Island’s national power company says strong winds from category 3 hurricane caused disconnection Cuba’s national power grid has suffered a country-wide blackout as Hurricane Rafael made landfall on the island’s south-west coast as a powerful category 3 hurricane. In a brief statement on Wednesday, the country’s national power company, Union Eléctrica, said: “Strong winds caused by the powerful Hurricane Rafael have caused the disconnection of the national electrical system. Contingency protocols have been applied.” Continue reading...
Do you find the symbols on a container of motor oil baffling? Even if you understand most of them, you may not know the meaning of the three letters "API."
Hurricane Rafael knocked out power to all of Cuba on Wednesday as it made landfall on the island still reeling from a recent blackout and a previous major storm, the national power company said.
A wildfire fanned by powerful winds was burning out of control near Los Angeles on Wednesday, with scores of residents ordered to evacuate and some taken to the hospital.
A 'groundbreaking' orbital maneuver was conducted by Space Force's secretive military spaceplane. The aircraft is the first-of-its-kind to use the Earth's atmosphere to reach a new level of orbit.
The Environmental Protection Agency will receive $41 billion slated for nonprofits that 'spread radical, left-leaning ideology,' according to a new Congressional report
IMAGE: Ministry for the Environment The carbon price is still inching up towards the auction floor, with the final auction for 2024 less than a month away. But the US election result means uncertain times for global...
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections A person rides past a destroyed church in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene flooding on October 6, 2024, in Swannanoa, North Carolina. Scientists say that climate change increased the storm’s deadly rainfall by about 10%. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Earth’s climate in 2024 is “in a major crisis with worse to come if we continue with business as usual,” a team of 14 climate scientists warned in “ The 2024 state of the climate report: Perilous times on planet Earth .” The report did not sugarcoat their view of the dangers humanity is facing. “We are on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster,” the report begins. “This is a global emergency beyond any doubt...
With control of the White House and the Senate, Republicans are poised to upend U.S. climate policy.
Yesterday, Louisiana voters strongly supported a Constitutional Amendment to direct federal revenues received by the state from Outer Continental Shelf alternative or renewable energy production to be deposited into the Coastal Trust Fund and used for state restoration and protection initiatives. Restore the Mississippi River Delta, a coalition of national and local conservation organizations comprised of the National Wildlife Federation, National Audubon Society, Environmental Defense Fund and the Pontchartrain Conservancy, issued the following statement in response to the constitutional amendment passing: “Louisiana ... Read The Full Story The post Louisiana Voters Pass Constitutional Amendment Directing Offshore Wind Revenue to Coastal Restoration appeared first...
Election of a ‘climate denier’ to US presidency poses ‘major threat to the planet’, environmentalists say US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results 2024: live maps and tracker Donald Trump ’s new term as US president poses a grave threat to the planet if it blows up the international effort to curb dangerous global heating, stunned climate experts have warned in the wake of his decisive election victory . Trump’s return to the White House is widely expected to result in the US, yet again, exiting the Paris climate agreement and may even remove American involvement in the underpinning United Nations framework to deal with the climate crisis. Trump wins the presidency – how did it happen? Republicans retake control...
Country has been enjoying historic growth in economy, which has tripled since it started crude oil extraction in 2019 Hundreds of thousands of Guyana citizens living at home and abroad will receive a payout of around £370 each after the country announced it was distributing its “mind-boggling” oil wealth. The grant of 100,000 Guyanese dollars will be available to any citizen of the South American country over the age of 18 with a valid passport or ID card. Guyanese citizens who normally live abroad will be eligible but must be in Guyana to collect the payment. Continue reading...
Donald Trump's election victory puts a climate change denier back in the White House, poised to dismantle his predecessor's green policies and jeopardize global efforts to curb human-caused warming.
Donald Trump's return to the White House is predicted to bolster the US dollar and stock market, particularly in sectors like technology and fossil fuels. However, his policies may negatively impact emerging markets, clean energy, and global equities. While concerns regarding trade and tariffs persist, India could benefit from Trump's stance on China, potentially attracting more Foreign Direct Investment.
Trump’s plans have the potential to send fossil fuel companies’ profits soaring while threatening the world’s climate goals.
[SAnews.gov.za] With the expected increase in visitors at the South African National Parks (SANParks) facilities during the festive season, the entity has outlined numerous interventions aimed to keep its visitors safe and to prevent the occurrence of environmental crimes.
Millionaire points to Broken Hill’s blackout to attack the energy transition but experts say he should look at South Australia and Europe Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast For 15 minutes on Sunday morning, ABC local radio listeners were treated to a rant from Dick Smith as the millionaire attacked Australia’s transition away from fossil fuels, claiming renewables would make electricity unaffordable and cause sweeping blackouts. “It seems we have been sold a pup and we are not getting the full truth all the time,” responded Ian McNamara, the host of Australia All Over . “There are lots of people who will back you up.” Continue reading...
Scientists have discovered how to convert wastewater into biofuel to cut plane emissions by 70% — creating a new sustainable version of aviation fuel using biomass and agricultural waste.
Profits for the third quarter last year were $32.5 billion. The profit decrease “was mainly due to the impact of lower crude oil prices and weakening refining margins,” the oil major said.
Voters’ decision to keep the state’s marquee climate policy could encourage similar programs elsewhere.
EPA is on track to finalize the methane fee, which could go into effect next year, despite Donald Trump’s victory in Tuesday’s presidential election.
The president-elect vowed to promote fossil fuels, weaken pollution regulations and reverse Biden climate efforts.
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The Kremlin leader touted Russia’s icebreaker fleet as crucial for Arctic development and boosting cargo traffic along the Northern Sea Route.
STATEMENT: Climate Action Faces a Setback with Trump’s Second Term; Momentum for Clean Energy Transition to Continue alison.cinnamo… Wed, 11/06/2024 - 00:13 WASHINGTON (November 6, 2024) — The Associated Press has declared Donald J. Trump and JD Vance the winners of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Republicans won the majority in the U.S. Senate while control of the U.S. House of Representatives is yet to be determined. Following is a statement by Dan Lashof, U.S. Director, World Resources Institute: “There is no denying that another Trump presidency will stall national efforts to tackle the climate crisis and protect the environment, but most U.S. state, local, and private sector leaders are committed to charging ahead. And you can count on a chorus...
[Liberian Observer] Stakeholders working to advance climate action and governance in Liberia have developed a draft roadmap for the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) to guide the country's climate policy and response strategy. The proposed strategy prioritizes both climate change mitigation and adaptation measures.
Earlier this year, families from the Indigenous Guna people on the tiny island of Gardi Sugdub became the first to undergo a climate-related relocation by the Panamanian government because of the threat of rising sea levels. Hundreds of residents moved to Isber Yala, a new town built on the mainland. But many fear that the relocation has put their traditions and culture in peril Photographs by Euan Wallace Continue reading...
Valencia, Spain CNN — The photos are happy occasions. A dad with two kids on holiday. Family pets with tails wagging. Teen daughters posing for selfies. This is a gallery of the missing. DANA Desaparecidos is a social media effort to find those still unaccounted for in the devastating flash floods that swept through eastern … The post Furious residents in Spain’s Valencia feel abandoned after historic floods, and more rain is on the way appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Most of the opposition parties on Parliament Hill are ditching the high-profile annual United Nations conference on climate change this year, citing human rights concerns in the host country Azerbaijan little more than a year after the mass exodus of nearly 120,000 ethnic Armenians from their homes in the once-disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.
[New Times] Prime Energy Plc, a local renewable energy developer, listed its inaugural green bond worth Rwf9.58billion on Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) on November 5, becoming the first company to list a green bond in Rwanda.
It is hoped ‘innovative’ 24-hour design will also cut carbon emissions, as demand for delivery services soars Six decades after the bullet train first whisked passengers between Tokyo and Osaka, authorities in Japan are planning to do the same for cargo, with the construction of a “conveyor belt road”. The automated cargo transport corridor, which will connect the capital with Osaka, 320 miles (515km) away, is seen as part of the solution to soaring demand for delivery services in the world’s fourth-biggest economy. Continue reading...
Proposition 4 called for spending $3.8 billion for water projects, including those that provide safe drinking water, water recycling projects, groundwater storage and flood control.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are likely to stay unchanged in early 2025, putting less pressure on the authorities preparing to calculate a new power tariff for electricity bills between January and April next year, says the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat).
[African Arguments] A months-long investigation into the Kingfisher oil project in Uganda finds disastrous consequences for the environment and human rights.
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Despite Africa contributing minimally to global emissions and global warming, this continent is most susceptible to the consequences of climate change. However, African innovators are rising to these challenges, creating green jobs, addressing environmental and health concerns, and improving livelihoods for millions.
[ACNS] The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has reflected on the COP 16 Biodiversity Conference, and looks ahead to the COP 29 Climate Conference.
Voters showed up in droves to cast their ballots, navigating last-minute polling changes spurred by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
oto by Casey Horner on Unsplash A review of the electricity sector's mandatory climate disclosures by Forsyth Barr has not changed the analysts’ investment views of the companies.
Valencia authorities say search efforts continue as prime minister announces €10.6bn fund to help victims of disaster At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, regional judicial authorities in Valencia have confirmed, as the country’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, said he was earmarking €10.6bn (£8.9bn) to help victims. The number includes only those who have been reported missing by family members who have also provided personal information and biological samples to allow for their identification, the superior court of justice of the Valencia region said in a statement on Tuesday. It added that there could be more cases of people who have disappeared whose details have not yet been registered. Continue reading...
Rafael intensified into a Category 1 hurricane Tuesday evening in the Caribbean near the Cayman Islands as it headed for the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters said.
Kaktovik, on an island in the Arctic Ocean, was one of two Alaska communities whose polling places didn't open for the primary.
Surfers on Ocean Beach, Australia, were in for a surprise, after discovering a rather unexpected animal on the beach - an emperor penguin.
Days ahead of the U.N.’s global negotiations on climate change, China and other developing countries said trade restrictions should be part of the talks.
Rafael is likely to get sheared apart once it gets into the central Gulf of Mexico. The post Rafael expected to affect the Cayman Islands and Cuba as a hurricane appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Torrential rainfall causing deadly flash floods has hit southern and eastern Spain in regions including the Costa del Sol, where the city of Malaga is located, and Valencia in the east. As these areas struggle to cope with the aftermath, satellite technology has played a crucial role in assessing the damages of the affected areas.
Today, voters in several states will get a say on ballot measures related to climate initiatives. Across the country, there are hotly debated propositions surrounding pipeline construction, climate infrastructure, and carbon reduction. (And fate of the planet aside, there’s also one referendum that could usher in a new tree-centric, state flag.) Here’s a round-up of […]
Storm expected to reach hurricane status but should weaken before it hits the US Gulf coast Tropical Storm Rafael has grown more powerful in the Caribbean Sea and is poised to reach hurricane strength on Wednesday, carrying the risk of damaging wind and rainfall. But it should weaken as it approaches the US Gulf coast, where several states have not been hit by a hurricane in November, according to records maintained since the early months of the US civil war. Portions of the Florida Keys could see tropical storm conditions starting on Wednesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center . Continue reading...
[Daily Maverick] We are an attractive energy partner for any nation. Developed economies in particular have been burned by volatility in their energy supplies, be they Russia invading Ukraine or the instability in many oil-rich nations around the world.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is strengthening its presence in Africa's geothermal sector, with strategic investments aimed at diversifying revenue streams.
The U.K. based aerospace company, Space Solar, plans to launch its space-based solar power plant by 2030 to deliver clean energy to Iceland, which is already a renewable-energy powerhouse.
Carmakers sell 29,800 electric cars in October as diesel models drop by a fifth and petrol cars by 14% Sales of electric cars in the UK grew in October despite overall demand for vehicles shrinking as manufacturers raced to meet government targets. Carmakers sold 29,800 electric cars during the month, up by a quarter compared with the same month last year, according to data published on Tuesday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a lobby group. Continue reading...
[This Day] Experts in the renewable energy industry across Africa have called for the strengthening of local content to catalyse growth in the continent's renewable energy sub-sector across the continent.
Almost 20 EPA rules, some of which are consequential, are under White House review. The backlog is the second largest of any federal agency.
Christian Åslund was shocked at the difference between what he saw in 2002 and what confronted him this summer Standing in blinding sunlight on an archipelago above the Arctic Circle, the photographer Christian Åslund looked in shock at a glacier he had last visited in 2002. It had almost completely disappeared. Two decades ago Greenpeace asked Åslund to use photographs taken in the early 20th century, and photograph the same views in order to document how glaciers in Svalbard were melting due to global heating. The difference in ice density in those pictures, taken almost a century apart, was staggering. Continue reading...
The Network for Greening the Financial System painted a dire picture of the impact of global warming on the world economy, noting that its worst-case scenario foresees four times as much damage as before.
What started as a broad attempt to allow women to live a more dignified life, an indigenous women’s organization, Masehual Siuamej Mosenyolchicauani, now aims to solve environmental and climate problems that others have created.
The transition to net zero presents unique challenges for the built environment, a sector that is both a significant contributor to carbon emissions and a crucial part of the solution.
A tropical storm that's headed towards Jamaica is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday.
Image: Aleksandr Popov on Unsplash Ten years ago, the Government was being accused of tokenism in its attempts to cut greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Expert analysis backs our policy and its benefits for the country. Defeatist critics should take note Ed Milband is secretary of state for energy security and net zero Labour fought and won the last election on the argument that every family and business in the country was paying the price of the previous government’s failure to deliver clean homegrown energy for Britain. Families and businesses know from the cost of living crisis that our dependence on fossil fuel markets controlled by dictators such as Putin left the UK vulnerable and exposed to energy price spikes, as well as the escalating costs of climate breakdown. We also know that the drive to clean energy represents the greatest economic opportunity of the 21st century. That is why the prime minister has put delivering clean...
After a storm devastated parts of eastern Spain last week, survivors are becoming impatient at the steady government rescue efforts. On Sunday, it all went down in the town of Paiporta.
Scientists use new technology to sequence the DNA of microscopic ocean creatures for the first time Off the west coast of Greenland, a 17-metre (56ft) aluminium sailing boat creeps through a narrow, rocky fjord in the Arctic twilight. The research team onboard, still bleary-eyed from the rough nine-day passage across the Labrador Sea, lower nets to collect plankton. This is the first time anyone has sequenced the DNA of the tiny marine creatures that live here. Watching the nets with palpable excitement is Prof Leonid Moroz, a neuroscientist at the University of Florida’s Whitney marine lab. “This is what the world looked like when life began,” he tells his friend, Peter Molnar, the expedition leader with whom he co-founded the Ocean Genome Atlas Project (Ogap). Continue reading...
Spain on Tuesday announced an aid package worth 10.6 billion euros ($11.5 billion) to rebuild regions devastated by its worst floods in a generation that have killed 218 people.
Measures in three states could affect gas use, carbon capture technology and coastal restoration.
The wind project has pitted local opponents against the state’s ever-growing need for renewable energy since it was proposed in 2021.
Producers will be allowed to buy carbon offsets or contribute to a decarbonization fund to cover as much as 20 percent of their emissions at each facility they operate.
“It’s been four years that we’ve been marching, and nothing’s changed. They’re spending billions to do their conferences, but they owe us billions in compensation,” one woman said, referring to the countries responsible for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions.
The destruction wreaked by Spain's deadliest floods in a generation in one of the country's economic motors will leave a huge bill for the state and the insurance sector.
On the quiet streets of an Oslo suburb, electric vehicles are parked in nearly every other driveway as Norway speeds towards its goal of becoming the first country free of fossil fuel-powered cars.
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Little rain has fallen since Hurricane Helene dropped huge amounts across the Southeast.
A new runway at Greenland's Nuuk airport that can accommodate international flights is expected to lift the tourism sector, at the risk of inundating the Arctic island's infrastructure and fragile ecosystem.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Delhi government and police seeking an explanation for the non-compliance with its firecracker ban order during Diwali. The court highlighted the alarming air pollution levels in the city and indicated a potential year-round ban on firecrackers in the National Capital Region (NCR) to combat the issue.
Lahore, Pakistan, experienced hazardous levels of air pollution for two consecutive days, ranking as the second most polluted city globally. The Punjab government attributed the pollution to winds carrying pollutants from India, specifically Amritsar and Chandigarh. They called for dialogue and cooperation between both countries to address the transboundary smog issue effectively.
Mayor Patrick Johnstone participated in the Local Climate Action Summit as a part of the COP28 U.N. Climate Change Conference late last year.
Tropical Storm Rafael, anticipated to escalate into a hurricane, is projected to hit Florida later this week. The storm, currently south of Jamaica, will likely impact the Cayman Islands and Cuba with heavy rainfall, posing risks of floods and mudslides.
New EDF analysis shows possibility of hitting the 70% emissions reduction target by 2032 if NCUC orders Duke to accelerate solar and offshore wind schedule
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday he did not have the heart to talk about football ahead of his team's Champions League clash against AC Milan, because of the devastating floods in the Valencia region.
While disposable batteries are convenient, they're not great for the environment. These rechargeable batteries with USB ports are easy and less wasteful.
On November 1, the North Carolina Utilities Commission issued an order in the Carbon Plan docket, almost two months ahead of schedule. It largely ratifies an agreement reached by Duke Energy and the state’s Public Staff, who are charged with protecting the state’s ratepayers. While the Commission drops the requirement for Duke Energy to model […] The post North Carolina can still avoid huge amounts of emissions (and stranded carbon emitting assets) under the state’s Carbon Plan Law. Here’s how. appeared first on Climate 411 .
Environment Canada issued a number of wind warnings for areas including parts of the Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and the Chilcotin.
The tropical depression Eighteen is headed for the Gulf Coast and likely to transition into a tropical storm Monday and a hurricane by Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Rafael is on track to hit the southern tip of Louisiana by Saturday as it continues to gather strength en route to the Gulf of Mexico, and could become a hurricane by the time it hits Cuba.
The storm formed Monday in the Caribbean and will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands before strengthening into a hurricane and likely hitting Cuba, forecasters said.
Malaysia has sent a complaint letter to Vietnam over its alleged expansion of a South China Sea reef that both countries claim as their own, two officials told Reuters, in a rare bilateral escalation not involving China.
Storm will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and Cayman Islands before strengthening into hurricane A new tropical storm was expected to form on Monday in the Caribbean and eventually threaten parts of the US south-east, forecasters said. Expected to be named Rafael, the storm will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands before strengthening to a hurricane and probably hitting Cuba . Forecasters are predicting that it will bring heavy rainfall to parts of the US along the Gulf of Mexico, according to advisories from the Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC). Continue reading...
MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Follow live coverage of all the latest from Spain as the floods crisis grips much of the country.
Daughter confirms death of Don and Terry Turner, aged in their seventies, in eastern Spain A British couple missing in Valencia after floods hit the region have been found dead in their car, their daughter has told the BBC. Don Turner, 78, and his wife Terry, 74, had not been seen since torrential downpours caused flash floods in eastern Spain. Continue reading...
Tyre Extinguishers group stencils ‘These cars kill Valencians’ on 4x4s in city to highlight SUVs’ role in climate crisis Climate activists in Scotland have carried out a series of actions against SUV cars, saying they are acting in solidarity with the victims of the Valencia floods. The Tyre Extinguishers have called on their supporters to take actions against SUV cars in their areas, after members of the group in Edinburgh stencilled the sides of targeted vehicles on Sunday night with the words: “These cars kill Valencians.” Continue reading...
[Premium Times] Oando Plc's Wale Tinubu leads high-level delegation to African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 holding in Cape Town, South Africa
Refiners and environmental groups are challenging the costs and climate impacts of the renewable fuels program.
Keir Starmer insisted it is his 'personal mission' to bring down smuggling gangs as he unveiled a fresh push at an Interpol conference in Glasgow.
Federal courts previously declined to block other power plant rules issued together by the agency this spring, including the climate rule, the mercury rule and the effluent limitations guidelines.
The international community must ensure that the global shift from fossil fuels to clean energy is equitable, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Monday in New York.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 129, Issue 21, 16 November 2024.
[The Green Connection] With COP29 just a few weeks away, The Green Connection, Natural Justice, and Masifundise Development Trust are drawing attention to the widespread opposition of the environmental authorisation granted for offshore oil and gas exploration in Block 3B/4B, off South Africa's West Coast. The eco-justice organisations, along with small-scale fishers and fishing co-operatives - Environmental Traits, Spirit of Endeavour Fisherfolk Women, Moeggesukkel Visserye Cooperative Ltd,
Flash floods have hit Barcelona's main airport and the surrounding areas, with videos showing water streaming into the departures hall and pouring from the ceiling.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The final days of this election season are wearying for the people who do research and advocacy on the transition away from fossil fuels. For this group, the Biden administration has been a champion, developing landmark legislation and building a […]
Image: Tim van der Kuip on Unsplash Companies in the industrial sector are risking court action if they don't accurately report indirect emissions from their value chain, with the sector becoming an increasing target for...
Making polluters pay is not only fair, but popular and effective, says Greenpeace International
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — A smog-choked province in eastern Pakistan has issued a rare plea for cross-border collaboration with India, as major cities in both countries endure severe air pollution that risks the health of millions. Officials in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province of 127 million people, have drafted a letter to the Indian government … The post Pakistan province calls for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India as record smog chokes major city appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Offshore wind turbines are helping to drive the clean energy transition, yet from Donald Trump to local activists, accusations against 'whale-killing' windmills are flying.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' with an AQI of 320, nearing 'severe.' Anand Vihar registers the highest AQI at 433. CPCB data indicates deteriorating condition, with air quality expected to stay similar till Wednesday. IMD forecasts mist or smog during this period, impacting visibility and health.
Some of the east coast and the north will bake in a furnace of potentially life-threatening heat, the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A heatwave is due to strike Australia’s east coast, with temperatures expected above 40C, making the country’s north “one of the hottest places in the world” this week, the Bureau of Meteorology has forecast. Residents in northern New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory are being warned to brace for unsettled weather through the week, starting on Monday, as a mass of heat moves eastward from central Australia. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Campaign records show the Republican presidential nominee leads in energy donations, but his oil and gas haul doesn't match spending by the Tesla CEO.
The planned project could make it difficult for Google to fulfill its pledge to halve its planet-warming emissions by 2030.
Companies are waiting up to 14 years for connections, leading some to revise net zero targets On the south bank of the Mersey, Britain’s first factory dedicated to manufacturing electric vehicles may one day be powered exclusively by wind and solar farms. Stellantis, the European carmaker that owns the Ellesmere Port site, has begun work to fit four megawatts (MW) of solar power capacity across 500 sq metres (5,400 sq ft) of its rooftop space, enough to power the equivalent of 8,000 homes. Continue reading...
[New Times] Despite Rwanda's commitment to promoting eco-friendly transportation (green transport) and reducing carbon emissions, several misconceptions continue to cloud the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), potentially hindering their widespread acceptance.
[The Conversation Africa] How we use land and feed a growing global population, and the burden we place on natural habitats in pursuit of nutrition, will again take centre stage at the annual global climate change conference, COP29, in November.
A Pakistani Punjab minister accused polluted winds from Indian cities of worsening Lahore's air quality and suggested dialogue with India. Citing scientific data, she emphasized cooperation to address the smog issue and advised farmers against stubble burning. Previous Pakistani Punjab chief ministers have also expressed intentions to engage with Indian counterparts on air pollution.
While India continues to rely heavily on coal, the south Asian economic giant is also aggressively pushing renewable energy production, especially after the costs of renewable energy production have fallen drastically in recent years around the world. But experts say that India—the world’s third largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs)—has to face many headwinds for […]
Polling shows that Australians prefer renewables, climate change and energy minister says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Support for nuclear power is likely to evaporate once Australians face a clear choice at the next election and realise the Coalition’s policy would mean relying more on old coal plants and increased risk of blackouts, Chris Bowen says. The climate change and energy minister said that while some polling had suggested some voters were open to nuclear plants being allowed in Australia surveys had also consistently found they preferred renewable energy. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
World leaders kick off UN climate talks next week, days after a knife edge US election that could send shockwaves through global efforts to limit dangerous warming.
The region’s journey to carbon neutrality highlights both the challenges of moving away from fossil fuels and the great potential for progress.
Media reported stories of survivors including the woman trapped in her car in a flooded underpass for 72 hours Her car was among the scores that were swept up in Spain’s deadly floods, tossed about by the mud-coloured waters that surged on to streets. But after 72 hours spent trapped in an underpass, the woman was hailed as one of the lucky ones. “After three days, we found someone alive in their car,” Martín Pérez, the head of Valencia’s civil protection service, told volunteers on Saturday. The announcement prompted hearty applause. Continue reading...
The tech, a waypoint between fully electric cars and gas-powered ones, has shown up in more and more US—and Chinese—vehicles. Can EREV tech get more drivers into electrics?
A listing of 35 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, October 27, 2024 thru Sat, November 2, 2024. Topics covered this week Repeating last week's experiment, we asked Google's Gemini again for help categorizing the articles we shared during the week. The result is the bullet list below and we'd like to know how useful that kind of generated summary is for you, so please let us know in the comments! Climate Change Impacts Extreme Weather Events: Hurricanes and Floods (The Guardian, Inside Climate News, CNN, Yale Climate Connections) Heatwaves and Drought (The Guardian, Yale Climate Connections, CNN) Rising Sea Levels and Coastal Erosion (The Guardian, CNN) Global Warming and Temperature...
Egypt will play host Monday the 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) at Egypt International Exhibition Center. The WUF, convened under the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) every two years, aims to address rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change, and policies. The event will showcase Egypt’s advancements … The post Egypt to host 12th edition of World Urban Forum Monday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The catastrophic floods in Valencia remind us that the fate of human beings and animals is what is truly important You may have heard of Cop29 , the global climate change conference that doesn’t start until 11 November but has already been generating headlines for weeks. You are less likely to have heard of Cop16, the international summit on biodiversity. It wrapped up two days ago but has barely scraped the news agenda. The lack of interest in Cop16 extended even to the participants. A whopping 80% of countries failed to submit plans for meeting a landmark UN nature agreement at the conference, as they had promised to do. Even Colombia, which hosted Cop16, missed the deadline. And, as the summit wore on, representatives noticed with mounting alarm a “lack of concrete...
The UN climate conference will shine a spotlight on the major oil producer’s energy transition, peace efforts with Armenia and geocritical location.
A small village in Rajasthan is combatting global warming through a community-driven nursery initiative that distributes indigenous saplings free of cost across Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana. The initiative, inspired by familial forestry and supported by international organizations, emphasizes environmental conservation and land restoration.
Glacial lakes across the Himalayan region expanded by 10.81% from 2011 to 2024 due to climate change, according to a government report. India's lakes saw a 33.7% increase, raising concerns about glacial lake outburst floods. Advanced satellite technology is being used for precise monitoring, emphasizing the need for international cooperation.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency failed to answer nearly half of the calls for aid and assistance it recently received during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a report released this week shows.
What record early voting in Georgia and North Carolina says about the storm and the stakes of the election.
Despite the impact of climate change, many regional companies do not know how to derive value from sustainability, a survey shows.
The devastating flooding should spur this month’s Cop29 climate conference to press for immediate action, not look away Move on. Nothing to see here. Just another ordinary, everyday apocalypse. If past experience is any guide, the world’s reaction to the floods in Spain last week will be similar to that of motorway drivers at a crash scene: slow down, take in the horror, outwardly express sympathy, inwardly give thanks that fate picked someone else – and foot on the accelerator. Continue reading...
This month’s open thread on climate change topics. How are we in November already? And why is it still so warm… ? Anyway, please stay on topic and avoid insulting other commenters. The post Unforced variations: Nov 2024 first appeared on RealClimate.
Advocates urge government to allow ‘precision breeding’ to combat disease, but RSPCA warns of ethical dangers Ministers are preparing to introduce legislation that will permit the growing of gene-edited crops in England and Wales. But the new legislation will not cover the use of this technology to create farm animals that have increased resistance to disease or lower carbon footprints. The decision has dismayed some senior scientists, who had expected both uses of gene editing would be given the go-ahead. They fear the decision could hold back the creation of hardier, healthier herds and flocks. Animal welfare groups have welcomed the move, however. Continue reading...
Concerned students press for their high schools – some with $1bn endowments – to reinvest in clean energy A high school in California has decided not to invest in coal, oil or gas, instead pledging to put money into clean energy. It’s the latest win in a new fossil fuel divestment campus campaign launched by high schoolers across 11 countries that is gaining support in the US. The Nueva School, an elite private school outside San Francisco , pledged in spring 2024 to invest a portion of its $55m endowment in renewable power. The commitment followed months of pressure from students. Continue reading...
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. This fact brief was written by Sue Bin Park from the Gigafact team in collaboration with members from our team. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Are most glaciers growing? The vast majority of glaciers have continued to shrink worldwide. To maintain stability, snowfall must equal ice loss from processes like surface melt, wind erosion, and avalanches. In most of the world, glaciers are shrinking due to warming and snowfall changes. By 1990, glaciers worldwide had lost 7% to 28% of their 1901 mass. Glacier research dates back to the 1890s, while specific “reference glaciers” have been continuously tracked since...
The deadliest flash floods in Spain's modern history have killed at least 214 people, and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Saturday.
Air quality in Mumbai worsened after firecrackers were lit, with AQI levels rising from poor to severe. Humid and non-windy conditions caused smog. PM2.5 levels increased by 38% and PM10 levels by 23% compared to the previous day. Areas such as Byculla, Deonar, and Sewri saw significant pollution spikes.
The steep and stark environmental decline was not supposed to happen under the common agricultural policy The Rhine overflowed last winter, covering fields miles from the river and in some places leaving just the tops of trees visible. But Thomas Bollig, who farms just a few miles from the banks of the Rhine, was not worried. Even as floods inundated the fields of his neighbours, making sowing impossible, his holdings were largely unaffected. Bollig farms organically, and the natural methods he uses to improve his soil allow his fields to hold more water when it rains, and release it gradually, coping well with floods and droughts. Continue reading...
Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' levels post-Diwali due to increased firecracker usage, stubble burning, and local emissions. Favorable weather conditions, including high wind speeds and above-normal temperatures, prevent it from reaching 'severe' levels. Authorities warn of worsening pollution in the coming days due to rising stubble burning incidents.
From household electrical appliances to timber furniture and a family fairy floss machine – so much can be saved from landfill Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com A table with a loose leg, a picture frame with a piece missing – so often our everyday items are all too easy to throw away when broken. But those with a passion for fixing things are trying to bring our goods full circle. In repair cafes and online forums, people are coming together to answer one simple question: can I fix it? Continue reading...
Climate change helps explains why the storms and floods were so extreme. But questions have emerged about whether communication failures contributed to the toll.
NASA has awarded the Custodial and Refuse/Recycle Services contract to Ahtna Integrated Services LLC of Anchorage, Alaska, to provide trash, waste, and recycling services at the agency’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley. This is a hybrid contract that includes a firm-fixed-price and an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity portion. The period of performance begins Friday, Nov. 1, with […]
The region is no stranger to storms like those that caused this week’s deluges. But global warming helps them pack a bigger punch, scientists said.
“Ixe! If it wasn’t for solar energy, we would have closed down, you can be sure. We had to stop due to the pandemic on 15 March 2020, but the energy costs were fixed,” said Erika Cazuza, administrative and financial manager of the Brazilian Cooperative of Rural Producers of Monteiro (Capribom). Ixe is a word […]
The storm dumped a year’s worth of rain in 24 hours, overwhelming infrastructure and exposing the vulnerability of urban areas to extreme weather events.
AccuWeather meteorologists say there is a 90 percent chance that a storm will form in the Caribbean this weekend or early next week, potentially hitting the US. It would be named Patty.
Just Stop Oil activists have poured salt over the statue of Mahatma Ghandi in Parliament Square, London. The stunt was led by Casper Horton-Kitchlew, 32, from Hackney.
Everyone knows both the solution to climate disasters and what’s causing them, but our leaders remain unwilling or unable to take corrective action.
Harris and Trump to campaign in key swing states Wisconsin and Michigan as election day looms Tell us: Did you vote for a different candidate than your partner in the 2024 election? Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Joe Biden has released the following statement on the latest job report: In October, unemployment was unchanged at 4.1%, but the devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and new strike activity, lowered job growth. Job growth is expected to rebound in November as our hurricane recovery and rebuilding efforts continue. In addition, I want to congratulate the leadership of the Machinists and Boeing for negotiating a new contract proposal that will be voted on by union members. Machinists at Boeing have sacrificed...
The October jobs data was the lowest in nearly four years, and the unemployment rate was 4.1 percent. Economists caution that recent hurricanes and labor strikes could artificially depress data.
Conservationists warn actions and ambitions of two super powers could lead to overexploitation of vital food source for whales, penguins and seals Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast China and Russia are working together to block new Antarctic marine parks and loosen krill fishing restrictions, undermining a major international convention designed to protect the region from overexploitation, according to analysts and conservationists. With the support of Russia, China reportedly used its veto rights at a meeting of the 26-nation Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) in Tasmania to prevent the renewal of an agreement restricting krill fishing. Continue reading...
The vice president is the only one who will do what it takes to protect America from warming oceans and extreme weather
Weather agency says four regions remain on amber alert because of risk of rains and storms The death toll from the floods in Spain this week has risen to 205, as residents in the Valencia region were warned to brace for more rain and an additional 1,000 soldiers were earmarked to help with the rescue operations. Authorities in Valencia raised the death toll there to 202 on Friday afternoon, bringing the overall toll to at least 205 in have been was the deadliest floods in Spain’s modern history. Continue reading...
Tree cover makes cities more livable, especially as heat waves become more common with climate change. DW has analyzed the tree coverage in more than 40 major cities in Asia.
Despite new rules clamping down on toxic emissions, the air quality gains for marginalized communities are so far insufficient, some say.
Animal shelters and rescues are flooded, destroyed and overcrowded after Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck the Southeast.
As air pollution hits toxic levels, one proposal is to introduce a ‘smog diplomacy’ initiative between Pakistan and India As the smog descended over Lahore, people began to feel the familiar symptoms. First came the scratchy throat and burning eyes, then the dizziness, tightness in the chest and the dry racking cough. “It’s become a physical ordeal just to go outdoors,” said Jawaria, 28, a master’s student living in the Pakistani city. Continue reading...
New Delhi’s air quality index plunged into the “severe” category, according to India’s main environmental monitoring agency.
Image: Nguyen Kiet on Unsplash Human-caused climate change made the ten deadliest extreme weather events of the last 20 years more intense and more likely, according to new analysis.
The company has opened a tender for developers to build the energy farms, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan hoping to reduce transmission losses by positioning them at the end of tube lines.
Image: The icy landscape of Ross Island in Antarctica is featured in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 3 February 2024, during the austral summer.
The last monthly employment report before Election Day is expected to show that U.S. job creation slumped in October, as the economy faced hits from hurricanes and a massive work stoppage at Boeing (BA).Read more...
From oil in the Arctic to the Ambler Road, Alaska's resource and conservation battles await a new administration’s fate, affecting communities, ecosystems and industries alike. The post Resource production or preservation? Election puts Alaska lands on the line appeared first on High Country News.
The university received the award from the Higher Education Facility Management Association of Southern Africa recently.
Los Angeles County alleges the companies have made false statements regarding plastic recycling. The county is pursuing penalties for both deceit and environmental damage.
By 2070, climate change could result in a 24.7% GDP loss for India and a 16.9% GDP loss for the Asia-Pacific region due to rising sea levels and reduced productivity. Lower-income economies will be most affected. Immediate and coordinated climate action is essential to mitigate these economic impacts and address rising emissions, particularly from China.
The proposed Texas GulfLink export project is under review by the Department of Transportation.
The PBF Energy chief’s comments come as investors worry about another refinery closing.
Climate advocates are watching to see if state voters eliminate a carbon market launched in 2023 to reduce carbon emissions.
The drop, the EU said, is driven by the accelerating rollout of renewable energy sources across the continent.
The report said financing needs in developing Asian countries to cope with climate change range from $102 billion to $431 billion a year.
[IPS] The act of planting trees offers more than shade and fruit. It symbolizes a deeper mission--restoring soil, preserving water, and, for these students, living in Tanzania's northern Rorya district, delivering a form of climate justice. The reforestation efforts are in step with Tanzania's broader plans to fortify its agriculture and water systems against the advancing climate crisis.
LNP urged to release details of its alternative energy plans within first 100 days of government Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Conservation groups say the new Queensland government must quickly announce details of its alternative energy plans, after confirmation the new LNP administration will scrap the state’s attempts to build the “world’s largest” hydroelectricity project . The premier, David Crisafulli , has confirmed the LNP would, as promised during the election campaign, end planning for a proposed 5GW Pioneer Burdekin pumped hydro scheme that would have constructed a massive energy storage dam in central Queensland. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue...
Nepal is fighting a surge in dengue cases, a potentially deadly disease once unheard of in the country's high-altitude Himalayan regions, as climate change and urbanisation nurture fever-bringing mosquitoes in new zones.
One year after world leaders issued the landmark call for a global move away from fossil fuels, nations are failing to turn that promise into action, say climate diplomats, campaigners and policy experts.
The British government settled for an undisclosed amount with the mother of a 9-year-old girl who was the first to have “air pollution” on her death certificate.
Empowering Justice40: How Community-Based Organizations Are Driving Environmental Justice Forward shannon.paton@… Thu, 10/31/2024 - 14:21 Since President Joe Biden launched the Justice40 Initiative in January 2021, over $600 billion has been designated for more than 500 programs across 19 federal agencies. This funding supports climate-related infrastructure initiatives with a commitment to ensuring 40% of the benefits reach underserved communities. Through these programs and fueled by funds made available by the Inflation Reduction Act , money is directed toward clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives, improved public transit, affordable and sustainable housing, training and workforce development, remediation and reduction of legacy pollution, and the development...
Decline over 2023, helped by switch to renewable power, means greenhouse gas pollution is now 37% below 1990 levels The EU’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 8% last year, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has found, as the continent continues to close down coal-fired power plants and make more electricity from sun and wind. The steep drop in planet-heating pollution in 2023 is close to the fall recorded in Europe at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, when travel restrictions grounded planes and shuttered factories. Continue reading...
A NASA model predicts that a geomagnetic storm could hit Earth on November 1, as a blast of solar plasma rockets toward our planet. It could cause aurora at northern latitudes.
[The Herald] PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is tomorrow expected to officially open the inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) in Harare where policymakers and other stakeholders are seeking to come up with solutions to the harmful health impact of climate change.
The Republican vice presidential nominee appeared on Joe Rogan’s show, where he called wind power “disgusting, dystopian” and “ugly.”
People urged to stay at home as more bad weather forecast, with number of dead expected to rise further Spanish floods – latest updates The death toll from devastating floods in the eastern Spanish region of Valencia has risen to 140, national news agency EFE reported, as the country began three days of mourning and the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, urged people to stay at home. With forecasts of more bad weather prompting storm alerts farther north, Sánchez urged residents on Thursday to “please, follow the calls of the emergency services … Right now the most important thing is to save as many lives as possible.” Continue reading...
TAIPEI - Typhoon Kong-Rey made landfall in Taiwan packing dangerous winds, with Shanghai bracing for the heaviest November rain burst since 1981 as the large storm tracks toward mainland China.
Open access notables Communicating the most accurate and reliable science on climate change to society: A survey of editors from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , Molina & Abadal Abadal, Geoscience Communication: This study focuses on the perspectives of scientists involved in the IPCC AR5 and AR6 synthesis reports, examining their views on the communication of climate change knowledge and its dissemination to the public. The objectives include understanding scientists' opinions on the state of climate change knowledge, the effectiveness of current communication strategies, and recommendations for improving public engagement. A survey was conducted among 72 IPCC scientists, assessing their perceptions on various aspects of climate communication, including...
Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU fell by eight percent in 2023 -- among the biggest drops in decades -- new data showed Thursday, though the bloc remains in a race against time to meet its ambitious climate goals.
The project that began in the Canary Islands mimics the way leaves capture water droplets from fog in order to produce water They call it cloud milking, a zero-energy technique to extract water from fog that is revolutionising the recovery of forests devastated by fire and drought. The idea began as a pilot project in the Canary Islands. The plan was to exploit the moisture-laden “sea of clouds” that hangs over the region in order to aid reforestation, and has since been extended to several other countries to produce drinking water, and to irrigate crops. Continue reading...
[GroundUp] As global temperature records continue to be broken, cities need to move fast to protect residents from heat stress. Planting trees seems the simplest solution
At least 95 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain
The storm, said to be the largest typhoon to hit Taiwan in 30 years, caused damage even before making landfall.
At least 95 people have been killed as more rain is forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you been affected by flooding? Experts have been giving their reaction to yesterday’s disaster - sounding a warning about our preparedness and ability to cope. Extreme weather events are becoming more intense, are lasting longer and are occurring more frequently as a result of human-induced climate change, scientists say. Continue reading...
UK government offers undisclosed sum in compensation to Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah for daughter’s untimely death The mother of a nine-year-old girl who became the first person in the UK to have air pollution cited on their death certificate will receive an undisclosed settlement from the government in compensation for her daughter’s untimely death. Settling a legal case, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Department for Transport and the Department of Health and Social Care issued a statement expressing sincere condolences to the family of Ella Kissi-Debrah , from south-east London, who had a fatal asthma attack in 2013 after being exposed to excessive air pollution. Continue reading...
China is defying pressure to set ambitious climate targets early and to help poor nations cope with the ravages of a warming world.
Chinese researchers will examine the feasibility of deploying integrated renewable systems on the high seas.
Campaigners criticise fall as oil company reveals better than expected profits of $6bn in third quarter Shell’s investments in renewable energy fell to only 8% of the oil supermajor’s overall spending budget in the latest quarter after the company watered down its carbon emissions targets in March. Its financial results for July to September revealed that Shell spent $409m (£315m) in its renewables and energy solutions business, from an overall capital expenditure of almost $5bn. Continue reading...
Rising supply chain costs still hamper the aviation industry, even though airlines should benefit from cheaper oil prices until next year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
CNN — At least 95 people have been killed by severe flash floods in Spain, according to authorities on Wednesday, as emergency responders scramble to find dozens of missing people. In the worst-affected region of Valencia, 92 people were killed, according to Angel Victor Torres, Spain’s minister of territorial policy and democratic memory. Two others died … The post At least 95 killed and dozens missing in Spain’s flash floods appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Sulfur hexafluoride gas, which is used as an insulator in power transmission equipment, has a warming potential that’s 23,500 times that of carbon dioxide.
Rescue workers are set to comb through debris in worst hit areas like Valencia, after at least 95 people were killed in deadliest floods in a generation Rescue workers in Spain continued to search for more victims after deadly floods, as questions were raised about how one of the world’s most developed nations failed to respond adequately to an extreme storm. Torrential rains that began at the start of the week sparked flooding that has left at least 95 people dead , the deadliest such disaster in the western European country since 1973. Continue reading...
Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.
The 10 deadliest extreme weather events since 2004 caused more than 570,000 deaths combined, reveals a shocking report from research group World Weather Attribution.
Typhoon Kong-rey has the strength equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane and is likely the largest storm to hit Taiwan since 1996.
A fire erupted at a Missouri lithium-ion battery recycling plant on Wednesday, prompting authorities in Fredericktown, Mo., to order some residents to evacuate.
EXCLUSIVE: A British mother-of-two living in Valencia said local authorities acted too late as deadly floods swept through the region killing more than 95.
Fierce winds and torrential rain lashed Taiwan on Thursday as Super Typhoon Kong-rey neared, forcing thousands to flee from one of the most powerful storms to threaten the island in years.
Sea level rise and other factors cause coastal trees to die where they stand, and climate change is making matters worse.
The UN’s latest report confirms what we’ve known: current policy is not where it needs to be to keep us below 1.5 degrees warming.
Smith announced earlier this week that her United Conservative Party government is seeking a judicial review of Ottawa's exemption of the carbon levy on home heating oil.
'Unprecedented phenomenon': Storms trigger country's deadliest floods in decades.
The storms drew on unusually warm temperatures made more likely by climate change. The post Death toll from disastrous floods in eastern Spain climbs above 90 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Floods of mud-coloured water tumbled vehicles down streets at high speeds
Healing continues in the atmosphere over the Antarctic: a hole that opens annually in the ozone layer over Earth’s southern pole was relatively small in 2024 compared to other years. Scientists with NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) project the ozone layer could fully recover by 2066. During the peak of ozone […]
Vincent Crowe was working at the mine's gold district project near Bathurst Inlet in western Nunavut in 2022 when, while clearing snow from the ice road onsite, the dozer he was operating went through the sea ice near a pressure ridge on the ice road.
First-of-its-kind research found fire retardants released by planes contain heavy metals concentrations up to 2,880 times greater than EPA limits.
A hole in the atmosphere's ozone layer is the seventh-smallest since recovery began in 1992, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Wednesday.
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory’s nuclear-fusion reactor points to a possible zero-carbon future.
A report by BoM and CSIRO checks ‘vital signs of Australia’s climate’ – and shows temperature trends will only worsen Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast “It is a wicked problem,” says Dr Karl Braganza at the Bureau of Meteorology, after running through Australia’s latest State of the Climate report. The effects of rising heat on land and in the oceans, coupled with rising greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, are changing Australia’s climate rapidly and “flowing through to how our society, economy and other things operate”. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Conventional over-the-road diesel trucks are one of the biggest contributors to global carbon emissions. Yet, industrial BEVs are largely ineffective due to their battery's weight and impact on payload.
Spain is in the midst of one of its worst-ever natural disasters, with flash floods sweeping parts of the country. Now, scientists say that this catastrophic event was fuelled by climate change .
The agency froze implementation of the “good neighbor” rule intended to clamp down on air pollution floating into neighboring states.
With COP29 just around the corner, the reality of how far we still have to go to meet global climate goals is coming into focus. A new United Nations (UN) Climate Change report finds “current national climate plans fall miles short of what’s needed”. Similarly, the UN Environment Programme reports that national pledges would only […] The post Road to COP29: Will hydrogen help us meet our climate goals? appeared first on Energy Exchange .
Rising temperatures, drought and heavy rainfall are increasingly impacting people’s health, according to a Lancet study.
The delegation called for changes in disaster assistance programs and crop insurance and for adequate staffing for Farm Service Agency county offices.
A new U.N. report has found the world will warm by twice the 1.5-degree-Celsius target adopted in the Paris Agreement by 2100 if countries fail to slash greenhouse gas emissions right now.
The new Black Pearl diesel ferry. PHOTO: ECAN While Wellington and Auckland are cutting carbon with moves to electrify their ferries, Environment Canterbury has locked in at least eight more years of emissions with a...
Scientists have identified one of the largest carbon-based molecules in space yet. It could help us decode the origins of life as we know it.
The act of planting trees offers more than shade and fruit. It symbolizes a deeper mission—restoring soil, preserving water, and, for these students, living in Tanzania’s northern Rorya district, delivering a form of climate justice. The reforestation efforts are in step with Tanzania's broader plans to fortify its agriculture and water systems against the advancing climate crisis.
The Footprint Project wants to create a solar-powered microgrid “lending library” to deploy during disaster recovery efforts to reduce reliance on generators, which increase air pollution and are costly to run.
Some of the creeping impacts of this triple crisis are possibly the most debilitating: Africa is the most severely impacted region by desertification and land degradation, with approximately 45% of its land area affected. In the Horn of Africa and the Sahel alone, it imposes food shortages on more than 23 million people. Just last […]
A $33.6 billion initiative aims to harden the nation’s defenses against a warming world. Some communities are still waiting for help.
Three groups including the Maryland Chamber of Commerce warn about a carbon market the state is considering launching.
[IPS] Climate finance will come under intense scrutiny during COP29, and its distribution aligned with scientific analysis of the impacts of climate change, but the methodology ignores the inequality in research networks of the Global South.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D4EE03156C, Review Article Laiquan Li, Linyuan Xu, Hanyun Wang, Haohong Wei, Cheng Tang, Guisheng Li, Yuhai Dou, Hua Kun Liu, Shi Xue Dou As a self-sustaining cycle, the electrocatalytic nitrogen cycle represents an avenue for rectifying the nitrogen imbalance and for synthesizing value-added chemicals, thereby contributing to a sustainable and carbon-neutral society. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The Botswana Democratic Party is hoping for another term after 6 decades in power. A flagging economy and climate change are the two major challenges facing Botswana.
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) published the NDC Synthesis Report this week. The report assesses the combined impact of nations’ current national climate plans (NDCs) on expected global emissions in 2030, among other measures. The report concluded that the full implementation of all latest NDCs is estimated to lead to a 5.9 […] The post 10 Trends and Opportunities in the 2024 NDC Synthesis Report appeared first on Climate 411 .
Australia has been warned of a heatwave that is set to strike parts of the country over the weekend with a major weather system producing above average temperatures.
Costco has become a one-stop shop for a variety of needs, including car and truck products, or automotive services, but what about for an oil change?
New Findings Highlight 22% Growth in Pennsylvania’s Methane Mitigation Industry
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE02292K, Paper Zengding Wang, Tianjiang Zhang, Shanchao Liu, Keli Ding, Tengyu Liu, Jun Yao, Hai Sun, Yongfei Yang, Lei Zhang, Wen-Dong Wang, Cunqi Jia, Mojdeh Delshad, Kamy Sepehrnoori, Junjie Zhong Fluid miscible behaviors in nanoporous media are crucial for applications such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), membrane separation, subsurface pollutant remediation, and geothermal extraction. Confinement effects at the... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
America’s ports are hotbeds for toxic air pollution due to the diesel-powered ships and port vehicles that move our goods from sea to land. This pollution causes all kinds of health problems for nearby communities — from asthma and lung disease, to premature birth and death — which is why today’s announcement from the Environmental […] The post EPA announces recipients of monumental funding to clean up America’s ports appeared first on Energy Exchange .
Researchers observing polar bears in two different populations in northern Canada and Greenland found that some of the bears were experiencing hair loss, gashes and ice buildup on their paws that, in some cases, seriously affected their mobility.
Susana Muhamad is Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia and President of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference, and Kaveh Zahedi is Director of FAO Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment
In an exclusive small gathering, Geoffrey Hinton voiced his hopes and concerns about AI to Global News and warned the risks to jobs could be as great as the Industrial Revolution.
Researchers looking at the sweltering European summer of 2022 estimated that more than half of the heat-linked deaths occurring on the continent would not have happened if human-led climate change weren't in place.
Members became the undead in Glasgow for a day while performing to the Jackson hit as they demanded new fossil fuel projects be halted.
[Ethiopian Herald] The environment is facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change, pollution, and unsustainable practices. It is human activities that improve their lifestyle, but there is no one to take responsibility to protect our planet for future generations. The results of climate change are scary for animals and humans too, so in this sense, increasing awareness and taking action can significantly contribute to conserving the planet.
MANILA - Tropical Cyclone Kong-Rey has intensified into a typhoon and is threatening to bring strong winds and torrential rain to the northern Philippines, before tracking toward Taiwan and making landfall.
Earth’s far northern reaches have locked carbon underground for millennia. New research paints a picture of a landscape in change. A new study, co-authored by NASA scientists, details where and how greenhouse gases are escaping from the Earth’s vast northern permafrost region as the Arctic warms. The frozen soils encircling the Arctic from Alaska to […]
The U.S Department of the Interior picked two energy companies to build new offshore wind turbines near Maine off the New England coast, according to new reports.
Summer heat has significant effects in the mountainous regions of the western United States. Melted snow washes from snowy peaks into the rivers, reservoirs, and streams that supply millions of Americans with freshwater—as much as 75% of the annual freshwater supply for some states. But as climate change brings winter temperatures to new highs, these […]
Animal embryos can adapt to their surroundings in remarkable ways like sensing predators and food sources to improve their survival. But can it help them face climate change?
Grants to be used to improve port infrastructure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at 55 sites across the country Joe Biden’s administration is awarding nearly $3bn to boost climate-friendly equipment and infrastructure at ports across the country, including Baltimore , where a deadly bridge collapse killed six construction workers in March and disrupted east coast US shipping routes for months. The president timed the announcement of the grants ahead of a visit to the city’s main port on Tuesday. Officials say they will improve and electrify port infrastructure at 55 sites nationwide while supporting an estimated 40,000 union jobs, reducing pollution and combating the climate crisis . Continue reading...
A new proposal that aims to get more women to breastfeed says this could cut back the greenhouse gas emissions and get countries that produce the bulk of emissions to pay for it
How damaging this presidency is to the planet depends very much on how other countries react. There’s no time to waste US election 2024 live: latest news and updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Donald Trump’s re-election to the White House is a major setback for climate action but ultimately it’s the US that could end up losing out, as the rest of the world will move forward without it. The US is the world’s biggest economy and its second biggest emitter. Positive US engagement on climate has been crucial to landmark leaps forward, like getting the Paris agreement over the line, and just last year committing to transitioning away from fossil fuels . The US missing in action in the latter half of this critical decade for climate action is nobody’s idea of a...
Despite Donald Trump’s focus on fossil fuels, his return to the White House won’t derail clean energy, analysts and activists say.
Donald Trump's election as US president brings back a champion of the oil industry to the White House, but experts warn that his push for low prices could be at odds with petroleum companies' priorities.
The final environmental analysis sets the stage for an oil lease sale before Biden leave office.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has warned that tropical storm conditions will impact the Florida Keys today as Category 2 Hurricane Rafael barrels toward the Gulf Coast.
Oil and gas companies will welcome Donald Trump's return to the White House - especially after his repeated use of the phrase 'drill, baby, drill!' during the election campaign.
Donald Trump's presidential victory could have significant implications for the upcoming UN climate conference in Baku. His past actions and skepticism towards climate change raise concerns about the US's commitment to the Paris Agreement. Trump's potential withdrawal or scaling down of climate action would be a setback for global efforts to combat climate change, particularly in securing financing for future initiatives.
The RMA president said he doesn't expect the Alberta Energy Regulator to shut down oil companies for unpaid taxes, leaving municipalities with no choice but to shoulder the cost.
The auction is slated for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s coastal plain, which provides critical habitat for polar bears and other wildlife.
Weakening steering currents could leave Rafael in the Gulf of Mexico for days to come. The post Hurricane Rafael pounds Cuba appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
More than 70,000 people reportedly evacuated and military mobilised with hurricane close to making landfall Hurricane Rafael has intensified into a category 3 hurricane as it nears the coast of western Cuba, which is still reeling from a recent blackout and Hurricane Oscar . Early on Wednesday it was about 160 miles (260km) south-east of Havana and packing winds of 99mph (160km/h), making it a category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Five is the strongest. Continue reading...
The storm, which knocked out power and dumped rain on the Cayman Islands and Jamaica. expected it hit the Isle of Youth in the coming hours and make landfall later on Wednesday.
Meet the state officials who will challenge and defend the next administration’s environmental policies in court.
Hurricane Rafael is now a Category 3 storm and is expected to become a "major" hurricane before it reaches western Cuba, forecasters said Wednesday.
The Trump victory sets back the world’s attempt to rein in dangerous levels of warming and potentially isolates the United States in the global energy transition.
Five climate risks veterinarians want you to know about. The post How to protect your pet from climate change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Renewable energy stocks fall, while shares in Trump’s media business rise by more than a third Analysis: Trump policies mean higher prices Business live – latest updates US election 2024 – live news updates Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has sent the dollar soaring and pushed bitcoin to a fresh all-time high, while renewable energy stocks fell. Trump was declared the winner on Wednesday morning after securing the 270 electoral votes needed to take the presidency. Continue reading...
The state commission that regulates oil and gas operations says it needs more money to protect the environment.
A survey found many see carbon capture and utilization as economically beneficial, but they are less supportive of projects in their communities.
The former president's return to the White House boosts the oil industry and raises questions about the future of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Two Just Stop Oil protestors were arrested after spraying the US Embassy in London this morning in luminous orange paint this morning before being detained by armed police.
Donald Trump's 2024 presidential victory has reignited debates on immigration, Ukraine, and abortion. His pledges include completing the border wall, seeking a negotiated settlement in Ukraine, and granting states control over abortion laws. Trump's economic plans involve tax cuts and deregulation, while his stance on climate change emphasizes reversing environmental protections.
The applicants are challenging a government decision that could pave the way for oil exploration in the Deep-Water Orange Basin off the west coast
This year’s average global temperature is almost certain to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial times – a milestone that should spur urgent action, say climate scientists
[FrontPageAfrica] Harbel -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Environmental Research & Radiation Safety (ERRS) division, is investigating Firestone Liberia for allegedly polluting water sources, including creeks and running water supplied to local homes.
[Liberian Observer] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing Liberia's new climate law that outlines how the sales of carbon credits and how funds are generated are distributed among those who own the forest.
Testing has revealed thousands of balls washed up on Sydney’s beaches are a “disgusting” mix of cooking oil, soap scum, faeces and drugs, including cannabis and ice.
Environment Minister Yasmin Fouad said the environmental segment of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) is very important for curbing impact of climate change on cities, pointing out that the Ministry of Environment participates in nine sessions tackling issues on climate change and cities. In statements to MENA on Wednesday 6/11/2024 on the sidelines of WUF12 … The post Environmental Segment Of WUF Important For Facing Climate Change: Environment Min To MENA appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Both Russian and US diplomats say relations between the world's two largest nuclear powers have only been worse during the depths of the Cold War.
[Daily Trust] As the world faces an escalating climate crisis, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, stands at a pivotal juncture for global cooperation and innovation in climate action. Building on decades of efforts since the first COP in 1995, which led to landmark agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, this conference holds the potential for substantial breakthroughs in climate finance, equity, and global mitigation efforts. With an urgency to go beyond past promises, the COP29, lasting through 11th-22nd
My mother showed me the importance of Indigenous and Afro-descendant women in protecting the natural world. Yet they continue to face barriers and discrimination in their work I learned about the importance of women in small communities from my mother. She was a peasant woman – a campesina as we say in Colombia – in the mountains near Cali, where I grew up. She searched the forest for food and cultivated the earth to grow vegetables to feed me and my four siblings. It is women like her that I try to empower with my work supporting the collective rights of Indigenous and Afro-descendant women in Asia, Africa and Latin America. In an era of environmental crises, people from such communities have an outsized role in preventing the destruction of nature and slowing the climate crisis. Colombia...
Aussies have been told to brace for two major weather events this week - a sweltering heatwave and a thunderstorm that could prove fatal for asthmatics.
At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, the regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.6 billion euros ($11.6 billion) to help victims. - REUTERS
[Graça Machel Trust] Zambia is currently grappling with an energy crisis impacting economic growth and daily life across the nation. Recognising the untapped potential of women to drive change, the Graça Machel Trust launched the GMT Energy and Climate Action Network Summit in Lusaka to position women as leaders in addressing the country's energy challenges. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, transitioning to a sustainable energy future could create over 8 million jobs across Africa by 2050. This
[UN News] The international community must ensure that the global shift from fossil fuels to clean energy is equitable, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Monday in New York.
[The Conversation Africa] As we approach the global annual climate change conference, COP29, the need for increased public finance from the global north to address climate adaptation in Africa has become more urgent than ever.
Rafael is the 17th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Weather warnings across multiple states on Wednesday as Dirranbandi residents told to evacuate Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Forecasters have warned of heatwave conditions across much of Australia as a bushfire threatens a Queensland border town that was evacuated overnight. Early Wednesday morning, the Queensland Fire Department said a bushfire near Dirranbandi in south-west Queensland was still burning and travelling towards the township. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
The oil giant was the building's sole tenant before it left in 2016.
An active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season continues as Rafael strengthens into a category 1 storm. It's expected to batter Cayman Islands and Cuba before swinging into the Gulf of Mexico.
Spain faces a massive financial burden after its worst floods in a generation, with damages exceeding US$10 billion, impacting businesses and agriculture.
Tucker Carlson has dismissed scientific evidence that climate change attributes to hurricanes and instead claimed the natural disasters are 'probably' caused by 'abortion'.
[The Green Connection] In another landmark case that highlights the voices of communities facing the frontline impacts of climate change, Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-Operative, The Green Connection, and Natural Justice (the applicants) have taken their fight to the Western Cape High Court. Together, these organisations represent the interests of South Africa's vulnerable coastal communities, and in particular small-scale fishers, who stand to potentially lose livelihoods, food security, and cultural heritage should oil
[Daily Trust] The Gombe State government at the weekend signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China18th Engineering, an international engineering firm, to build a 100-megawatt solar energy plant in the state.
A relatively small shift from grazing land to forest could make a huge difference in our climate fight.
Tropical storm Rafael chugged past western Jamaica on Tuesday and was expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it headed toward Cuba.
[Vanguard] Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc has signed a power purchase agreement with Konexa, a UK-based energy developer and investor, to drive 100% renewable energy transition for two of its plants, in Lagos and Ama.
The omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil supplements might help protect people from cancer, a new study claims.
The center said it expected “steady to rapid intensification” over the next 24 to 36 hours. It was expected to continue to pass by Jamaica on Tuesday afternoon, be near or over the Cayman Islands on Tuesday night and make landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday.
Earlier this month, the United States and the Republic of Korea reached an agreement on greater cooperation on civil nuclear energy projects, the U.S. Department of Energy said this week.
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Several national policymakers, institutions from both private and public sectors, the media, and international stakeholders issued a communiqué urging increased investment in agroecology and the establishment of a Climate Financing Framework. These recommendations concluded the three-day National Climate Justice Summit on Agroecology and Climate Justice.
[This Day] Gombe -- The Gombe State Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China18th Engineering, an international engineering firm renowned for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, for the provision of a 100-megawatt solar energy plant, as part of measures to enhance energy self-sufficiency in the state.
On Friday 1st November, 2024 ESA’s General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA), Norway, have signed a contract to develop the Arctic Ocean Surveillance precursor (AOS-p) mission.
CalRecycle predicted significant environmental impacts from implementing a 2022 law to reduce plastic pollution.
The National Hurricane Center said it expected "steady to rapid intensification" over the next 24 to 36 hours.
It also upped the risk in Greece and the Amazon. The post Climate change made 2023 wildfire conditions in Canada three times as likely, study finds appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
You've probably been asked if you'd like to use conventional or synthetic motor oil in your car. What happens if you say the wrong one and mistakenly mix them?
On November 1, 2024 we announced the publication of 33 rebuttals based on the report " Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles " written by Matthew Eisenson, Jacob Elkin, Andy Fitch, Matthew Ard, Kaya Sittinger & Samuel Lavine and published by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School in 2024. Below is the blog post version of rebuttal #1 based on Sabin's report. The electromagnetic fields (EMF) generated at a solar farm are similar in strength and frequency to those of toaster ovens and other household appliances—and harmless to humans. A detailed analysis from North Carolina State University concluded that there is “no conclusive and consistent evidence” of “negative health impact[s]...
The artificial intelligence boom is putting the spotlight on power-hungry data centers, which are turning to alternative energy sources to fuel their ambitious AI projects.Read more...
A newly discovered bacterium could help humans deal with climate change — if scientists can figure out how to crack open its DNA.
Lawyer for police argues business should be allowed to continue as Rising Tide threatens to halt exports for 30 hours Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Protesters have scaled back their plan to block the Port of Newcastle to 30 hours, down from an initial 50 hours, amid a legal challenge by New South Wales police to stop the action going ahead. On Tuesday, police and the protest organiser – Rising Tide – appeared in the supreme court for a second day. Police are challenging the protest, which would involve activists paddling into the harbour on kayaks and rafts to stop coal exports leaving the port. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Legislative and regulatory contests could speed up or slow down the shift to renewable energy and climate-focused policies.
The agribusiness giant says the plume of highly corrosive carbon dioxide won't migrate to water supplies, but outside experts question the company's analysis.
The No. 2 reactor at the Onagawa nuclear power plant on Japan's northern coast was put back online Oct. 29, but it had to be shut down five days later due to a glitch.
We asked more than a dozen experts how nations could meet global climate goals if Donald Trump rolls back American policies. Here’s what they said.
Cubico project at Scout Moor near Greater Manchester could power the equivalent of 100,000 homes Plans to build what would be the biggest onshore windfarm in England will move forward this week, the first since the Labour government lifted the de facto ban put in place by the Conservatives nine years ago. An independent renewable energy developer has submitted plans to erect 21 wind turbines next to an existing windfarm near Greater Manchester. Continue reading...
[Seychelles News Agency] Citing the need to exercise caution, the Seychelles' Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Flavien Joubert, described financing as a tool to forward the common goal of conservation and protecting the environment.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hiked North Sea taxes in the Budget but Equinor still seems keen to develop the huge Rosebank oil field off Shetland
Jerome Torres, 49, said that a week on from the floods beginning, the Spanish city looked like something out of an 'apocalyptic' horror film.
Energy giant Saudi Aramco reported a 15 percent year-on-year drop in third quarter profit on Tuesday, citing low oil prices.
Temperatures will exceed 40C in parts of NSW , QLD, SA, the NT and WA with coastal and southern parts also expected to experience summer-like weather conditions heading into the weekend.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 129, Issue 11, November 2024.
Former NSW Liberal energy minister Matt Kean debated his former Coalition colleagues about the cost of nuclear power in a parliamentary estimates hearing on Monday. Now chair of the Climate Change Authority, Kean debated Nationals senator Ross Cadell over CSIRO analysis which found nuclear was the most expensive form of large-scale energy available ‘No bigger rent-seeking parasite’ than nuclear industry, Matt Kean tells former Coalition colleagues in heated debate Continue reading...
The proposed cap-and-trade system is being met with anger from Alberta politicians and skepticism from industry stakeholders, who warn such a measure will harm the energy sector.
Zinc nanoparticles, a common sunscreen ingredient, can make plants more resilient to climate change – in a surprising way
Senior Beijing climate change official Xia Yingxian says he hopes US will continue to work with other nations to implement Paris Agreement.
Meta’s (META) plan to join the tech race for nuclear power has reportedly been foiled by bees.Read more...
The project, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, could reduce fossil fuel emissions and lower electricity costs.
The complaint, about a reef both nations claim, is a rare bilateral escalation not involving China.
Photosynthesis has fueled life on Earth for billions of years. Learn how it shapes ecosystems, sustains life, and even aids climate models.
By the Numbers: The Climate Action We Need This Decade shannon.paton@… Mon, 11/04/2024 - 12:47 The UN’s most recent Emissions Gap Report issues a clear warning: Current policies and national climate commitments fall well short of what’s needed to rein in climate change. Here’s the science: Limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) above pre-industrial levels is essential for avoiding increasingly severe and widespread climate change impacts, but doing so requires cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 42% by 2030 and 56% by 2035, relative to 2023. Current policies alone will achieve less than a 1% reduction by 2030 and 2035. Closing these emissions gaps means deploying action at a pace and scale that are unprecedented. Unless countries...
Meteorologists have issued a warning about an impending tropical storm that could reach the US by the end of this week. Storm Rafael could bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the area.
TD 18 is expected to hit Cuba on Wednesday as a hurricane and emerge into the Gulf of Mexico; the long-term threat to the U.S. is uncertain. The post Tropical Depression 18 predicted to become Hurricane Rafael in the Caribbean appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez were met with anger in Paiporta, a town badly hit by the devastating floods in Valencia.
The storm would be named Rafael. Later in the week it also is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Florida and portions of the U.S. Southeast, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Populist groups capitalising on costly environmental policies that affect farmers by offering them support What are farmers in the EU required to do to protect the environment? The painful impacts of the climate crisis and globalisation have left farmers in Europe marginalised and vulnerable to populist politicians, warn anti-racism campaigners and academics. They argue that if the transition to a low-carbon economy is not properly funded, planned and equitable, it risks fuelling a resurgence of the far right across the continent. Continue reading...
A new season of construction is underway in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). Specialist teams are arriving at Rothera, the UK’s largest research station and gateway for international … The post New construction season drives Antarctic modernisation forward appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Mount Fuji is just one of the many important landmarks affected by climate change.
One man with ties to the coal industry is helping fund a recall campaign.
Methane emissions spiked starting in 2020. Scientists say they have found the culprit.
Oil and gas producers in Canada will be required to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about one-third over the next eight years under new regulations.
Later in the week, it also is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Florida and portions of the U.S. Southeast, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank today approved a €635.5 million International Development Association (IDA)* financing package to support the Government of Benin's efforts to strengthen private sector-led growth, boost domestic revenue collection, and strengthen social and climate resilience.
Severe flooding is, unfortunately, inevitable. What isn’t inevitable is how ready we are, from early warning systems to emergency services Friederike Otto is a climatologist and co-founder of World Weather Attribution At the time of writing, the death toll has risen to 214. Battered cars and other debris are piled up in the streets, large swaths of Valencia remain underwater, and Spain is in mourning. On Sunday, anger erupted as the king and queen of Spain were pelted with mud and other objects by protesters. Why were so many lives lost in a flood that was well forecasted in a wealthy country? From the global north’s vantage point, the climate crisis, caused by the burning of coal, oil and gas, has long been seen as a distant threat, affecting poor people in the global south. This misconception...
The new president will face a host of foreign policy challenges including immigration, climate change and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Detailed plans from 30 oil and gas producers come amid historic levels of potent planet-heating emissions A powerful US oil and gas industry lobby group has drawn up detailed plans to kill off penalties for emitting methane, a potent planet-heating gas that’s increasing at the fastest rate in decades, with this effort led by a major donor to Donald Trump whose company has just been fined for methane pollution. Leaked internal documents from the American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC), a group of 30 oil and gas producers , outline a push to repeal a fee levied on methane emissions should the former US president win this week’s election and Republicans gain control of Congress. Continue reading...
Democratic and Republican candidates set to blitz rallies in Pennsylvania and Michigan as polls shows race too close to call In an interview with NBC News , Donald Trump did not rule out banning certain vaccines if he was elected to a second presidential term. Trump told the outlet in a phone interview that he is open to some of the more controversial ideas of Robert F Kennedy Jr , a nephew of President John F Kennedy and son of the US attorney general and New York senator Robert F Kennedy. Much of Trump’s inflation-reduction plan hinges on his vow to slash energy costs by expanding oil and gas drilling and deregulation. He has also been highly critical of high interest rates, the Federal Reserve’s main inflation-fighting tool. Trump said recently that he thinks the president should...
Day after king and PM pelted by angry residents, search focuses on areas where people could have been trapped Hundreds of civil and military emergency workers are searching shopping centres, garages and underground car parks for more victims of floods in the Valencia region that have killed at least 214 people, as public anger mounts over Spanish authorities’ handling of the disaster. Yellow and amber weather warnings were in place for parts of Valencia and neighbouring Catalonia on Monday, with people in the affected areas advised to stay off the roads and keep away from the coast and rivers. Continue reading...
This year’s World Tsunami Awareness Day presents a moment of reflection 20 years on from the catastrophic Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004. The tsunami resulted in 225,000 fatalities across 14 countries and emphasized the urgent need for effective tsunami preparedness, especially in the face of growing climate change challenges. Rising sea levels, increased ocean temperatures, […]
Voters in nearly a dozen states will vote on measures that affect energy, water, climate disasters, and more.
The Commerce Ministry has urged edible oil processors not to raise retail prices as there are no factors affecting production costs.
Analysis finds demand for wood pellets from US for North Yorkshire power plant reduces forest carbon stocks Drax will keep raising the levels of carbon emissions in the atmosphere until the 2050s despite using carbon capture technology, according to scientific research. The large power plant in North Yorkshire is a significant generator of electricity for the UK but has faced repeated criticism of its business model of burning wood pellets sourced from forests in the US and Canada. Continue reading...
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are galaxies apart on climate policy. On energy, big business and jobs could hold every card.
In earnings calls last week, major oil and gas companies said liquefied natural gas is boosting their financial bottom lines.
Florida’s population has grown by one-third to 23 million residents in the two decades since hurricanes Charley, Frances, Jeanne and Ivan ravaged the state.
Representatives at the Cop16 summit in Colombia negotiated against a backdrop of extreme weather and ecosystem collapse As world leaders gathered in Colombia this week, they also watched for news from home, where many of the headlines carried the catastrophic consequences of ecological breakdown. Across the Amazon rainforest and Brazil’s enormous wetlands, relentless fires had burned more than 22m hectares (55m acres). In Spain, the death toll in communities devastated by flooding passed 200 . In the boreal forests that span Siberia, Scandinavia, Alaska and Canada, countries were recording alarming signs that their carbon sinks were collapsing under a combined weight of drought, tree death and logging. As Canada’s wildfire season crept to a close, scientists calculated it was the second...
[Ethiopian Herald] According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data, a third of the world's population, or around 2.4 billion people, still relies on open fires and inefficient stoves to cook using solid fuels like wood, charcoal, coal, and dung. Most of these individuals are underprivileged and reside in low- and middle-income nations, with access to cleaner cooking options varying significantly between urban and rural areas.
[AI London] With millions of people already displaced by climate change disasters in Africa, the richer countries most responsible for global warming must agree at the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan to fully pay for the catastrophic loss of homes and damage to livelihoods taking place across the continent, Amnesty International said. They must also fully fund African governments' adaptation measures to prevent further forced displacement, stop human rights violations and help them achieve a fast and
The N.W.T government collected $68.7 million in carbon-tax revenue last year, generating $14 million in net revenue according to the territory's 2023-2024 carbon tax report, released this week.
A weather system in the south-central Caribbean Sea is expected to intensify. Tropical storm warnings are issued for Jamaica and a hurricane watch for the Cayman Islands. The storm could bring heavy rain and flooding to Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and may impact Cuba, the Florida Keys, and the southeastern US.
Among the alternatives to fossil fuels, nuclear energy is a widely adopted method of generating power that is often misconceived as unsafe for the environment.
Scores of rented properties owned by the £1 billion business empire don't meet the minimum energy efficiency threshold that landlords are required to meet, according to an investigation.
Alicante has been devastated by flash floods that have swept cars down streets, just days after floods in Valencia killed 214 people.
A 6-mile-think shell of methane ice on Saturn's moon Titan could assist in the hunt for life signs arising from this moon's vast subsurface ocean.
A Floodlight analysis in nine of the 10 states that elect public utility commissioners found that more than a third of their contributions of $250 and up are from fossil fuel and electric utility interests — more than $13.5 million in all.
A second Trump term will threaten everything from freedom of the press and gun safety to foreign policy, abortion, immigration and climate change. The impact will be felt in many aspects of American life and across the world If Donald Trump returns to the White House for a second term as president, the impact will be felt in many aspects of American life and also across the world. On almost every issue of domestic US policy – from immigration to the environment to gun laws to LGBTQ+ rights – Trump has tacked far to the right of the American mainstream. Continue reading...
A thick layer of smog has engulfed parts of Delhi, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) consistently in the 'very poor' category, reaching hazardous levels. Key areas recorded AQI levels above 350, with some exceeding 400 in the 'severe' range. Delhi's government plans to deploy 200 mobile anti-smog guns to combat the pollution crisis.
CNN — The full horror of the flash flooding in Spain began to emerge on Friday, just as new rainfall lashed southern parts of the country. The storm has killed at least 205 people, with 202 of those in the hardest-hit region of Valencia, emergency services in the region said Friday. It marks Spain’s deadliest … The post Horrific details emerge of how victims died in Spain’s flash floods appeared first on Egypt Independent.
An analysis by Centre for Science and Environment revealed that Diwali night saw a 34% higher PM2.5 concentration than in 2022, with nitrogen oxide levels also increasing. The spike was attributed to local firecrackers and a sharp rise in pollutants from stubble burning, accounting for 27% of Delhi's pollution on that day.
Since publishing Annihilation and the subsequent Southern Reach novels, VanderMeer has become a poster child for fiction confronting climate change. Now he’s back with a highly anticipated prequel.
New Delhi experienced a brief improvement in air quality on Saturday morning due to consistent winds, but pollution worsened later in the day as winds calmed and stubble burning from other states increased. The AQI reached 'very poor' levels, and further deterioration is expected due to unfavorable meteorological conditions.
In the show, seen by MailOnline, it reveals how they have taken millions from cash-strapped public services and charities and broken government rules by renting out properties with poor energy efficiency
Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods.
Donald Trump has an enemies list. The Sierra Club has an allies list—some 259,000 Pennsylvanians who could decide the election. They have demonstrated concern for the climate crisis, the clean energy transition, and the environment—but they are young, or newly registered, or do not regularly vote. “These voters can be critical,” says Sarah Burton, the […]
A new Chinese-built geothermal power plant in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley highlights Beijing’s focus on clean energy in Africa.
Four days after terrifying floods razed towns in eastern Spain, frustration at the state's response is growing among some despairing residents
Plant’s owners hope analysis of tiny sample will help to establish how to safely decommission facility A piece of the radioactive fuel left from the meltdown of Japan’s tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has been retrieved from the site using a remote-controlled robot. Investigators used the robot’s fishing-rod-like arm to clip and collect a tiny piece of radioactive material from one of the plant’s three damaged reactors – the first time such a feat has been achieved. Should it prove suitable for testing, scientists hope the sample will yield information that will help determine how to decommission the plant. Continue reading...
The images show a devastating transformation of eastern Spain, where at least 205 people have been killed by flash floods.
Pedro Sánchez orders largest peacetime troop deployment to deal with flooding that has killed 211 people Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has ordered the country’s largest peacetime military deployment, announcing that another 5,000 troops will be drafted in to help deal with the aftermath of this week’s devastating floods , which have killed at least 211 people in eastern, southern and central regions. Speaking after chairing a meeting of the flood crisis committee, Sánchez said the government was mobilising all the resources at its disposal to deal with the “terrible tragedy”, which stuck hardest in the eastern region of Valencia. He also acknowledged that much of the help still wasn’t getting through and called for unity and an end to political bickering and blame games. Continue...
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have starkly different track records on climate change.
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat on Friday 1/11/2024 said the new energy strategy aims to scale up the contribution of renewables to the energy mix to 60 percent by 2040. The recently-approved strategy focuses on increasing reliance on renewable energy sources, rationalizing the use of traditional energy and reducing dependence on fossil … The post Electricity Minister: We aim to increase renewables’ contribution to energy mix to 60 by 2040 appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Subtropical Storm Patty formed Saturday morning in the Northern Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center said Saturday morning.
Hundreds are dead after torrential rains devastated Spain’s east. Climate scientists say a hotter planet makes deadly events like it more likely.
Robert Gordon's College in Aberdeen has commissioned a full carbon footprint ahead of setting a target to reach net zero.
Former US President Donald Trump, at a Milwaukee rally, dismissed climate change concerns, calling it overstated and mocking rising sea level fears. Trump emphasized nuclear threats as a greater danger. His stance sharply contrasts with the Biden administration's climate policies aimed at mitigating global warming impacts.
A dog who was rescued by a Pennsylvania family after Hurricane Helene saved their lives just two weeks later.
There’s one line in the sprawling, 900-hundred page document known as Project 2025 that sketches out a plan to eliminate hundreds of millions dollars of federal money meant to help protect some of the most disadvantaged people in the country from pollution and the effects of global warming. Project 2025, crafted by the conservative-think tank the […]
Soil is full of an uncountable number of viruses, and scientists are only beginning to understand just how substantial their role in the carbon cycle may be
Politicians say use of common yet toxic paraquat can’t be justified due to apparent health and environment risks More than 50 US lawmakers are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to join dozens of other countries in banning a widely used weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease and other health dangers. In a 31 October letter to the agency, seven US senators said that paraquat, a weedkiller commonly applied on US farms, was a “highly toxic pesticide whose continued use cannot be justified given its harms to farmworkers and rural communities”. The call for a ban from the senators came after 47 members of the US House of Representatives sent a similar letter to the EPA calling for a ban earlier in October. Continue reading...
More than 200 deaths and widespread destruction in Valencia are the latest sign of danger in a warming world The death toll from floods in Spain’s Valencia region has topped 200. A huge clean-up is under way amid desperate conditions , with severe weather warnings still in place. The storms which caused this devastation – with roads turned into muddy rivers, thousands of homes deluged and cars swept into piles – were unprecedented. The gota fría , or “cold drop”, is a regular occurrence when cold autumnal air moves over the warm Mediterranean, causing dense clouds to form. But this rain, according to the Spanish weather service, was 10 times stronger than a normal downpour. Extreme weather in Spain, and the rest of southern Europe, is more commonly understood to mean dangerous...
Eastern Spain faces its deadliest flooding in Valencia, resulting in over 205 deaths. Torrential rains caused flash floods, worsened by climate change and poor urban planning. Late warnings and lack of risk awareness further contribute to the disaster, highlighting the need for improved emergency education.
Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods.
The next name on the Atlantic list of names is Patty. The post A November tropical storm in the Caribbean is now likely appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The company has operations in Alberta and Saskatchewan and used to be known as Crescent Point Energy Corp.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Friday said $1.7 million is going to Asheville, North Carolina to assist in Hurricane Helene recovery. The money will go toward infrastructure repairs.
Shocking satellite images show the extent of Valencia's catastrophic floods which have killed at least 158 people and left thousands trapped in their homes.
Vietnam’s Renewable Energy Policy Is Spurring Decarbonization of Global Brands alicia.cypress… Fri, 11/01/2024 - 10:00 Take a look at the sneakers on your feet, or the gadget in your pocket. There’s a good chance they were manufactured in Vietnam, one of the world’s largest manufacturing hubs for global brands like Nike, Adidas, Apple and Samsung. As these companies make sweeping commitments to reduce their carbon footprints, successfully meeting those targets hinges on decarbonizing the businesses along the supply chains they rely on, much of which are also in Vietnam. To illustrate, for fiscal year 2023, factories in Vietnam supplied 50% of Nike’s footwear and 29% of its apparel . As of mid-2024, Nike has 155 factories in Vietnam, 71 of which produce garments...
Preserving previous year’s snow for start of season can combat increasingly unpredictable winters Before the arrival of electric fridges and freezers, people across Finland would saw a block of ice from a river or lake before the spring thaw, thickly cover it in an insulating layer of sawdust and stack it in barns, pits or ice cellars to protect produce from the warm air of the summer months. Amid global heating and increasingly unpredictable shorter winters, a modern twist on the traditional jään säilöminen (ice preservation) technique is now being touted as a way to save Europe’s struggling low- and medium-altitude ski resorts. Continue reading...
More than 200 people have died in Valencia and neighbouring provinces after floods hit the east of Spain. According to the country’s national weather agency, Valencia received a year’s-worth of rain on 29 October, causing flash floods that destroyed homes and swept away vehicles Continue reading...
Expect a Trump administration to expand fossil fuel development and torpedo Biden priorities.
Various factors, including drivers becoming trapped in their cars, poor planning by officials and extreme rainfall being exacerbated by climate change are all likely to have contributed.
The record-breaking rainfall and deadly flash floods that hit Spain this week underscore why saving lives as climate change turbocharges extreme weather must be a top priority, the World Meteorological Office (WMO) said on Friday.
“These temperatures are running on average about 20 degrees warmer than normal,” said a climatologist at the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University.
António Guterres says treaty will endure but urges US to remain amid reports that Trump plans to withdraw from the climate negotiating framework entirely The world needs the US to remain in the international climate process to avoid a “crippled” Paris agreement, the UN secretary general has warned, amid fears that Donald Trump would take the country out of the accord for a second time. António Guterres said the landmark 2015 agreement to limit global heating would endure if the US withdrew once again, but compared the prospective departure to losing a limb or organ. Continue reading...
Earlier this year our volunteer editor Marc Kodack spotted an impressive answer to climate change solutions denial , " Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles ," which he included in our weekly climate research survey. Written by Matthew Eisenson, Jacob Elkin, Andy Fitch, Matthew Ard, Kaya Sittinger & Samuel Lavine and published by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School, this was obviously a very useful and timely resource. So, we also shared it widely on social media— where we soon noticed a theme in comments: "Neat report - but it being a single PDF makes it impossible to link to each of the rebuttals directly." We had - not so long ago - explicitly added "solutions denial" to our overall mission...
Former allies have reacted with dismay to Kennedy’s alliance with Trump, who routinely mocks the climate crisis Donald Trump has hurled insults at wind energy, calling it “bullshit” and “disgusting” and, if elected US president, may turn to another staunch opponent of offshore wind turbines to help stymie the nascent industry: Robert F Kennedy Jr. Kennedy has emerged as the leading foe of offshore wind in conservative circles and well-connected opposition groups, blaming new turbines, baselessly , for a spate of whale deaths and accusing former friends in the Democratic party of abandoning environmental ideals to the right. Allies see a perfect role for him in advising a new Trump administration crackdown on offshore wind energy. Continue reading...
Typhoon storm has caused 1,429 reported incidents as of 8pm, including one fatality and 73 injuries across Taiwan, according to local media.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE04119D, Paper Jin Yang, Yuanhong Kang, Fanxiang Meng, weiwei meng, guanhong Chen, Minghao Zhang, Zeheng Lv, Zhipeng Wen, Chengchao Li, Jinbao Zhao, Yang Yang Aqueous Zn−iodine (Zn-I2) batteries, featuring intrinsically high-safety aqueous electrolytes and eco-friendly cathode/anode materials, however are restricted by the shuttling of polyiodide and sluggish redox kinetics of iodine redox. Although various... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Wildfires and winter storms are costing utilities and families. The post How the climate is changing your energy bill appeared first on High Country News.
SET-listed Asia Green Energy, a local bituminous trader and logistics service provider, is restructuring its business by focusing more on the green segment, following its new biomass acquisition.
[Daily Maverick] Amid water restrictions in Gauteng, the Presidential Climate Commission hosted a workshop in Pretoria with the Department of Water and Sanitation to address South Africa's urgent need for climate adaptation readiness within the water sector.
[WHO-AFRO] Harare -- Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries today adopted a landmark declaration to enhance climate resilience within health systems and address the profound health impacts of climate change on the continent.
MIT researchers found the federal government is not funneling money to households that most need assistance with energy costs.
Survivors of the historic hurricane who reject climate science are turning to conspiracy theories and “official disinformation.”
Research this year shows that 77 percent of the world’s reefs are affected by bleaching, mainly due to warming ocean waters amid human-caused climate change.
[The Conversation Africa] The world's first superstar hippo lives in a zoo in Thailand. Moo Deng shot to fame soon after she was born in July this year, thanks to viral videos that showed off her cute expressions and chirpy demeanour. Yet the story of her species is less happy, and reveals the close links between the extinction and climate change crises.
India's capital New Delhi was wreathed in poisonous smog Friday, with air pollution worsening after a fireworks ban was widely flouted for raucous celebrations for the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali.
More than one-third of the world's tree species face extinction, according to a comprehensive assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Island biodiversity is particularly vulnerable. Agriculture, logging, and urbanisation are significant threats, with climate change as an emerging concern. The findings were presented at the UN biodiversity conference in Colombia.
More energy must come from renewable sources, but transition from fossil fuels will be orderly, top economic planner says.
Fear, uncertainty and doubt are frequently-used tools to undermine environmental policy. For decades, polluters and their sympathizers rejected the existence of climate change. Now, they say climate action costs too much. This recurring argument ignores the costs working Californians are already facing from a changing climate and the clear benefits of California’s climate policy […] The post Growing costs of climate emergency demand ambitious policy — not business as usual appeared first on Climate 411 .
Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat is a backer of the controversial Willow oil drilling project The administration of Alaska ’s Republican governor, Mike Dunleavy, awarded at least $1m in state funds to a group claiming to represent a consensus of Indigenous support for new Arctic oil drilling, new research shows. The group, called Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat (VAI), had just months earlier communicated with the governor’s office on ways to counter other Alaska Native groups opposed to new drilling. Continue reading...
Scientists say the hole in the ozone layer above the North Pole is at the seventh smallest size since harmful chemicals called CFCs were banned in 1992.
Divers plunged into the river while high-mountain police hot-footed through the rubble in a rush to find five residents of the hamlet of Letur missing after Spain's apocalyptic floods.
There are 21 members of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee Ozone Panel.
Scores of people have died as country is hit by deadliest floods in decades At least 140 people have died in Spain after torrential rains triggered the country’s deadliest floods in decades, unleashing a deluge of muddy water that turned village streets into rivers, destroyed homes and swept away bridges, railways tracks and cars. An unknown number of people remain missing, while thousands of others are without electricity or phone service. The majority of those killed were in the coastal region of Valencia, where the state-run agency said that nearly a year’s worth of rain had fallen in just eight hours. Continue reading...
How US States Can Lead on Carbon Removal Policy shannon.paton@… Thu, 10/31/2024 - 09:52 Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is increasingly showing up in United States climate policy. While actively removing CO2 from the atmosphere is not a substitute for rapidly reducing emissions, it is an important part of the country’s broader strategy to reach net zero by 2050. Carbon removal will be needed to complement emissions reductions efforts and help balance out residual emissions that can’t be eliminated through other means. The U.S. federal government has recognized this importance through an influx of recent policy support and funding, including $5 billion offered through the Inflation Reduction Act’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants . States are taking notice, leaning...
Vast datacentres are being built worldwide, amid growing concerns about the environmental costs. So should we all be considering a data diet – if not complete digital sobriety? Nearly 20 years ago, the British mathematician Clive Humby coined a snappy phrase that has turned into a platitude: “data is the new oil”. He wasn’t wrong. We have an insatiable appetite for data, we can’t stop generating it, and, just like oil, it’s turning out to be bad news for the environment. So the Guardian set me a challenge: to try to give a sense of how much data an average person uses in a day, and what the carbon footprint of normal online activity might be. To do that, I tried to tot up the sorts of things I and millions of others do every day, and how that tracks back through the melange of messaging...
The agricultural property in Australia is three times the size of Hong Kong.
An independent UN expert on Thursday called on the international community to fulfill its “urgent moral obligation” to support the Marshall Islands in addressing displacement challenges stemming from the impacts of historical nuclear testing and the growing threat of climate change.
Image: kazuend on Unsplash Carbon credits remain at the heart of global efforts to limit dangerous climate change, with prices predicted to rise towards US$125 by 2035, according to new analysis.
Global warming during the Last Interglacial period caused so much Arctic ice to melt that Atlantic currents collapsed — and scientists say these are the conditions we could be heading toward.
MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow latest updates from the Spanish floods as rescuers start desperate search for survivors and more victims after at least 95 people were killed in Valencia.
Marine heatwaves – periods of prolonged, unusually warm seawater – are increasingly threatening marine ecosystems around the world. A recent study, led by the Institute of Marine Sciences of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMAR) as part of ESA’s CAREHeat project, specifically examined these effects in the North-Western Mediterranean Sea.By combining satellite data from ESA’s Climate Change Initiative (ESA CCI), in situ robotic platforms called BioGeoChemical-Argo floats and Copernicus Marine’s biogeochemical models, the research highlights how these heatwaves significantly disrupt the spring phytoplankton bloom – a vital process for marine life.
[Liberian Observer] In a groundbreaking assembly, Liberia held its first-ever Climate Justice Summit, gathering development partners, financial sector representatives, climate justice advocates, and other stakeholders to address pressing challenges associated with climate change. The summit, themed "Climate Financing for Agroecology and Renewable Energy," aims to mobilize resources for sustainable development.
Concrete is Earth’s second-most-used material behind water, creating about four times more CO2 emissions than planes. Some companies are trying to revolutionize the industry.
People warned to stay inside because of high risk of landslides, storm surges, destructive winds and flooding Taiwan has shut down work, school and transport as the biggest typhoon to hit the island in decades made landfall on its east coast. Kong-rey has been declared a “strong typhoon” by Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA), which said it was expected to be the largest storm to hit Taiwan since 1996. Continue reading...
In March, Morocco released plans to dedicate 1 million hectares to green hydrogen projects (1). Although Morocco, along with other countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa, is right to invest in renewable energy, focusing on hydrogen will benefit Europe at the expense of the local environment and communities. Instead of perpetuating the region’s role as an exporter of resources, Morocco and its neighbors should explore renewable energy that benefits the local power grid and provides tangible benefits to local communities.
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Heavy rains and high winds lashed Taiwan on Thursday as the largest storm to hit the island in nearly three decades made landfall along its southeast coast, killing at least one person and injuring dozens. Typhoon Kong-rey packed winds approaching 200 kilometers per hour (125 mph), equivalent to a Category 3 … The post Typhoon Kong-rey bashes Taiwan, the largest storm to hit island since 1996 appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Trump ally Tim Dunn has called for a rollback of efforts to address global warming. He’s spent at least $11 million this election cycle to help elect Republicans.
Regulators have accused two oil industry executives of price fixing. Congressional Democrats say the problem may be more widespread.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the windfall profit levy on oil and gas producers will be increased and extended
Karen Loftus, 62, from Dorset, said her and her husband are lucky to be alive after being caught up in the deadly Valencia floods on Tuesday.
Spain's catastrophic floods have left more than 90 people dead and victims 'trapped like rats' while entire towns remain 'cut off.'
Papua New Guinea on Thursday declared a boycott of next month's UN climate summit, branding the global warming negotiations a "waste of time" full of empty promises from big polluters.
Unnamed victim, who lived in Málaga, died from cardiac arrests and hypothermia, and is one of more than 95 deaths Torrential rain brings deadly flooding to Spain – in pictures A 71-year-old British man has died after he was rescued from the floods in Spain, a local government leader has said. He died hours after being rescued from his home on the outskirts of Alhaurin de la Torre, Málaga, the president of the Andalusian government said on Wednesday. Continue reading...
TAIPEI - Taiwan expects Super Typhoon Kong-rey to make landfall on Thursday along its sparsely populated east coast, issuing a warning for heavy rain and strong winds on Wednesday before the biggest storm in size to hit the island in nearly three decades.
Output from gas plants up 29% on average from a year earlier, Aemo says, even though price was up by a fifth over same period Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Greenhouse gas emissions from Australia’s main electricity grid increased for a third quarter in a row as higher power demand drove more use of black coal and gas plants, the Australian Energy Market Operator says. For the September quarter alone, emissions from the national electricity market (Nem) that serves the eastern states and South Australia rose 2% from a year earlier, Aemo said in its quarterly market report . Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Spain is still recovering from a severe drought and continues to see record high temperatures in recent years.
Flash floods sparked by torrential rainfall have killed 95 people around Valencia, while dozens are still missing.
Residents describe impact of floods and downpours – with some places hit with a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours Spanish flash floods – live updates The gratitude that greeted Tuesday’s dawn downpours was short-lived in Utiel. When the longed-for rains finally reached the town in the drought-stricken eastern Spanish region of Valencia, they were merciless in their abundance. “People were very happy at first because they’d been praying for rain as their lands needed water,” said Remedios, who owns a bar in Utiel. “But by 12 o’clock, this storm had really hit and we were all pretty terrified.” Continue reading...
Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists
This blog was authored by Peter Tufano, Baker Foundation Professor at Harvard Business School and Senior Advisor to the Harvard Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, with support from the Environmental Defense Fund, including Andrew Howell, Senior Director for Sustainable Finance. Any references below do not constitute an endorsement of the firms or products mentioned. […] The post Insured solutions: How insurance-based tools can unlock climate tech appeared first on Market Forces .
LA ALCUDIA, Spain - At least 51 people have been killed in flash floods sweeping the eastern Spanish region of Valencia following torrential rains that left roads and towns under water, local authorities said on Wednesday.
However, the legislation is legally complicated, environment minister says
A new study found that half of the world’s carbon emissions come from the richest 10% of people.
[The Herald] Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has commended African Governments for working collectively to devise response mechanisms to alleviate the climate crisis.
Scientists say violent weather battering the Mediterranean is a harbinger of what the rest of Europe can soon expect Residents of Chiva, a small town on the outskirts of Valencia, can expect a grim future of worsening drought as the planet heats up and the country dries out. But on Tuesday, they also witnessed a year’s worth of rainfall in a matter of hours. The torrential rains that flooded southern and eastern Spain last night, ripping away bridges and tearing through towns, have killed 64 people and counting. Fossil fuel pollution plays a role in warping both extremes of the water cycle: heat evaporates water, leaving people and plants parched, but hot air can hold more moisture, increasing the potential for catastrophic downpours. Continue reading...
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Neha Pathak Disasters can disrupt medical care both during and long after the event. (Photo credit: U.S. Air National Guard / Sgt. Jorge Intriago) Weeks after Hurricanes Milton and Helene tore paths of destruction across the Southeast, pictures of communities left in ruins continue to emerge. We can easily see damage from the threats we commonly connect with hurricanes and tropical storms: winds, waves, and floodwaters. But the lingering health problems these storms leave in their wake are mostly invisible, damaging well-being and increasing the risk of disease in insidious and silent waves. From immediate risks from disruptions of medical care to a slow worsening of preexisting chronic conditions, these events can...
Pollution puffing rickshaws and barbeque restaurants were banned from operating in parts of Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore on Wednesday, as public health officials battle choking smog.
Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini and other stars will take part in the TV special "United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief."
CNN — At least 62 people have died in flash floods in southeastern Spain, the regional government of Valencia said on Wednesday. Some locations in southern and eastern Spain received up to 12 inches of rain in just a few hours on Tuesday. Footage from the city of Valencia showed muddy water flooding through the … The post Dozens killed in southeast Spain, as flash floods sweep away walls and cars appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Advocates for reducing atmospheric carbon hope some initiatives would survive in a Trump administration.
[Egypt Online] Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmud Esmat said that the energy strategy, which has been recently approved, comes as part of the state's plan for sustainable development and the action strategy of the electricity and renewable energy sector.
Although classified as a compact tropical cyclone and considered one of the smallest in the North Atlantic, Hurricane Oscar has caused considerable damage in eastern Cuba since it made landfall on October 20, 2024. Cuban authorities have confirmed that the death toll has risen to seven, in additional to the damage in infrastructure. Communications and […]
The 2024 ‘State of the climate’ report says climate scientists are more worried than ever and calls for ‘transformative science-based solutions across all aspects of society.’ The post The planet is ‘on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster,’ scientists warn appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Government of Mauritius] The IslandWatch Programme, aimed at strengthening the capacity of Mauritius and other island nations to monitor and protect their ecosystems and support global efforts to combat climate change and enhance biodiversity, was officially launched, this morning in Réduit. The event was also marked by the opening of a Youth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Photo Competition, around the theme "Focus on the Future," which encourages young people to creatively express their unique perspectives on issues
Minister of Environment Yasmin Fouad urged the international community to work together to restore the credibility of multi-party cooperation to achieve rubric of COP16 “peace with nature” especially at a time global silence prevails regarding the situation in Palestine that suffered full destruction of natural resources not only biodiversity. In Egypt’s word the environment minister … The post Environment Min Urges Int’l Community To Achieve Rubric COP16 “Peace with Nature” appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Death toll is expected to rise as search continues for missing people, with residents urged to stay off roads Spain flash floods – latest updates At least 51 people are feared to have died after torrential rains hit southern and eastern Spain on Tuesday, bringing flash floods that raged through towns and cut off roads and rail lines. As the search continued for the missing, people were urged to stay off the roads amid warnings that the number of fatalities could rise. Continue reading...
At least 64 people have died in eastern Spain after flash floods swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers and disrupted rail lines and highways in the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory.
Spanish rescuers on Wednesday scrambled to save people trapped by surging tides of muddy water in floods that have killed at least 62 people in the eastern Valencia region.
ADVISORY: Post-US Election Press Call Featuring Leading Global and US Climate Leaders darla.vanhoorn… Wed, 10/30/2024 - 03:05 WASHINGTON (October 30, 2024) – Shortly after the U.S. presidential election results are announced, World Resource Institute (WRI) will host a press call featuring Christiana Figueres, Gina McCarthy and other prominent global and U.S. climate leaders. Panelists will discuss the election’s implications for climate action both in the United States and internationally. The diverse group of experts will explore how the election outcome could influence the global climate agenda, including the COP29 climate summit, the Paris Agreement and national commitments of other countries. They will also address the opportunities and challenges of advancing...
They say truck makers may be manipulating the market to “delay or weaken” emission standards.
[New Times] Rwanda Is Among Three SubSaharan Africa countries which will share $22 million funding for building resilience to flooding in three cities - Dire Dawa in Ethiopia, Kigali in Rwanda, and Johannesburg in South Africa. The project is designed to help improve vulnerable urban communities' capacity to adapt to climate change.
[The Conversation Africa] The world is witnessing the consequences of climate change: long-lasting changes in temperature and rainfall, and more intense and frequent extreme weather events such as heat waves, hurricanes, typhoons, flooding and drought. All make it harder for families and communities to meet their care needs.
An unspecified number of bodies are recovered amid flash floods in Spain, the leader of the Valencia region says.
Beijing said Wednesday it had lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the European Union's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars.
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At least seven people have been reported missing after being swept away by floods and travel has been disrupted.
Set about 15 years from now, this future fable takes place in and around a shipping center in Wyoming as rising sea levels are swallowing American states east and west.
Climate change poses a growing threat to human health in a variety of record-breaking ways, a major report said Wednesday, the experts warning that "wasted time has been paid in lives".
Will COP29 Unlock a New Era of Action? What to Watch at the 2024 Climate Summit margaret.overh… Tue, 10/29/2024 - 15:53 Amid rapidly escalating disasters and with planet-warming emissions at an all-time high , the next UN climate summit (COP29) offers an opportunity to unlock more ambitious climate action around the globe. Taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan from Nov. 11-Nov. 22, 2024, the summit's primary focus will be how to deliver more and better climate finance to the countries and communities that need it most urgently. But it is also a key moment for world leaders to signal how they will strengthen their national climate commitments and make good on past pledges. Here, we take a deep dive into the upcoming COP29 negotiations to explain what's at stake and what...
In some recent years, the Amazon biome released more carbon than it absorbed, and further degradation could make it a permanent shift
The production of solar energy by means of panels installed on small farmers’ properties or on the roofs of community organisations is starting to directly benefit more and more farmers in Chile. This energy enables technified irrigation systems, pumping water and lowering farmers’ bills by supporting their business. It also enables farmers’ cooperatives to share […]
TOKYO - Tohoku Electric Power has resumed operations of the 825-megawatt No.2 reactor at its Onagawa nuclear power plant in northern Japan, for the first time since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday.
[This Day] Gabriel Ogbechie is a force in Nigeria's oil and gas industry. As the founder of Rainoil Limited, his name is synonymous with success in the energy sector. His ability to lead and innovate keeps him ahead of the game. Especially with recent news, many now look up to him as an influential figure in business.
Cleaner options used to generate electricity as Tokyo landmarks embrace efficiency as part of nation’s sustainability efforts.
Despite pledges to rein in hydrofluorocarbon pollutants, unreported emissions still hamper the fight against climate change.
In the Landman trailer, Billy Bob Thornton plays a fixer for an oil company in Taylor Sheridan's upcoming Paramount+ series.
MailOnline's graph reveals that global EV sales have slumped in recent months for three top manufacturers, as the public struggles to fall in love with the technology.
Starlink satellites burn up in Earth's atmosphere after five years. Some researchers worry this injection of metals in the upper atmosphere could be damaging.
Lorenzi was training on the Schnalstal Glacier on Monday when she fell and hit her head on the hard piste and suffered a traumatic brain injury.
It was my dream job. But what’s the point of preserving masterpieces for a future being destroyed by fossil fuel companies? Margaret Reid is currently on remand for taking action with Just Stop Oil I used to be part of the art world but I just can’t stomach it any more. Now I’m in prison, and it suits my conscience better. Back in the 1980s, art was my life. Aged 16, I fell head over heels for painting and could imagine nothing better than spending my life working in museums. Looking back almost 40 years, I see my younger self, starstruck in Paris. I’m staring up with awe at Théodore Géricault’s The Raft of the Medusa and greedily gobbling up the story of how it scandalised the art world. That sickening green cadaver that almost fell out of the frame had me weeping with admiration. Of...
Big Tech companies are investing in nuclear energy to meet the demands of generative artificial intelligence. But AI and climate change researcher Sasha Luccioni says it's actually the carbon footprint of AI that needs a closer look.
Climate finance will come under intense scrutiny during COP29, and its distribution aligned with scientific analysis of the impacts of climate change, but the methodology ignores the inequality in research networks of the Global South.
The EU on Tuesday decided to slap hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars after an anti-subsidy probe concluded Beijing's support to local manufacturers was unfair.
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