http://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/09/opinion/environment/climate-change-supreme-court-epa-children-health.html? The Supreme Court Dealt a Terrible Blow to Children’s Health July 9, 2022 Credit...David Huang By Frederica Perera and Kari Nadeau Dr. Perera and Dr. Nadeau are professors who study the health effects of air pollution on children. Climate change and air pollution — both largely driven by fossil fuel emissions — inflict a huge toll on … Continue reading Supreme Court opinion limiting EPA’s actions to address climate change will affect children most
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NYC lost 63 miles of pedestrian-friendly “open streets”
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/11/nyregion/open-streets-nyc.html How New York City Lost 63 Miles of Pedestrian-Friendly ‘Open Streets’ The program, which was made permanent last year, gave New Yorkers more public spaces, but is retreating in many areas. Community advocates hope to stop that slide. A bouncy house last month on an open street in New York City. Some of the … Continue reading NYC lost 63 miles of pedestrian-friendly “open streets”
Glyphosate tied to cancer (and in widely sold Roundup), found in 80% of U.S. urine samples
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jul/09/weedkiller-glyphosate-cdc-study-urine-samples ‘Disturbing’: weedkiller ingredient tied to cancer found in 80% of US urine samples CDC study finds glyphosate, controversial ingredient found in weedkillers including popular Roundup brand, present in samples The CDC has only recently started examining the extent of human exposure to glyphosate in the US. Photograph: Benoît Tessier/Reuters Supported by by Carey Gillam Sat … Continue reading Glyphosate tied to cancer (and in widely sold Roundup), found in 80% of U.S. urine samples
Your friends probably smell like you
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2325559-youre-more-likely-to-become-friends-with-someone-who-smells-like-you/? You're more likely to become friends with someone who smells like you We subconsciously sniff people when we first meet them and are more likely to become friends with those who have similar body odours to our own This article has been viewed 590 times in the last 3 hours. HUMANS 24 June 2022 By Alice Klein Do we become … Continue reading Your friends probably smell like you
New Zealand to embark on world’s largest feral predator eradication
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/07/new-zealand-to-embark-on-worlds-largest-feral-predator-eradication? New Zealand to embark on world’s largest feral predator eradication Ambitious $2.8m scheme hopes to eliminate damaging species from ecologically significant Rakiura/Stewart Island A native kākāpō on New Zealand’s Rakiura/Stewart Island, one of the species suffering from the presence of introduced predators. Photograph: Nature Picture Library/Alamy Eva Corlett in Wellington @evacorlettWed 6 Jul 2022 21.21 EDT … Continue reading New Zealand to embark on world’s largest feral predator eradication
France’s Macron says we need to protect deep ocean from being mined to protect its ecosystems
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jul/01/stop-deep-sea-mining-says-macron-in-call-for-new-laws-to-protect-ecosystems Stop deep-sea mining, says Macron, in call for new laws to protect ecosystems French president, speaking on sidelines of UN ocean conference in Lisbon, urges more investment in science to protect high seas Emmanuel Macron at the Lisbon Oceanarium. The French president called for more research into oceans: ‘We need to better understand in … Continue reading France’s Macron says we need to protect deep ocean from being mined to protect its ecosystems
Make public transportation free to get people to give up their cars
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jun/22/mayor-michelle-wu-boston-interview 'Free public transport works': a Q&A with Boston mayor Michelle Wu Wu's vision for transport is informed by her life story – as the first mother elected to run the city by Aliya Uteuova ine months ago, Boston voters voted in a history-making mayor. The daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, Michelle Wu became the first woman, first person … Continue reading Make public transportation free to get people to give up their cars
NYC says don’t panic about splooting squirrels or cats or dogs or bears or…
A rare personal anecdote: decades ago I visited a sister who is no longer alive in her log cabin in north-central Washington state. As you might guess from the description, there was no air conditioning (or plumbing, electricity, and many other things I took for granted). At that time, really hot temperatures were rare. But … Continue reading NYC says don’t panic about splooting squirrels or cats or dogs or bears or…
Perspective on the recent temperatures in the U.K.
Click thru to use the Washington Post translator of one city's temperature to a different city. washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/interactive/2022/london-104-degrees-your-city/ London hit 104 degrees.That’s like 115 degrees in Houston. By Naema Ahmed, John Muyskens, Kevin Schaul and Jason Samenow July 23 at 1:06 p.m. This July, temperatures in London and Hamburg in northern Germany teetered over an edge that seemed unthinkable in previous centuries: … Continue reading Perspective on the recent temperatures in the U.K.
How to stay safe in the heat
http://www.nytimes.com/explain/2022/07/20/well/heat-wave-safety How to Stay Safe in the Heat People flocked to Alki Beach in Seattle in June 2021 to escape the heat.Credit...Ruth Fremson/The New York Times By The New York Times Published July 20, 2022 Heat waves are become increasingly common across the world, as a result of climate change and other factors. Knowing how to keep yourself … Continue reading How to stay safe in the heat
California’s sweeping new plastics law could be a game changer
https://apple.news/AoqHwMz-GTOGiUtd3EKipIg California’s sweeping new plastics law could be a game changer It will take several years to find out for sure, but the world's fifth largest economy will likely force changes far beyond the state's borders. One million plastic beverage bottles are bought every minute around the world. The United States creates more plastic than … Continue reading California’s sweeping new plastics law could be a game changer
Reduced fresh water supply will be permanent
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/freshwater-crisis? If you're interested -- and you should be -- listen to the link in this article. REFERENCE Freshwater Crisis There is the same amount of freshwater on earth as there always has been, but the population has exploded, leaving the world's water resources in crisis. 3 MIN READ A Clean Water Crisis The water … Continue reading Reduced fresh water supply will be permanent
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