Stop Trinity vigil ended: Climate activists want to socialize Volkswagen

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Termination agreements: VW pays employees a special bonus of 50,000 euros: Volkswagen wants to reduce its personnel costs in the so-called indirect area (office ...

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ForbesTech Apr 20

UAW Wins Historic Vote To Organize Tennessee Volkswagen Plant Workers: For the first time, the UAW has won a vote to represent workers at a foreign-owned U.S ...

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Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation

Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.

Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.

The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.

The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.

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Apr 22

Espionage, discount battle, human rights: Volkswagen is in the China trap: VW has made great money in China for decades, but now the problems are piling up: ...

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Apr 20

Volkswagen workers vote to unionize in major win for organised labour: The United Autoworkers Union took a risk in a Republican - and often anti-union - part of ...

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Apr 23

Volkswagen holds keys to Porsche's race against Ferrari: Porsche AG's ability to close a hefty valuation discount to top rival Ferrari could hinge on whether its ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagen-holds-keys-porsches-race-against-ferrari-2024-04-23/

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Apr 23

UAW moving quickly after VW organizing win, union president says: United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is moving quickly in the union's sweeping ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-moving-quickly-after-vw-organizing-win-union-president-says-2024-04-23/

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Apr 23

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, report says: Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average ...

nbcnews.com/science/environment/europe-fastest-warming-continent-twice-global-average-report-rcna148829

Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.

The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.

Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.

The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.

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Apr 22

Biden to unveil $7 billion for rooftop solar in Earth Day message: President Joe Biden on Monday will celebrate Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in grants for ...

reuters.com/world/us/biden-unveil-7-billion-rooftop-solar-earth-day-message-2024-04-22/

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Apr 22

The VfL Wolfsburg opinion: VW club? Yes, what else!: Some organized VfL supporters criticize the lack of identity. That's surprising, because the Bundesliga is ...

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Apr 20

Hacker attacks: VW may have been a victim of Chinese industrial espionage - Golem.de

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Apr 21

Dubai flooding: Experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in the rains: With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood — at least ...

apnews.com/article/dubai-united-arab-emirates-oman-flooding-cloud-seeding-2f8c12854017e11ac7438579646b3758

Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?

Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.

Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.

The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.

Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.

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Apr 20

Chinese industrial spies probably stole VW data on electric drive technology: Between 2010 and 2015, Chinese cyber spies allegedly stole around 19 ...

heise.de/news/Industriespionage-VW-jahrelang-Ziel-mutmasslich-chinesischer-Angreifer-9692407.html

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Apr 23

Auto show in Beijing: What German manufacturers can expect in China: Have VW and co. been able to catch up with e-cars or has everything become much more ...

sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/autoindustrie-automesse-peking-vw-china-1.6564955

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Apr 23

States may need to brace for long, hot summer: The latest outlooks, plus recent research, suggest an unusually hot June through August.

axios.com/2024/04/23/summer-2024-heat-weather

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Apr 23

WA to launch EV rebate program. Here’s what you could save: A new $50 million state rebate program for electric vehicles aims to make them affordable for ...

seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-launches-ev-rebate-program-heres-what-you-could-save/

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Apr 23

Athens skies turn an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa: Skies over southern Greece have turned an orange hue as dust clouds blown across the ...

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ForbesTech Apr 16

Tennessee Volkswagen Workers Vote On UAW Membership This Week: Employees at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga begin voting Wednesday on whether to become the ...

forbes.com/sites/edgarsten/2024/04/16/tennessee-volkswagen-workers-to-begin-voting-on-uaw-membership/

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Apr 20

After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama: The United Auto Workers has made history by winning its first unionization vote at an auto ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/after-vw-plant-victory-uaw-sets-its-sights-mercedes-alabama-2024-04-20/

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Volkswagen unveils new Porsche-like electric SUV design, but you can’t have it: The Volkswagen ID. Code previews a new electric SUV aimed at younger buyers ...

electrek.co/2024/04/24/vw-unveils-new-porsche-like-ev-design-but-you-cant-have-it/

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Apr 20

Demand forecast: Wolfsburg wants to build 350 new residential units per year: What type of apartments are needed in Wolfsburg? And how can we prevent people ...

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Apr 20

Cloud seeding was not the cause of the storms in Dubai: It was the worst storm since regional records began 75 years ago. There was quickly speculation about ...

de.euronews.com/green/2024/04/20/wolkenimpfung-war-kein-ausloser-der-unwetter-in-dubai

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Apr 23

Opinion | Trump’s Re-Election Would Be Disastrous for the Climate: The return of Trump to the White House would be disastrous for the planet.

nytimes.com/2024/04/20/opinion/trump-biden-climate-election.html

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Apr 22

What is Earth Day, when is it and what has it achieved?: The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.

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youtube.com Apr 21

“Sorry, we’re hiding behind a cheap excuse”: The great moral philosopher was born 300 years ago. What would Kant have said about climate protection ...

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Apr 21

The best cars from the 1970s: From muscle cars to camper vans, check out the best cars to come out of the '70s.

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Apr 22

Balance for 2023: A year of climate contrasts in Europe: 2023 was a year of extremes: heat, fires, high water levels. Climate change has brought new weather ...

zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/klima-europa-extrem-2023-copernicus-100.html

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Apr 21

If your coffee is arabica, it may be more than a half million years old: The coffee that picked you up this morning is 600,000 years old. Researchers have found ...

apnews.com/article/coffee-arabica-robusta-history-yemen-ethiopia-548e73286fa188d249c44697af4548ff

Quick Glance: Coffee Origins Revealed: Genome Study Uncovers Ethiopian Roots

Researchers unlocked the genome of Arabica coffee species, tracing its origins to a natural mating over 600,000 years ago in Ethiopia.

The study revealed Arabica's low genetic diversity and susceptibility to pests and diseases, limiting its cultivation locations.

The findings could lead to new breeding approaches in coffee to develop varieties with enhanced resistance to diseases and climate changes.

Arabica formed as a natural hybridization between parent species Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, mainly used for global coffee production.

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Apr 17

Volkswagen to roll out new architecture with Xpeng to cut China EV costs

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Apr 17

Scotland to ditch key climate change target: The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.

bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-68841141

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Apr 17

Volkswagen Tennessee plant workers vote on UAW membership

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Apr 18

VW in Wolfsburg: Special shifts at Volkswagen until the end of June: At the main plant in Wolfsburg, there is no shortage of work for the production employees ...

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Apr 17

Research project at VW-Umschlag is already triggering criticism in Emden: A research project in the port of Emden is being criticized before it has even begun ...

nwzonline.de/emden/automatisiertes-fahren-im-emder-hafen-stoesst-schon-auf-kritik_a_4,1,776042368.html

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Apr 23

Cicadas are so noisy in a South Carolina county that residents are calling the police

apnews.com/article/noisy-cicadas-south-carolina-police-39f2bd760a51c8c1d28d88b12473840e

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Apr 20

UAW clinches watershed union victory at Volkswagen Tennessee factory: Workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant have voted to join the United Auto Workers ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-clinches-watershed-union-victory-volkswagen-tennessee-factory-2024-04-20/

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Ocasio-Cortez emerges as key Biden surrogate for progressives, young people: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is emerging as a key surrogate for President ...

thehill.com/homenews/administration/4616255-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-aoc-joe-biden-israel-hamas-gaza-climate/

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Apr 17

VfL Wolfsburg has been in contact with Fredi Bobic: He would also come for the 2nd division!

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Apr 20

Volkswagen workers at US plant in Chattanooga vote for union: The Volkswagen employees at the US Chattanooga plant have made a decision. The plant in the ...

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The Sydney Morning Herald

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Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt: Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean ...

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Apr 20

The EV bust in Europe is a red flag for the region’s climate goals: Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and other carmakers have invested billions and are now ...

irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41377822.html

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Apr 22

Europe endured record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in 2023: New report warns people are increasingly at risk in a continent warming twice as fast as the ...

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Hildesheimer Allgemeine Zeitung

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Up to 454,000 euros possible: This is what the severance payment program at VW looks like

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Apr 16

VW is testing automated car loading in the port of Emden: Will the new VW cars in Emden soon be able to board the ship alone? That's probably not entirely ...

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Apr 23

A powerful volcano is erupting. Here’s what that could mean for weather and climate

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Apr 19

R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid: Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/19/climate/rfk-jr-environment.html

Quick Glance: RFK Jr.'s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to End Presidential Bid

Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”

As an independent candidate for the White House, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims he would be the “best environment president in American history,” drawing on his past as a crusading lawyer who went after polluters in New York.

But dozens of Mr. Kennedy’s former colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council are calling on him to withdraw from the race, in full-page advertisements sponsored by the group’s political arm that are expected to appear in newspapers in six swing states on Sunday.

Separately, a dozen other national environmental organizations have issued an open letter calling Mr. Kennedy “ a “dangerous conspiracy theorist and a science denier” who promotes “toxic beliefs” on vaccines and on climate change.

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Focus (Polish magazine)

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Apr 23

Climate activists sentenced after paint attack on Brandenburg Gate: The outrage after the paint attack on the capital's landmark was huge and the cleaning work ...

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Apr 23

Maxwell Frost on Earth Day calls Trump a ‘threat to our planet’: On Earth Day, progressive Democrat Maxwell Frost (Fla.) is calling former President Trump a ...

thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4612862-maxwell-frost-earth-day-trump-climate-change/

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Apr 22

What investors should know about the UAW's organizing drive of VW: The historic vote could have wide-ranging impacts on other automakers, organized labor and the ...

cnbc.com/2024/04/22/uaw-vw-organizing-drive-what-investors-should-know.html

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The Hill (newspaper)

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Apr 22

Biden to tout first job listings in American Climate Corps program at Earth Day event

thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4606655-biden-to-tout-first-job-listings-in-american-climate-corps-program-at-earth-day-event/

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Apr 21

Sealing up your home can save money and fight climate change: An Edina woman knew her house could get drafty in the winter, so she signed up for a home energy ...

startribune.com/sealing-up-your-home-can-save-money-and-fight-climate-change/600359051/

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Apr 20

Thousands protest against over-tourism in Spain’s Canary Islands: Demonstrators say mass tourism is overwhelming the Atlantic archipelago.

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/20/thousands-protest-against-over-tourism-in-spains-canary-islands

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Apr 19

Biden administration bans drilling in nearly half of Alaska petroleum reserve in sweeping win for climate advocates

cnn.com/2024/04/19/climate/alaska-drilling-ban-biden-climate/

Quick Glance: Restrictions on Oil and Gas Leasing in Alaska under Biden Administration

The Biden administration announced restrictions on new oil and gas leasing on 5.3 million hectares of a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska to protect wildlife from the impacts of climate change.

The decision finalizes proposed protections that drew backlash from environmentalists last year for violating Biden's climate change pledge.

The limitation on new leasing faced opposition from Republican lawmakers who criticized the decisions as undermining national security interests.

Environmentalists praised the decision, while the oil industry labeled it as misguided and raised concerns about future developments in the reserve.

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Apr 23

China evacuates over 100,000 as heavy rain continues to lash south: China is facing increasingly extreme weather events as climate change takes its toll.

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/deadly-record-rainfall-evacuates-110000-in-chinas-guangdong

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Apr 16

Plans with Renault: Why Volkswagen's low-cost car project "Amsterdam" is stalling

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Apr 18

Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week

weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/nature-climate-news-un-warning-04152024/

Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target

The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.

Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.

Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.

A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.

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Apr 17

What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?: A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded ...

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Apr 20

Chris Stark: Rishi Sunak has set us back, head of climate change watchdog says: In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much ...

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Apr 23

Asia bears biggest climate-change brunt amid extreme weather: WMO: UN agency says floods, storms leading cause of casualties and economic losses as impact of ...

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CNA Apr 23

Commentary: Don’t blame Dubai’s freak rain on cloud seeding: Cloud seeding could not have built a huge storm system the size of France, says this University of ...

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Apr 22

Flooding wreaks havoc across East Africa. Burundi is especially hard-hit: Deadly floods are wreaking havoc in many parts of East Africa that face torrential ...

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Apr 18

Frustrated farmers are rebelling against EU rules. The far right is stoking the flames

apnews.com/article/europe-democracy-farmers-protest-green-deal-elections-a0278919b2fe47c7476c0c56ccf4850b

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Apr 17

'Green Islam': What can it achieve in the world's largest Muslim country: What Can 'Green Islam' Achieve in the World's Largest Muslim Country?

nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/asia/green-islam-indonesia.html

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Apr 23

California announces first new state park in a decade: California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer. The Dos Rios tract in the state's ...

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Apr 17

UAW Volkswagen Tennessee plant vote: Union seeks landmark win

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-seeks-landmark-win-third-tennessee-vw-plant-vote-2024-04-17/

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PBS

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Apr 18

United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall, massive flooding, hits desert nation

pbs.org/newshour/world/united-arab-emirates-struggles-to-recover-after-heaviest-recorded-rainfall-massive-flooding-hits-desert-nation

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Apr 20

10,000 euros as daily money: This is how much money I have after a year at VW Bank, ING and Consorsbank

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The New York Times

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Apr 16

Interior Department Rejects Ambler Road Project in Alaska: A mining company wants to build a 211-mile industrial road through Alaskan wilderness to reach a large ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/16/climate/ambler-road-alaska-interior.html

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Emirates24|7 Apr 16

UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years: According to a statement released by the National Center of Meteorology, the United Arab Emirates experienced the ...

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Yellowstone’s Wolves: A Debate Over Their Role in the Park’s Ecosystem: New research questions the long-held theory that reintroduction of such a predator caused ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/23/science/yellowstone-wolves-elk-bison-climate-change.html

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Apr 22

Death, drought and devastation: Europe faces 'huge number' of climate extremes, report finds

itv.com/news/2024-04-22/death-drought-and-devastation-europe-faces-huge-number-of-climate-extremes

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Apr 22

Is online shopping bad for the planet?: Online shopping requires electricity, packing materials and transportation. But there are upsides, too ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/22/climate/nyt-questions-online-shopping.html

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NPR

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Apr 21

Startups want to cool Earth by reflecting sunlight. There are few rules and big risks

npr.org/2024/04/21/1244357506/earth-day-solar-geoengineering-climate-make-sunsets-stardust

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Apr 16

VW: Works council boss Cavallo calls for US union election: In the next few days, the works councils at Volkswagen will be focusing primarily on the USA ...

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Apr 17

Average world income 'to fall 19% due to climate change': The effects of climate change will reduce income across the world economy by 19% in the next ...

rte.ie/news/environment/2024/0417/1444177-climate-economy/

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Apr 19

Deadly Sahel heatwave caused by ‘human-induced’ climate change: Study: Mali and Burkina Faso recorded most extreme heat in what scientists called a ...

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/deadly-sahel-heatwave-sparked-by-human-induced-climate-change-study

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Apr 18

Scottish government ditches flagship climate change target as it accepts it is 'out of reach'

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Apr 19

Scottish Greens to vote on whether to scrap Bute House Agreement with SNP: The vote could see Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater leave the Scottish Government.

news.stv.tv/politics/scottish-greens-to-vote-on-whether-to-scrap-bute-house-agreement-with-snp