Sweeping global study charts a path forward for climate-resilient agriculture Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture are now 18 times higher than they were in the 1960s, accounting for about 30% of global warming. Excess fertilizer left on farm soil is broken down by bacteria to form nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas that is 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide https://phys.org/news/2024-09-global-path-climate-resilient-agriculture.html #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #GlobalBurning #ClimateDestruction #pollution #environment #climate
Almost 68% of Australia’s tourism sites at major risk if climate crisis continues, report says Uluru, the Daintree and Bondi beach among iconic Australian locations that could be impacted if planet hits even 2C of warming by 2050
the Guardian
Almost 68% of Australia’s tourism sites at major risk if climate crisis continues, report says
Uluru, the Daintree and Bondi beach among locations that could be impacted if planet hits even 2C of warming by 2050
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for at least another four decades because of the long lifetimes of gases emitted last century. Ozone depletion is also linked with climate change, and there are other emerging issues which could affect ozone recovery. These include more frequent mega-wildfires due to climate change, emissions from rocket launches and more satellite debris burning up in the upper atmosphere https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/527373/the-ozone-hole-above-antarctica-will-keep-opening-up-each-spring-for-decades-to-come-here-s-why-that-still-matters #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #GlobalBurning #ClimateDestruction #pollution #environment #climate
‘Flight shame is dead’: concern grows over climate impact of tourism boom Post-Covid hunger for travel is taking a heavy toll on the environment amid race to net zero, say experts
the Guardian
‘Flight shame is dead’: concern grows over climate impact of tourism boom
Post-Covid hunger for travel is taking a heavy toll on the environment amid race to net zero, say experts
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Italians want destroying nature-climate to be a crime says study 67% in favour of criminalizing 'ecocide' - Earth4All-GCA survey https://ansabrasil.com.br/english/news/general_news/2024/09/06/italians-want-destroying-nature-climate-to-be-a-crime-study_330c8bbd-e010-4fa7-bf29-cf840bbc480d.html #Italy #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #GlobalBurning #ClimateDestruction #ClimateSuicide #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
Over 85% of Indian districts at risk from climate extremes: Study Alarmingly, 45% of these districts are experiencing a "swapping trend," where flood-prone areas are becoming drought-prone and vice versa
India Today
Over 85% of Indian districts at risk from climate extremes: Study
Alarmingly, 45% of these districts are experiencing a "swapping trend," where flood-prone areas are becoming drought-prone and vice versa.
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The Electric Vehicle Future Is Coming. Just a Little More Slowly. Though large automakers are delaying their plans to introduce new all-electric models, the E.V. industry is still the future, experts say https://archive.ph/wip/XbwQ4
The Electric Vehicle Future Is Coming. Just a Little More Slowly. (Published 2024)
Though large automakers are delaying their plans to introduce new all-electric models, the E.V. industry is still the future, experts say.
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Oil company foundation funds climate-skeptic Christian groups The Shell USA Co. Foundation donated half a million dollars over a decade to conservative Christian groups that deny a human role in climate change, oppose environmental regulations and favor the abolition of the Environmental Protection Agency
Baptist News Global
Oil company foundation funds climate-skeptic Christian groups – Baptist News Global
Shell’s foundation also made donations to dozens of Southern Baptist churches and institutions, the research found.
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Phoenix endures unprecedented 100 consecutive days of 100-degree heat EHN Curators Phoenix hit 100 degrees for the 100th straight day, shattering the previous record of 76 days in 1993 and highlighting the intensifying heat in the Southwest https://www.dailyclimate.org/phoenix-endures-unprecedented-100-consecutive-days-of-100-degree-heat-2669130360.html Phoenix sees 100 days of 100-plus degree temps as record heat wave scorches residents Phoenix is in the grip of a months-long heat wave, fueled by climate change
The Independent
Phoenix sees 100 days of 100-plus degree temps as record heat wave scorches residents
Phoenix is in the grip of a months-long heat wave, fueled by climate change
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The world is burning an alarming amount of plastic, scientists say Around 12 percent of all plastic waste produced in cities is burned in the open air https://archive.ph/yovQI https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/09/04/plastic-waste-burned-study/ #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #GlobalBurning #ClimateDestruction #ClimateSuicide #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate