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Analysis: How climate change prompted dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves--new studies

Mon, 2024-11-18 22:44 — mike kraft

Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves, studies reveal Exclusive: Analyses are stark evidence of how global heating is already supercharging deadly weather beyond anything ever experienced by humanity The Guardian

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Four global policies could eliminate >90% of plastic waste and 30% of linked carbon emissions by 2050 --study

Fri, 2024-11-15 23:31 — mike kraft

Study finds four global policies could eliminate >90% of plastic waste and 30% of linked carbon emissions by 2050 A study released in Science determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste—plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution—by 91% and plastic-related ... University of California - Santa Barbara Phys.org

A study released in Science determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste—plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution—by 91% and plastic-related greenhouse gases by one-third. ...

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Global climate change talks start under shadow of Trump’s views

Mon, 2024-11-11 22:54 — mike kraft

Trump’s reelection casts a shadow over the start of global climate negotiations Trump’s return to the White House raises questions about whether the country will continue working on global climate initiatives. NPR

Global climate talks started today in Baku, Azerbaijan, a major oil and gas producing country that borders Russia and Iran on the Caspian Sea.

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Climate change: Scientists warn the world is entering a new 'unpredictable' era and a global emergency

Mon, 2024-11-11 22:43 — mike kraft

Scientists warn the world is entering a new 'unpredictable' era: 'This is a global emergency beyond any doubt' "We are on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster." Yahoo News

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Hurricane-Related Deaths Keep Happening up to 15 Years After a Storm Ends --Study

Fri, 2024-11-01 21:15 — mike kraft

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Climate change impact warning: An unprecedented number of flood emergencies have ravaged the U.S.

Tue, 2024-10-29 21:01 — mike kraft

An unprecedented number of flood emergencies have ravaged the US. It’s a warning of what’s to come | CNN Extreme weather has thrashed the United States this year with more flood emergencies than any other year — a deadly, sobering statistic that scientists say paints a picture of the future as the planet warms. Mary Gilbert CNN

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How Natural Disasters Impact Our Energy Security and What Can be Done

Mon, 2024-10-28 23:57 — mike kraft

How Do Natural Disasters Impact Our Energy Security? How much is our energy security impacted by natural disasters? Read on to learn more about how we can improve our energy security.

Climate change has increased the destructive force of natural disasters, knocking down power lines and leaving thousands in the dark. You don’t realize how much of your life depends upon a steady electricity stream until authorities say it may be weeks until service returns.

Here’s how natural disasters impact our energy security, what we can do about it and what hurdles we must first overcome. ...

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