UK to Invest $9.37 Billion in Green Industry Projects as Part of New Government’s National Wealth Fund
Jul 10, 2024, 3:22 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
United Kingdom Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a new $9.37 billion National Wealth Fund (NWF) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heavy industry by investing in areas like green steel and gigafactories, reported The Guardian. The fund is part of a…Wilderness Hiking 101: Everything You Need to Know
Jul 10, 2024, 2:12 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Quick Key Facts There are nearly 60 million hikers in the United States, according to a report by the Outdoor Foundation and the Outdoor Industry Association. America’s National Trails System extends more than 88,600 miles. It has 1,300 National Recreation…Key Largo Tree Cactus Is First Florida Species to Become Locally Extinct Due to Climate Change
5:59pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The Key Largo tree cactus (Pilosocereus millspaughii) has become the first Florida species to become locally extinct due to the climate crisis, according to researchers from the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and the Florida Museum of Natural History. The…UK’s New Labour Government Lifts ‘Absurd’ Ban on Onshore Wind
4:03pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The United Kingdom’s new Labour government has lifted the “de facto ban” on onshore wind projects in Britain. Both energy experts and environmentalists were in support of the move, which will be confirmed when parliament resumes on July 18, reported The…Record-Breaking Hurricane Beryl Kills Two People in Texas, Knocks Out Power for 2.5 Million
Mon 6:29pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
A week after it first formed in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Beryl crashed into Texas with heavy rains and strong winds on Monday, killing at least two people, reported NBC News. The Category 1 storm knocked out power for more than 2.5…2024 on Track to Be Hottest Year Ever Recorded as Global Average Temperature Rises Above 1.5°C for 12 Consecutive Months
Mon 4:47pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The global average temperature for the period June 2023 to May 2024 — 12 consecutive months — was 1.63 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average, making it the hottest on record, according to new data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service…Climate Crisis 101: Everything You Need to Know
Mon 3:29pm By Olivia Rosane
What Is the Climate Crisis? The climate crisis refers to the destabilization of the climate conditions that have allowed human communities and current ecosystems to survive and thrive on Earth. It is caused by a rise in global temperatures that scientists…Florida Carpenter Ants Perform Wound Cleaning, Amputations to Help Injured Nestmates
Jul 5, 2024, 5:44 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
From their name, you might think Florida carpenter ants (Camponotus floridanus) are good at building things — and they are — but they have another potentially lifesaving talent: They are experts at wound care and surgery. A common species native to the…California’s Thompson Fire 46% Contained, Most Residents Return Home
Jul 5, 2024, 3:42 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
As of Thursday afternoon, the Thompson wildfire in northern California was contained enough for most of the roughly 17,000 residents who had been evacuated to return home. The fire began near Oroville on Tuesday, but was 46 percent contained as of Friday…110 Million People in U.S. Under July 4 Heat Warnings and Advisories
Jul 4, 2024, 2:41 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
If you’re planning any outdoor activities this Fourth of July, be sure to hydrate regularly, wear sunscreen and watch for signs of heat stress, because it’s going to be a hot one. A large portion of the United States — 110 million people across 21 states…Fireworks Release Toxic Particulate Matter Into the Air, Researchers Find
Jul 3, 2024, 5:24 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
It’s almost the Fourth of July in the United States, which for many people means barbeques and fireworks. The long-standing American tradition of colorful pyrotechnic displays may be fun to watch, but they release harmful particulate matter into the air. The…AI Energy Demand Drives Google’s Emissions Up 48% in Five Years
Jul 3, 2024, 4:13 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Google’s goal of lowering its carbon footprint is in trouble as the technology company’s energy consumption has increased due to the amount of power needed for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. According to the internet giant’s annual…Federal Judge Orders Biden Admin to Restart LNG Export Process
Jul 2, 2024, 9:36 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
A federal judge on Monday ordered the resumption of permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities by the Biden administration. This follows the government’s pause of the process to analyze how the exports affect climate change, national security and…The Supreme Court’s Overturning of the Chevron Doctrine Could Impair Environmental and Climate Regulations
Jul 2, 2024, 5:24 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The Supreme Court of the United States has overturned a 40-year ruling — Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council — that instructed lower courts to give deference to federal agencies when federal laws are seen as ambiguous. The decision means agencies…‘Like a Mini Med Spa for Frogs’: Biologists Develop Shelters to Help Vulnerable and Endangered Amphibians Fight Disease
Jul 2, 2024, 3:36 pm By Paige Bennett
Biologists have created small hotspot shelters that operate like little saunas to help vulnerable and endangered amphibians fight off a fast-spreading and deadly fungal disease that has been a major threat to amphibians for decades. Researchers from Macquarie…Earliest Ever Category-4 Hurricane Beryl Barrels Through Caribbean
Jul 1, 2024, 5:04 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The first hurricane of the 2024 season, “extremely dangerous” Hurricane Beryl — the earliest-ever Category-4 hurricane — headed toward the Windward Islands Sunday night, bringing strong winds and flash flooding on Monday, according to the United States…PFAS Are Absorbed Through Skin Contact at Higher Levels Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
Jul 1, 2024, 3:34 pm By Paige Bennett
A new study has confirmed that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or forever chemicals, are absorbed through human skin. Additionally, researchers found that these chemicals are being absorbed through the skin at higher levels than…Deadly Flooding Swamps Midwest, Stresses Aging Dams
Jun 28, 2024, 5:47 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Devastating flooding in the Midwestern states of Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota killed at least two people this week, as more rain and storms were predicted in the region. AccuWeather meteorologists said stormy weather will continue until the end…Wildfires Sweep Across Arctic Circle, Releasing High Levels of Carbon Into the Atmosphere
Jun 28, 2024, 4:34 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Intense wildfires are ravaging the Arctic Circle, bringing smoke and high carbon emissions, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). The region had experienced 164 wildfires through June 24, most of which have been…An Old Landfill Site Is Now a Community Solar Project in Fort Edward, New York
Jun 28, 2024, 1:52 pm By Paige Bennett
What was once a landfill in the town of Fort Edward, New York has now been transformed into a community solar project that will power hundreds of local households with clean energy. The project, a collaboration between Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure, AC…
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