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Greenland Ice Sheet Hottest In 1,000 Years: Study: Greenland is losing trillions of tonnes of ice every decade. This ice loss is accelerating ...
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Greenland is the hottest it’s been in 1,000 years, says an alarming new study of ice cores
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Greenland Ice Sheet Hottest In 1,000 Years: Study: Greenland is losing trillions of tonnes of ice every decade. This ice loss is accelerating ...
ndtv.com/feature/greenland-ice-sheet-hottest-in-1-000-years-study-3705239
Greenland is the hottest it’s been in 1,000 years, says an alarming new study of ice cores
fastcompany.com/90836264/greenland-is-the-hottest-its-been-in-1000-years-says-an-alarming-new-study-of-ice-cores
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.
The world is warming faster than scientists expected: Fossil fuel groups and investors cannot afford to ignore the warnings
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Graph shows Stoke-on-Trent's soaring temperatures as hottest ever year recorded: There is a worrying trend of record-breaking temperatures in the city
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/graph-shows-stoke-trents-soaring-9193331
Global warming delays terrestrial leap second : A recent study suggests a profound global event, the entire world will soon lose a second ...
wionews.com/videos/global-warming-delays-terrestrial-leap-second-705117
John Kerry’s Four Decades of Raising Climate Awareness on the World Stage: The veteran politician has left government to help the private sector accelerate the ...
time.com/6958837/earth-awards-2024-john-kerry/
Climate change driving up inflation in food prices: Study: Rising global temperatures are associated with inflation in food prices, both in regions that are ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4554700-climate-change-driving-up-inflation-in-food-prices-study/
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
Earth on brink of surpassing key warming threshold: UN weather agency : The United Nations weather agency issued a “red alert” Tuesday, warning the Earth is at ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4541731-earth-on-brink-of-surpassing-key-warming-threshold/
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.
Israeli researchers want to build a space parasol to cool Earth, mitigate global warming
jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-793390
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.
Warming temperatures could make 70% of the world's wine-growing regions unsuitable to produce grapes: Scientists
abcnews.go.com/International/warming-temperatures-make-70-worlds-wine-growing-regions/story
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
"Red Alert to the world": Record warmth in global oceans hits one-year mark
axios.com/2024/03/19/weather-ocean-temperatures-record-warmth
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
Planting trees in wrong places heats the planet: study: Planting trees in the wrong places can actually contribute to global warming, scientists said on Tuesday ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240326-planting-trees-in-wrong-places-heats-the-planet-study
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/
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.
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/
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
Green hydrogen will boost Kenya's quest for net zero economy: Green hydrogen complements ongoing efforts to deepen adoption of renewable energies such as ...
standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001492080/green-hydrogen-will-boost-kenyas-quest-for-net-zero-economy
Australia bumps NZ out of the top 10 happiest places: Australia has pushed New Zealand down a spot to become the 10th happiest country in the world ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512526/australia-bumps-nz-out-of-the-top-10-happiest-places
Climate scientist warns of implications of 2023's unexplained extreme heat: There's no ready explanation for the spike in global air and seas ...
axios.com/2024/03/21/climate-extreme-heat-2023
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
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.
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
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
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
Heat records keep puzzling, alarming scientists in 2024. Here's what to know.: January and February were the warmest on record for the respective months of the ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/23/heat-records-broken-in-2024-list/72953026007/
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/
U.S. has its warmest winter on record, shattering previous milestone: Some states saw temperatures exceed the typical values by greater than 10°F.
axios.com/2024/03/11/weather-winter-record-warmth
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 change helping drive an increase in large wildfires in the US: The biggest wildfires are happening more often in the U.S. and researchers say climate ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/24/more-big-fires-blamed-in-part-on-climate-change/73043583007/
‘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
February 2024 also shattered records: Never since weather records began has a February been as warm as 2024. It was significantly more than 1 ...
spektrum.de/news/klimawandel-auch-der-februar-2024-zertruemmert-rekorde/2210368
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
Illinois will soon be cicada central when 2 broods converge on state in historic emergence
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/13/illinois-cicadas/
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
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
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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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
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 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
The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come: America's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is officially open ...
apnews.com/article/orsted-offshore-wind-new-york-south-fork-climate-cbb9360388d91be1368dd91ba35aa384
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
India's Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms
apnews.com/article/bengaluru-water-crisis-climate-change-india-17554235dba0741a266f2251b91aec8f
Quick Glance: Mayor Denies Water Crisis in City Despite Eikenhof Pump Station Failure
- Continuous monitoring of water supply system by Johannesburg Water.
- Mayor defines crisis and emphasizes challenges of water disruptions.
- Johannesburg experiences sporadic water outages, addresses infrastructure deficiencies.
- City invests limited resources in infrastructure, plans actions to tackle the backlog.
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/
Uber launches carbon emissions savings feature: The ride-hailing giant hopes for a climate-friendly feedback loop.
axios.com/2024/03/11/uber-app-carbon-emissions
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
The Colorado River rarely reaches the sea. Here's why: More than half of the Colorado River's water is used to grow crops, primarily livestock feed ...
npr.org/2024/03/28/1241319639/colorado-river-water-climate-agriculture-beef-drought
COP29's official aims for leaner, focused summit: Elnur Soltanov offer an early look at Azerbaijan's plans for the critical talks.
axios.com/2024/03/20/cop29-azerbaijan-preview
"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/
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/
Making Climate Finance Affordable | by Rebecca Ray & Ulrich Volz - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/lower-borrowing-costs-for-developing-economies-to-invest-in-climate-action-sdgs-by-rebecca-ray-and-ulrich-volz-1-2024-03
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
Climate change threatens snow cover at ski destinations worldwide: The chilling prediction points to falling snow cover in seven major mountainous ski regions ...
washingtonpost.com/science/2024/03/23/climate-warming-ski-snow-melting/
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
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/
Extreme Heat Wave Pushes South Sudan to Close Schools: Climate change already worsened floods and droughts in the young nation. Now, soaring temperatures are ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/world/africa/extreme-heat-south-sudan-schools-climate.html
The heat index—how hot it feels—is rising faster than temperature: Study: Texans have long endured scorching summer temperatures, so a global warming increase of ...
phys.org/news/2024-03-index-hot-faster-temperature.html
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
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