The Black Death May Have Had a Surprising Effect on the Environment – Gizmodo
Gizmodo The Black Death May Have Had a Surprising Effect on the EnvironmentGizmodoMore and his colleagues say their findings have implications for health and environmental policy today, suggesting that “natural background” levels of lead—as seen during plague years—are quite close to zero. But other experts contacted by Gizmodo …
‘Chasing Coral’ on Netflix Goes Underwater to Highlight Climate Change – New York Times
‘Chasing Coral’ on Netflix Goes Underwater to Highlight Climate ChangeNew York TimesIn the 2012 documentary “Chasing Ice,” the director Jeff Orlowski followed a National Geographic photographer on a project to document how climate change was affecting Arctic glaciers. Mr. Vevers got in touch with Mr. Orlowski, who agreed to make a … and more »
Merkel: Trump ‘Even Made a Contribution’ on Climate Change Discussion At G20 Summit – Newsweek
Newsweek Merkel: Trump ‘Even Made a Contribution’ on Climate Change Discussion At G20 SummitNewsweekEven when seemingly attempting to compliment President Donald Trump Friday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel couldn’t help but sound like she was damning the president with faint praise. Following a session at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Merkel told …Angela Merkel’s husband is taking…
Stephen Tindale obituary – The Guardian
The Guardian Stephen Tindale obituaryThe GuardianIn a similar spirit, he argued that genetically modified organisms should not be rejected en masse – some genetic alterations to crop or bacteria were benign and would lead to environmental improvement and better food security. These stances won …
The Real Lowdown: The Trump and Congressional Republican Assault on Our Environment, Vol. 18 – Natural Resources Defense Council
Natural Resources Defense Council The Real Lowdown: The Trump and Congressional Republican Assault on Our Environment, Vol. 18Natural Resources Defense CouncilTeam Trump learned that tough lesson when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit slapped down U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt for violating the Clean Air Act by “staying”―essentially halting—the Obama-era…
An Opportunity A Day: How To Create An Environment Where Opportunities Come To You – Forbes
Forbes An Opportunity A Day: How To Create An Environment Where Opportunities Come To YouForbesEvery day when I open my email, there is some type of opportunity — from speaking engagements and podcasts to investor queries, job offers, advisory positions, thought-provoking meetings, potential partnerships and more. In sales, this is called a …
Texas companies penalized in less than 3% of illegal air pollution cases – report – The Guardian
The Guardian Texas companies penalized in less than 3% of illegal air pollution cases – reportThe GuardianThe figure underscores the need for strong federal oversight in a period when the Trump administration is seeking to slash the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget and roll back rules, said Ilan Levin, associate director of the Environmental … and…
Trumpcare and climate change will have the same victims – Grist
Grist Trumpcare and climate change will have the same victimsGristIf passed, Americans with chronic health issues will likely be at risk. According to environmental health advocates and experts, the most pronounced impact would fall on the same shoulders that climate change disproportionately affects: communities of … and more »
Will global warming change Native American religious practices? – The Conversation US
The Conversation US Will global warming change Native American religious practices?The Conversation USThe other reason is global warming. The decline in the river reservoir will have serious implications for large U.S. cities, such as Los Angeles, that depend on the Colorado River as their water source. In addition, this will also have an impact on…
California launches new climate change conference to help fulfill Paris Agreement targets – The Independent
The Independent California launches new climate change conference to help fulfill Paris Agreement targetsThe IndependentPresident Barack Obama made it official in 2016, bypassing Congress to avoid a rejection of the deal by members who do not believe in the science behind climate change. The summit set for 2018 in San Francisco will mark the first…