Ralph Cicerone, Scientist Who Sounded Climate Change Alarm, Dies at 73 – New York Times
New York Times Ralph Cicerone, Scientist Who Sounded Climate Change Alarm, Dies at 73New York TimesRalph J. Cicerone, who as a researcher and the president of the National Academy of Sciences issued an early warning about the grave potential risks of climate change, died on Saturday at his home in Short Hills, N.J. He was…
Report stresses links between clean environment and health – Irish Times
Irish Times Report stresses links between clean environment and healthIrish TimesWhen you consider that our most basic needs are clean air, safe drinking water and healthy food, it is not surprising that Ireland’s Environment 2016 puts a strong emphasis on the links between a clean, healthy and well-protected environment and our …Environment at risk from…
Can't force states to act on pollution road map, says environment minister Anil Madhav Dave – Times of India
Times of India Can’t force states to act on pollution road map, says environment minister Anil Madhav DaveTimes of IndiaThe unprecedented air pollution in Delhi forced Union environment minister Anil Madhav Dave to delay his departure for Marrakesh (Morocco) to attend the UN climate conference. On Monday, Dave spoke to TOI’s Vishwa Mohan on the…
Cooperstown Film Days to focus on positive side of environment – Utica Observer Dispatch
Cooperstown Film Days to focus on positive side of environmentUtica Observer DispatchWith so much focus on negative environmental changes recently, finding a positive film about the environment can seem impossible. But the fourth annual Glimmerglass Film Days, a film festival in Cooperstown running from Thursday through Monday, … and more »
Global warming to cause fastest rate of sea level rise in human history – Mashable
Mashable Global warming to cause fastest rate of sea level rise in human historyMashableBased on a scenario in which countries fail to sharply rein in emissions of global warming pollutants, coastal cities are likely to see the fastest rate of sea level rise in human history before the end of the current century, the study…
Climate Change Solutions for the Poorest Countries – World Bank Group
Climate Change Solutions for the Poorest CountriesWorld Bank GroupClimate change is an acute threat to poor people across the world, with the power to push more than 100 million people back into poverty by 2030. IDA, the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, brings a variety of new solutions to help the most vulnerable, …
Global warming to impact credit ratings of countries: Moody's – South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post Global warming to impact credit ratings of countries: Moody’sSouth China Morning PostFor example, gradual desertification in Israel, Lebanon and Jordan caused by global warming is leading to land degradation and infertility. Authorities in Lebanon, rated B2 negative by Moody’s, predict the economic damage from climate change could … and more »
Why Environmental Groups Are Split on This Florida Congressional Race – TIME
TIME Why Environmental Groups Are Split on This Florida Congressional RaceTIMEClimate change and the environment have received precious little attention on the national stage this election season—not a single question was asked about global warming in the three presidential debates, for example. But the issue is front and … and more »
If We Want To Stop Climate Change, We're Going To Have To Pay For It – Huffington Post
Huffington Post If We Want To Stop Climate Change, We’re Going To Have To Pay For ItHuffington PostCASABLANCA, MOROCCO ― Hundreds of financial leaders gathered here last week to discuss one of the biggest challenges in the fight against climate change: How do we pay for it? That answer, it would seem, isn’t terribly complex,…
The unthinkably high stakes for climate change that we've completely ignored this election – Vox
Vox The unthinkably high stakes for climate change that we’ve completely ignored this electionVoxThis election season has been unusual in a variety of ways. In one way, however, it’s been entirely normal, just like previous elections. To wit: Climate change didn’t come up. This fact barely needs explaining. It is pretty much what you’d expect…