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Montana youth first to trial over whether state obligated to protect residents from climate change

A group of Montana youth who say their lives are already being affected by climate change and that state government is failing to protect them, are the first of dozens of such efforts to get their lawsuit to trial Monday

The Independent UK

In Uganda, a recent ban on charcoal making disrupts a lucrative but destructive business

The burning of charcoal, an age-old practice in many African societies, is now restricted business across northern Uganda amid a wave of resentment by locals who have warned of the threat of climate change stemming from the uncontrolled felling of trees by outsiders

The Independent UK

More companies setting 'net-zero' climate targets, but few have credible plans, report says

A growing number of companies are pledging to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to “net zero” to curb climate change, but a report says the goal is rarely supported by a credible plan

The Independent UK

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Everyday citizens are ready to lobby Congress for climate change

Volunteers from the Citizens’ Climate Lobby will be in Washington, D.C., this week to talk to congressional leaders about policies to advocate for clean energy legislation

Chicago Sun-Times

Wildfire smoke gives America's most powerful a close-up of climate change

"We should not think of these as a random occurrence," said Stanford University researcher Marshall Burke.

Axios

India vulnerable to climate change due to heavy population: Former UNEP Executive Director Erik Solheim

Erik Solheim attributed the vulnerability to the heavy population, loss of nature and destruction of forest

The Hindu

Nigeria needs to take climate action: 4 urgent steps to start with

Climate change is not just a buzzword or a topic for political debates. It is a real and pressing issue that affects every aspect of our lives. The effects of climate change are already being felt worldwide, from rising sea levels to heatwaves, droughts, floods, loss of biodiversity, food insecurity…

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Children’s crusade against climate change heads to court in Montana

A US trial featuring 22 young plaintiffs may determine if there is a constitutional right to a healthy, livable climate

The New Daily

Youth environmentalists bring Montana climate case to trial after 12 years, seeking to set precedent

A first-of-its kind trial in Montana will decide if the constitutional right to a healthy, livable climate is protected by state law

The Independent UK

Iran and Afghanistan dispute Helmand water rights as climate change deepens crisis

Iran and Afghanistan exchanged gunfire on May 27 amid rising tensions over water supplies in the region. The countries are engaged in a decades-long dispute over rights to the Helmand River, on which Iran depends to irrigate land in its arid south. The construction of dams on the Afghan side…

France 24

Koalas are both endangered and so plentiful they're causing problems. How'd that happen?

They are a poster child for imminent extinction, at risk from deforestation, climate change and bushfires. Yet, where I live in South Australia, they are so abundant they are in danger of eating themselves out of house and home.

LiveScience

Smoke in the air as Australia’s fire crews prepare for the return of El Niño

Climate change has lengthened fire seasons and limited chances for hazard reduction burns, leaving authorities racing the clock before risky weather hits

The Guardian - AU

Threat of air pollution, climate change

In some parts of the world, air pollution is called an "invisible killer" because it cannot be seen in the atmosphere but greatly impacts human health. Unfortunately, levels of air pollution in Thailand are often so far in excess of World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines to protect health that the…

Bangkok Post

Wildfire smoke FAQ: What’s happening with air quality right now and why? What are the risks? How do I protect myself short-term? What about long-term protection? Is this the ‘new normal?’

With wildfire smoke affecting most of North America, what are the best ways to minimize the health impacts of air pollution under climate change? Here are answers to some key questions about the ongoing air quality problems.

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Cash-strapped Pakistani government proposes budget, complete with funds to fight climate change

Pakistan’s cash-strapped government has presented its draft for the national budget, allocating funds to fight climate change despite staggering $30 billion in losses from last summer’s devastating floods

The Independent UK

Climate activist Greta Thunberg won't be school striking after graduation but vows to still protest

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg says she will no longer be able to skip classes as a way to draw attention to climate change because she is graduating from high school

Al Jazeera

What started Canada’s wildfires and are they under control?

Canada is battling its most devastating wildfire season on record, with ripple effects reaching as far as Norway.

WEKU

America is going through an oil boom — and this time it's different

Business is pretty good in America's busiest oil patch. Prices are high enough to turn a profit and then some. But instead of going wild, producers have been aiming for something new: Discipline.

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Companies are wavering on ESG—but Fortune 500 CEOs still think fighting climate change is good business

Almost 60% of Fortune 500 CEOs said that fighting climate change would open new markets for their businesses.

Bangkok Post

Smoke from Canadian wildfires cloaks eastern US with haze

WASHINGTON: Smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouded US cities in a noxious haze again Thursday, delaying flights and disrupting outdoor events in what President Joe Biden called a "stark reminder" of climate change.

Zenger

How Climate Change Has Made Air Travel Worse

Potentially catastrophic aviation turbulence strengthened as the world warmed from 1979 to 2020.

Al Jazeera

US Vice President Harris announces new assistance for Caribbean

The vice president met with regional leaders in the Bahamas to discuss gun crimes, climate change and Haiti’s crisis.

Zenger

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hit An All-time High: Study

Time is no longer on our side.

The Independent UK

US vice president announces more than $100M to help Caribbean during official visit to Bahamas

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that the U.S. is investing more than $100 million in the Caribbean region to crack down on weapons trafficking, help alleviate Haiti’s humanitarian crisis and support climate change initiatives

LiveScience

NYC's air quality ranked worst of any major city on Wednesday. With climate change, will it happen again?

New York City's normally good air quality rating recently plummeted to the worst of any major city in the world, as wildfire smoke drifted over the city from Canada.

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