperatures rise, says expert: A warming climate and fast-spreading diseases threaten supplies and push up prices ...
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68534309
The world wastes more than 1 billion meals every day as hundreds of millions go hungry, UN report finds
cnn.com/2024/03/27/climate/un-food-waste-one-billion-meals-intl/
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Study documents slowing of Atlantic currents: While scientists have observed oceans heating up for decades and theorized that their rising temperatures weaken ...
phys.org/news/2024-03-documents-atlantic-currents.html
Who survives climate change: If the Earth's climate changes, many species will become extinct. But certain characteristics actually make organisms more robust - ...
spektrum.de/news/artensterben-wer-den-klimawandel-ueberlebt/2210661
How warming of the Arctic affects the region's rivers, and the rest of the globe
pbs.org/newshour/science/how-warming-of-the-arctic-affects-the-regions-rivers-and-the-rest-of-the-globe
Monster utes are symbolic of everything that’s wrong with our world: Bloated cars are effectively holding up a knuckleduster-decorated middle finger in the face ...
smh.com.au/national/monster-utes-are-a-metaphor-for-everything-that-s-wrong-with-our-world-20240317-p5fd1x.html
It's not just down to El Niño: Sea temperatures have been rising worldwide for over a year. New records are being set all the time ...
faz.net/aktuell/wissen/erde-klima/ueberhitzte-ozeane-ein-jahr-rekordtemperaturen-in-den-weltmeeren-19580682.html
Pacific Islanders have long drawn wisdom from the Earth, the sky and the waves - Research shows the science is behind them
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/512030/pacific-islanders-have-long-drawn-wisdom-from-the-earth-the-sky-and-the-waves-research-shows-the-science-is-behind-them
Biden administration strengthens Endangered Species Act protections weakened under Trump
cnn.com/2024/03/28/politics/biden-endangered-species-climate/
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Quick Glance: Biden reinstates protections for threatened species
- The Biden administration restored rules on Thursday to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back under former President Donald Trump.
- The new rules include protections for species newly classified as threatened without considering economic impacts.
- The proposed rules faced significant opposition from Republicans who argued that Biden's administration favored conservation over development.
- Industry groups have long seen the 1973 Endangered Species Act as an impediment, leading to weaken environmental safeguards under the Trump administration.
We have some bad news - chocolate is about to get even more expensive: Experts have issued a dire warning for chocolate lovers ahead of Easter - it's going ...
9news.com.au/national/chocolate-price-easter-warning/e82a6bd1-23a5-4989-940e-5187a995b4d2
Signs of spring have sprung earlier than usual in recent years - but it's not all good news
news.sky.com/story/signs-of-spring-have-sprung-earlier-than-usual-in-recent-years-but-its-not-all-good-news-13099590
In Cleveland, mushrooms digest entire houses: How fungi can be used to clean up pollution
bbc.com/future/article/20240314-fungi-can-be-used-to-clean-pollution-and-combat-climate-change
Conflict, climate, corruption drive Southeast Asia people trafficking: UN: Latest report comes amid a surge in mostly Muslim Rohingya making dangerous sea ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/conflict-climate-corruption-drive-southeast-asia-people-trafficking-un
Swiss Re's warning amid record natural disaster losses: Reinsurance giant says "in the face of climate change, adaptation and insurance can only go so far ...
axios.com/2024/03/27/record-natural-disaster-losses-warning
Gray whale die-off is officially over, but climate change adds uncertainty: According to NOAA, an ‘unusual mortality event' that was killing off gray whales ...
knkx.org/environment/2024-03-21/gray-whale-die-off-is-officially-over-but-climate-change-adds-uncertainty-noaa-olympia
Despite Industry Vows, Methane Emissions Remained Near Record Highs in 2023: "Close to 70% of methane emissions from fossil fuels come from the top 10 ...
commondreams.org/news/methane-emissions-remain-near-record-high-2023
Quick Glance: Oil and Gas Industry Emitting Significantly Higher Methane Levels Than Reported
- A new study reveals that the oil and gas industry emits about three times the amount of climate-warming methane than government estimates show.
- Researchers used airplanes to collect nearly one million measurements of methane emissions from six domestic oil and gas production areas.
- The study found that the industry releases an average of 2.95% of the gas it produces as methane into the air, almost three times the EPA estimates.
- Despite declining methane emissions in the US, more efforts are needed to achieve global climate goals, including reducing methane emissions from the energy sector.
Last generation: This is what the group wants to change during the protest: In front of Bellevue Palace, members of the so-called “Last Generation” explained ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/letzte-generation-strategie-protest-100.html
Quick Glance: Climate Activists of the Last Generation Change Protest Strategy
- The 'Last Generation' introduces new, less radical forms of protest aimed at broader participation in resistance.
- The group addresses a statement to Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, emphasizing the urgency of action.
- Activists plan 'Disobedient Assemblies' as a new form of protest and intend to run for the EU Parliament.
- Discussions on the climate crisis and reaching tipping points are central to the 'Last Generation's' strategy.
EU must prepare for 'catastrophic' climate change risks, agency says: Countries across Europe should prepare for
reuters.com/business/environment/eu-must-prepare-catastrophic-climate-change-risks-agency-says-2024-03-10/
Bridge collapse disrupts key trade lane, prompting new supply chain woes: Tuesday’s mishap means a significant disruption for East Coast shipping ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/26/baltimore-bridge-supply-chain/
Fruit Chaos Is Coming: Climate change is threatening to turn sublime summer stone fruits disgusting, or rob us of their pleasures entirely.
theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/03/fruit-climate-change-chaos-spring/677701/
Cement, Steel—And Pasta—Are About to Get Greener: Factories that produce everything from aluminum to pasta are receiving a combined total of billions of dollars ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/03/25/holy-macaroni-pasta-plant-among-factories-getting-doe-cash-to-cut-emissions-00148617
ChatGPT’s boss claims nuclear fusion is the answer to AI’s soaring energy needs. Not so fast, experts say
cnn.com/2024/03/26/climate/ai-energy-nuclear-fusion-climate-intl/
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Vance, Whitehouse team up to eliminate tax breaks for corporate consolidation: Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), a Trump-aligned rising conservative star, and Sen ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4547158-vance-whitehouse-tax-breaks-corporate-consolidation/
President Biden Pokes Fun at His Age and Calls Out Trump in New Campaign Ad: Biden addresses his age and touts his record on health, economy, infrastructure ...
time.com/6899221/biden-age-joke-new-ad-campaign-presidential-election/
A potent planet-warming gas is seeping out of US landfills at rates higher than previously thought, scientists say
cnn.com/2024/03/28/climate/us-landfills-methane-pollution-climate/
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Which countries had the worst air quality in 2023?: Pakistan remained one of the world's three smoggiest countries in 2023, as Bangladesh and India replaced Chad ...
reuters.com/business/environment/bangladesh-pakistan-india-bottom-air-quality-rankings-2023-data-shows-2024-03-19/
Our future lies in America’s Arctic : This is a critical moment. We cannot afford to turn back the clock on the progress we’ve already made.
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4540045-our-future-lies-in-americas-arctic/
The dark side of salmon farming: Salmon are one of the most popular food fish and are farmed on a massive scale. But this attitude is riskier for the fish and ...
spektrum.de/news/ernaehrung-die-schattenseite-der-lachszucht/2210476
A supervolcano erupted 74,000 years ago. Here’s how humans survived it.: Microscopic shards of glass that rained down from an ancient eruption are revealing how ...
washingtonpost.com/science/2024/03/20/toba-supervolcano-humans-survived/
A major European climate change plan stumbles amid farmer protests: The change of heart follows weeks of relentless protests from farmers across the bloc who ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/a-major-european-climate-change-plan-stumbles-amid-farmer-protests
What the current climate records mean for the world: With all the crises, the world is hardly taking any notice of global warming. Yet mitigating it could also ...
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/klimawandel-ozeane-meeresspiegel-rekord-1.6479696
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As a deadline approaches, Colorado River states are still far apart on water sharing
npr.org/2024/03/08/1237056819/as-a-deadline-approaches-colorado-river-states-are-still-far-apart-on-water-shar
Interior Department will give tribal nations $120 million to fight climate-related threats
pbs.org/newshour/politics/interior-department-will-give-tribal-nations-120-million-to-fight-climate-related-threats
Why Tennessee lawmakers are pushing a bill to keep government from spraying the sky
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/27/chemtrails-conspiracy-geoengineering/
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
Biden administration defends abortion pill access at US Supreme Court: WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday is poised to consider ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-26-biden-administration-defends-abortion-pill-access-at-us-supreme-court/
Are we breaking the Atlantic Ocean? The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, explained.
vox.com/climate/24099459/amoc-atlantic-meridional-overturning-circulation-freeze-europe
Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands
pbs.org/newshour/politics/interior-department-rule-aims-to-crack-down-on-methane-leaks-from-oil-gas-drilling-on-public-lands
A pulse check from Arab News on the Kingdom’s green and blue initiatives: When Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the twin launch of the Saudi and Middle ...
arabnews.com/node/2483391
Inflation is bananas: after 20 years, Trader Joe’s raises the fruit’s price by four cents
theguardian.com/food/2024/mar/27/trader-joes-raises-banana-price
Macron Pushes for Climate-Inclusive Mercosur-EU Trade Deal: French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an overhaul of the Mercosur-EU trade agreement to ...
riotimesonline.com/macron-pushes-for-climate-inclusive-mercosur-eu-trade-deal/
A ‘potentially explosive’ hurricane season is coming, predicts AccuWeather: AccuWeather's forecast calls for 20 to 25 named storms, with eight to 12 of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/a-potentially-explosive-hurricane-season-is-coming-predicts-accuweather/
EPA sets new emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles in effort to fight climate change
abcnews.go.com/Politics/epa-sets-new-emissions-standards-heavy-duty-vehicles/story
Michael Imperioli Knows Art Can’t Save Us: Zach Helfand interviews the actor Michael Imperioli to discuss his formative first encounter with the director Martin ...
newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/michael-imperioli-knows-art-cant-save-us
The EU has launched a Digital Markets Act violation probe for Apple, Alphabet, and Meta
neowin.net/news/the-eu-has-launched-a-digital-markets-act-violation-probe-for-apple-alphabet-and-meta/
Quick Glance: EU Commission Investigates Tech Giants: Violation of Laws?
- The EU Commission has initiated proceedings against Apple, Alphabet, and Meta to investigate possible breaches of EU rules.
- The Digital Markets Act aims to combat the dominance of major online platforms, particularly focusing on gatekeeper services.
- Apple and Alphabet are accused of hindering developers and making it difficult for users to adjust default settings.
- The potential penalties for violations are significant, but tech companies have already announced changes. Despite this, investors remain calm.
Concerns Of The People Of Ladakh Should Get Our Sympathy And Support| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/03/concerns-of-people-of-ladakh-should-get-our-sympathy-and-support/
Drawing water from desert air no longer a mirage: Cutting-edge technology is addressing the Middle East's water scarcity challenges
thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2024/03/22/drawing-water-from-desert-air-no-longer-a-mirage/
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.
Athletes at This Summer’s Paris Olympics Won’t Have Air Conditioning: Thousands of Olympic athletes will travel to Paris in late July and August ...
runnersworld.com/news/a60276893/paris-olympics-air-conditioning/
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AI Could Help Eliminate Tuberculosis | by Mohammed Yassin - Project Syndicate: Mohammed Yassin touts recent digital public-health initiatives that are ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/artificial-intelligence-could-help-doctors-detect-and-treat-tuberculosis-by-mohammed-yassin-2024-03
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