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#san-francisco
sfist.com
1 hour ago
Miscellaneous

This Past Week Was a Reminder of Why You Can't Trust Weather Apps for SF Heatwaves

Weather apps and forecasts misestimated San Francisco's heatwave duration and intensity due to unexpected high pressure patterns. [ more ]
Kqed
3 days ago
Science

Yes, These California Heat Waves Are Connected to Climate Change. Here's How | KQED

The Bay Area is experiencing unprecedented heat waves, severely impacting public health and safety during October. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 days ago
Digital life

Soaring Temperatures Give San Francisco an Extreme' Second Summer

San Francisco hit a rare 94 degrees in October, prompting heat warnings and emphasizing the city's unusual seasonal temperature patterns. [ more ]
sfist.com
1 hour ago
Miscellaneous

This Past Week Was a Reminder of Why You Can't Trust Weather Apps for SF Heatwaves

Weather apps and forecasts misestimated San Francisco's heatwave duration and intensity due to unexpected high pressure patterns. [ more ]
Kqed
3 days ago
Science

Yes, These California Heat Waves Are Connected to Climate Change. Here's How | KQED

The Bay Area is experiencing unprecedented heat waves, severely impacting public health and safety during October. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 days ago
Digital life

Soaring Temperatures Give San Francisco an Extreme' Second Summer

San Francisco hit a rare 94 degrees in October, prompting heat warnings and emphasizing the city's unusual seasonal temperature patterns. [ more ]
moresan-francisco
www.theguardian.com
3 hours ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Chris Boardman urges Premier League clubs to step up work on climate crisis

Premier League clubs need to take sustainable actions against climate change and rethink travel policies for pre-season games. [ more ]
#natural-disasters
24/7 Wall St.
3 hours ago
US politics

Did Global Warming Make Helene Worse? Here's Where Americans Are Most Worried About Climate Change

A majority of Americans are worried about climate change, but opinions vary significantly by region and socioeconomic factors. [ more ]
New York Post
5 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Is anywhere safe from hurricanes? The 10 states with the lowest risk of damage

Hurricane Helene exemplifies the growing threat of deadly storms exacerbated by climate change, resulting in widespread destruction and loss. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 days ago
OMG science

Nowhere in America is safe from climate-fueled storms and fires

Hurricane Helene exemplifies the increasing devastation of natural disasters attributed to climate change, affecting lives and infrastructure across the U.S. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

The Appalachian Nonprofits Helping in Helene - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Hurricane Helene's unprecedented rainfall reveals the alarming rise of 1,000-year flooding events linked to climate change, devastating communities like Asheville. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

Florida communities hit three times by hurricanes grapple with how and whether to rebuild

Hurricane Helene has compounded recent devastation in Horseshoe Beach, showcasing the challenges of climate change and rising storm intensity on local communities. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Left-wing politics

Hurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of the presidential campaign

Hurricane Helene has placed climate change at the center of the presidential campaign, prompting responses from key political figures. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
3 hours ago
US politics

Did Global Warming Make Helene Worse? Here's Where Americans Are Most Worried About Climate Change

A majority of Americans are worried about climate change, but opinions vary significantly by region and socioeconomic factors. [ more ]
New York Post
5 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Is anywhere safe from hurricanes? The 10 states with the lowest risk of damage

Hurricane Helene exemplifies the growing threat of deadly storms exacerbated by climate change, resulting in widespread destruction and loss. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 days ago
OMG science

Nowhere in America is safe from climate-fueled storms and fires

Hurricane Helene exemplifies the increasing devastation of natural disasters attributed to climate change, affecting lives and infrastructure across the U.S. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

The Appalachian Nonprofits Helping in Helene - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Hurricane Helene's unprecedented rainfall reveals the alarming rise of 1,000-year flooding events linked to climate change, devastating communities like Asheville. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

Florida communities hit three times by hurricanes grapple with how and whether to rebuild

Hurricane Helene has compounded recent devastation in Horseshoe Beach, showcasing the challenges of climate change and rising storm intensity on local communities. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Left-wing politics

Hurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of the presidential campaign

Hurricane Helene has placed climate change at the center of the presidential campaign, prompting responses from key political figures. [ more ]
morenatural-disasters
#hurricane-milton
The Verge
3 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Another major hurricane is approaching Florida, one of the most rapidly intensifying on record

Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm, marking one of the top three fastest storms on record in the Atlantic hurricane season. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
4 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Republicans Response to Hurricanes Range from Delusional to Indifferent

Hurricane Milton intensified from Category 2 to Category 5, prompting discussions on climate change and disaster recovery funding. [ more ]
Axios
4 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Hurricane Milton "explosively" jumps from Cat. 1 to Cat. 5 in a day

Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified to Category 5, exhibiting rare wind speed increases tied to climate change and record warm ocean waters. [ more ]
The Verge
3 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Another major hurricane is approaching Florida, one of the most rapidly intensifying on record

Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm, marking one of the top three fastest storms on record in the Atlantic hurricane season. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
4 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Republicans Response to Hurricanes Range from Delusional to Indifferent

Hurricane Milton intensified from Category 2 to Category 5, prompting discussions on climate change and disaster recovery funding. [ more ]
Axios
4 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Hurricane Milton "explosively" jumps from Cat. 1 to Cat. 5 in a day

Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified to Category 5, exhibiting rare wind speed increases tied to climate change and record warm ocean waters. [ more ]
morehurricane-milton
#bay-area
Kqed
5 hours ago
Science

Bay Area Braces for Last Day of Record-Breaking 'Aug-tober' Heat Wave | KQED

The Bay Area is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave, but relief with cooler temperatures and possible rain is on the way. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Bay Area's early October heat wave to persist through the weekend

The Bay Area heat wave is extreme and ongoing, with temperatures expected to remain high through the weekend. [ more ]
Kqed
5 hours ago
Science

Bay Area Braces for Last Day of Record-Breaking 'Aug-tober' Heat Wave | KQED

The Bay Area is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave, but relief with cooler temperatures and possible rain is on the way. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Bay Area's early October heat wave to persist through the weekend

The Bay Area heat wave is extreme and ongoing, with temperatures expected to remain high through the weekend. [ more ]
morebay-area
#fossil-fuels
Fast Company
6 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Why this top energy strategist is optimistic about climate change

Peak coal consumption may occur within a year; fossil fuel peaks, including oil and gas, could be reached by the end of the decade. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
14 hours ago
UK politics

UK's 22bn carbon capture pledge follows surge in lobbying by fossil fuel industry, records show

The UK government awarded £22bn in subsidies for carbon capture amid increased fossil fuel industry lobbying, raising concerns over policy influence. [ more ]
Fast Company
6 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Why this top energy strategist is optimistic about climate change

Peak coal consumption may occur within a year; fossil fuel peaks, including oil and gas, could be reached by the end of the decade. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
14 hours ago
UK politics

UK's 22bn carbon capture pledge follows surge in lobbying by fossil fuel industry, records show

The UK government awarded £22bn in subsidies for carbon capture amid increased fossil fuel industry lobbying, raising concerns over policy influence. [ more ]
morefossil-fuels
Portland Mercury
6 hours ago
Portland

THE TRASH REPORT: Vice Presidential Hopefuls, Pumpkin Hopefuls, and Obama Affair Hopefuls (Me)

The government fails to provide infrastructure needed to combat climate change, leading to disastrous weather events. [ more ]
#hurricane-helene
www.scientificamerican.com
6 hours ago
OMG science

Stem Cells to Reverse Diabetes, the Spread of Marburg Virus and Map of a Fruit Fly Brain

Hurricane Helene's impact in Asheville shows that climate change affects even high-altitude areas previously considered safe. [ more ]
Psychology Today
9 hours ago
Mental health

Hurricane Helene Shows Need to Establish Resilience Networks

Resilience networks are vital to prepare communities for disasters exacerbated by climate change.
Community support plays a crucial role in recovery during and after disasters like Hurricanes. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
15 hours ago
US news

For Some Children, Hurricane Helene's Ruin Could Take Years to Get Over'

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has severely disrupted the education and mental well-being of thousands of children in the Southeast. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

'Discover the rabbit hole': Conspiracy theories about Hurricane Helene are all over TikTok

Conspiracy theories about Hurricane Helene suggest the storm was engineered to enable lithium mining, leveraging misinformation and public distrust. [ more ]
subscriber.politicopro.com
3 days ago
OMG science

Hurricane Helene Shows There Are No Climate HavensBut People Still Hope to Move to One

Hurricane Helene disproves the existence of climate havens, affecting relocation decisions based on disaster risk. [ more ]
Truthout
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

After Helene, Mutual Aid Becomes a Lifeline in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene's impact challenges the notion of Asheville as a 'climate haven,' highlighting the need for community support in crisis situations. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
6 hours ago
OMG science

Stem Cells to Reverse Diabetes, the Spread of Marburg Virus and Map of a Fruit Fly Brain

Hurricane Helene's impact in Asheville shows that climate change affects even high-altitude areas previously considered safe. [ more ]
Psychology Today
9 hours ago
Mental health

Hurricane Helene Shows Need to Establish Resilience Networks

Resilience networks are vital to prepare communities for disasters exacerbated by climate change.
Community support plays a crucial role in recovery during and after disasters like Hurricanes. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
15 hours ago
US news

For Some Children, Hurricane Helene's Ruin Could Take Years to Get Over'

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has severely disrupted the education and mental well-being of thousands of children in the Southeast. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

'Discover the rabbit hole': Conspiracy theories about Hurricane Helene are all over TikTok

Conspiracy theories about Hurricane Helene suggest the storm was engineered to enable lithium mining, leveraging misinformation and public distrust. [ more ]
subscriber.politicopro.com
3 days ago
OMG science

Hurricane Helene Shows There Are No Climate HavensBut People Still Hope to Move to One

Hurricane Helene disproves the existence of climate havens, affecting relocation decisions based on disaster risk. [ more ]
Truthout
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

After Helene, Mutual Aid Becomes a Lifeline in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene's impact challenges the notion of Asheville as a 'climate haven,' highlighting the need for community support in crisis situations. [ more ]
morehurricane-helene
#economic-impact
www.theguardian.com
7 hours ago
France news

Large French Alpine ski resort to close in face of shrinking snow season

The closure of Alpe du Grand Serre underscores the financial and environmental challenges facing low and medium-altitude ski resorts in Europe. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago
US politics

FEMA's Hurricane Risk Index Score Is 100/100 for This Unexpected City

Hurricanes and potential tropical storms pose significant risks, with severe economic implications and damage that can extend far beyond the initial event. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 hours ago
France news

Large French Alpine ski resort to close in face of shrinking snow season

The closure of Alpe du Grand Serre underscores the financial and environmental challenges facing low and medium-altitude ski resorts in Europe. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago
US politics

FEMA's Hurricane Risk Index Score Is 100/100 for This Unexpected City

Hurricanes and potential tropical storms pose significant risks, with severe economic implications and damage that can extend far beyond the initial event. [ more ]
moreeconomic-impact
#sustainability
InsideEVs
11 hours ago
Cars

Tesla Had To Come Along To Make EVs Mainstream

Tesla's emergence in the 2000s transformed public perception of electric vehicles and accelerated the transition to EVs.
Electric vehicles faced significant setbacks in the 1990s due to industry pressures before Tesla's influence changed the landscape. [ more ]
State of the Planet
8 hours ago
OMG science

A Showcase Combining Knowledge and Action

Columbia Climate School's inaugural event showcases collaboration with external organizations to foster climate solutions. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Animal health is a climate change solution

The livestock industry can align with sustainability through innovative animal health solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance food security. [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
3 days ago
Business intelligence

5 Steps to Build a Climate-Literate Workforce

Climate change significantly alters business decision-making processes, requiring a shift towards climate-informed strategies. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Premium Content: Sustainable Cities Summit at Borough Hall presents a path to a net-zero, sustainable and climate-friendly future

Sustainable city initiatives are essential and urgent to address the climate crisis threatening communities. Action is necessary now for a greener future. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 days ago
Digital life

The Climate Fix: Solutions for a Warming World

Global efforts to address climate change require systemic adaptations across industries, including renewable energy, deforestation prevention, and financial market innovations. [ more ]
InsideEVs
11 hours ago
Cars

Tesla Had To Come Along To Make EVs Mainstream

Tesla's emergence in the 2000s transformed public perception of electric vehicles and accelerated the transition to EVs.
Electric vehicles faced significant setbacks in the 1990s due to industry pressures before Tesla's influence changed the landscape. [ more ]
State of the Planet
8 hours ago
OMG science

A Showcase Combining Knowledge and Action

Columbia Climate School's inaugural event showcases collaboration with external organizations to foster climate solutions. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Animal health is a climate change solution

The livestock industry can align with sustainability through innovative animal health solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance food security. [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
3 days ago
Business intelligence

5 Steps to Build a Climate-Literate Workforce

Climate change significantly alters business decision-making processes, requiring a shift towards climate-informed strategies. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Premium Content: Sustainable Cities Summit at Borough Hall presents a path to a net-zero, sustainable and climate-friendly future

Sustainable city initiatives are essential and urgent to address the climate crisis threatening communities. Action is necessary now for a greener future. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 days ago
Digital life

The Climate Fix: Solutions for a Warming World

Global efforts to address climate change require systemic adaptations across industries, including renewable energy, deforestation prevention, and financial market innovations. [ more ]
moresustainability
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
8 hours ago
OMG science

Top 5 Ways to Tackle Global Challenges By Navigating Climate Change - Yanko Design

Cities contribute significantly to climate change while driving the global GDP, necessitating urgent sustainable measures. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
10 hours ago
Miscellaneous

US ambassador's mural visit halted by Gaza protest

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a climate mural unveiling in London, drawing attention to US policies on Israel. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Can hydropower hold its own against weather extremes? DW 04/27/2024

Hydropower's vulnerability to climate change is highlighted by recent droughts affecting energy production in Ecuador and Colombia. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
11 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Salmon numbers in England and Wales last year were lowest on record

Salmon populations in England and Wales reached record lows in 2023, attributed to pollution and climate change. [ more ]
#water-resources
www.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago
OMG science

World's rivers faced driest year in three decades in 2023, UN report says

Climate change is causing erratic water cycles and severe stress on global supplies, necessitating better monitoring and proactive management. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
16 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Climate warning as world's rivers dry up at fastest rate for 30 years

Rivers worldwide dried up at unprecedented rates in 2023, threatening global water supply amid severe droughts and fluctuating weather patterns. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago
OMG science

World's rivers faced driest year in three decades in 2023, UN report says

Climate change is causing erratic water cycles and severe stress on global supplies, necessitating better monitoring and proactive management. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
16 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Climate warning as world's rivers dry up at fastest rate for 30 years

Rivers worldwide dried up at unprecedented rates in 2023, threatening global water supply amid severe droughts and fluctuating weather patterns. [ more ]
morewater-resources
The Walrus
13 hours ago
Miscellaneous

The Dark Cloud over British Columbia's Election | The Walrus

The October 19 election presents BC citizens with a choice: recognize the reality of climate change and Indigenous rights, or deny them. [ more ]
The New Yorker
14 hours ago
OMG science

When the Arctic Melts

The fate of the Greenland ice sheet is crucial for global sea level rise and climate change implications. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
14 hours ago
OMG science

Sex, radiation and mummies: How farms are fighting a pesky almond moth without pesticides

Innovative approaches are needed to combat the navel orangeworm pest without harmful chemical pesticides for California almond growers. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
19 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Stanford study suggests consumer demand of krill puts pressure on recovering whale population

Consumption of health products like omega-3 supplements may threaten whale populations by increasing competition for essential krill. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Digital life

Opinion | An Artist Rethinks Climate Change in Words and Pictures

Conflicting stories shape identities and can divide societies, particularly regarding climate change and identity politics in Northern Ireland. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Miscellaneous

Gay candidate Nate Douglas is running to take power from "bully" Ron DeSantis at the state house - LGBTQ Nation

Young candidate Nate Douglas focuses on climate crisis solutions and has garnered significant community support for his campaign, aligning with progressive values. [ more ]
Inverse
1 day ago
Miscellaneous

36 Years Later, the Grossest '80s Sci-Fi Thriller Just Got a Huge Upgrade

The Blob films serve as allegories for modern societal issues, particularly the consequences of climate change and a critique of corporate and governmental irresponsibility. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 days ago
Business

We cannot make progress with the perception that, if we close our borders, everything will be fine again'

Development advances are stagnating, causing severe impacts on the poorest nations amidst a global polycrisis. [ more ]
#amazon-rainforest
www.aljazeera.com
2 days ago
Miscellaneous

Water levels in major Amazon tributary tumble to record lows amid drought

The Rio Negro, one of the largest rivers globally, is experiencing its lowest water levels on record due to severe drought exacerbated by climate change. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

How to protect the Amazon and who should pay DW 10/04/2024

Despite a reduction in deforestation rates, the Amazon rainforest faces critical threats from drought and wildfires, exacerbating climate change risks. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 days ago
Miscellaneous

Water levels in major Amazon tributary tumble to record lows amid drought

The Rio Negro, one of the largest rivers globally, is experiencing its lowest water levels on record due to severe drought exacerbated by climate change. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

How to protect the Amazon and who should pay DW 10/04/2024

Despite a reduction in deforestation rates, the Amazon rainforest faces critical threats from drought and wildfires, exacerbating climate change risks. [ more ]
moreamazon-rainforest
#energy-consumption
The Mercury News
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Letters: Climate change | Israel's time

Hurricane Helene illustrates the escalating impacts of climate change on human suffering and highlights the urgency for more effective action against greenhouse gas emissions. [ more ]
Futurism
3 days ago
OMG science

Scientists Simulate Alien Civilizations, Find They Keep Dying From Climate Change

Advanced civilizations may not survive due to climate change resulting from energy consumption, echoing Earth's struggles.
This research provides insight into the Fermi paradox regarding the absence of detected extraterrestrial life. [ more ]
The Mercury News
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Letters: Climate change | Israel's time

Hurricane Helene illustrates the escalating impacts of climate change on human suffering and highlights the urgency for more effective action against greenhouse gas emissions. [ more ]
Futurism
3 days ago
OMG science

Scientists Simulate Alien Civilizations, Find They Keep Dying From Climate Change

Advanced civilizations may not survive due to climate change resulting from energy consumption, echoing Earth's struggles.
This research provides insight into the Fermi paradox regarding the absence of detected extraterrestrial life. [ more ]
moreenergy-consumption
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
US Elections

Harris, in Michigan, Tries to Head Off Trump's Attacks Over Gas Cars

Harris refuted Trump's claims about banning gas cars, emphasizing investment in communities and addressing climate goals.
Harris reassured Michigan voters, asserting she won't dictate car choices but will support local investments. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago
East Bay food

Measure GG: A new tax on natural gas use in big Berkeley buildings

Berkeley voters will decide on a tax targeting large buildings using natural gas to combat climate change. This could set a national precedent. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Premium Content: Brooklyn College professor's flood project showcased for Climate Week

FloodNet offers a free online tool to address urban flooding issues and is aimed at making flood data accessible and useful for communities. [ more ]
#sustainable-development
www.npr.org
3 days ago
Health

What about Grandmas? Global thinkers assess the U.N. 'Summit of the Future'

The Summit of the Future addresses critical global issues but may have overlooked mental health and global equity in health. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 days ago
Women in technology

Gender Inequality Needs a Platform at Climate Talks - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Climate change exacerbates gender inequalities, disproportionately affecting women and girls, especially in their livelihoods, health, and education. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 days ago
Health

What about Grandmas? Global thinkers assess the U.N. 'Summit of the Future'

The Summit of the Future addresses critical global issues but may have overlooked mental health and global equity in health. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 days ago
Women in technology

Gender Inequality Needs a Platform at Climate Talks - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Climate change exacerbates gender inequalities, disproportionately affecting women and girls, especially in their livelihoods, health, and education. [ more ]
moresustainable-development
Fast Company
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Supreme Court allows Biden administration limits on methane and mercury emissions

The Supreme Court upheld two Biden administration environmental regulations targeting methane and mercury emissions, reinforcing efforts to combat climate change. [ more ]
#flooding
www.dw.com
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Thailand: Cats and elephants threatened by monsoon flood DW 10/04/2024

Severe flooding in Chiang Mai has led to mass evacuations and significant impacts on local wildlife, particularly at the Elephant Nature Park. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
Europe news

At Least 14 Die as Floods Sweep Through Bosnia and Other Balkan States

Severe flooding in Bosnia and Herzegovina results from torrential rainstorms, causing 14 fatalities and extensive damage to infrastructure. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

How bad will flooding get by 2100? These AI images show US destinations underwater

Climate Central's AI predicts significant flooding risk increases due to climate change over the next 75 years, necessitating improved communication of these risks. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Thailand: Cats and elephants threatened by monsoon flood DW 10/04/2024

Severe flooding in Chiang Mai has led to mass evacuations and significant impacts on local wildlife, particularly at the Elephant Nature Park. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
Europe news

At Least 14 Die as Floods Sweep Through Bosnia and Other Balkan States

Severe flooding in Bosnia and Herzegovina results from torrential rainstorms, causing 14 fatalities and extensive damage to infrastructure. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

How bad will flooding get by 2100? These AI images show US destinations underwater

Climate Central's AI predicts significant flooding risk increases due to climate change over the next 75 years, necessitating improved communication of these risks. [ more ]
moreflooding
Nature
4 days ago
OMG science

Believe it or not, this lush landscape is Antarctica

Antarctica's vegetation is rapidly increasing, with a 14-fold growth observed over 35 years due to rising temperatures. [ more ]
State of the Planet
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

In Morningside Park, a Restored Waterfall, a Renewed Pond, and a Blueprint for Climate-Resilient Public Space

Columbia partners with NYC Parks to restore Morningside Park's pond and waterfall while addressing climate change resilience. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

International fiesta fills New Mexico's sky with colorful hot air balloons

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta may experience the warmest temperatures on record, impacting balloon flight dynamics and strategies. [ more ]
#environmental-impact
QNS
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Climate change is displacing fish in Jamaica Bay, Queens College study finds - QNS

Climate change is reshaping fish ecosystems in Jamaica Bay, with established species relocating to cooler waters and new warm-water species arriving. [ more ]
www.amny.com
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

NYC converts city vehicle fleet to renewable' diesel, but is it really clean? | amNewYork

The Adams administration claims a full transition of NYC's heavy-duty fleet to renewable diesel, but environmentalists warn about its actual environmental impact. [ more ]
QNS
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Climate change is displacing fish in Jamaica Bay, Queens College study finds - QNS

Climate change is reshaping fish ecosystems in Jamaica Bay, with established species relocating to cooler waters and new warm-water species arriving. [ more ]
www.amny.com
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

NYC converts city vehicle fleet to renewable' diesel, but is it really clean? | amNewYork

The Adams administration claims a full transition of NYC's heavy-duty fleet to renewable diesel, but environmentalists warn about its actual environmental impact. [ more ]
moreenvironmental-impact
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
US news

Capturing a Community in Ruin

The author's anxiety over storm damage highlights the growing threat of climate change effects in lived environments. [ more ]
Big Think
3 days ago
OMG science

How the search for dinosaurs on Venus exposed a warning for Earth

The belief in dinosaurs on Venus was widespread and rooted in misconceptions about the planet's true environment. [ more ]
#carbon-capture
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
Digital life

Britain Backs Plan to Store Carbon Dioxide Under the Sea

UK government invests £22 billion in carbon capture to lead climate change efforts. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 days ago
UK politics

Nearly 22bn pledged for carbon capture projects

UK government invests £22bn in carbon capture to create jobs and attract investment. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
UK news

Keir Starmer pledges to kick-start growth in industrial heartlands with 22bn package

Sir Keir Starmer promises a £22 billion investment in carbon capture technology to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
Digital life

Britain Backs Plan to Store Carbon Dioxide Under the Sea

UK government invests £22 billion in carbon capture to lead climate change efforts. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 days ago
UK politics

Nearly 22bn pledged for carbon capture projects

UK government invests £22bn in carbon capture to create jobs and attract investment. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
UK news

Keir Starmer pledges to kick-start growth in industrial heartlands with 22bn package

Sir Keir Starmer promises a £22 billion investment in carbon capture technology to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. [ more ]
morecarbon-capture
#community-resilience
www.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Is climate change making monsoons more extreme?

Monsoons in South Asia are increasingly unpredictable due to climate change, posing serious risks to vulnerable communities. [ more ]
Kqed
5 days ago
Science

Pajaro River Levee Project Breaks Ground As Winter Flood Concerns Loom | KQED

The construction of levees in Pajaro aims to improve flood safety, although residents worry about immediate risks before the project begins. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Is climate change making monsoons more extreme?

Monsoons in South Asia are increasingly unpredictable due to climate change, posing serious risks to vulnerable communities. [ more ]
Kqed
5 days ago
Science

Pajaro River Levee Project Breaks Ground As Winter Flood Concerns Loom | KQED

The construction of levees in Pajaro aims to improve flood safety, although residents worry about immediate risks before the project begins. [ more ]
morecommunity-resilience
#environmental-policy
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
Digital life

Chasing Down a Trail of Climate Conspiracies

Republican lawmakers are unexpectedly banning solar geoengineering, reflecting growing anxiety about climate change and revealing deeper political dynamics. [ more ]
Fast Company
4 days ago
Business

The U.K. just closed its last coal power plant

The U.K. is the first major economy to stop using coal for electricity generation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
Digital life

Chasing Down a Trail of Climate Conspiracies

Republican lawmakers are unexpectedly banning solar geoengineering, reflecting growing anxiety about climate change and revealing deeper political dynamics. [ more ]
Fast Company
4 days ago
Business

The U.K. just closed its last coal power plant

The U.K. is the first major economy to stop using coal for electricity generation. [ more ]
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#global-warming
Fortune Europe
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Europe's ski resorts face 'existential crisis' from climate crisis

Climate change poses an existential crisis for Europe's ski resorts, threatening snow levels and the viability of skiing as a sport. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
OMG science

Wildfires are burning through humanity's carbon budget, study shows

Wildfires are rapidly diminishing the carbon budget, intensifying global heating effects.
Forests are becoming carbon sources instead of sinks due to increased wildfires and climate change. [ more ]
Fortune Europe
3 days ago
Miscellaneous

Europe's ski resorts face 'existential crisis' from climate crisis

Climate change poses an existential crisis for Europe's ski resorts, threatening snow levels and the viability of skiing as a sport. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
OMG science

Wildfires are burning through humanity's carbon budget, study shows

Wildfires are rapidly diminishing the carbon budget, intensifying global heating effects.
Forests are becoming carbon sources instead of sinks due to increased wildfires and climate change. [ more ]
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Ars Technica
4 days ago
OMG science

Ants' fungus agriculture traced back to dinosaur-killing impact

Ants evolved agricultural practices after the Cretaceous mass extinction due to environmental changes and availability of fungi. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 days ago
OMG science

In a climate milestone, the U.K. 1st to harness coal power is among 1st to quit it

Britain became the first major economy to entirely quit coal power, marking a significant milestone in combating climate change. [ more ]
City Limits
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

How Prepared Is New York City to Face the Next Big Storm?

The City needs urgent improvements in hurricane preparedness amidst rising climate-related storm risks. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

Why are Italy and Switzerland redrawing their Alpine border?

Switzerland and Italy are changing their border due to melting glaciers, with no dispute between them. [ more ]
euronews
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

Food supply risk under the spotlight at Baku Climate Summit

Extreme weather threatens global food supply and disrupts ports, affecting supply chains and economies. It underlines the need for climate action and innovation. [ more ]
Irish Independent
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

Cop29: Eamon Ryan to lead key negotiations at climate summit in Baku

Countries must increase contributions to climate adaptation funding, especially wealthier nations supporting poorer countries.
Negotiating who should contribute to adaptation funds poses a significant challenge, especially for developing nations.
A diverse funding approach, including public, private, and philanthropic sources, is critical for effective climate adaptation support. [ more ]
WIRED
4 days ago
California

As Wildfires Rage, California's Insurance Market Is in Crisis

Insurance companies are adjusting rates due to increased risk and costs stemming from climate change and wildfire severity. [ more ]
Inverse
4 days ago
Coronavirus

A Little-Known Infectious Disease Is Quietly Spreading Across the Southwestern U.S

Weather changes in the southwestern U.S. are linked to rising valley fever cases, highlighting the impact of climate on infectious disease prevalence. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Coffee

It used to be a farm now it's a mall': how El Salvador's crisis-hit coffee producers are trying to adapt

The Los Chorros highway project is exacerbating the decline of El Salvador's coffee industry, already suffering from climate change and deforestation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 days ago
Digital life

An Elegant' Idea Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees

The Tropical Forests Forever Facility aims to incentivize forest preservation financially, addressing deforestation more effectively. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
London

Soakings and the city: urban areas found to intensify summer storms

Larger cities intensify summer rainfall, increasing flash flooding risk, necessitating improvements in urban drainage and flood-resilient infrastructure. [ more ]
#air-conditioning
ABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

SF metro area has some of fewest number of homes with air conditioning in US, study shows

Air conditioning is becoming increasingly essential as warmer weather transforms it from a luxury to a necessity, especially in the San Francisco metro area. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

Here's how extreme heat waves are impacting Bay Area residents personally, financially

Extreme heat is significantly impacting the lives and finances of Americans, with a majority reporting personal effects.
Air conditioning usage and rising electricity costs are exacerbating the challenges posed by climate change. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

SF metro area has some of fewest number of homes with air conditioning in US, study shows

Air conditioning is becoming increasingly essential as warmer weather transforms it from a luxury to a necessity, especially in the San Francisco metro area. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

Here's how extreme heat waves are impacting Bay Area residents personally, financially

Extreme heat is significantly impacting the lives and finances of Americans, with a majority reporting personal effects.
Air conditioning usage and rising electricity costs are exacerbating the challenges posed by climate change. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
4 days ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Oct. 2

A new wildfire named LAC-349122 was reported in Los Angeles County, details on cause are still pending. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Europe politics

Former EU environment chief hits out at plans to delay anti-deforestation law

The EU's credibility on climate commitments is compromised by a proposed one-year delay to a critical law combating deforestation. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 days ago
OMG science

First case of rare tick-borne illness reported in the Northeast

The Northeast is facing a rising threat of tick-borne diseases as Gulf Coast ticks expand northward and carry harmful bacteria. [ more ]
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