Notices by Climate News Now (climatenewsnow@federated.press), page 2

Why is Europe experiencing such extremes in its weather and what can be done?

Experts warn that European leaders need to address the concerning trends in weather across the continent - and fast. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming

https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/07/10/why-is-europe-experiencing-such-extremes-in-its-weather-and-what-can-be-done

Global Warming Alert — Earth Has Passed 1.5° Celsius Milestone.

According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, average global temperatures between July 2023 and June 2024 were the highest on record, creating a year-long stretch in which the Earth was 1.64° C hotter than in pre-industrial times. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GobalWarming

https://cleantechnica.com/2024/07/09/global-warming-alert-earth-has-passed-1-5-celsius-milestone/

New drone footage shows 97% of coral is dead in northern Great Barrier Reef.

Bleaching event, which follows a similar one last summer, is fifth in eight years after parts of reef subjected to extreme heat stress. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming

https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/australia-scientist-great-barrier-reef-coral-bleaching-b2569051.html

'Very worrisome': Canada's 2023 wildfires spewed four times the emissions that planes do in a year.

The devastating fires lasted for months and burned an area bigger than the size of Norway. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming

https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/06/27/very-worrisome-canadas-2023-wildfires-spewed-four-times-the-emissions-that-planes-do-in-a-

A second Trump term could slow the shift from fossil fuels as climate threats grow.

For years, Trump has cast doubt on the scientific consensus that the Earth is getting hotter mainly because of burning fossil fuels. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming

https://www.npr.org/2024/06/25/nx-s1-5006573/trump-election-2024-climate-change-fossil-fuels

The UK Green Party struggles to be heard in an election where climate change is on the back burner.

There’s lots of talk of change in Britain’s election campaign, but little talk about climate change. #ClimateChange

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/uk-green-party-struggles-heard-election-climate-change-111085643

Toxic forever chemicals are dramatically on the rise in Lake Michigan and have been detected in all of the Great Lakes.

The new study found airborne concentrations of PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — are much higher near Chicago, Detroit and other urban areas. Previous research recorded similar patterns for other toxic chemicals. #ClimateChange #GreatLakes #Chicago #Detroit #Michigan

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/04/great-lakes-pfas/

Listen to the Sounds of the Largest Tree on Earth.

While coastal redwoods rank as the tallest trees on the planet, Utah's "trembling giant" transcends the titles. Known as the Pando aspen grove, it is actually a single massive root system with around 47,000 genetically identical stems that create a grove of trees that keep the root system going. #ClimateChange #Nature

https://www.treehugger.com/listen-sounds-of-the-largest-tree-on-earth-7495881

The Financial Times and Reuters have taken down advertorials paid for by Saudi Aramco that showcased the oil giant’s preferred climate solutions.

The content, which was produced by FT and Reuters’ in-house ad agencies, disappeared following a February 20 complaint to UK regulators that the FT ads mislead readers by depicting the world’s biggest oil company as a climate champion. #ClimateChange

https://www.desmog.com/2024/04/23/financial-times-reuters-pull-saudi-aramco-sponsored-climate-content/

Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens the pace of extinction.

The loss of plant and animal species on Earth is happening at a speed never seen in human history, according to the United Nations. #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #Climate #Environment

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lizard-population-declining-climate-change/

Website Realtor.com adds climate change risk features; 40% of US homes show risks of heat, wind, air quality. #ClimateChange

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/03/13/realtor-com-climate-change-risks-listings/72950284007/

How to ‘decouple’ emissions from economic growth? These economists say you can’t.

At least, not fast enough to reach international climate targets. #ClimateChange

https://grist.org/economics/how-to-decouple-emissions-from-economic-growth-these-economists-say-you-cant/

Recycling Doesn’t Work—and the Plastics Industry Knew It.

The industry knew decades ago that recycling was never viable in the long term, and now we’re all being poisoned by its product. #ClimateChange

https://newrepublic.com/article/179267/recycling-doesnt-work-plastics-industry-knew

A cash crop that never runs out.

Supplemental income from 50 wind turbines helps a fourth-generation family ranch stay viable. #ClimateChange

https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/01/a-cash-crop-that-never-runs-out/

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat — is climate change making it worse?

Researchers are studying how extreme weather and rising temperatures can encourage the spread of drug-resistant infections. #ClimateChange

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-04077-0

Youth Climate Lawsuit Against Canadian Climate Policy Can Go to Trial, Court Rules.

The Federal Court of Appeal said “the burden of addressing [climate] consequences will disproportionately affect Canadian youth.” #ClimateChange

https://www.desmog.com/2023/12/15/canada-youth-climate-lawsuit-climate-policy-trial/

How a group in Ecuador protects 10% of the world’s bird species.

They use 15 reserves across Ecuador that protect 10% of the planet’s bird species, and work with a range of partners, including local communities.

https://news.mongabay.com/2023/12/how-a-group-in-ecuador-protects-10-of-the-worlds-bird-species/

3 climate impacts the U.S. will see if warming goes beyond 1.5 degrees.

https://www.npr.org/2023/11/29/1214858764/3-climate-impacts-the-u-s-will-see-if-warming-goes-beyond-1-5-degrees

Exxon reinforces support for fossil fuels with deal to buy shale giant for $60 billion.

Deal to buy Pioneer Natural Resources shows Exxon’s confidence that fossil fuel output will not be hampered in years to come.

#Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/11/exxon-buys-pioneer-natural-resources-fossil-fuels

Opinion: Let’s free ourselves from the story of economic growth.

A relentless focus on economic growth has ushered in the climate crisis. We need a better definition of well-being.

https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2023/09/opinion-lets-free-ourselves-from-the-story-of-economic-growth/