The Independent Climate→ Tick that makes you allergic to meat is spreading across US
2022-06-07 Disease ecologist points to warmer climate as cause of Lone Star tick’s eastward expansion …›
Category Archives: Climate
An aggregation of recent climate news feeds:
NYT > Climate and Environment→ Fight Looms Over New York’s Bid to Slow Crypto-Mining Boom
2022-06-07 Crypto interests are lobbying Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto a groundbreaking bill that would temporarily halt new crypto-mining projects at fossil-fuel burning plants. …›
NYT > Climate and Environment→ Book Review: ‘Wastelands,’ by Corban Addison
2022-06-07 In “Wastelands,” Corban Addison tells the extraordinary story of how some North Carolina residents stood up to a meatpacking company polluting their communities. …›
CleanTechnica→ The Flinders eBeast with the Heart of a Tesla
2022-06-07 The welcome mat was extended to us this morning as we visited the well-appointed campus of Matthew Flinders Anglican College, an independent prep-to-year 12 school located in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast. We were there to see the famous Flinders eBeas …›
The Independent Climate→ John Kerry promises to ‘follow up’ on missing British journalist and Indigenous guide in Amazon
2022-06-07 Dom Phillips, 57, and Bruno Araújo Pereira were last seen three days ago on a boat in the remote Javari region of the Amazon …›
The Independent Climate→ ‘Hidden world’ of marine life discovered under Antarctic ice
2022-06-07 Under the ice scientists found amphipods - a type of animal from the same family that includes lobsters, crabs, and mites …›
The Independent Climate→ Satellites reveal the climate crisis is turning the snow-white Alps to green
2022-06-07 High-elevation areas growing more plants which could crowd out unique native wildlife …›
CleanTechnica→ Climate Change, Danger Seasons & the Need for Global Action
2022-06-07 Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Rachel Cleetus Deadly heatwaves, extreme drought, food and water shortages, catastrophic flooding, rapidly intensifying tropical storms, raging wildfires — around the world, cli …›
The Independent Climate→ UK government in court over ‘unlawful’ and ‘irresponsible’ net zero climate strategy
2022-06-07 Trio of environmental and legal campaign groups say public cannot hold ministers to account because climate plans omit crucial details …›
NYT > Climate and Environment→ As the Great Salt Lake Dries Up, Utah Faces ‘An Environmental Nuclear Bomb’
2022-06-07 Climate change and rapid population growth are shrinking the lake, creating a bowl of toxic dust that could poison the air around Salt Lake City. …›
CleanTechnica→ Polestar 3 Electric SUV With 600 Km Range Coming Soon
2022-06-07 The Polestar 3 SUV arrives early next year. …›
The Independent Climate→ Biden ramping up green tech to make US ‘clean energy superpower’ in face of Putin’s war
2022-06-07 US to use national security powers to boost clean energy manufacturing …›
CleanTechnica→ Biden Invokes Defense Production Act To Accelerate Clean Energy For America
2022-06-07 President Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to accelerate the domestic production of clean energy technologies. …›
Climate News -- ScienceDaily→ Scientists find new indicators of Alaska permafrost thawing
2022-06-07 More areas of year-round unfrozen ground have begun dotting Interior and Northwest Alaska and will continue to increase in extent due to climate change, according to new research. …›
Climate News -- ScienceDaily→ Earth’s magnetic poles not likely to flip anytime soon
2022-06-07 The emergence of a mysterious area in the South Atlantic where the geomagnetic field strength is decreasing rapidly, has led to speculation that Earth is heading towards a magnetic polarity reversal. However, a new study that pieces together evidence s …›
Climate News -- ScienceDaily→ Data reveal 20-year transformation of Gulf of Maine
2022-06-07 Two decades of research show a startling transformation of the Gulf of Maine. Many trends point to an overarching pattern: more warm, North Atlantic water is coming in and changing the foundation of the Gulf's food web. …›
Climate News -- ScienceDaily→ Lessons from the past: How cold-water corals respond to global warming
2022-06-07 Corals react to changes in their environment. This is true for tropical as well as cold-water corals and includes, among others, changes in temperature, salinity and pH values. Researchers have now investigated how warmer temperatures occurring as a re …›
CleanTechnica→ Solid Power Begins Manufacturing Prototype Solid-State Batteries
2022-06-07 Solid Power expects to begin supply solid-state battery cells to BMW and Ford later this year for testing and validation purposes. …›
NYT > Climate and Environment→ Quick and dirty cash
2022-06-07 The pandemic has left many countries deeper in debt. One way out is to sell more fossil fuels. …›
NYT > Climate and Environment→ Shell, the Oil Giant, Will Sell Renewable Energy to Texans
2022-06-07 The European oil company has been expanding into green energy even as many U.S. energy giants have kept their focus on fossil fuels. …›
CleanTechnica→ The Wuling Air Is Going Global!
2022-06-07 One of the first real mass market sub-$5,000 cars, the Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV, has been a huge success in China. It has been the top selling electric vehicle in China for a while now and in some months it has actually been the top selling car. It ha …›
Climate crisis | The Guardian→ How do you make a lavish spectacle sustainable? Theatre’s radical green agenda
2022-06-07 A meeting of minds at the National Theatre showed ways to stage drama along environmentally sound lines. But is everyone on board?‘Theatre will be measured by its response to the climate emergency.” Those were the words of Paddy Dillon at the end o …›
Climate crisis | The Guardian→ Flood alerts issued as more torrential rain forecast to hit China
2022-06-07 At least 15 people were killed last week and new low pressure system across region will bring more disruptionRecord-breaking rains that have battered parts of China and east Asia in the last week are expected to worsen, with authorities warning of an i …›
The Independent Climate→ Revellers in flooded Miami filmed partying through tropical storm
2022-06-07 Dozens of drivers were rescued amid several inches of rainfall …›
Climate : NPR→ In California, Newsom runs for reelection 9 months after defeating a recall attempt
2022-06-07 In 2021, the GOP forced Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom into a recall election. After a decisive victory, he's seeking another four years in office while facing high inflation and chronic homelessness.(Image credit: Beth LaBerge/KQED) …›
Climate crisis | The Guardian→ Activists hail Biden’s use of security powers to boost clean energy
2022-06-07 President invokes Defense Production Act to increase production of solar panels, building insulation and other equipmentEnvironmental groups have welcomed Joe Biden’s invoking of national security powers to rapidly expand the production of clean ener …›
Climate crisis | The Guardian→ Food strategy for England likely to be watered down
2022-06-07 People working with government on strategy say ambitious plans to tackle nature, climate and health crises have been ditchedThe government is expected to water down its upcoming food strategy for England, ignoring the ambitious recommendations proposed …›
Climate crisis | The Guardian→ Climate crisis could make humans shrink in size, says fossil expert
2022-06-07 Edinburgh palaeontologist says smaller mammals are better able to cope with increased temperaturesThe climate crisis may lead the human race to shrink in size, as mammals with smaller frames appear better able to deal with rising global temperatures, a …›
CleanTechnica→ Germany’s Plugin EVs Continue To Grow, Despite Headwinds
2022-06-07 Europe’s biggest auto market, Germany, saw plugin electric vehicles grab 25.3% share in May 2022, from 23.4% YoY. Full battery electrics increased their share by close to 1.25x, whilst plugin hybrid share dipped slightly. Overall auto volume fell 10% …›
Climate : NPR→ How these neighbors use fire to revitalize their communities, and land
2022-06-07 Trees have been encroaching on the Great Plains, shrinking grazing acres and contributing to an increase in wildfires. But private landowners are working to restore grasslands with controlled burns.(Image credit: Andria Hautamaki) …›
The Independent Climate→ Rising sea levels could force towns to relocate, Environment Agency head warns
2022-06-07 Coastal erosion sparked by climate chance will mean some communities ‘cannot stay where they are’ …›
NYT > Climate and Environment→ Companies Like Nexii Are Betting on Sustainable Construction
2022-06-07 Nexii Building Solutions in Vancouver is having significant early success, though there are potential pitfalls. …›
Inside Climate News→ As Animals Migrate Because of Climate Change, Thousands of New Viruses Will Hop From Wildlife to Humans—and Mitigation Won’t Stop Them
2022-06-07 “We can’t put this one back in the bottle,” said the researcher behind a recent study about the spread of zoonotic diseases.By Victoria St. MartinLong before the world had ever heard of COVID-19, Colin J. Carlson and a team of researchers began w …›
Climate crisis | The Guardian→ Let Africa exploit its natural gas reserves, says Mary Robinson
2022-06-07 Ex-UN climate envoy says continent’s need for energy is so great it should be able to widely use the fossil fuelAfrican countries should be able to exploit their vast natural gas reserves despite the urgent need to cut global greenhouse gas emissions …›
The Independent Climate→ KFC forced to put cabbage in burgers as floods trigger Australian lettuce shortage
2022-06-07 Fast food retailer posted ‘menu update’ on its website as it suffers knock-on effects of extreme weather …›
Climate crisis | The Guardian→ Funding needed for climate disasters has risen ‘more than 800%’ in 20 years
2022-06-07 Only about half the funds required are being provided by rich countries, according to a report by OxfamThe funding needed by UN climate disaster appeals has soared by more than 800% in 20 years as global heating takes hold. But only about half of it is …›
Climate crisis | The Guardian→ EU faces legal challenge over plan to fast-track gas projects
2022-06-07 NGOs argue priority list was drawn up without consideration of methane emissionsAn EU plan to fast-track funding and permits for 30 gas projects is facing a legal challenge from NGOs including ClientEarth and Friends of the Earth Europe.The European Co …›
CleanTechnica→ Energy Security at the Edge of the Grid
2022-06-07 For many of Australia’s First Nations people living in the Northern Territory, Australia, consistent energy security is not a given. Drawing on his experience working in the Kalahari Desert with isolated communities and fresh from the success of Proj …›
CleanTechnica→ This TikToker Will Hike The Colorado River To Raise Awareness About Its Decline & Drought
2022-06-07 The Colorado River wasn’t really on my mind as I was scrolling through TikTok the other night looking for cat videos, gem videos, and interesting smoothie recipes to try. The TikTok algorithm had other plans, however. To the surprise of Vanessa K …›