Improving transport sector a big part in dealing with country's climate challenges - National MP
rnz.co.nz/news/political/485992/improving-transport-sector-a-big-part-in-dealing-with-country-s-climate-challenges-national-mp
Weaknesses in Waka Kotahi's crisis response strategies exposed: Waka Kotahi has not been factoring climate change and the need for resilience into many of its ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/490047/weaknesses-in-waka-kotahi-s-crisis-response-strategies-exposed
Melting polar ice is changing the Earth's rotation and affecting how we measure time: Study
abcnews.go.com/International/melting-polar-ice-changing-earths-rotation-affecting-measure/story
Quick Glance: Earth Spinning Faster: Time Could Lose a Second
- A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second, changing the future.
- Melting ice at the poles has delayed the Earth's faster rotation.
- The study discusses the transition from atomic to astronomical time and technological challenges with leap seconds.
- Despite difficulties with leap seconds, changes in time management are planned from the 2030s onwards.
How US oil production hit a record under Biden despite climate policies: How US oil production hit a record under Biden despite climate policies
reuters.com/graphics/USA-BIDEN/OIL/lgpdngrgkpo/
Court strikes down Biden rule requiring states and cities to set climate targets for transportation
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4562596-court-strikes-down-biden-rule-requiring-states-and-cities-to-set-climate-targets-for-transportation/
It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
apnews.com/article/easter-chocolate-africa-farmers-cocoa-ghana-4a4d58a4e6076c8d46258c1b4dc414c4
Quick Glance: Bittersweet Easter for Chocolate Lovers and African Cocoa Farmers
- Changing climate negatively impacts global cocoa supply and West African cocoa farmers’ earnings.
- Cocoa exports from Ivory Coast down by a third lead to a sharp rise in cocoa prices globally.
- Major chocolate manufacturers increase chocolate prices to boost profits while consumers pay more.
- Smaller chocolate businesses struggle with rising cocoa prices and declining sales as efforts to boost cocoa production are implemented.
Aerial surveys show US landfills are major source of methane emissions: Over half of U.S. landfills observed by aerial surveys are super-emitting sources of ...
reuters.com/world/us/aerial-surveys-show-us-landfills-are-major-source-methane-emissions-2024-03-28/
A young manatee cow is the hope for her species threatened by climate change, loss of habitat and pollution reut.rs/4cDmiRC
Biden administration strengthens Endangered Species Act protections weakened under Trump
cnn.com/2024/03/28/politics/biden-endangered-species-climate/
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Quick Glance: Biden reinstates protections for threatened species
- The Biden administration restored rules on Thursday to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back under former President Donald Trump.
- The new rules include protections for species newly classified as threatened without considering economic impacts.
- The proposed rules faced significant opposition from Republicans who argued that Biden's administration favored conservation over development.
- Industry groups have long seen the 1973 Endangered Species Act as an impediment, leading to weaken environmental safeguards under the Trump administration.
What about Auckland? Council pushes back on new Govt transport plan : Councillors in Auckland are hoping a submission supporting some and opposing other aspects ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/what-about-auckland-council-on-new-govt-transport-plan/
On-site at the Bynderwyns, Transport Minister Simeon Brown revealed the Government wants to get the new road under construction as quickly as possible. #HeraldPremium
Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute are developing varieties of climate-resistant rice, hoping to curb the effects of climate change on ... Show more
When the Bordeaux runs dry: Droughts, heat and postponed growth cycles threaten traditional wine-growing regions. There are ways out ...
spektrum.de/news/weinbau-wenn-der-chardonnay-versiegt/2212128
California is preparing to defend itself — and the nation — against Trump 2.0: California officials are dusting off the playbook that made them a bulwark against ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/26/california-trump-climate-policies-00149225
How can beavers help us deal with climate change?
A new French study has shown that one of nature's most effective dam builders, the beaver ... Show more
Around 19 percent of food is wasted globally as 783 million people face chronic hunger, UN says
pbs.org/newshour/world/around-19-percent-of-food-is-wasted-globally-as-783-million-people-face-chronic-hunger-un-says
A potent planet-warming gas is seeping out of US landfills at rates higher than previously thought, scientists say
cnn.com/2024/03/28/climate/us-landfills-methane-pollution-climate/
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The world wastes more than 1 billion meals every day as hundreds of millions go hungry, UN report finds
cnn.com/2024/03/27/climate/un-food-waste-one-billion-meals-intl/
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Swiss Re's warning amid record natural disaster losses: Reinsurance giant says "in the face of climate change, adaptation and insurance can only go so far ...
axios.com/2024/03/27/record-natural-disaster-losses-warning
Michael Imperioli Knows Art Can’t Save Us: Zach Helfand interviews the actor Michael Imperioli to discuss his formative first encounter with the director Martin ...
newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/michael-imperioli-knows-art-cant-save-us
Reforestation in the wrong places is bad for the climate: Scientists have found that planting trees in unsuitable locations can do more harm than good to the ...
de.euronews.com/green/2024/03/28/baume-pflanzen-an-den-falschen-stellen-ist-schlecht-fur-das-klima
Opinion | Biden vs. Trump: A Choice, Not an Echo, on Economic Policy: The presidential nominees have very different views on climate, taxes, trade ...
wsj.com/articles/a-choice-not-an-echo-on-economic-policy-2024-presidential-election-89fe2920
MALAYSIANSKINI | Some may describe Ili Nadiah Dzulfakar as an environmentalist, but the activist herself prefers to be called an “ecofeminist” ... Show more
Of Life And Lithium - Why The “White Gold” Rush Won’t Save This Planet| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/03/of-life-and-lithium-why-the-white-gold-rush-wont-save-this-planet/
Opinion: California has to conserve water. Why is Sacramento dragging its heels?: The state water board knows California is facing a hotter, drier future ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-28/california-water-conservation-state-law-drought
Warming to a false dawn: It is time the world regulates the sector of solar geoengineering
financialexpress.com/opinion/warming-to-a-false-dawn-it-is-time-the-world-regulates-the-sector-of-solar-geoengineering/3439833/
Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands
pbs.org/newshour/politics/interior-department-rule-aims-to-crack-down-on-methane-leaks-from-oil-gas-drilling-on-public-lands
Trader Joe's raised the price of its bananas. Here's why: It may not be too “appeeling,” but the price of some bananas are rising by a few cents ...
apnews.com/article/trader-joes-banana-prices-inflation-72b6d2313cf26206c25db390542a9930
Too Few Americans Are Eating a Remarkable Fruit: Breadfruit is a staple in tropical places—and climate change is pushing its range north.
theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/03/breadfruit-florida-america-climate-change/677906/
German Post phases out air mail: “Air transportation of letters within Germany can no longer be justified in this era of climate change ...
brusselstimes.com/news/985375/german-post-phases-out-air-mail
Macron Pushes for Climate-Inclusive Mercosur-EU Trade Deal: French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an overhaul of the Mercosur-EU trade agreement to ...
riotimesonline.com/macron-pushes-for-climate-inclusive-mercosur-eu-trade-deal/
The hot controversy surrounding solar geoengineering: Scientists and governments are wary of solar geoengineering
theweek.com/science/solar-geoengineering-challenges
What to expect if you’re expecting a plug-in hybrid: Official estimates may oversell the vehicles. Here’s what you should know if you’re considering one.
technologyreview.com/2024/03/28/1090243/plugin-hybrid-guide/
1.5 degree target: From now on Germany lives on credit: Germany has used its fair share of the remaining carbon budget, according to a new analysis. In doing so ...
zeit.de/wissen/umwelt/2024-03/co2-budget-1-5-grad-ziel-deutschland-klimaschutz-emissionen
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SPD leader: Klingbeil: Germany on "completely the wrong track" with debt brake: Climate change, Ukraine war, social security: With the existing rules ...
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MIT researchers propose a new way to measure climate change: outdoor days: Can this reframing climate change help make a difference? Director Adam McKay and ...
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Donja R. Love's intense and intimate play 'Fireflies' has its Virginia premiere in Charlottesville Friday
dailyprogress.com/news/local/donja-r-loves-intense-and-intimate-play-fireflies-has-its-virginia-premiere-in-charlottesville-friday/article_ddafe740-eba0-11ee-b05c-b3ecd96ee344.html
Barking Gascoigne neighbourhood affordable homes completed: More than 120 affordable homes have been completed in Barking in the Gascoigne neighbourhood - part ...
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/24217194.barking-gascoigne-neighbourhood-affordable-homes-completed/
Indoor farms are remaking the produce market — at a cost to the planet: High-tech greenhouses and vertical farms are a response to drought and other impacts of ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/27/vertical-farms-climate-energy/
World squanders over 1 billion meals a day - UN reportwww.emirates247.com/world/world-squanders-over-1-billion-meals-a-day-un-report-2024-03-28-1.730765
Solar flares: How does a peak in the Sun’s activity influence the Earth?: A geomagnetic storm struck earlier this week, illuminating skies and causing radio ...
thenationalnews.com/future/space/2024/03/28/solar-flares-how-does-a-peak-in-the-suns-activity-influence-the-earth/
A ‘potentially explosive’ hurricane season is coming, predicts AccuWeather: AccuWeather's forecast calls for 20 to 25 named storms, with eight to 12 of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/a-potentially-explosive-hurricane-season-is-coming-predicts-accuweather/
Why Tennessee lawmakers are pushing a bill to keep government from spraying the sky
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/27/chemtrails-conspiracy-geoengineering/
UBS looks to keep, grow shipping loans in post-merger green overhaul: UBS will look to increase lending to the shipping sector and run off some loans to fossil ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/ubs-looks-keep-grow-shipping-loans-post-merger-green-overhaul-2024-03-28/
CO₂-Speicherung im Boden: Bitte einmal das Klima retten: Äcker sollen bis 2030 doppelt so viel CO₂ speichern wie heute, so will es die EU ...
zeit.de/2024/14/co2-speicherung-boden-klimawandel-eu-aecker
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Hacking planet Earth will not save us from ourselves: From The University of Auckland: A number of geoengineering methods have been proposed as a way to cool our ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/27/hacking-planet-earth-will-not-save-us-from-ourselves/
What is Saudi Green Initiative Day? Everything We Know About The Kingdom's Sustainability Movement | Harper's Bazaar Arabia
harpersbazaararabia.com/culture/what-is-saudi-green-initiative-day-everything-we-know-about-the-kingdoms-sustainability-movement
The connection among water, data and peace - Guyana Chronicle: With satellites orbiting the earth and collecting large amounts of data daily ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/28/the-connection-among-water-data-and-peace/
World’s first air-powered shading system ready to scale at Masdar City: Airshade, the world’s first air-powered shading system, has concluded its first round of ...
emirates247.com/business/energy/world-s-first-air-powered-shading-system-ready-to-scale-at-masdar-city-2024-03-28-1.730770
Scientists harness power of artificial intelligence to battle wildfires: Machines that think like humans, the dream of artificial intelligence ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/scientists-harness-power-of-artificial-intelligence-to-battle-wildfires
A pulse check from Arab News on the Kingdom’s green and blue initiatives: When Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the twin launch of the Saudi and Middle ...
arabnews.com/node/2483391
Swiss Re boss in an interview: “The damage has increased tenfold”: Natural disasters cause ever greater harm. How can the world protect itself? Christian ...
faz.net/aktuell/finanzen/swiss-re-chef-christian-mumenthaler-die-schaeden-haben-sich-verzehnfacht-19605739.html
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History’s first ‘negative leap second:’ Climate change impact on timekeeping: Struggle to wrap your head around daylight savings? Spare a thought for the world’s ...
english.alarabiya.net/variety/2024/03/28/History-s-first-negative-leap-second-Climate-change-impact-on-timekeeping
Walkable, bikeable and less lonely: Are planned communities the cure?: An excerpt from the Inno Lab Notes newsletter examines the growing interest in planned ...
sltrib.com/news/homeprices/2024/03/26/walkable-bikeable-less-lonely-are/
Macron and Lula announce €1 billion investment plan for the Amazon: French President Emmanuel Macron kicked off a visit to Brazil Tuesday with the launch of a ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240327-macron-and-lula-announce-%E282%AC1-billion-investment-plan-for-the-amazon
Brazil-France move to save Amazon | Nature's masterpieces in London Zoo : Here we bring to you WION's climate tracker that showcases climate stories ...
wionews.com/videos/brazil-france-move-to-save-amazon-natures-masterpieces-in-london-zoo-704863
Analyzes confirm this: We are in the midst of climate change: A study of Danish weather records over the past 150 years underlines what is already known: the ...
nordschleswiger.dk/de/daenemark-gesellschaft-international/analysen-bestaetigen-wir-befinden-uns-mitten-im-klimawandel
Shedd CEO: Wetlands are Illinois’ unsung heroes in the fight against climate change
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/opinion-wetlands-illinois-climate-change/
Leap second: Is climate change changing our time calculation?: One day: exactly 24 hours. Sounds simple, but time calculation is a complicated system ...
zeit.de/wissen/2024-03/schaltsekunde-zeitrechnung-utc-erdrotation-klimawandel
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Rising Tides: Ireland’s Future in a Warmer World - Kills off myth we are among small states with minor emissions
irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/review/2024/03/27/rising-tides-irelands-future-in-a-warmer-world-kills-off-myth-we-are-among-small-states-with-minor-emissions/
BRCC remains committed to advancing sustainability by hosting thematic conferences in 2024
business-review.eu/bucharest-going-out/events/brcc-remains-committed-to-advancing-sustainability-by-hosting-thematic-conferences-in-2024-258738
Trudeau writes to premiers opposed to carbon tax, says he's open to 'credible' alternatives
ctvnews.ca/politics/trudeau-writes-to-premiers-opposed-to-carbon-tax-says-he-s-open-to-credible-alternatives-1.6824264
Texas school board puts oil companies ahead of children: Divestment from big banks will hurt returns on school trust fund, finances climate change.
houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/tomlinson/article/texas-schools-oil-banks-esg-law-19367323.php
Scientists can't fully explain record global temperatures: Blistering global temperatures have one NASA scientist warning: "We could be in uncharted territory ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-03-27/scientists-cant-fully-explain-record-global-temperatures
New York State audit: Strains between LIPA, PSEG Long Island hindering utility's performance
newsday.com/long-island/politics/lipa-pseg-audit-department-of-public-service-d2jjfkit
Children's voices against climate change: Reinhard Horn comes to Boppard with the “Earth Choir Kids” project
rhein-zeitung.de/region/rheinland-pfalz/kultur_artikel,-kinderstimmen-gegen-den-klimawandel-reinhard-horn-kommt-mit-dem-projekt-earth-choir-kids-nach-boppar-_arid,2638843.html
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Quick Glance: Children's Voices Against Climate Change: Reinhard Horn and Earth Choir Kids
- Reinhard Horn, a grandfather, reflects on climate change and inspires a children's choir project.
- Musical approach delicately addresses the seriousness of the issue and aims to touch hearts.
- Project emphasizes Earth's beauty, encourages environmental protection, funded by NGOs.
- Collaborations with international artists for CD production, positive feedback at concerts.
🚈 “What kind of signal are we setting?” This is the question that drives Helga Kießling. A false one. This much is certain for the Herzebrock-Clarholz resident ... Show more
In Brazil, Macron and Lula show a united front against climate change: The Brazilian president, who is hosting his French counterpart on a state visit ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/03/27/in-brazil-macron-and-lula-show-a-united-front-against-climate-change_6658721_4.html
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We have Wayne Brown’s texts to the boss of AT. They’re exactly what you’d expect: 'WTF is this?' wrote Wayne Brown on September 14 last year ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/27-03-2024/we-have-wayne-browns-texts-to-the-boss-of-at-theyre-exactly-what-youd-expect
SPD leader: Klingbeil: Germany on "completely the wrong track" with debt brake: Climate change, Ukraine war, social security: With the existing rules ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/spd-chef-klingbeil-deutschland-bei-schuldenbremse-auf-voellig-falschem-weg-19614715.html
Larry Fink warns retirement crisis looms for ageing world population: BlackRock chief’s annual letter also embraces ‘energy pragmatism’ amid attacks over climate ...
ft.com/content/38fcdd1f-481a-44b8-8f0d-e1c0a39cdc55
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Quick Glance: 'Out-of-Touch Billionaire' Larry Fink Criticized for Calling 65 a 'Crazy' Retirement Age
- Billionaire Larry Fink, CEO of the world's largest asset management firm, faced backlash for labeling 65 as a 'crazy' retirement age.
- Fink argued for tying retirement age to life expectancy, overlooking the declining trend in U.S. life expectancy.
- Critics accused Fink, as a wealthy CEO, of being out of touch with the realities and needs of the population, especially regarding social security.
- Progressive lawmakers advocate for expanding social security benefits, while Fink proposes collaboration between the private sector and government to ensure retirement security.
Conflict, climate, corruption drive Southeast Asia people trafficking: UN: Latest report comes amid a surge in mostly Muslim Rohingya making dangerous sea ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/conflict-climate-corruption-drive-southeast-asia-people-trafficking-un
ChatGPT’s boss claims nuclear fusion is the answer to AI’s soaring energy needs. Not so fast, experts say
cnn.com/2024/03/26/climate/ai-energy-nuclear-fusion-climate-intl/
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Bridge collapse disrupts key trade lane, prompting new supply chain woes: Tuesday’s mishap means a significant disruption for East Coast shipping ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/26/baltimore-bridge-supply-chain/
Cement, Steel—And Pasta—Are About to Get Greener: Factories that produce everything from aluminum to pasta are receiving a combined total of billions of dollars ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/03/25/holy-macaroni-pasta-plant-among-factories-getting-doe-cash-to-cut-emissions-00148617
Concerns Of The People Of Ladakh Should Get Our Sympathy And Support| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/03/concerns-of-people-of-ladakh-should-get-our-sympathy-and-support/
Jane Goodall's 90th birthday wish? More time to get out the conservation message: British primatologist-turned-conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall will mark her ...
reuters.com/lifestyle/jane-goodalls-90th-birthday-wish-more-time-get-out-conservation-message-2024-03-26/
Quick Glance: Jane Goodall's 90th birthday wish? More time to spread the conservation message
- British primatologist-turned-conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall will celebrate her 90th birthday next month with a series of talks.
- Goodall's greatest wish is for people to start thinking more about the environment.
- However, she would like to be gifted more years to continue spreading her message.
- The upcoming discussions will delve into Goodall's reflections on reaching this milestone age and her perspective on the essential nature of immediate actions for fostering a brighter tomorrow.
Kenya loses rights to host fund in Nairobi: Kenya to contest decision to host 'loss and damage' hub in Geneva instead of Nairobi.
nation.africa/kenya/health/-kenya-loses-rights-to-host-fund-in-nairobi--4569340
Planting trees in wrong places heats the planet: study: Planting trees in the wrong places can actually contribute to global warming, scientists said on Tuesday ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240326-planting-trees-in-wrong-places-heats-the-planet-study
How Joe Biden, of all people, benefits from cheap oil: No president has dedicated himself to the fight against climate change like Joe Biden. But under him ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/tagesanbruch/id_100372924/so-profitiert-ausgerechnet-joe-biden-von-billigen-oel.html
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