www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/cop28-leaders-call-for-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels-in-final-push-at-climate-talks-48f4b1c3? COP28 Nations Agree for First Time to Transition Away From Fossil Fuels Conference host, the United Arab Emirates, brokered the compromise that calls for a clean energy shift to accelerate this decade By Matthew Dalton, Stacy Meichtry and Sha Hua, Updated Dec. 13, 2023 2:34 am ET COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber proposed the compromise agreement after … Continue reading COP28 nations agree for first time to transition away from fossil fuels
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Fossil fuel phase-out not enough without more protections of nature
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/11/fossil-fuel-phase-out-climate-breakdown-protect-natural-world-cop28 Fossil fuel phase-out will ‘not avert climate breakdown without protections for nature’ Top climate scientist says carbon sinks such as forests and wetlands vital to keeping temperature rise below 1.5C Fiona Harvey and Patrick Greenfield in DubaiMon 11 Dec 2023 01.00 EST Human destruction of nature is pushing the planet to a point of no return, and … Continue reading Fossil fuel phase-out not enough without more protections of nature
Ultraviolet light can kill many viruses — so why aren’t we using it
https://apple.news/AoERMQ7HsTVaLoPcTMm6IAA Ultraviolet light can kill almost all the viruses in a room. Why isn’t it everywhere? Can special lightbulbs end the next pandemic before it starts? As I write this article, I have a cold. At some point in the past couple of weeks, I managed to inhale a droplet of water suspended in the … Continue reading Ultraviolet light can kill many viruses — so why aren’t we using it
Is a looming fertility crisis leading us to a future where only the rich can reproduce?
This is not the first item I've posted on this largely ignored threat to the future of humanity -- such widespread infertility caused by plastics that we can't reproduce in high enough numbers to avoid regressing or indeed becoming extinct. Science, health and tech news and analysis from Salon,edited by Troy Farah, in an emailed … Continue reading Is a looming fertility crisis leading us to a future where only the rich can reproduce?
It’s not enough to plant trees; you have to pick where you put them
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/30/new-york-city-tree-planting-lidar-mapping New York will plant thousands of trees using new tech to maximize foliage impact City council calls for an increase of the urban forest – currently comprising 5.2m trees – even as the mayor demands cuts in spending by Miranda Lipton Supported by About this contentThu 30 Nov 2023 10.00 EST New York City is … Continue reading It’s not enough to plant trees; you have to pick where you put them
Air pollution from fossil fuels kills 5 million people a year
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/29/air-pollution-from-fossil-fuels-kills-5-million-people-a-year Air pollution from fossil fuels ‘kills 5 million people a year’ Of more than 8 million deaths worldwide from outdoor air pollution, 61% linked to fossil fuels, finds study Andrew Gregory, Health editor, published Wed 29 Nov 2023 18.30 EST Air pollution from fossil fuel use is killing 5 million people worldwide every year, a … Continue reading Air pollution from fossil fuels kills 5 million people a year
NYC’s congestion pricing details in final stages with $15 toll likely
$15 Tolls Likely for Nation’s First Congestion Pricing Program New York wants to discourage drivers from contributing to some of the world’s heaviest traffic. After decades of delays, the plan is nearly a reality. The congestion pricing program in New York is filling in its final details, with an advisory group unveiling a recommended pricing … Continue reading NYC’s congestion pricing details in final stages with $15 toll likely
Richest 1% plundering planet more than the bottom 66%
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/20/richest-1-account-for-more-carbon-emissions-than-poorest-66-report-says While the wealthiest 1% tend to live climate-insulated lives, their emissions are responsible for immense suffering. Illustration: Guardian Design The great carbon divideGreenhouse gas emissions Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, report says ‘Polluter elite’ are plundering the planet to point of destruction, says Oxfam after comprehensive study of climate inequality … Continue reading Richest 1% plundering planet more than the bottom 66%
Missouri jury finds RoundUp toxic to the tune of $1.56 billion
ttps://apple.news/AU0d6zhxcRKOnJZwqcQyfZg [click thru for photos] Bayer Told to Pay $1.56 Billion After Losing Roundup Case Missouri jury finds in favor of plaintiffs as verdicts seesaw in trials By Doug Cameron and Patrick Thomas Updated Nov. 18, 2023 7:43 pm ET Bayer has spent years in legal battles over Roundup following its acquisition of Monsanto, which developed the … Continue reading Missouri jury finds RoundUp toxic to the tune of $1.56 billion
NYC Congestion pricing may be contagious for overburdened cities
https://apple.news/AGgpx_FqtS52z9njduA9H0A NYC Congestion Pricing Could Unleash a Transportation Revolution By Adie Tomer, November 16, 2023, 11:30 AM EST There’s an adage, often credited to Winston Churchill, that Americans will eventually do the right thing, but only after they’ve exhausted all other possibilities. It’s a timeless bit of criticism, as well as the perfect summation of why … Continue reading NYC Congestion pricing may be contagious for overburdened cities
Riverkeeper celebrates reversal of U.S. Coast Guard policy on Hudson River anchoring fouling water
http://www.riverkeeper.org/news-events/news/preserve-river-ecology/riverkeeper-celebrates-reversal-of-u-s-coast-guard-policy-on-hudson-river-anchoring/? 11.13.23 :: CATEGORIES: PRESERVE RIVER ECOLOGY. NEWS TYPES: PRESS RELEASES. Riverkeeper celebrates reversal of U.S. Coast Guard Policy on Hudson River Anchoring Following action from Riverkeeper and local elected officials, the U.S. Coast Guard rescinds policy that would have posed significant risk to endangered species and drinking water sources; announces public participation process FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … Continue reading Riverkeeper celebrates reversal of U.S. Coast Guard policy on Hudson River anchoring fouling water
Cities facing the climate dilemma of whether or not to rebuild in risky places
http://www.wmra.org/2023-11-06/3-cities-face-a-climate-dilemma-to-build-or-not-to-build-homes-in-risky-places 3 cities face a climate dilemma: to build or not to build homes in risky places By Lauren Sommer, Rebecca Hersher, Ryan Kellman Published November 6, 2023 at 5:00 AM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email LISTEN • 4:23 New homes are under construction in June at a housing development near Buckeye, Arizona. A growing number of local governments are … Continue reading Cities facing the climate dilemma of whether or not to rebuild in risky places
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