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Health

More older adults are at risk of heat stress as temperatures rise. What can be done?

Older adults are the most vulnerable to extreme heat, and the combination of rising global temperatures and an aging population will lead to more heat-related deaths. [ more ]

Inverse

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What Actually Happened To The 'Doomsday Glacier?' Here's What Satellite Data Shows

Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is melting rapidly due to warm seawater intrusion, contributing significantly to global sea level rise. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

5 days ago

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Humanity's survival is still within our grasp just. But only if we take these radical steps | David King

Climate crisis escalating: Polar ice loss accelerating, extreme events intensifying, urgent action imperative. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Science

Earth's Coral Reefs Face a New, Deadly Mass Bleaching. They Can Still Be Saved

Ocean heat causing fourth global coral bleaching event in a decade. [ more ]

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Environment

Oil Fields Release Far More Methane Than Thought, Study Finds

Oil and gas producers may be emitting more methane than estimated

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas with significant impact on global warming. [ more ]

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Mail Online

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Severe turbulence is set to get even WORSE thanks to climate change

Global warming intensifies turbulence, increasing risks for air passengers. [ more ]

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Business

Top oil firms' climate pledges failing on almost every metric, report finds

Big oil companies' climate plans are not in line with limiting global warming to 1.5C, raising concerns about their commitment to energy transition. [ more ]

Apple Podcasts

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Planet A - Talks on Climate Change: Confronting the New Climate War on Apple Podcasts

Powerful interests obstruct climate action for profit. [ more ]

Mail Online

2 weeks ago

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Summer of 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 YEARS

The summer of 2023 in the northern hemisphere was the hottest in 2,000 years, 2.2Â°C warmer than the average between 1AD and 1890AD. [ more ]

Mail Online

3 weeks ago

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China is CREATING heat waves over the Pacific Ocean, study claims

China's reduction in aerosol emissions unintentionally caused 'heat blobs' in the northeast Pacific, leading to ecological disruptions. [ more ]

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Nature

4 weeks ago

Data science

From multiverses to cities: Books in brief

Debating the concept of the multiverse is scientifically productive despite its controversy. [ more ]

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Environment

Making the Case for Capitalism

Short-term profit incentives can drive long-term change in combating climate crisis.

Capitalism can be modified to tackle climate change while delivering profits. [ more ]

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www.cbc.ca

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Canadian writer Mark Steyn ordered to pay climate scientist $1M US after defamation trial | CBC News

Climate scientist Michael Mann awarded $1 million in lawsuit against writers for defamation over comparing him to a convicted child molester. [ more ]

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Climate Leaders Debate Goal for Controlling Global Warming

UNDP launched Climate Promise 2025 to strengthen countries' carbon-cutting pledges under the Paris agreement, aiming to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius. [ more ]

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www.mercurynews.com

California

Opinion: California must lead way in slashing methane emissions from landfills

Reducing methane emissions is crucial to slowing global warming, with landfills being a significant source.

The California Air Resources Board plays a key role in regulating methane emissions from landfills and can lead the nation in addressing this pollution. [ more ]

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Environment

Fossil fuel firms must plug methane leaks to meet climate targets, warns watchdog

Fossil fuel companies must pay billions to reduce methane emissions to meet climate targets.

Many leaks in fossil fuel operations can be easily plugged using best practices adopted globally. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Environment

This methane-detecting satellite will track down polluters from space

Methane is potent in the short term, lasting only around 12 years, making its reduction crucial.

The new satellite MethaneSAT will play a key role in identifying methane leaks globally, aiding in emission reduction efforts. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

Data science

Why Is Ocean Heat Smashing Records? It's More Than Just Climate Change.

Ocean temperature records broken daily for over a year

Higher ocean temperatures fuel stronger storms [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

Wine

The winners and losers of the wine industry from climate crisis

Climate crisis impacts wine regions, threatening wine production quality and viability.

Higher temperatures and changing weather patterns are shifting grape harvests and affecting wine alcohol levels and quality. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

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UK politics

The Guardian view on Labour's green retreat: wrong, wrong, wrong | Editorial

Global warming has exceeded 1.5C above preindustrial levels for an entire year, showcasing the urgency of the climate crisis.

Labour's decision to retreat from its climate commitments, citing economic concerns, is met with disappointment and outrage. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Who turned out the lights? Los Angeles-area landmarks go dark in observance of Earth Hour

Local landmarks like Pacific Wheel and Gateway Pylons in LA participate in Earth Hour by going dark. Earth Hour aims to raise awareness and inspire action for environmental conservation. [ more ]

The Verge

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Environment

A tech-backed mission to monitor methane pollution launches today

MethaneSAT satellite will launch today with support from tech giants like Jeff Bezos, Google, and SpaceX.

Methane pollution contributes significantly to global warming, and MethaneSAT aims to track and reduce methane emissions more efficiently. [ more ]

Nature

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Climate models can't explain 2023's huge heat anomaly - we could be in uncharted territory

Global warming exceeded predictions by 0.2°C last year.

More and better data are urgently needed for accurate climate predictions. [ more ]

euronews

Environment

Lake Geneva's water temperatures on the rise

Lake Geneva water temperature increasing at alarming rate

Urgent need for CO2 emissions reduction to mitigate global warming

Impact on Lake Geneva's ecosystem and biodiversity [ more ]

Washington Post

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Parts of Amazon rainforest could tip toward collapse by 2050, study warns

Up to 47% of the Amazon could reach critical ecological tipping points by 2050, transitioning into degraded ecosystems due to deforestation and global warming.

This could lead to the collapse of the Amazon as a carbon sink, releasing stored carbon into the atmosphere and exacerbating global warming. [ more ]

time.com

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As the Ice Melts, Polar Bears Are Failing to Find Enough Food on Land

Polar bears are facing grave challenges due to vanishing sea ice, including starvation and loss of the ability to produce milk for their young.

A study conducted in Manitoba, Canada, tracked 20 polar bears to understand the extent of the nutritional loss and alternative food sources available to them on land. [ more ]

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Environment

UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil join forces to limit global warming to 1.5C

The United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan and Brazil are forming a troika to push for an international agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

The troika partnership aims to enhance international cooperation and stimulate ambition in the next round of countries' climate targets. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Environment

Trump's America Will Lose the Climate Race

A second Trump presidency would result in four years of relentless carbon pollution and a complete abnegation of the country's climate duties.

The warming that the United States would contribute to the atmosphere during those years would make the world warmer than it would be without them. [ more ]

Futurism

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NASA's Launches Mission to Study Earth's 'Invisible Universe'

NASA has launched the PACE mission to study the microscopic life forms and particles in Earth's atmosphere.

The PACE mission could revolutionize our understanding of global warming, ocean ecosystems, and threatened marine life. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Environment

Stored carbon: The key to a chill future? DW 02/06/2024

Carbon dioxide concentrations have increased significantly due to human activity and are contributing to global warming.

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a method to prevent excess carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere and involves capturing CO2 from point sources and storing it underground. [ more ]

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