New Dutch coalition aims to reintroduce 80mph limit in cull of climate goals Government, including far-right leader Geert Wilders, announces it will abandon key green policies in strategy The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024
DeSantis culls climate change references from Florida law as extreme weather impacts increase Mentions of ‘climate change’ are to be wiped from state law after governor signs new bill The Independent UK · May 16, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that strikes climate change from state law Under the new law, climate change will largely disappear from state statutes. Critics say the move ignores the risks of climate change facing Florida, including rising seas, flooding and extreme heat. WEKU · May 16, 2024
Ron DeSantis signs bill scrubbing ‘climate change’ from Florida state laws State, which just had its hottest year since 1895, will ban offshore wind power, boost natural gas and reduce gas pipeline rules The Guardian - US · May 16, 2024
US Urged To Reduce Landfill Methane Emissions Report highlights the urgent need to reduce landfill methane emissions in the US for environmental and economic benefits. Top News · May 16, 2024
Climate change is linked to worsening brain diseases – new study Climate change is making the symptoms of certain brain conditions worse, our new review has found. Conditions that can worsen as temperature and humidity rise include stroke, migraines, meningitis, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s. The Conversation · May 16, 2024
Florida Legislation Shifts Energy Policy Away From Climate Change Focus Florida Governor DeSantis signs legislation altering climate change and energy policy in the state, sparking debate over its impact on environmental initia... Top News · May 16, 2024
Brazil Flooding To Last Weeks, Experts Warn Recent heavy rains in Brazil cause widespread flooding, prompting a state of emergency. Climate change exacerbates the situation, highlighting the need for... Top News · May 16, 2024
DeSantis signs bill wiping climate change references from Florida law Florida is facing multiple climate-change related threat — including a dangerous heat wave that's swept the state's south. Axios · May 16, 2024
As Zambia schools take on climate change, one teen is spreading the word in sign language Bridget Chanda is intent on helping educate Zambia’s deaf community about climate change The Independent UK · May 16, 2024
Business Leaders Urged To Prioritize Climate-Resilient Workforce Wellness Learn why businesses must prioritize climate-resilient strategies to protect workforce health in the face of climate change impacts. Top News · May 15, 2024
Climate change is a new hurdle for children’s physical activity levels in Canada The ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, the most comprehensive assessment of children’s physical activity in Canada, recently gave the country a D+ in overall physical activity. The Conversation · May 15, 2024
The world’s poorest didn’t cause the climate crisis, but they bear the brunt of it Letters: David Nicholson on how a ‘semi-dystopian future’ is already reality for millions, and Benny Dembitzer on how the financial approach to climate change only benefits rich countries The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024
What's worse for disease spread: animal loss, climate change or urbanization? Scientists are looking at the ways humans change the planet — and the impact that has on the spread of infectious disease. You might be surprised at some of their conclusions. WEKU · May 15, 2024
The Guardian - US · May 15, 2024 I swapped my south LA lawn for a verdant microfarm – now I feed the neighborhood The 67-year-old’s switch was a bold move in a city ruled by cars and concrete, and where the impact of extreme heat and water shortages are acutely felt
Salon · May 15, 2024 Climate change driving deadly cold waves While most climate studies focus on heating, surprising new research finds sudden cold events can be devastating
Space · May 14, 2024 The summer of 2023 was Earth's hottest in 2,000 years, scientists find Using tree ring data, scientists have confirmed that summer 2023 was the hottest summer on Earth in the last 2,000 years.
Evening Standard · May 14, 2024 What is C40 Cities? Sadiq Khan and Pope Francis to discuss climate crisis at the Vatican Mr Khan will address world leaders at the ‘Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience’ meeting at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on Thursday
WEKU · May 14, 2024 Bringing the wild things back to campus The College of New Jersey is making room for native plants, and students are digging it.
Evening Standard · May 14, 2024 Sadiq Khan to meet Pope Francis this week and hail benefits of Ulez London Mayor is attending a climate change summit event at the Vatican on Thursday
Newslaundry · May 14, 2024 Uttarakhand: Over 1,000 forest fires in 4 months, crisis looms amid poor preparedness Uttarakhand has witnessed more than 1,000 incidents of forest fire this year, both controlled and reported – most of them in Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh, Pauri and Uttarkashi districts. With the forest becoming dry due to global warming and climate change, and a lack of rain and strong winds in the…
Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024 ‘Unbearable’: Will 45C heatwaves affect who India chooses in election? Candidates are fainting, voter turnout is lower, and research suggests extreme heat could influence who people choose.
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024 Climate protesters stop play in Rome before Keys sets up Swiatek meeting Madison Keys joked that she had been tempted to tackle protesters as Italian Open matches were interrupted by the climate crisis group Last Generation
International Business Times · May 13, 2024 Identity Crisis: Climate Destroying Wonders That Gave US Parks Their Names Glacier National Park's ice fortress is crumbling. To this end, Glacier National Park's winding trails are dotted with signs that pose poignant questions.
Evening Standard · May 13, 2024 Climate change having 'terrible impact' on avocados, report says Charity warns that higher temperatures will make it more difficult to provide water needed for production