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Swarbrick wants to build a mass climate movement: The Government's plans to repeal the ban on offshore oil and gas could be a flashpoint for public activism ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/25/swarbrick-wants-to-build-a-mass-climate-movement/
Oregon's Breakthrough Right-to-Repair Bill Is Now Law: Companies will no longer be allowed to use software checks to verify replacement parts in a major step ...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/oregon-governor-signs-nations-first-right-to-repair-bill-that-bans-part-pairing/
Quick Glance: Oregon Introduces Innovative Repair Freedom Law
- Oregon has enacted an innovative law that prohibits the practice of 'parts pairing' by device manufacturers.
- This law aims to not restrict the use of specific replacement components for electronic devices.
- The ban on parts pairing applies to devices manufactured after January 1, 2025, with the goal of extending device lifespans and reducing electronic waste.
- Oregon's legislation aligns with California in requiring manufacturers to provide essential repair resources to consumers and repair facilities without imposing high costs.
Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger named New Zealander of the Year: Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger has been named as the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Te ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512850/climate-scientist-dr-jim-salinger-named-new-zealander-of-the-year
A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That's a first for US cities
apnews.com/article/manhattan-traffic-congestion-fee-980981d0a67f14b75630eeae5e58b049
Melting polar ice is changing the Earth's rotation and affecting how we measure time: Study
abcnews.go.com/International/melting-polar-ice-changing-earths-rotation-affecting-measure/story
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.
Wells Fargo's 6.2% Preferreds: An Oasis In The Desert: Wells Fargo's preferred shares may be a more attractive investment option than their common stock ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4681166-wells-fargo-6-2-percent-preferreds-more-enticing-than-common-stock
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Biden Administration Restores Protections Under the Endangered Species Act: The rules give federal officials more leeway to protect species in a changing climate ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/climate/endangered-species-rules-regulations.html
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.
Tim McGraw wears Caitlin Clark jersey during show at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-women/2024/03/21/tim-mcgraw-wears-caitlin-clark-jersey-wells-fargo-arena-concert-des-moines/73062778007/
US judge strikes down Biden highway climate rule for states: A U.S. judge in Texas struck down a climate rule adopted by the Biden administration requiring ...
reuters.com/legal/us-judge-strikes-down-biden-highway-climate-rule-states-2024-03-28/
What would a city that housed the entire population of the world look like?: Australian architect and multimedia artist Liam Young presents a visionary scheme ...
theage.com.au/culture/art-and-design/what-would-a-city-that-housed-the-entire-population-of-the-world-look-like-20230925-p5e7dp.html
Robber walks out of Fullerton bank claiming he has bomb and is fatally shot by police, they say
ocregister.com/2024/03/26/fullerton-bank-evacuated-man-with-possible-explosive-device-remains-inside/
Kari Lake and the Trump movement’s billion-dollar defamation problem: Lake has given up on trying to defend her statements about an election official rigging the ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/trump-lake-defamation/
Baltimore bridge collapse halts coal shipments: Coal exports from the busy U.S. port of Baltimore have been disrupted following the collapse of a bridge that was ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/baltimore-bridge-collapse-halts-coal-shipments-2024-03-26/
Lizzo Embraces ‘Body Neutrality’ With New Yitty Swimwear Line: The singer Lizzo, who has a new swim line, has moved on from “body positivity.”
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/style/lizzo-yitty-swim-swimwear-line.html
Chevron owns this city's news site. Many stories aren't told: Chevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site ...
npr.org/2024/03/28/1239650727/chevron-fossil-fuel-richmond-standard-california-news
"Earth Hour" worldwide: Lights out for the climate: With "Earth Hour" on Saturday, people around the world set an example for more climate protection. In Germany ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/klimaschutz-earth-hour-aktion-weltweit-100.html
20 U.S. banks with the largest CRE loan volume: The top five banks had a combined commercial real estate loan volume of more than $500 billion at the end of the ...
americanbanker.com/list/20-u-s-banks-with-the-largest-commercial-real-estate-loan-volume
Rod Oram remembered as 'brave', 'sharp' and a 'true gentleman': A "true gentleman", a top business journalist and a tireless advocate for climate action are some ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512215/rod-oram-remembered-as-brave-sharp-and-a-true-gentleman
US state of Texas: Trio robs bank - FBI speaks of “little thugs”: They handed over a “threatening message” at the counter and escaped with cash: a trio robbed a ...
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/texas-trio-ueberfaellt-bank-fbi-spricht-von-kleinen-strolchen-a-160c0048-b4fa-4f16-9d83-0db5b799a4ae
Climate diesel HVO 100 - can my car tolerate the fuel?: From April, it will be possible to fill up with the new HVO climate diesel - as a CO2-reduced alternative ...
focus.de/auto/news/hvo-100-sauberer-als-ein-tesla-kann-mein-auto-den-neuen-klima-sprit-tanken_id_259777393.html
Russia adds 'LGBT movement' to 'terrorists and extremists' blacklist: Russia's financial watchdog said Friday it had added what it calls the "international LGBT ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240322-russia-adds-lgbt-movement-to-terrorists-and-extremists-blacklist
Fewer young adults are choosing to drink than a decade or two ago, and people have used things like the “sober curious” movement to reexamine their ... Show more
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India has millions of dairy farmers. It's creating a methane problem that's tricky to solve
apnews.com/article/methane-emissions-dairy-farming-climate-change-india-global-warming-agriculture-5aa77866e27f6d94e14e4e394e0b7201
Scientists fear planetary shift as record ocean heat enters second year: Scientists say the ocean heat could represent a major change to Earth systems that ...
washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/03/20/record-ocean-heat-climate/
"Earth Hour": How big is the desire for climate protection?: One hour of lights out for the climate - today is "Earth Hour". Many people around the world are ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/klimaschutz-earth-hour-2024-licht-aus-aktion-100.html
Quick Glance: Climate Protection and Democracy: Earth Hour 2024
- Famous landmarks worldwide will turn off their lights for an hour during Earth Hour on Saturday evening.
- WWF calls for support for climate protection, respect, and democracy.
- Perceptions of climate protection measures often differ from actual support levels.
- Experts caution against a distorted perception of climate change that can discourage people from taking action.
Homeowners in these U.S. cities face the greatest threat from climate change: Images of neighborhoods devastated by natural disasters have become commonplace in ...
thehill.com/homenews/4540184-homeowners-in-these-u-s-cities-face-the-greatest-threat-from-climate-change/
Former Neighbours star sends UK into a spin: OPINION
news.com.au/entertainment/tv/current-affairs/losing-its-mind-uk-goes-wild-for-holly-valance/news-story/0d243162aec50d69103d06c64ffe2db5
Jill Biden’s dystopian vision for women’s health: Women’s health advocates should join in an urgent call to refocus this presidential initiative on a vision that ...
thehill.com/opinion/4552145-jill-bidens-dystopian-vision-for-womens-health/
UN weather agency issues 'red alert' on climate change after record heat, ice-melt increases in 2023
9news.com.au/world/global-warming-climate-change-worlds-hottest-year-was-2023-un-red-alert-report-reveals/afb72b6a-bc84-4064-9404-1e513c90a817
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.
Saving Seals From a Sea of Plastic and Marine Garbage: Ocean Conservation Namibia is disentangling a record number of seals, while broadcasting the perils of ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/climate/ocean-conservation-naimbia-baby-seals.html
Campaign looks to connect Latinos with Climate Action Plan funds: A new campaign is underway to help Hispanics in battleground states access federal climate ...
thehill.com/latino/4546933-campaign-latinos-climate-action-plan/
Why you will likely see higher egg prices ahead of Easter: Read the full breakdown from Wells Fargo analysts.
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/higher-egg-prices-ahead-easter/story
Megan Thee Stallion will bring her ‘Hot Girl Summer’ tour to Philadelphia: The Houston rapper will be at the Wells Fargo Center with GloRilla opening.
inquirer.com/entertainment/music/megan-thee-stallion-philadelphia-tour-dates-20240320.html
Chorley Council to install five 'living roof' bus shelters: Five ‘living roof’ bus shelters will be introduced across Chorley to boost the borough’s biodiversity ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24204375.chorley-council-install-five-living-roof-bus-shelters/
In surprise vote, European climate protection plan shelved following farmer protests
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/surprise-vote-major-european-climate-protection-plan-shelved-108465619
Scientists explore complex pattern of tipping points in the Atlantic's current system
phys.org/news/2024-03-scientists-explore-complex-pattern-atlantic.html
Protests in remote Ladakh enter 3rd week. Locals demand protection of fragile ecology, land autonomy
apnews.com/article/ladakh-india-china-climate-protests-wangchuk-a5b27e09ad2bbdc10b98e4e7a90a9ed7
South Philly stadium workers want Aramark to give health insurance and a standard minimum wage
inquirer.com/jobs/labor/philadelphia-sports-complex-workers-contract-20240320.html
'This is garbage': Step aside, influencers — we're now in the era of de-influencing
npr.org/2024/03/25/1239897929/influencers-deinfluencing-tiktok-instagram-shopping-environment
'Raise Your Glass' and get tickets when Pink brings her 2024 tour to Des Moines this fall
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/03/25/pink-trustfall-concert-des-moines-wells-fargo-arena-tickets/73089970007/
20 U.S. banks with the most construction loans at the end of Q4: The top five banks have combined construction loans of more than $72 billion.
americanbanker.com/list/20-u-s-banks-with-the-most-construction-loans-at-the-end-of-q4
Federal Constitutional Court: Five important decisions in 2024: Football, voting rights and again and again the AfD: On which important questions the Federal ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/bundesverfassungsgericht-karlsruhe-2024-wahlrecht-afd-klima-fussball-100.html
‘Climate of fear’: UN accuses Russia of abuses in occupied Ukraine: In its first in-depth report on the situation in occupied Ukraine, UN says it found evidence ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/21/climate-of-fear-un-accuses-russia-of-abuses-in-occupied-ukraine
France's Macron says EU-Mercosur proposal is 'very bad deal' on visit to Brazil: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday during his visit to Brazil ...
reuters.com/world/frances-macron-says-proposed-eu-mercosur-agreement-is-very-bad-deal-2024-03-27/
EPA issues new auto rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids
apnews.com/article/epa-electric-vehicles-emissions-limits-climate-biden-e6d581324af51294048df24269b5d20a
Quick Glance: New EPA Clean Car Rules: California Comparison
- The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards, described as the most ambitious plan to reduce emissions from passenger vehicles.
- California is moving faster than the federal government to push the transportation sector to slash emissions by banning the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles starting in 2035.
- The EPA rule applies to model years 2027 to 2032 and will significantly reduce emissions from new passenger cars.
- Environmental groups have welcomed the new EPA plans aimed at reducing emissions from a source responsible for one-fifth of the nation's carbon pollution.
Environmental Defense Fund will oppose Trump's candidacy as it aims to spend $20M before election
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/environmental-defense-fund-will-oppose-trumps-candidacy-aims-spend-20m-rcna144168
Summer coming early? New NOAA forecast map predicts warm 3 months ahead in these states
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4547281-summer-coming-early-new-noaa-forecast-map-predicts-warm-3-months-ahead-in-these-states/
Biden Administration Announces Rules Aimed at Expanding Electric Vehicles: The regulations are not a ban but would require automakers to sell more electric ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/climate/biden-phase-out-gas-cars.html
3 kids dubbed 'Little Rascals' arrested after Houston bank robbery: Three boys dubbed the "little rascals" for allegedly robbing a bank in Houston, Texas ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kids-robbery-bank-houston-arrest-little-rascals-rcna144444
A coal billionaire is building the world’s biggest clean energy plant and it’s five times the size of Paris
cnn.com/2024/03/19/business/india-adani-green-energy-plant-climate-intl-hnk/
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Lufthansa Group marks one year of ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative: Lufthansa Group marks one year of its ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative with ...
aerotime.aero/articles/lufthansa-green-fares-anniversary
The world is warming faster than scientists expected: Fossil fuel groups and investors cannot afford to ignore the warnings
ft.com/content/6f858196-0a9c-4f0f-9720-a0a81849a998
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Changes for drivers in April 2024: Cannabis consumption will be largely legal from April and is likely to cause some chaos on the roads ...
focus.de/auto/ratgeber/sicherheit/aenderungen-fuer-autofahrer-kiffer-blitzer-gruener-sprit-der-auto-april-wird-vogelwild_id_259794205.html
How a Trump presidency could threaten Biden’s signature climate achievement: Democrats’ sweeping Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has fueled significant progress in ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4543117-trump-biden-inflation-reduction-act-hamper-climate-gains/
U.S. clamps down on oil and gas firms releasing potent greenhouse gas: The Bureau of Land Management finalized a rule limiting releases of methane ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/27/methane-waste-prevention-rule/
Global water crisis fuelling more conflicts, UN report warns: Water resources under stress as economies and populations grow with 2.2 billion people lacking ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/22/increasing-water-scarcity-fuelling-more-global-conflicts-un-report-warns
The human body is made for movement! Simple ideas to get us moving more: Human bodies thrive in motion. So what happens when we sit all day? And what's the ...
npr.org/2024/03/22/1239553053/the-human-body-is-made-for-movement-simple-ideas-to-get-us-moving-more
New transport strategy not anti-motorist, says Ryan: Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said the new strategy 'Moving Together' is about making ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0328/1440434-ireland-transport/
Electronic waste has grown to record levels. Here’s why that’s a huge problem: The growth of global e-waste is far outpacing recycling efforts ...
cnn.com/2024/03/20/climate/electronic-waste-recycling-climate-un/
Two arrested in Russia's first LGBTQ+ extremism case: It is the first criminal case of its kind since Russia outlawed the so-called "international LGBT" movement ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68615477
California tribe that lost 90% of land during Gold Rush to get site to serve as gateway to redwoods
apnews.com/article/california-redwood-tribes-agreement-8bd1b41d9bdc716c5c3ab62010a4469c
State Farm discontinuing 72,000 home policies in California in latest blow to state insurance market
apnews.com/article/california-wildfires-state-farm-insurance-149da2ade4546404a8bd02c08416833b
Investigating Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB looks at ship’s data recorder: It could provide details about conversations among the pilot and crew members and ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/03/investigating-baltimore-bridge-collapse-ntsb-looks-at-ships-data-recorder.html
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
How to Resist the Expanding Global Land Grab: The International Conference on Global Land Grabbing in Bogotá this week is a step towards strengthening alliances ...
commondreams.org/opinion/resist-global-land-grab
With unsold grain piled high, a Polish farmer faces an uncertain future as war in Ukraine grinds on
apnews.com/article/poland-farmer-protests-european-union-ukraine-84f173543246ef173d7b4dd4f25c3587
How the climate crisis is putting your favorite summer fruits at risk: Warmer winters mean earlier blooms, and a sudden dip in temperatures during the season ...
cnn.com/2024/03/23/climate/us-early-spring-climate-fruits-peaches/
Should I stop eating meat? Climate scientists set a deadline for curbing the meat and dairy industries.
vox.com/future-perfect/2024/3/20/24105735/peak-meat-livestock-emissions-plant-based-climate-deadline
Climate organization puts $120M into 2024 election: The League of Conservation Voters, a major left wing advocacy group and funder, will put a whopping $120 ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4542873-climate-org-puts-money-2024-election/
PM Modi and Bill Gates talk AI, climate change, and women empowerment: Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates and Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak on India's digital ...
business-standard.com/india-news/pm-modi-and-bill-gates-talk-ai-climate-change-and-women-s-empowerment-124032900121_1.html
Biden’s regulators poised to issue rule meant to drive electric car sales: The regulation offers a test of President Biden’s ability to drive an ambitious ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/20/bidens-regulators-poised-to-issue-rule-meant-to-drive-electric-car-sales-00148019
Dutch court ruling considers national airline guilty of greenwashing: KLM found to have used ‘misleading and therefore illegal’ adverts to bolster green ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/20/dutch-court-finds-airline-guilty-of-greenwashing
Food prices could increase further due to climate change's effect on inflation around the world: Study
abcnews.go.com/International/food-prices-increase-due-climate-effect-inflation-study/story
Richard Serra Dead: Minimalist Sculptor Was 85: Richard Serra, the artist known for sculpting monumental steel works, has died. His jarring ...
vulture.com/article/richard-serra-dead.html
Quick Glance: Richard Serra: Revolutionary Sculptor Dies at 85
- Richard Serra, a painter turned one of the greatest sculptors of his time, passed away at 85 in his home in Orient, N.Y.
- His monumental steel works introduced a new abstract grandeur and physical intimacy, requiring viewers to walk through and around them to fully experience.
- Serra's sculptures demanded intense scrutiny and movement through space to unlock their meanings through individual exploration and reflection.
- Serra's massive steel constructions were so heavy that they needed special permits for transportation and intricate cranes with elaborate rigging to be installed.
Why a 19th-century law matters in the Supreme Court abortion pill fight: The 1873 law banned the mailing of materials that were deemed "obscene."
axios.com/2024/03/26/supreme-court-abortion-pill-case-comstock-act
UBS Banker’s Frustration Exposes Cracks in World of Climate Finance: The world’s biggest banks are quietly hanging on to carbon-intensive clients because of what ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-03-27/usb-banker-s-comments-highlight-challenges-facing-green-banking
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🔊 The oil industry is enjoying record growth under President Joe Biden despite his strict climate policies. Listen to @JarrettRenshaw explain this ...
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Security Threats From Climate Change Spur NATO Investment in Startups: The military alliance has a fund for startups and is backing 13 companies working on ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-03-26/security-threats-from-climate-change-spur-nato-investment-in-startups
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More than 1bn meals thrown away daily while 730m people live in hunger: A third of people globally face food insecurity
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41362261.html
Exercise Might Be the Natural Sleep Aid You’re Seriously Overlooking: Finding out how to exercise for better sleep can be just what you need to feel more rested.
self.com/story/exercise-for-better-sleep
High School Cross-Country Runner Mistaken for Bigfoot: Recently, the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) investigated a sighting of the eponymous ...
runnersworld.com/news/a60318122/high-school-runner-mistaken-for-sasquatch/
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Why it's bad news for Easter egg lovers this year: Poor cocoa bean harvests as a result of unusual weather are having a knock-on effect
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/its-bad-news-easter-egg-28890707
Quick Glance: Bittersweet Easter for Chocolate Lovers and African Cocoa Farmers
- Changing climate negatively impacts global cocoa supply and West African cocoa farmers’ earnings.
- Cocoa exports from Ivory Coast down by a third lead to a sharp rise in cocoa prices globally.
- Major chocolate manufacturers increase chocolate prices to boost profits while consumers pay more.
- Smaller chocolate businesses struggle with rising cocoa prices and declining sales as efforts to boost cocoa production are implemented.
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