Children at climate risk
For instance, a staggering 88 per cent of the worldwide disease burden linked to climate change impacts children under the age of five
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1196562-children-at-climate-risk
#Children #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
Flooded Texans resist government buyout offers
In Harris County, flood-prone residents are resisting buyouts despite repeated flooding, citing affordability and attachment to their homes
https://www.ehn.org/flooded-texans-resist-government-buyout-offers-2668366603.html
#Texas #USA #US #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
Climate activists break into Amundi offices to protests TotalEnergies investments
Item 1 of 3 A police officer and two CRS officers look on as Greenpeace activists deploy a banner with the portrait of French energy group TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne saying 'WANTED: Boss of TotalEnergies, The civil society is looking for the CEO of the French company that is the most polluting, making billions at the expense of the planet and its people.
https://archive.ph/wip/lm25x
#France #ClimateStrike
Lake Victoria - bordering #Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda - is heavily fished by some 200,000 fishers, in spite of frequent severe thunderstorms and its reputation as one of the most dangerous bodies of water in the world.
These findings are especially concerning considering that thunderstorms, wind and rain are predicted to become more intense and up to 10 times more frequent by the end of the century, the authors note in the study, published May 22 in the journal PLOS ONE
https://www.miragenews.com/climate-change-ups-drowning-risk-for-kenyan-1240746/
Alberta policies are adding fuel to the climate crisis fire
David Suzuki
6–7 minutes
The government has chosen not to crack down on the polluting messes, but on the flourishing renewable energy industry
https://rabble.ca/environment/alberta-policies-are-adding-fuel-to-the-climate-crisis-fire/
#Alberta #canada #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
Mental health and psychosocial interventions in the context of climate change: a scoping review
The evidence on the impacts of climate change on mental health and wellbeing is growing rapidly
https://archive.is/ITpGxhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s44184-024-00054-1
#MentalHealth #psychosocial #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
BUDGET 2024-2025 DU GOUVERNEMENT DU QUÉBEC - Électrification des transports : un ralentissement des investissements qui pourrait nuire à l'atteinte des objectifs environnementaux du gouvernement québécois
https://www.lelezard.com/communique-21293584.html
#Québec #ExtinctionDeMasse #pollution #écologie #environnement #Climat
Climate change will make bananas more expensive. Here's why some experts say they should be already
London — Industry experts say the price of bananas globally is very likely to rise due to the impact of climate change — but some believe paying more for bananas now could mitigate those risks
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bananas-cost-price-climate-change-experts-say-too-cheap-now/
#food #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
Un tout premier additif alimentaire réducteur de méthane pour bovins autorisé au Canada
En 2021, le secteur agricole était à l'origine de 31 % des émissions totales de méthane au Canada
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2055753/gaz-effet-serre-troupeaux-boeuf-vache
#canada #ExtinctionDeMasse #pollution #écologie #environnement #Climat
How a Trump win could cost the world $900 billion
This surge in emissions would effectively cancel out the environmental benefits gained from implementing wind, solar, and other clean energy technologies worldwide over the past five years, twice
https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-791478
#USA #US #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
No, Republicans Have Not Evolved on Climate Change
News articles periodically portray the Conservative Climate Caucus as evidence that the GOP is ready to pitch in to fight global warming. Nope!
https://newrepublic.com/article/179740/conservative-climate-caucus-john-curtis
#USA #US #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
New gas power plants needed to bolster energy supply, PM says
Critics say a commitment to build new, gas-fired power stations would threaten climate pledges
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68538951
#UK #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
Addressing Climate Change's Psychological Impacts: How?
Australian Psychological Society
In order to prepare our communities for a world in which our climate looks and feels very different, we need to invest in strong psychological support to build resilience in our communities
https://www.miragenews.com/addressing-climate-changes-psychological-1183101/
#psychology #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
These elections do little to inspire hope for climate action, as prominent candidates often prioritise policies that exacerbate rather than mitigate climate change. Campaigns are dominated by non-climate issues, reflecting the limited importance accorded to climate concerns by major political parties and the wider public. The silver lining is the potential for these elections to generate momentum for climate justice
https://arynews.tv/opinion-no-climate-campaign-in-south-asias-elections/
#SouthAsia #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
Study finds benefits of uniting climate mitigation, adaptation
“Even in the situation that we reduce emissions to zero at this moment, these benefits aren't going to be felt immediately,” said lead author Matei Georgescu, director of ASU’s Urban Climate Research Center. “But local adaptation is going to have benefits that are going to be felt immediately.”
https://kjzz.org/content/1865765/study-finds-benefits-uniting-climate-mitigation-adaptation
#MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
Draft climate deal a 'monstrosity' that falls far short of what's needed, vulnerable countries say
Proposed COP28 climate agreement has no mention of oil or natural gas
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cop28-draft-agreement-fossil-fuels-1.7055398
#MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate #FossilFueledDestruction #COP28
Even temporary global warming above 2℃ will affect life in the oceans for centuries
The decrease was observed for centuries. This means humanity will continue to feel its impacts long after atmospheric CO₂ levels have peaked and declined
https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/Articles/2023/October/marine-impacts-climate-change
#MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
Nous n'atteindrons pas l'objectif climatique de Paris. Le mois de septembre était plus chaud de 1,75 degrés par rapport à l'ère préindustrielle:
«Cela signifie qu'il ne sera possible de maintenir le réchauffement en dessous de la limite des deux degrés qu'au prix d'énormes efforts»
Jochem Marotzke
Son constat est clair: on se dirige plutôt vers un monde à trois degrés d'ici la fin du siècle
https://www.watson.ch/fr/soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9/climat/707023559-rechauffement-climatique-ce-que-change-0-5-degre-dans-le-monde
#ExtinctionDeMasse #pollution #écologie #environnement #Climat
« Une croissance phénoménale » : la hausse des claims miniers inquiète en Outaouais
Le nombre de claims miniers a bondi de 49 % en un an dans la MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2015510/moratoire-environnement-acceptabilite-sociale
#ExtinctionDeMasse #pollution #écologie #environnement #Climat #Outaouais #Québec
Industrie minière
‘Stabbed in the back’: Biden’s border wall U-turn leaves Indigenous and climate groups reeling
Maanvi Singh
7–9 minutes
The Biden administration’s decision to waive environmental, public health and cultural protections to speed new border wall construction has enraged environmentalists, Indigenous leaders and community groups in the Rio Grande valley
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/06/biden-border-wall-indigenous-climate-rio-grande
#MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate #USA #US
Comme ces feux destructeurs ne font plus la Une en Europe, les habitants de certaines régions des Alpes et de Suisse ont sûrement été surpris par une couche brumeuse qui a atteint les montagnes, le week-end dernier. Difficile de l'imaginer, mais ce sont bien les fumées des feux de forêt qui perdurent chez les Canadiens qui ont traversé l'Atlantique et ont provoqué ce smog, comme en juin dernier
https://www.caminteresse.fr/environnement/lete-est-fini-mais-notre-air-est-toujours-pollue-par-les-feux-de-foret-au-canada-11190387/
#ExtinctionDeMasse #pollution #écologie #environnement #Climat #Europe
Climate Disinformers Love To Pretend The Problem Is The Solution
One of the old standbys for sophistry is accusing people of hypocrisy (in other words, claiming that someone is saying one thing, but doing the opposite). Of course, hypocrisy should be called out, as actions speak louder than words and all that. But these accusations are also easily weaponized & used by bad-faith actors to put their opponents in no-win situations
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/10/6/2197752/-Climate-Disinformers-Love-To-Pretend-The-Problem-Is-The-Solution?utm_campaign=recent
#pollution #ecology #environment #climate
October heatwaves set to become more likely and Britain must prepare, climate scientists warn
Parts of the UK are expected to record temperatures as high as 26C this weekend
https://inews.co.uk/news/october-heatwaves-uk-ready-climate-scientists-2669463
#MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate #UK
Japan climate group urges ban on power company's 'CO-2 free' ads
Jera, Japan's largest coal-fired power generation company, plans to use ammonia alongside fossil fuels to generate power at its existing plants and reduce its carbon emissions.
But NGO Kiko Network has said the company's ad campaign fails to mention that the production of ammonia emits carbon dioxide
https://www.24newshd.tv/6-Oct-2023/japan-climate-group-urges-ban-on-power-company-s-co-2-free-ads
#MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate #Japan
Business attitudes on sustainability regressing as costs rise
3–4 minutes
Nine in 10 businesses (90%) believe it is primarily the responsibility of the government to tackle climate changes, SSE Airtricity has found.
Businesses are also more likely to believe responsibility for tackling climate change lies with the general public (73%) than themselves (71%)
#MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate #Business
Expedia CEO Peter Kern has led the online travel agency for three years, from its pandemic nadir to the post-COVID surge in travel. With that experience, one trend he says he doesn’t see changing anytime soon is people traveling like there’s no tomorrow. What’s more, he says, people talk a good talk about climate change angst but are not modifying their behavior much
https://fortune.com/2023/10/06/expedia-ceo-travel-climate-change-rewards/
#MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
Behind the apparently loveable and unassuming facade, Australia, as a nation state, is very sophisticated at a few things. Protecting our gas and coal industry is one of them. Our climate policies are all designed to protect fossil fuels – whether rebranding as a renewable energy superpower or feigning ambition through an increased climate target or a thriving carbon offset industry
https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topic/2023/10/07/australias-compromised-climate-negotiators#mtr
#MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate #Australia
il y a beaucoup d’eau que nous utilisons sans nous en rendre compte : c’est ce que l’on appelle "L’empreinte eau" ou "L’eau cachée"
– Un café nécessite en moyenne 130 litres d’eau.
– Une bière consomme 75 litres d’eau.
– Pour un T-shirt en coton, il faut compter environ 2500 litres d’eau.
– Et la palme revient au smartphone, qui a besoin d'au moins 10.000 litres
https://www.rtbf.be/article/et-si-on-repensait-notre-facon-de-consommer-leau-11267693
#ExtinctionDeMasse #pollution #écologie #environnement #Climat
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Glacial lake floods: a growing, unpredictable climate risk
What is a glacial lake outburst flood?
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) is the sudden release of water that has collected in former glacier beds.
These lakes are formed by the retreat of glaciers, a naturally occurring phenomenon that has been turbocharged by the warmer temperatures of human-caused climate change
https://gutzy.asia/2023/10/06/glacial-lake-floods-a-growing-unpredictable-climate-risk/
#MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
Intense tropical cyclones are one of the most devastating natural disasters in the world due to torrential rains, flooding, destructive winds, and coastal storm surges. New research co-authored by a University of Hawai'i at Mānoa atmospheric scientist revealed that since the 1980s, Category 4 and 5 hurricanes (maximum wind speed greater than 131 miles per hour) have been arriving three to four days earlier with each passing decade of climate change
https://www.miragenews.com/climate-change-hastens-arrival-of-severe-1098639/
#environment #climate
Intense tropical cyclones are one of the most devastating natural disasters in the world due to torrential rains, flooding, destructive winds, and coastal storm surges. New research co-authored by a University of Hawai'i at Mānoa atmospheric scientist revealed that since the 1980s, Category 4 and 5 hurricanes (maximum wind speed greater than 131 miles per hour) have been arriving three to four days earlier with each passing decade of climate change
https://www.miragenews.com/climate-change-hastens-arrival-of-severe-1098639/
#environment #climate
Les Vingt-Sept ont conclu, ce jeudi 5 octobre, un accord pour accélérer la réduction des gaz fluorés avec pour objectif final de parvenir à réduire leur usage d'ici 2050. Puissants gaz à effet de serre, on les retrouve dans les réfrigérateurs, les climatiseurs, mais aussi dans les équipements électriques ou comme agents gonflants dans des mousses... et même dans les bulles d'air des chaussures de sport
https://www.latribune.fr/climat/energie-environnement/refrigerateurs-climatiseurs-chaussures-de-sport-l-ue-accelere-sur-la-fin-des-gaz-fluores-978911.html
#ExtinctionDeMasse #pollution #écologie #environnement #Climat
Saviez-vous que les grillons domestiques contiennent autant de protéines qu’un steak, à poids égal ? Leur production demande peu de ressources, en plus d’émettre considérablement moins de gaz à effet de serre que l’élevage du bœuf ou du porc (on parle de 40 à 550 fois moins d’équivalent CO2, selon le contexte)
https://www.quebecscience.qc.ca/echo-du-labo/voici-pourquoi-cesser-craindre-manger-insectes/
#ExtinctionDeMasse #pollution #écologie #environnement #Climat
Carrying this extra weight pushes up the fuel consumption of a typical #car substantially. Over the course of its whole life, driving maybe 300,000km, this amounts to an extra 1,500 litres of petrol and diesel, which, when burned, emits 3.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide and more air pollution, from the exhaust and from the tyres and road. It also makes driving more expensive and exacerbates the energy insecurity from which #Ireland suffers because of fossil fuel dependence
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2023/10/05/car-bloat-is-driving-climate-change-and-making-roads-less-safe/
Carrying this extra weight pushes up the fuel consumption of a typical car substantially. Over the course of its whole life, driving maybe 300,000km, this amounts to an extra 1,500 litres of petrol and diesel, which, when burned, emits 3.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide and more air pollution, from the exhaust and from the tyres and road. It also makes driving more expensive and exacerbates the energy insecurity from which #Ireland suffers because of fossil fuel dependence
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2023/10/05/car-bloat-is-driving-climate-change-and-making-roads-less-safe/
Polar Bears May Struggle To Produce Milk For Their Cubs As Climate Change Melts Sea Ice
When sea ice melts, polar bears must move onto land for several months without access to food. This fasting period is challenging for all bears, but particularly for polar bear mothers who are nursing cubs.
Our research, published in Marine Ecology Progress Series, found that polar bear lactation is negatively affected by increased time spent on land when sea ice melts
https://menafn.com/1107196910/Polar-Bears-May-Struggle-To-Produce-Milk-For-Their-Cubs-As-Climate-Change-Melts-Sea-Ice
#climate
Climate intervention technologies may create winners and losers in world food supply
A technology being studied to curb climate change—one that could be put in place in one or two decades if work on the technology began now—would affect food productivity in parts of Earth in dramatically different ways, benefiting some areas, and adversely affecting others, according to projections prepared by a Rutgers-led team of scientists
https://phys.org/news/2023-10-climate-intervention-technologies-winners-losers.html
#pollution #environnement #Climat #food
Dogs and Cats Can Be Healthy, Happy Vegans, Research Shows
Plant-based diets are good for our companions and good for the planet
Dogs and cats consume at least 9 percent of all land animals killed for food—7 billion animals annually
Cats and dogs are also major consumers of "food" animals
The production of cat, dog, and human food is a major cause of very high greenhouse gases and climate change
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/animal-emotions/202309/dogs-and-cats-can-be-healthy-happy-vegans-research-shows
#MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate #Dogs #Cats
Une étude publiée mercredi par l’Institut de recherche sur la religion publique (PRRI) a révélé que 35% des Américains estiment que la gravité des récentes catastrophes naturelles est une preuve que la planète pourrait approcher d’une fin catastrophique, mentionnée comme « la fin des temps » par la Bible.
Le nombre a diminué de 14% depuis 2014
https://nouvellefr.com/les-craintes-bibliques-de-la-fin-des-temps-diminuent-alors-que-les-catastrophes-naturelles-augmentent/
#ExtinctionDeMasse #pollution #écologie #environnement #Climat #religions #ÉtatsUnis
Dans un rapport publié en septembre, les experts du groupe Climate Action Tracker ont souligné la dépendance des Émirats au gaz pour sa production d’électricité, s’inquiétant du pari du pays hôte de la COP28 sur le captage du carbone
mais cet objectif ne prend pas en compte les émissions indirectes produites par les hydrocarbures exportées & brûlées par ses clients, & qui représentent la très grande majorité de son empreinte carbone
https://www.ledevoir.com/monde/moyen-orient/799419/emirats-arabes-unis-annoncent-important-projet-gazier-avant-cop28
#écologie #environnement #Climat #ÉAU
Des arbres plantés pour limiter l’empreinte carbone ont été détruits par les feux de forêt
Deux plantations de Carbone boréal ont été la proie des flammes. Des chercheurs étudient les dégâts.
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2015282/carbone-boreal-ecologie-environnement-gaz
#ExtinctionDeMasse #pollution #écologie #environnement #Climat #Québec
The problem is driven by middle- and low-income countries
because that's what they can afford
What's happening is that as a nation grows a bit wealthier there's a change from rural to urban and people leave the country to go to cities, which are often near waterways that flood in places
but as the city expands, it's more likely to grow into areas that it previously avoided, flood zones for instance
https://www.theweek.in/news/sci-tech/2023/10/05/surge-in-population-settlements-in-high-flood-zones-raises-water.html
#MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
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Australian sport runs financial and legal risks due to climate inaction, new report warns Less than 1% of organisations mention climate in annual reports Report identifies areas of liability in event of extreme weather https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/13/australian-sport-climate-inaction-risks-report-data-environmental-defenders-office #sport #Australia #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate