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Multimillion pound transformation of historic cemetery revealed

Highgate Cemetery transformation plan aims to restore and preserve the site while enhancing visitor facilities.
The project will unfold over 25 years, with immediate improvements focused on drainage and essential new buildings.

Henry I's luxurious tower at Corfe Castle reopens to visitors after 378 years

The King's Tower at Corfe Castle is now accessible to visitors after 378 years, highlighting its historical significance and efforts for conservation.

It's a joke': $250bn climate finance offer met with scorn at COP29

Wealthy nations' $250 billion climate financing offer is vastly insufficient compared to the $1.3 trillion needed by vulnerable countries to address climate change.

How retailers are using weather data to schedule discounts

Retailers like Walmart are leveraging weather analytics to enhance inventory planning, advertising localization, and promotional scheduling.
from www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

COVID, mpox, cholera: Is the world prepared for another pandemic?

4.5 billion people lack adequate access to essential healthcare, facing multiple public health emergencies and increased risks from antimicrobial resistance and climate change.

Why Tampa Is Especially Vulnerable to Hurricane Milton

Evacuation orders are crucial as Hurricane Milton threatens Tampa with catastrophic storm surges and potential devastation.
#homeownership

Habitat for Humanity Helped Them Get Homes. An Insurance Crisis May Take Them Away.

Owning a home through a Habitat for Humanity program can be a valuable asset for families, allowing them to build generational wealth and pass down property to future generations.
Rising insurance premiums due to climate change can put homeowners at risk of foreclosure, especially in vulnerable states like Louisiana.

A break from the heat': Americans most affected by climate crisis head midwest

Muncie's affordability attracts those fleeing climate disasters, highlighting a trend of migration due to intensified climate risks.

Habitat for Humanity Helped Them Get Homes. An Insurance Crisis May Take Them Away.

Owning a home through a Habitat for Humanity program can be a valuable asset for families, allowing them to build generational wealth and pass down property to future generations.
Rising insurance premiums due to climate change can put homeowners at risk of foreclosure, especially in vulnerable states like Louisiana.

A break from the heat': Americans most affected by climate crisis head midwest

Muncie's affordability attracts those fleeing climate disasters, highlighting a trend of migration due to intensified climate risks.
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from www.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Startling genome discovery in butterfly project reveals impact of climate change in Europe

The chalkhill blue butterfly in Europe has different chromosome numbers depending on its location due to evolving behavior while moving northwards post-glacial periods.
from Nature
4 months ago

'Fire clouds' from super-hot wildfires are on the rise as Earth warms

Exotic fire behavior like pyrocumulonimbus clouds is increasing due to climate change, leading to more destructive and fast-moving wildfires.
#extreme-weather-events

Marine creatures at risk from "unusual warmth" hitting the world's oceans

Rising ocean temperatures have global impacts, affecting marine ecosystems, weather patterns, and potentially leading to hyperactive hurricane seasons.

California's Park Fire wildfire erupts to 4th-largest in state history

The Park Fire in California is part of a concerning trend of increasingly massive wildfires, with most significant fires occurring post-2000.

Record-Breaking Ocean Heat Wave Foreshadows a Dangerous Hurricane Season

Marine heat waves in the North Atlantic have been breaking daily temperature records for an extended period, with significant margins, pointing to the increasing global ocean heat warming trend.

Marine creatures at risk from "unusual warmth" hitting the world's oceans

Rising ocean temperatures have global impacts, affecting marine ecosystems, weather patterns, and potentially leading to hyperactive hurricane seasons.

California's Park Fire wildfire erupts to 4th-largest in state history

The Park Fire in California is part of a concerning trend of increasingly massive wildfires, with most significant fires occurring post-2000.

Record-Breaking Ocean Heat Wave Foreshadows a Dangerous Hurricane Season

Marine heat waves in the North Atlantic have been breaking daily temperature records for an extended period, with significant margins, pointing to the increasing global ocean heat warming trend.
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Water shortage looms for future California development

Developers in California need to adjust long-term projections due to a potential 23% reduction in water supply over the next 20 years.

Opinion: Saving California's Delta fish demands bold new strategies

California's native freshwater species face decline and extinction due to climate change, demanding urgent conservation strategies.

Water shortage looms for future California development

Developers in California need to adjust long-term projections due to a potential 23% reduction in water supply over the next 20 years.

Opinion: Saving California's Delta fish demands bold new strategies

California's native freshwater species face decline and extinction due to climate change, demanding urgent conservation strategies.
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Opinion | What to Eat on a Burning Planet

Food cost concerns unite Americans, but bigger disruptions in the food system are looming.

Heat-related injuries to workers in the Americas have soared since 2000, study finds

Extreme heat is making work more dangerous globally, leading to a surge in heat-related work injuries and impacting the economy and workforce.

Scientists find 'dark oxygen' being produced from metals on the seafloor

Metals on the ocean floor like manganese nodules might generate oxygen, challenging traditional ideas about photosynthesis and the origins of life on Earth.

Hurricane Categories Don't Capture All of a Storm's True Dangers

Focusing solely on a hurricane's category on the Saffir-Simpson scale may lead to underestimating the true dangers posed by the storm.

Un crater gigante en Siberia revela el pasado de Rusia

El deshielo del permafrost está causando importantes problemas en Rusia y otros países, afectando infraestructuras y liberando tesoros enterrados.

Gay people are at greater risk to the negative impacts of climate change for this specific reason... - Queerty

LGBTQ+ couples are disproportionately vulnerable to climate change due to their concentration in coastal and urban areas.

Above normal' hurricane season could bring summer of natural disasters to US

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be above normal with the potential for powerful storms, mainly due to warm ocean temperatures and specific weather conditions.

Most Americans say climate change will destroy Earth in their lifetime

Many Americans fear climate change will lead to the end of the world, yet some take environmental action for personal satisfaction rather than to help the planet.

Hello puffins, goodbye belugas: changing Arctic fjord hints at our climate future

The Arctic fjord, Kongsfjorden, is no longer freezing over due to rapid warming, leading to significant ecosystem changes.

How hot is too hot? New weather forecasting tool can help figure that out

The HeatRisk tool, developed by CDC and NOAA, helps forecast dangerous heat by considering factors beyond temperature, like humidity and historical data.

London's 4.5 billion super sewer could be redundant in just 50 years

London completed £4.5bn Thames Tideway Tunnel to upgrade Victorian sewer system.
Experts warn the tunnel may only provide a temporary solution for London's sewage issues, needing a more climate-resilient solution in the future.

Walters: California enjoys healthy water supply, but battles over uses continue to fester

California's water supply is at its healthiest in the 21st century due to full reservoirs and ample snowpack.
New state water plan emphasizes resilience, equity, and the need for a revised approach amidst climate change challenges.

Gavin Newsom surveys California snowpack, unveiling water plan for an uncertain future

Snowpack measurement at 110% of normal is a key indicator for future water supply.
California's water plan considers climate change impact on Sierra reserves, with a forecasted 10% reduction in snow water supply in two decades.
#water-conservation

California adopts sweeping statewide water conservation framework

California water officials adopted 'Making Conservation a California Way of Life' framework to guide water use, considering local factors and previous investments in conservation.

California Eases Urban Water-Use Rules as Residents Still Urged to Conserve | KQED

The new water rules in California aim to implement water budgets for cities and agencies, with varying reduction targets by 2040.
Human-caused climate change is intensifying weather extremes, making water conservation critical year-round.

California adopts sweeping statewide water conservation framework

California water officials adopted 'Making Conservation a California Way of Life' framework to guide water use, considering local factors and previous investments in conservation.

California Eases Urban Water-Use Rules as Residents Still Urged to Conserve | KQED

The new water rules in California aim to implement water budgets for cities and agencies, with varying reduction targets by 2040.
Human-caused climate change is intensifying weather extremes, making water conservation critical year-round.
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As climate change threatens Arabica beans, can quality Robusta save coffee?

Vietnam focuses on rehabilitating Robusta bean quality
Nguyen Van Hoa showcases high-quality Robusta coffee and challenges stereotypes in the industry

Should I Become A Mom? I'm Honestly Asking - And I Need You To Consider The Following Before You Answer.

Reproductive decisions intertwined with climate change concerns
Responsibility for the climate crisis is collective, not individual

Gray whale sighted off New England 200 years after species' Atlantic extinction

Scientists found an extinct gray whale off New England, indicating climate change's impact on marine life.
Gray whale's appearance linked to the opening of the North-west Passage due to lack of summer ice.

A Trump win would see Africa (and the world) spiral into climate hell

A Trump victory could lead to climate disaster in Africa and beyond.
Support for African nations in dealing with climate change is crucial for global security.

Russia's War on Ukraine Chills Arctic Climate Science

Collaboration between Alaska and Russian scientists monitoring Arctic permafrost has been disrupted by Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Permafrost warming and thawing releases carbon dioxide and methane, exacerbating climate change.

Chicago Joins Wave of Lawsuits Against Big Oil for Climate Deception

Chicago is one of many cities and states suing Big Oil for climate misinformation.
The lawsuit highlights the impact of climate change on Chicago, focusing on severe consequences for low-income communities.
#california-wildfires

California's wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023

California's wildfire season in 2021 is significantly more severe compared to previous years.

Fire season kicks off with California's biggest blaze of the year, the Corral Fire near Livermore

California's 2024 wildfire season began with Corral Fire, fueled by lush grasses dried out by winter rains, emphasizing the state's heightened fire risk despite heavy snowpack.

California firefighters make progress against first large fire of the year

Firefighters in California make progress in containing the Corral Fire, the largest of the year, facing challenges tied to climate change.

California's wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023

California's wildfire season in 2021 is significantly more severe compared to previous years.

Fire season kicks off with California's biggest blaze of the year, the Corral Fire near Livermore

California's 2024 wildfire season began with Corral Fire, fueled by lush grasses dried out by winter rains, emphasizing the state's heightened fire risk despite heavy snowpack.

California firefighters make progress against first large fire of the year

Firefighters in California make progress in containing the Corral Fire, the largest of the year, facing challenges tied to climate change.
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It is devastating': unprecedented floods in US strain small businesses

Small businesses face significant economic challenges due to climate-related flooding, with many at risk of closure after disasters.

In a first, sea rise kills off a Florida Keys species. Scientists fear it won't be the last

Key Largo tree faced its first climate-driven extinction due to rising sea levels, signaling a crucial environmental impact.

U.S. Treasury and USAID hold urgent talks on extreme heat and climate change

Urgent meeting called by U.S. Treasury and USAID with multilateral development banks to address extreme heat impact on developing countries.

Extreme heat days are overheating schools more often and experts say it needs our attention | CBC News

Overheated classrooms due to lack of air conditioning pose challenges for Canadian students.

2024 Is the Summer of Chilled Reds

Chillable red wines are gaining popularity as refreshing alternatives to rosé during the summer.
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