Climate Action column: Facts, not hysteria on global warming – Wicked Local Ipswich
Wicked Local Ipswich Climate Action column: Facts, not hysteria on global warmingWicked Local IpswichIt’s not enough that the Trump Administration is denying the consensus among 97 percent of climate scientists that fossil-fuel emissions are causing a rapid rise in global temperatures, or that it’s fired, muzzled or frozen the positions of hundreds of … and…
We know Vikings as infamous raiders—was that merely a response to climate change? – Ars Technica
Ars Technica We know Vikings as infamous raiders—was that merely a response to climate change?Ars TechnicaPopulation pressures and political rivalries probably played a role, but changing climate around the North Atlantic may also have given the Scandinavians a push. So far, paleoclimate researchers have mostly focused on warmer climates in the Vikings’ …
Climate change to make Wellington as hot as Sydney: Niwa report – New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Herald Climate change to make Wellington as hot as Sydney: Niwa reportNew Zealand HeraldWellington could become hotter than Northland, and end up with a climate closer to Sydney’s, if no action is taken on climate change. That’s the latest prediction from Niwa which has just released its first ever report on the specific…
Trump falls flat with climate change retreat – Financial Times
Financial Times Trump falls flat with climate change retreatFinancial TimesOn Friday, the US state department submitted a notification to the UN that the administration intended to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement reached in 2015. The statement, confirming the decision that President Donald Trump announced in June …Energy the key to fight climate changeThe Nation…
Forget ‘Earth Hour’, we need to adopt real solutions to our environmental predicament – The Independent
The Independent Forget ‘Earth Hour’, we need to adopt real solutions to our environmental predicamentThe IndependentThey argue about the correct solution, spend money on faux strategies unlikely to accomplish anything significant or lasting and claim chronic crisis fatigue. Ultimately, a major change in behaviour is needed. It requires embracing a more frugal …
Diesel has to die – there is no reverse gear on this – The Guardian
The Guardian Diesel has to die – there is no reverse gear on thisThe Guardianheadlines · US news · world news · environment · US politics · business · science · money · tech · obituaries. opinion. opinion home · the guardian view · columnists · letters · Jill Abramson · Jessica Valenti · Steven…
Lodi High grad turns to environment for fashion inspiration – Lodi News-Sentinel
Lodi News-Sentinel Lodi High grad turns to environment for fashion inspirationLodi News-SentinelAmanda Tison, a Lodi High School alumna who works as a fashion designer for the websites SwimOutlet and YogaOutlet, designed the swimsuits to raise awareness about environmental issues. Proceeds from the #winterisNOT here collection will be used to …
2nd tornado reported in Ontario’s Muskoka region, Environment Canada investigating – Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca 2nd tornado reported in Ontario’s Muskoka region, Environment Canada investigatingGlobalnews.caHUNTSVILLE, Ont. – Environment Canada is assessing whether a second tornado touched down in Ontario’s Muskoka region Friday evening. Story continues below. The weather office says they’re looking at damage to trees and some buildings in an area …Environment Canada investigating possible second tornado in Friday…
MCA demands more oversight for environment groups – The Australian
The Australian MCA demands more oversight for environment groupsThe AustralianThe Minerals Council of Australia has blasted the lack of regulation around more than 600 registered environmental organisations as it pushes a tough new compliance regime for tax deductible donations which cost the government about $1.3bn a year.
These youth of color are organizing to address climate change – PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour These youth of color are organizing to address climate changePBS NewsHourAt the Climate Justice Youth Summit on Aug. 3 in New York City, speakers focused on the impact of climate change on people of color and called on youth of color to lead the fight against climate crises in their communities. The daylong…