http://www.wsj.com/science/environment/climate-change-us-economy-c9fbda96 Climate Change’s $150 Billion Hit to the U.S. Economy Consequences will worsen unless more is invested in clean energy and cities adapt to changing environments, a federal report finds By Amrith Ramkumar Nov. 14, 2023 5:00 am ET Rising sea levels and flooding could threaten millions of U.S. homeowners living in coastal areas. PHOTO: MARIO TAMA/GETTY IMAGES … Continue reading Climate crisis already costing U.S. economy $150 billion a year →

http://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/10/30/climate-emergency-scientists-declaration/ Why many scientists are now saying climate change is an all-out ‘emergency’ Escalating rhetoric comes as new study shows there are just six years left to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius at current CO2 emissions rate By Shannon Osaka Updated October 30, 2023 at 10:05 a.m. EDT|Published October 30, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT Bill … Continue reading Why many scientists are now saying climate change is an all-out ’emergency’ →

https://apple.news/AhtCfdWmeQFi6vrvX3OiBUw ‘Gobsmackingly bananas’: scientists stunned by planet’s record September heat The carbon emissions driving the climate crisis and rapid arrival of an El Niño event are to blame, researchers say Damian Carrington Environment editor @dpcarrington, published on Wed 4 Oct 2023 22.00 EDT Global temperatures soared to a new record in September by a huge margin, … Continue reading ‘Gobsmackingly bananas’: scientists stunned by planet’s record September heat →

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/billion-oyster-reef-restoration-floods-climate-change LOGIN Newsletters SUBSCRIBE MENU In regions where oysters have historically been a way of life, restoring these once extensive reefs can help buffer shorelines from floods.PHOTOGRAPH BY HANNAH YOON, THE NEW YORK TIMES/REDUX Could billions of oysters protect us from the next big storm? Flash flooding in New York City. Sinking coasts in Louisiana. … Continue reading Oyster shell reefs can help prevent climate change flooding →

/amp.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/08/antarctica-warming-much-faster-than-models-predicted-in-deeply-concerning-sign-for-sea-levels Antarctica warming much faster than models predicted in ‘deeply concerning’ sign for sea levels Study finds ‘direct evidence’ of polar amplification on continent as scientists warn of implications of ice loss Graham Readfearn  @readfearn Thu 7 Sep 2023 11.00 EDT Antarctica is likely warming at almost twice the rate of the rest of the … Continue reading Coastal cities may become unusable earlier than predicted →

http://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/11/the-fascinating-backstory-of-king-charles-iii-and-environmental-crusading? The Fascinating Backstory of King Charles III and His (Sometimes Controversial) Environmental Crusading His entry into the movement might have started from the path the royals put him on, but early in his life, he sought out his own mentors. Now he’s one of the most influential thinkers on climate in the world. BY ERIN … Continue reading What is King Charles III’s history on climate issues (and does it matter)? →