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ESA chief warns climate crisis could quickly overshadow energy crisis: Analysis of satellite data give cause for concern. The entire ecosystem will change faster ...
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ESA chief warns climate crisis could quickly overshadow energy crisis: Analysis of satellite data give cause for concern. The entire ecosystem will change faster ...
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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
Adrianos Golemis first Greek to succeed in ESA test for astronauts: Golemis has passed the European Space Agency test to become an astronaut ...
euronews.com/2024/03/22/adrianos-golemis-first-greek-to-succeed-in-esa-test-for-astronauts
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
UK Space Agency opens inaugural Scottish office at Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh
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"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
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/
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/
Snake Steak Could Be a Climate-Friendly Source of Protein: Pythons turn their food into meat pretty efficiently, a study finds, making them an intriguing ...
scientificamerican.com/article/snake-steak-could-be-a-climate-friendly-source-of-protein/
Quick Glance: Python Meat as an Eco-Friendly Protein Source
- Researchers explore the efficiency of python meat production as a potential alternative to environmentally damaging cows.
- Pythons can convert food into meat very efficiently, making them an intriguing option compared to environmentally harmful cows.
- Pythons could be a solution for protein supply in a growing global population, although further studies on environmental impact and nutritional content are necessary.
- The acceptance of python meat as a food source, especially in Western cultures, remains uncertain, despite being customary in certain parts of the world.
Mercedes is also building new diesel engines: While Volkswagen remains on the electric course and hopes for further tax subsidies, companies such as BMW, Skoda ...
focus.de/auto/neuheiten/oberemittelklasse/dieselhybrid-verkauft-sich-gut-kunde-entscheidet-was-er-moechte-mercedes-baut-auch-neue-dieselmotoren_id_259764381.html
Quick Glance: Mercedes Develops Diesel and Hybrid Engines
- Mercedes focuses on customer preferences, developing diesel and hybrid engines to comply with EU7 standards.
- Despite preparing for the phase-out of combustion engines by 2035, Mercedes plans to continue offering petrol, diesel, and hybrid drives.
- Mercedes aims to streamline model naming, introducing electric versions under the MB.EA platform while continuing to produce petrol and diesel versions under existing names.
- The introduction of climate-friendly HVO diesel is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Transport, providing greener options at the pump but at a higher cost.
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
European Space Agency to measure Earth at millimeter scale: Awards contracts for spacecraft to bring the IoT to space
theregister.com/2024/03/20/esa_1_millimeter/
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
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.
Creeping ice clouding vision of Europe space telescope Euclid | kuwaittimes: Creeping ice clouding vision of Europe space telescope Euclid - Technology - ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/12243/technology/creeping-ice-clouding-vision-of-europe-space-telescope-euclid/
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
"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.
Empathy lessons for schoolchildren: a waste of time or a valuable pursuit?: Cillian Murphy has spoken about the value of empathy in acting, and it is intrinsic ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/03/13/empathy-lessons-for-schoolchildren-a-waste-of-time-or-a-valuable-pursuit/
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
Methane emissions from energy sector near record high in 2023, IEA says: Methane emissions from the energy sector remained near a record high in 2023 despite ...
reuters.com/business/environment/methane-emissions-energy-sector-near-record-high-2023-iea-says-2024-03-13/
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.
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/
It’s official: Europe turns to the Falcon 9 to launch its navigation satellites: The European Union agreed to pay a 30 percent premium for Falcon 9 launches.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/03/its-official-europe-turns-to-the-falcon-9-to-launch-its-navigation-satellites/
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/
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/
2024: A Space Odyssey — why the galaxy needs regulating: Why nations must adopt a more comprehensive approach to space governance amid increasing geopolitical ...
euobserver.com/opinion/158285
Scientists explore complex pattern of tipping points in the Atlantic's current system
phys.org/news/2024-03-scientists-explore-complex-pattern-atlantic.html
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
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.
‘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
Polar turning point probably in the next decade: The Arctic could be ice-free in the next ten years, at least for a day. It would be the first time in at least ...
spektrum.de/news/eisfreie-arktis-polare-zeitenwende-schon-im-naechsten-jahrzehnt/2210463
Genesis satellite: ESA wants to measure the Earth with millimeter precision - continuously
heise.de/news/Genesis-Satellit-ESA-will-die-Erde-millimetergenau-vermessen-kontinuierlich-9660701.html
European Space Agency released first images taken by Euclid's telescope : The European Space Agency (ESA) released the first full-color images of the cosmos ...
wionews.com/videos/european-space-agency-released-first-images-taken-by-euclids-telescope-656604
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
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
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
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
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
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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Chaotic life in the trenches of Migori's gold mines: Chaotic life in the trenches of Migori's gold mines
nation.africa/kenya/health/chaotic-life-in-the-trenches-of-migori-s-gold-mines-4549498
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
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 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/
South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave: South Sudan is shutting all its schools and warning of an extreme heat wave that's ...
apnews.com/article/south-sudan-schools-closed-heat-wave-b52d535e3ee7284b2832c0cfd14b1167
Gifts instead of environmental protection: Europe capitulates to the farmers' riot
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/eu-agrarpolitik-europa-kapituliert-vor-der-bauernrandale-kommentar-a-c7c36d21-2d69-4f56-a5a2-1e0b7c87ed5e
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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/
‘Tell him he’s dreaming’: Labor blasts Coalition plan for nuclear power in a decade
smh.com.au/politics/federal/tell-him-he-s-dreaming-labor-blasts-coalition-plan-for-nuclear-power-in-a-decade-20240310-p5fb6i.html
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
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/
"Last generation" wants to block sidewalks and streets in Berlin on Saturday: "Last generation" wants to block sidewalks and streets in Berlin on Saturday
tagesschau.de/inland/regional/berlin/rbb-letzte-generation-will-am-samstag-in-berlin-gehwege-und-strassen-blockieren-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.
Police remove Greta Thunberg from blocking Swedish parliament: Swedish police on Tuesday forcibly removed Greta Thunberg and other climate activists who were ...
reuters.com/world/europe/police-remove-greta-thunberg-blocking-swedish-parliament-entrance-2024-03-12/
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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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 alarming climate footprint of Putin's war of aggression on Ukraine: Due to combat operations, fires on the front line and the necessary reconstruction ...
focus.de/earth/analyse/co2-emissionen-so-hoch-wie-belgien-pro-jahr-die-erschreckende-klima-bilanz-von-putins-angriffskrieg-auf-die-ukraine_id_259752720.html
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/
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
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
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
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/
Buttigieg: Biden’s SOTU address showed a leader ‘in command’: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Sunday praised President Biden’s State of the Union ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4522879-buttigieg-bidens-sotu-address-showed-a-leader-in-command/
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
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
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/
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/
Mars could be driving ‘giant whirlpools’ in the Earth’s deep oceans, new study finds
cnn.com/2024/03/12/climate/mars-earth-ocean-currents-climate-intl/
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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
US leads Saudi Arabia, Russia in oil production: The U.S. is churning out nearly 13 million barrels per day, EIA data shows.
axios.com/2024/03/12/us-oil-production-saudi-russia
Bastian Gierull from Octopus Energy in the "climate lab": energy poverty, wind turbine tariffs, low-cost heat pumps
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Bastian-Gierull-von-Octopus-Energy-im-Klima-Labor-Energiearmut-Windrad-Tarife-guenstige-Waermepumpen-article24786943.html
Advocates attack removal of climate change from government's draft transport policy
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511387/advocates-attack-removal-of-climate-change-from-government-s-draft-transport-policy
Climate as a reason for redundancy: the labor market needs to rethink: Once the fancy company car, now climate protection: what makes a job attractive is ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wirtschaft/fachkraeftemangel-klimawandel-kuendigung-umweltschutz-100.html
These Cattle Farmers Are Cutting Emissions and Boosting Nature: Adaptive multi-paddock grazing—moving cows from pasture to pasture—helps trap carbon in the soil ...
time.com/collection/time-co2-futures/6835547/regenerative-cattle-farming/
Polar ice melt caused by climate change is slowing the Earth’s rotation: The alteration could affect timekeeping and, ultimately, counteract today’s need to add ...
english.elpais.com/climate/2024-03-27/polar-ice-melt-caused-by-climate-change-is-slowing-the-earths-rotation.html
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.
Papua New Guinea floods, landslides leave at least 23 dead: Mountain and coastal provinces were flooded, with one coastal village considering relocating due to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/20/papua-new-guinea-floods-landslides-leave-at-least-23-dead
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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Toyota is hitting the gas on hybrids as EV sales cool. But what does that mean for the planet?
cnn.com/2024/03/10/climate/hybrids-evs-toyota-climate-impact-int/
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
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.
Euclid Space Telescope's Vision Instantly Restored by De-Icing Operation: The ESA only got around to heating one mirror when Euclid's vision cleared.
extremetech.com/science/euclid-space-telescopes-vision-instantly-restored-by-de-icing-operation
Arnold Schwarzenegger Opens up About Pacemaker Surgery, Says He’s Now ‘A Little Bit More of a Machine'
techtimes.com/articles/302957/20240326/arnold-schwarzenegger-opens-up-pacemaker-surgery-s-now-little-bit.htm
Macron and Lula launch green investment plan for Amazon: The announcement made at the start of Macron's state visit to Brazil is part of an international roadmap ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/03/27/macron-and-lula-launch-green-investment-plan-for-amazon_6657495_7.html
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