Earth past its safe limits for humans, scientists say
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Nearly All of Earth's Ecological Vital Signs Are In The 'Danger Zone' Scientists Warn
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Earth has been pushed past its safe limits for humans, scientists say: Humans have sent almost all planetary boundaries into risk zones, research finds
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Earth past its safe limits for humans, scientists say: Activities have pushed 7 of 8 planetary boundaries into risk zones, research finds
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- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
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- The rule will significantly decrease emissions of chloroprene and other pollutants, impacting the Denka Performance Elastomer facility in LaPlace, Louisiana, the largest source of chloroprene emissions in the country. Democratic Representative Troy Carter hailed the new rule as "a monumental step" to safeguard public health and the environment.
- The EPA will cut over 6,200 tons of toxic air pollutants annually and implement fenceline monitoring to address health risks in surrounding communities, promoting environmental justice in Louisiana and other states. Environmental activists see the rule as a victory for environmental justice, representing a significant step towards clean air and safe communities.
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Quick Glance: Ancient sea turtle undergoes another health check at Boston aquarium after over 50 years
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- Myrtle is deemed robust and healthy despite her advanced age.
- The sea turtle underwent a comprehensive examination including blood sampling, ultrasound, and weight check.
- Myrtle shares her habitat with two other turtles and has attracted millions of visitors over the years.
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- Images and videos from the past few days show Europe’s tallest active volcano, Mount Etna, blowing out near-perfect circular smoke rings into the Sicilian sky.
- The smoke rings are coming from a small vent on Mount Etna’s southeast crater and are caused by the constant release of gases.
- These volcanic smoke rings are extremely rare, formed when gas bubbles are pushed through the narrow central part of volcanic conduits and then wrap around themselves to be propelled hundreds of meters into the air.
- An ash cloud from Mount Etna's eruption in August last year resulted in flight cancellations, delays, and diversions, impacting millions during the holiday season.
Climate-warming gases being smuggled into Europe, investigation says: Large amounts of climate-warming refrigerant gases from China and Turkey are being smuggled ...
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Climate verdict: European Court of Human Rights finds Switzerland guilty. Climate seniors had complained that the authorities were not doing enough to combat ...
weltwoche.de/daily/klima-urteil-europaeischer-gerichtshof-fuer-menschenrechte-spricht-schweiz-schuldig-klimaseniorinnen-hatten-geklagt-die-behoerden-wuerden-nicht-genug-unternehmen-um-den-klimawandel-zu-bekaempfen/
Quick Glance: Landmark Ruling: Switzerland Convicted for Inadequate Climate Protection
- The European Court of Human Rights convicted Switzerland for inadequate climate protection, considering it a violation of human rights.
- The ruling pertains to a group of senior women in Switzerland whose human rights were infringed due to insufficient climate protection.
- This groundbreaking verdict could set precedents for further climate-related lawsuits, both internationally and domestically.
- Additional climate lawsuits from Portugal and France were dismissed by the court, while the ruling in Switzerland carries significant implications.
Dubai's record-shattering "rain bomb" has clear climate change ties
axios.com/2024/04/17/dubai-record-flood-climate-change
Sudden heavy rains in Oman kill at least 17 including schoolchildren whose bus was overtaken
apnews.com/article/oman-uae-rain-deaths-flooding-b11efc1311420dfc7925f10e36865ca4
Climate damages by 2050 will be 6 times the cost of limiting warming to 2°: Study tracks the past costs of climate events and projects them into the future.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/climate-damages-by-2050-will-be-6-times-the-cost-of-limiting-warming-to-2/
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
Late and over-budget CalMac ferry Glen Rosa set for launch: The ferry is one of two dual-fuel vessels which are some six years late and will cost around three ...
news.stv.tv/west-central/late-and-over-budget-calmac-ferry-glen-rosa-set-for-launch
E.P.A. Says ‘Forever Chemicals’ Must Be Removed From Tap Water: The rule applies to a family of chemicals known as PFAS that are linked to serious health effects ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/10/climate/epa-pfas-drinking-water.html
Energy costs: Smart meter left woman, 87, scared to turn on heat: Diana Bowen confined herself to one room with an electric blanket, after she was shocked by ...
bbc.com/news/articles/ckk77v4wvr0o
Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks that can cause fires: Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel ...
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/ford-recalls-43000-suvs-due-gas-leaks-cause-109089050
Quick Glance: Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks
- Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires, without fixing the fuel leaks.
- The recall covers certain Bronco Sport SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years, as well as Escape SUVs from 2022 with 1.5-liter engines.
- Dealers will install a tube to let gasoline flow away from hot surfaces and update engine control software to detect a pressure drop in the fuel injection system.
- Ford will extend warranty coverage for cracked fuel injectors and provide replacements for owners who experience the issue.
One of Disney’s longest-running attractions is ditching fossil fuels: Disney’s Autopia is getting a planet-friendly upgrade: no more cars powered by pure ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/04/04/disney-autopia-gas-cars-electric/
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N First Drive Review: Sweet Little Lies: A common EV criticism is that they all kind of drive the same. The ICE car-mimicking Ioniq 5 N does ...
thedrive.com/car-reviews/2025-hyundai-ioniq-5-n-first-drive-review
Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica—and melt floating ice shelves from below
phys.org/news/2024-04-el-nio-oceans-west-antarctica.html
Record debt costs mean climate spending could push nations to brink of insolvency
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/record-debt-costs-mean-climate-spending-could-push-nations-brink-insolvency-2024-04-15/
Top European court hands Swiss women victory in landmark climate ruling: Verdict will have ripple effect in Europe and beyond, likely setting precedent for how ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/9/top-european-court-hands-swiss-women-victory-in-landmark-climate-ruling
Qatar Signs Deals for More Ships Ahead of Massive LNG Expansion: QatarEnergy has signed four agreements to charter 19 liquefied natural gas carriers from Asian ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-31/qatar-signs-deals-for-more-ships-ahead-of-massive-lng-expansion
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Book Review: Confronting the Slow Calamity of Climate Migration: In the book “On the Move,” Abrahm Lustgarten details how global warming could displace millions ...
undark.org/2024/03/29/book-review-on-the-move/
UK heat pump adopters open up homes to encourage others to ditch gas boilers : VisitAHeatPump service allows householders to look and ask questions about ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/11/uk-heat-pump-adopters-open-up-homes-to-encourage-others-to-ditch-gas-boilers
Climate Action Is a Legal Obligation, European Court Rules: The European Court of Human Rights found that climate change is a human rights issue ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/04/10/european-court-rules-that-climate-action-is-legal-obligation-00151394
Global warming is coming for your home: Who will pay for the damage?
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/11/global-warming-is-coming-for-your-home
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