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Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger named New Zealander of the Year: Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger has been named as the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Te ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512850/climate-scientist-dr-jim-salinger-named-new-zealander-of-the-year
A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That's a first for US cities
apnews.com/article/manhattan-traffic-congestion-fee-980981d0a67f14b75630eeae5e58b049
Melting polar ice is changing the Earth's rotation and affecting how we measure time: Study
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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.
Appeal to Rewe and Edeka: Ukrainian activists call for boycott of Milka products: Shortly before Easter, the Vitsche organization is demanding that major ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/rewe-und-edeka-sollen-milka-boykottieren-fordern-ukrainische-aktivisten-a-9d31c2d3-e832-4f8f-b376-2da4c8190173
Quick Glance: Ukrainian Activists Demand Removal of Milka Products
- Ukrainian activists urge Rewe and Edeka to ban Milka chocolate from shelves.
- The letter from Vitsche organization criticizes Mondelez for its presence in the Russian market.
- The organization praises Rewe and Edeka for removing Russian products post Ukraine conflict.
- The NACP listed Mondelez as an "international promoter of war."
Nelson Peltz, Disney’s Billionaire Foe, Blasts Company for ‘Woke’ Films Like Black Panther
thedailybeast.com/nelson-peltz-disneys-billionaire-foe-blasts-company-for-woke-films-like-black-panther
Biden Administration Restores Protections Under the Endangered Species Act: The rules give federal officials more leeway to protect species in a changing climate ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/climate/endangered-species-rules-regulations.html
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.
Strike against Hezbollah?: Activists report 42 dead in air strikes in Syria: Syrian soldiers and members of the Lebanese Hezbollah die in an airstrike in Syria ...
n-tv.de/politik/Aktivisten-melden-42-Tote-bei-Luftangriffen-in-Syrien-article24839734.html
US judge strikes down Biden highway climate rule for states: A U.S. judge in Texas struck down a climate rule adopted by the Biden administration requiring ...
reuters.com/legal/us-judge-strikes-down-biden-highway-climate-rule-states-2024-03-28/
Inside a C.E.O.’s Bold Claims About Her Hot Fintech Start-Up: Amira Yahyaoui, a human rights activist, promoted the success of her student aid start-up, Mos ...
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Last coal-burning power plant in New England set to close in a win for environmentalists
apnews.com/article/new-england-utility-coal-lawsuit-closure-52ec756ca5192bf9765dec93df7c134d
What would a city that housed the entire population of the world look like?: Australian architect and multimedia artist Liam Young presents a visionary scheme ...
theage.com.au/culture/art-and-design/what-would-a-city-that-housed-the-entire-population-of-the-world-look-like-20230925-p5e7dp.html
Eddie Izzard brings her solo ‘Hamlet’ to Chicago Shakespeare Theater: The play was adapted from Shakespeare by Mark Izzard and comes to Chicago after an extended ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/eddie-izzard-brings-her-solo-hamlet-to-chicago-shakespeare-theater/
Baltimore bridge collapse halts coal shipments: Coal exports from the busy U.S. port of Baltimore have been disrupted following the collapse of a bridge that was ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/baltimore-bridge-collapse-halts-coal-shipments-2024-03-26/
Aleppo: 42 Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli airstrike - according to activists: According to activists, at least 42 soldiers die in suspected Israeli air ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/aktivisten-mehr-als-40-syrische-soldaten-bei-israelischem-luftangriff-getoetet-li.2201168
Chevron owns this city's news site. Many stories aren't told: Chevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site ...
npr.org/2024/03/28/1239650727/chevron-fossil-fuel-richmond-standard-california-news
UK ruling on Julian Assange ‘killing him slowly’, say free speech advocates: London’s High Court ruled that Assange can appeal against extradition if the US ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/uk-ruling-on-julian-assange-killing-him-slowly-say-free-speech-advocates
Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
- A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.
- Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.
- Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
"Earth Hour" worldwide: Lights out for the climate: With "Earth Hour" on Saturday, people around the world set an example for more climate protection. In Germany ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/klimaschutz-earth-hour-aktion-weltweit-100.html
New Pollution Rules Aim to Lift Sales of Electric Trucks: The latest in a string of ambitious climate regulations aims to clean up the heaviest polluters on the ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/29/climate/epa-trucks-emissions-regulation.html
Rod Oram remembered as 'brave', 'sharp' and a 'true gentleman': A "true gentleman", a top business journalist and a tireless advocate for climate action are some ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512215/rod-oram-remembered-as-brave-sharp-and-a-true-gentleman
Climate diesel HVO 100 - can my car tolerate the fuel?: From April, it will be possible to fill up with the new HVO climate diesel - as a CO2-reduced alternative ...
focus.de/auto/news/hvo-100-sauberer-als-ein-tesla-kann-mein-auto-den-neuen-klima-sprit-tanken_id_259777393.html
"Fight Will Go On": Sonam Wangchuk Ends 21-Day Fast Over Ladakh Demands
ndtv.com/india-news/sonam-wangchuk-ends-21-day-hunger-strike-over-statehood-for-ladakh-5314609
Pride flags banned at all US embassies under $1.2T spending bill: Flying of pride flags at US embassies debated between Democrats and Republicans for years
foxbusiness.com/politics/pride-flags-banned-us-embassies-result-1-2-trillion-spending-package
India has millions of dairy farmers. It's creating a methane problem that's tricky to solve
apnews.com/article/methane-emissions-dairy-farming-climate-change-india-global-warming-agriculture-5aa77866e27f6d94e14e4e394e0b7201
Scientists fear planetary shift as record ocean heat enters second year: Scientists say the ocean heat could represent a major change to Earth systems that ...
washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/03/20/record-ocean-heat-climate/
"Earth Hour": How big is the desire for climate protection?: One hour of lights out for the climate - today is "Earth Hour". Many people around the world are ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/klimaschutz-earth-hour-2024-licht-aus-aktion-100.html
Quick Glance: Climate Protection and Democracy: Earth Hour 2024
- Famous landmarks worldwide will turn off their lights for an hour during Earth Hour on Saturday evening.
- WWF calls for support for climate protection, respect, and democracy.
- Perceptions of climate protection measures often differ from actual support levels.
- Experts caution against a distorted perception of climate change that can discourage people from taking action.
Homeowners in these U.S. cities face the greatest threat from climate change: Images of neighborhoods devastated by natural disasters have become commonplace in ...
thehill.com/homenews/4540184-homeowners-in-these-u-s-cities-face-the-greatest-threat-from-climate-change/
Former Neighbours star sends UK into a spin: OPINION
news.com.au/entertainment/tv/current-affairs/losing-its-mind-uk-goes-wild-for-holly-valance/news-story/0d243162aec50d69103d06c64ffe2db5
Owen Jones urges Labour voters to back other parties: Activist is cancelling his Labour membership and backing candidates with "transformative policies".
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68622127
UN weather agency issues 'red alert' on climate change after record heat, ice-melt increases in 2023
9news.com.au/world/global-warming-climate-change-worlds-hottest-year-was-2023-un-red-alert-report-reveals/afb72b6a-bc84-4064-9404-1e513c90a817
Quick Glance: UN Issues Climate Change Warning After Record Heat and Ice Melt
- The UN weather agency is raising the alarm about climate change, warning that global efforts to reverse the trend have been inadequate.
- The 1.5-degree limit of the Paris Climate Agreement is at risk as the average temperature from March 2023 to February 2024 exceeded this threshold.
- In 2023, over 90% of ocean waters experienced heat wave conditions at least once, glaciers lost record amounts of ice, and Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest level.
- Despite the alarming news, there is a glimmer of hope as renewable energy capacity has significantly increased, and calls for more climate action are growing.
Saving Seals From a Sea of Plastic and Marine Garbage: Ocean Conservation Namibia is disentangling a record number of seals, while broadcasting the perils of ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/climate/ocean-conservation-naimbia-baby-seals.html
Campaign looks to connect Latinos with Climate Action Plan funds: A new campaign is underway to help Hispanics in battleground states access federal climate ...
thehill.com/latino/4546933-campaign-latinos-climate-action-plan/
Chorley Council to install five 'living roof' bus shelters: Five ‘living roof’ bus shelters will be introduced across Chorley to boost the borough’s biodiversity ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24204375.chorley-council-install-five-living-roof-bus-shelters/
In surprise vote, European climate protection plan shelved following farmer protests
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/surprise-vote-major-european-climate-protection-plan-shelved-108465619
Scientists explore complex pattern of tipping points in the Atlantic's current system
phys.org/news/2024-03-scientists-explore-complex-pattern-atlantic.html
Virginia governor vetoes marijuana market bill: “The proposed legalization of retail marijuana in the Commonwealth endangers Virginians’ health and safety,” Gov ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/28/virginia-governor-vetoes-marijuana-bill-00149638
Quick Glance: Youngkin signs 2 gun control measures in Virginia
- Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed an assault weapons ban passed by the state Legislature and instead signed two more limited gun regulations into law.
- Youngkin signed laws banning gun trigger switches that can make firearms fire automatically and allowing criminal charges against parents who allow children access to weapons deemed threats.
- While praised by gun control activists, they urge him to do more, emphasizing that the work does not stop here.
- The signing of the two gun control bills by Youngkin is seen as a step in the right direction, showing that America's gun violence crisis does not have to be accepted as inevitable.
Protests in remote Ladakh enter 3rd week. Locals demand protection of fragile ecology, land autonomy
apnews.com/article/ladakh-india-china-climate-protests-wangchuk-a5b27e09ad2bbdc10b98e4e7a90a9ed7
Linda Bean, an entrepreneur, GOP activist and granddaughter of retailer LL Bean, dies at 82
nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/linda-bean-entrepreneur-gop-activist-granddaughter-retailer-ll-bean-di-rcna144862
Activists Protest Metropolitan Museum’s Complicity in Israel’s War and Occupation of Palestine
democracynow.org/2024/3/25/headlines/activists_protest_metropolitan_museums_complicity_in_israels_war_and_occupation_of_palestine
Doctors fear restricted access to the abortion pill mifepristone : Doctors and patient advocates are alarmed over the possibility of the Supreme Court tightening ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/doctors-fear-restricted-access-abortion-pill-mifepristone-rcna144955
Federal Constitutional Court: Five important decisions in 2024: Football, voting rights and again and again the AfD: On which important questions the Federal ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/bundesverfassungsgericht-karlsruhe-2024-wahlrecht-afd-klima-fussball-100.html
‘Climate of fear’: UN accuses Russia of abuses in occupied Ukraine: In its first in-depth report on the situation in occupied Ukraine, UN says it found evidence ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/21/climate-of-fear-un-accuses-russia-of-abuses-in-occupied-ukraine
France's Macron says EU-Mercosur proposal is 'very bad deal' on visit to Brazil: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday during his visit to Brazil ...
reuters.com/world/frances-macron-says-proposed-eu-mercosur-agreement-is-very-bad-deal-2024-03-27/
EPA issues new auto rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids
apnews.com/article/epa-electric-vehicles-emissions-limits-climate-biden-e6d581324af51294048df24269b5d20a
Quick Glance: New EPA Clean Car Rules: California Comparison
- The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards, described as the most ambitious plan to reduce emissions from passenger vehicles.
- California is moving faster than the federal government to push the transportation sector to slash emissions by banning the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles starting in 2035.
- The EPA rule applies to model years 2027 to 2032 and will significantly reduce emissions from new passenger cars.
- Environmental groups have welcomed the new EPA plans aimed at reducing emissions from a source responsible for one-fifth of the nation's carbon pollution.
Environmental Defense Fund will oppose Trump's candidacy as it aims to spend $20M before election
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/environmental-defense-fund-will-oppose-trumps-candidacy-aims-spend-20m-rcna144168
Leipzig Book Fair opens: Activists disrupt Scholz's speech: Flanders and the Netherlands are guest countries at the Leipzig Book Fair this year. At the opening ...
n-tv.de/politik/Aktivisten-stoeren-Scholz-Rede-article24819747.html
New Florida Law Bans Unhoused People from Sleeping in Public Spaces: In Florida, Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law banning unhoused people from ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/22/headlines/new_florida_law_bans_unhoused_people_from_sleeping_in_public_spaces
Summer coming early? New NOAA forecast map predicts warm 3 months ahead in these states
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4547281-summer-coming-early-new-noaa-forecast-map-predicts-warm-3-months-ahead-in-these-states/
Biden Administration Announces Rules Aimed at Expanding Electric Vehicles: The regulations are not a ban but would require automakers to sell more electric ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/climate/biden-phase-out-gas-cars.html
Pro-Palestinian rally: demonstrators carry a portrait of a terrorist: A good 300 Palestine activists demonstrate in downtown Frankfurt. They accuse Germany of ...
faz.net/aktuell/rhein-main/demonstranten-in-frankfurt-loben-gaza-als-ort-der-freiheit-19607962.html
PHOTOS: Life and career of Gloria Steinem: Born on March 25, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, Gloria Steinem has been a dedicated voice for women's rights for over ...
nydailynews.com/2023/03/25/life-and-career-of-gloria-steinem/
A coal billionaire is building the world’s biggest clean energy plant and it’s five times the size of Paris
cnn.com/2024/03/19/business/india-adani-green-energy-plant-climate-intl-hnk/
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Lufthansa Group marks one year of ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative: Lufthansa Group marks one year of its ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative with ...
aerotime.aero/articles/lufthansa-green-fares-anniversary
The world is warming faster than scientists expected: Fossil fuel groups and investors cannot afford to ignore the warnings
ft.com/content/6f858196-0a9c-4f0f-9720-a0a81849a998
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Changes for drivers in April 2024: Cannabis consumption will be largely legal from April and is likely to cause some chaos on the roads ...
focus.de/auto/ratgeber/sicherheit/aenderungen-fuer-autofahrer-kiffer-blitzer-gruener-sprit-der-auto-april-wird-vogelwild_id_259794205.html
How a Trump presidency could threaten Biden’s signature climate achievement: Democrats’ sweeping Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has fueled significant progress in ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4543117-trump-biden-inflation-reduction-act-hamper-climate-gains/
U.S. clamps down on oil and gas firms releasing potent greenhouse gas: The Bureau of Land Management finalized a rule limiting releases of methane ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/27/methane-waste-prevention-rule/
Global water crisis fuelling more conflicts, UN report warns: Water resources under stress as economies and populations grow with 2.2 billion people lacking ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/22/increasing-water-scarcity-fuelling-more-global-conflicts-un-report-warns
A Simple New Technique Could Make Your Eggs More Humane: A system that determines the sex of chicks before they hatch eliminates the need to destroy young males.
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/climate/chickens-egg-industry-humane.html
New transport strategy not anti-motorist, says Ryan: Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said the new strategy 'Moving Together' is about making ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0328/1440434-ireland-transport/
Electronic waste has grown to record levels. Here’s why that’s a huge problem: The growth of global e-waste is far outpacing recycling efforts ...
cnn.com/2024/03/20/climate/electronic-waste-recycling-climate-un/
California tribe that lost 90% of land during Gold Rush to get site to serve as gateway to redwoods
apnews.com/article/california-redwood-tribes-agreement-8bd1b41d9bdc716c5c3ab62010a4469c
State Farm discontinuing 72,000 home policies in California in latest blow to state insurance market
apnews.com/article/california-wildfires-state-farm-insurance-149da2ade4546404a8bd02c08416833b
NBC News’ Ronna McDaniel Problem Looms Larger: How Should Networks Cover Trump Republicans? | Analysis
thewrap.com/nbc-news-ronna-mcdaniel-republicans-trump-election/
Quick Glance: NBC ends association with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel
- NBC News severed ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel on Tuesday, shortly after bringing her on board as a political contributor on air.
- The decision came in response to a strong backlash from some of the network's journalists and commentators.
- McDaniel learned about her job termination through media reports rather than directly from NBC.
- The hiring and subsequent swift termination of McDaniel sparked public protests within the NBC network and beyond.
With unsold grain piled high, a Polish farmer faces an uncertain future as war in Ukraine grinds on
apnews.com/article/poland-farmer-protests-european-union-ukraine-84f173543246ef173d7b4dd4f25c3587
How the climate crisis is putting your favorite summer fruits at risk: Warmer winters mean earlier blooms, and a sudden dip in temperatures during the season ...
cnn.com/2024/03/23/climate/us-early-spring-climate-fruits-peaches/
Disney Just Responded to an Activist Shareholder. It Should Be Required Reading for Every Leader
inc.com/jason-aten/disney-just-responsed-to-an-activist-shareholder-it-should-be-required-reading-for-every-leader.html
Quick Glance: Disney+ and Hulu Merge: New Era of Streaming Begins
- Disney+ now offers an integrated Hulu bundle starting at $9.99/month with an extensive content library.
- Popular Hulu shows like Grey's Anatomy and The Bear are now available within the Disney+ app.
- The integration of the 'full' Hulu experience into the Disney+ app aims to attract customers and enhance user-friendliness.
Should I stop eating meat? Climate scientists set a deadline for curbing the meat and dairy industries.
vox.com/future-perfect/2024/3/20/24105735/peak-meat-livestock-emissions-plant-based-climate-deadline
Indian activist's hunger strike for Ladakh autonomy draws thousands of supporters
reuters.com/world/india/indian-activists-hunger-strike-ladakh-autonomy-draws-thousands-supporters-2024-03-23/
Climate organization puts $120M into 2024 election: The League of Conservation Voters, a major left wing advocacy group and funder, will put a whopping $120 ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4542873-climate-org-puts-money-2024-election/
PM Modi and Bill Gates talk AI, climate change, and women empowerment: Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates and Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak on India's digital ...
business-standard.com/india-news/pm-modi-and-bill-gates-talk-ai-climate-change-and-women-s-empowerment-124032900121_1.html
Entry ban against Martin Sellner: Do immigration authorities have too much power?
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/einreiseverbot-gegen-martin-sellner-haben-auslaenderbehoerden-zu-viel-macht-li.2199274
Biden’s regulators poised to issue rule meant to drive electric car sales: The regulation offers a test of President Biden’s ability to drive an ambitious ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/20/bidens-regulators-poised-to-issue-rule-meant-to-drive-electric-car-sales-00148019
85 years after a racist mob drove Opal Lee’s family away, she’s getting a new home on the same spot
apnews.com/article/opal-lee-new-house-racist-mob-fort-worth-texas-d06e8163c65abaee8569957a5d97092e
Dutch court ruling considers national airline guilty of greenwashing: KLM found to have used ‘misleading and therefore illegal’ adverts to bolster green ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/20/dutch-court-finds-airline-guilty-of-greenwashing
Jane Fonda Champions Climate Action for Every Generation: Along with two Oscars, the actor and activist has five civil-disobedience arrests for climate protests ...
time.com/6958813/earth-awards-2024-jane-fonda/
Food prices could increase further due to climate change's effect on inflation around the world: Study
abcnews.go.com/International/food-prices-increase-due-climate-effect-inflation-study/story
Antarctica, Earth’s largest refrigerator, is defrosting: The world must pay more attention to its southern pole
economist.com/interactive/science-and-technology/2024/03/27/antarctica-earths-largest-refrigerator-is-defrosting
UBS Banker’s Frustration Exposes Cracks in World of Climate Finance: The world’s biggest banks are quietly hanging on to carbon-intensive clients because of what ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-03-27/usb-banker-s-comments-highlight-challenges-facing-green-banking
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🔊 The oil industry is enjoying record growth under President Joe Biden despite his strict climate policies. Listen to @JarrettRenshaw explain this ...
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As BJP Breaks Promises Of Autonomy, Buddhists & Muslims Join Forces, Protests Rage In Ladakh
article-14.com/post/as-bjp-breaks-promises-of-autonomy-buddhists-muslims-join-forces-protests-rage-in-ladakh--6605246391878
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