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Truthout
5 months ago
Environment

Landmark Fifth National Climate Assessment Acknowledges Gender Disparities

The Fifth National Climate Assessment includes a section on women's health and acknowledges the vulnerability of LGBTQ+ people to the climate crisis.
The assessment finds that climate action does not meet the urgency of the crisis and many impacts are already locked into the future. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Environment

Five takeaways from a sweeping report on climate change in the US

Climate impacts are worsening across every region of the United States.
Warming oceans are affecting marine species and fisheries.
The most devastating impact of climate change is seen in major disasters. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Environment

Worsening warming is hurting people in all regions, US climate assessment shows

The National Climate Assessment reveals that climate change is already having far-reaching and worsening impacts across every region of the United States.
The US is warming 60% faster than the global average, leading to more extreme weather events like heat waves, droughts, wildfires, and heavy downpours.
The report attributes climate change to the burning of coal, oil, and gas, and highlights its negative effects on physical, mental, and community health and well-being. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Environment

Climate Change's Effects Are Worsening Across U.S., but Solutions Are in Reach

Climate change in the United States is rapidly worsening and will have significant impacts on various aspects of American life.
The National Climate Assessment report highlights the urgent need for action to address climate change and emphasizes that cost-effective tools and technologies already exist to reduce emissions.
The report also highlights the increase in extreme weather events and the importance of protecting natural carbon sinks like forests and wetlands. [ more ]
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Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 days ago
Education

A Q&A with Stephen Burd, enrollment management critic

Enrollment management in higher education is a complex blend of revenue, recruitment goals, admissions, and financial aid strategy, with a significant impact on the system. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

So much anxiety': students at Raac-affected Durham school tell of despair

Pupils describe severe disruption to their education due to crumbling concrete crisis in England schools.
St. Leonard's Catholic School in County Durham was one of the worst affected by the issue. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
JavaScript

El Nino: climate pattern intensifies in Africa DW 04/26/2024

East Africa faces humanitarian crisis due to El Nino-fueled floods. [ more ]
Nature
1 month ago
Mental health

The rise of eco-anxiety: scientists wake up to the mental-health toll of climate change

Climate change is impacting mental health, exacerbating existing disorders for nearly one billion people globally.
Research on the relationship between climate change and mental health is increasing, with a focus on understanding and managing associated challenges. [ more ]
HuffPost
1 month ago
NYC politics

Earthquake Centered Near New York City Rattles The Northeast

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit near New York City, felt by over 42 million people.
No major damage reported, but residents across the Northeast felt tremors in an unusual occurrence. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Boston

April storm brings heavy snow, outages to Northeast

A major spring storm caused heavy snow, rain, and high winds in the Northeast, leading to power outages and dangerous travel conditions.
Maine and New Hampshire were most affected by power outages due to heavy, wet snow bringing down trees and power lines. [ more ]
Boston.com
5 months ago
Boston

Storm with potential for snow set to impact Thanksgiving travel plans

Winter weather expected in New England this week, potentially disrupting Thanksgiving travel plans.
Parts of Central and Western Massachusetts may see significant impacts and a couple inches of snow.
Rain will transition to snow, impacting driving conditions throughout Wednesday. [ more ]
theconversation.com
1 month ago
Data science

What We Know about Taiwan's Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake

Major earthquake struck Taiwan causing casualties and damage
Taiwan has an early earthquake warning system [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
OMG science

Kiss 1.5 Celsius Goodbye. Was 2023 Earth's Last Year Below the Key Climate Threshold?

The Earth has already crossed the dangerous warming threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius ahead of projections.
Climate change impacts are happening decades, generations, and even a century ahead of projections. [ more ]
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