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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
Melting polar ice is changing the Earth's rotation and affecting how we measure time: Study
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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.
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.
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 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/
"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
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/
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/
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Jordan Tatum 2 “Vortex” Releases April 2024: Jordan Tatum 2 Vortex (FJ6457-300) in Mint Foam/Lava Glow-Black-Hyper Jade-Key Lime will be released on April 4 ...
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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
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.
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
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/
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/
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
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
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
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
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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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
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/
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
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/
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
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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/
The world is warming faster than scientists expected: Fossil fuel groups and investors cannot afford to ignore the warnings
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"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.
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
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/
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/
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
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
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/
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
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/
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
Northern Lights slash a surprising amount of winter energy bills. Here’s why.: A new study is the first to show how space weather can effect electricity ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/23/northern-lights-aurora-energy-winter/
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/
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/
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
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/
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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More than 1bn meals thrown away daily while 730m people live in hunger: A third of people globally face food insecurity
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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.
🔊 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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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
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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BlackRock Issued Legal Warning Over ESG Strategy by Mississippi: BlackRock Inc. faces the prospect of being barred from offering securities in Mississippi after ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/blackrock-issued-legal-warning-over-esg-strategy-by-mississippi
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Fulfil promises made to people of Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk in fresh appeal to PM Modi
deccanherald.com/india/ladakh/fulfil-promises-made-to-people-of-ladakh-sonam-wangchuk-in-fresh-appeal-to-pm-modi-2952758
Jane Fonda Champions Climate Action for Every Generation: Along with two Oscars, the actor and activist has five civil-disobedience arrests for climate protests ...
time.com/6958813/earth-awards-2024-jane-fonda/
Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Re-opening a "challenge" says Simon Calder as climate group blasts lease
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China Envoy Says Economic Competition Is the New Climate Risk: Economic competition between nations has become the new hurdle in the fight against climate change ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/china-envoy-says-economic-competition-is-the-new-climate-risk
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🔊 What you need to know today:
- Israeli soldiers play with Gaza women's underwear in online posts
- Oil booms despite Biden’s climate policies
- Racial ...
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Why Joe Rogan Is Reminiscing About Obama's Presidency: Joe Rogan reflected on the Obama administration while discussing the current political climate.
newsweek.com/joe-rogan-reminisicing-obama-presidency-1884270
US Filmmaker Steven Spielberg 'Increasingly Alarmed' by Rise of Antisemitism
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-03-26/us-filmmaker-steven-spielberg-increasingly-alarmed-by-rise-of-antisemitism
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Antarctica, Earth’s largest refrigerator, is defrosting: The world must pay more attention to its southern pole
economist.com/interactive/science-and-technology/2024/03/27/antarctica-earths-largest-refrigerator-is-defrosting
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