Today: October 30, 2024
Today: October 30, 2024

climate change

Economy|MidEast|News|World

Gaza has oil markets on edge. That could build more urgency to shift to renewables, IEA head says

Oil prices are up and markets are tense after the outbreak of war in Gaza

Gaza has oil markets on edge. That could build more urgency to shift to renewables, IEA head says
Environment|Science

Birds nesting in agricultural lands more vulnerable to extreme heat, study finds

Birds nesting in agricultural settings were significantly less likely to successfully raise their young during extreme heat events than birds nesting in forests under the same weather conditions, a new study finds

Birds nesting in agricultural lands more vulnerable to extreme heat, study finds
Environment|News|Science|US

Federal forecasters predict warm, wet US winter but less snow because of El Nino, climate change

The upcoming United States winter looks likely to be a bit low on snow and extreme cold outbreaks, with federal forecasters predicting the North to get warmer than normal and the South wetter and stormier

Federal forecasters predict warm, wet US winter but less snow because of El Nino, climate change
Economy|Environment|News

Feds OK natural gas pipeline expansion in Pacific Northwest over environmentalist protests

Federal regulators have approved the expansion of a natural gas pipeline in the Pacific Northwest over the protest of environmental groups and top West Coast officials

Feds OK natural gas pipeline expansion in Pacific Northwest over environmentalist protests
Environment|News|Science|World

Hurricanes are now twice as likely to zip from minor to whopper than decades ago, study says

A study says Atlantic hurricanes are now more than twice as likely as before to rapidly intensify from wimpy minor hurricanes to powerful and catastrophic in just 24 hours

Hurricanes are now twice as likely to zip from minor to whopper than decades ago, study says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|News|World

Greta Thunberg was among climate activists detained at a protest to disrupt oil executives' forum

Greta Thunberg has been detained by British police alongside other climate activists who gathered outside a central London hotel to disrupt a major oil and gas industry conference

Greta Thunberg was among climate activists detained at a protest to disrupt oil executives' forum
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Electrical grids aren't keeping up with the green energy push. That could risk climate goals

Stalled spending on electrical grids worldwide is slowing the rollout of renewable energy and could put efforts to limit climate change at risk if millions of miles of power lines aren't added or refurbished in the next few years

Electrical grids aren't keeping up with the green energy push. That could risk climate goals
Environment|News|Science|US

Factory fishing in Antarctica for krill targets the cornerstone of a fragile ecosystem

Fishing for krill is banned in U.S. waters due to concerns it could impact whales, seals and other animals that feed on the shrimp-like creatures

Factory fishing in Antarctica for krill targets the cornerstone of a fragile ecosystem
Americas|Environment|News|World

In the Amazon, millions breathe hazardous air as drought and wildfires spread through the rainforest

Smoke from forest fires covered large swaths of the Brazilian Amazon as the region endures one of the worst droughts on record, with many rivers at historically low levels

In the Amazon, millions breathe hazardous air as drought and wildfires spread through the rainforest
Environment|Health|Science|World

What is seawater intrusion? A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast

Saltwater intrusion is bad for human health, ecosystems, crops and infrastructure. Here’s how seawater can move inland, and why climate change is making this phenomenon more frequent and severe.

What is seawater intrusion? A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast
Business|Environment

Major Navigator CO2 pipeline project is on hold while the company reevaluates the route in 5 states

One of the two biggest proposed carbon dioxide pipeline projects in the Midwest is being put on hold so the company can reevaluate the route

Major Navigator CO2 pipeline project is on hold while the company reevaluates the route in 5 states
Americas|Business|Environment|News

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law requiring big businesses to disclose emissions

California will soon require big businesses to report a wide range of greenhouse gas emissions

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law requiring big businesses to disclose emissions
Environment|Science

Study finds more people are moving into high flood zones, increasing risk of water disasters

A new study finds that far more people are in harm's way as they move into high flood zones around the world

Study finds more people are moving into high flood zones, increasing risk of water disasters
Environment|Science

Amphibians are the world's most vulnerable animals and threats are increasing

The world’s frogs, salamanders, newts and other amphibians remain in serious trouble

Amphibians are the world's most vulnerable animals and threats are increasing
Economy|Environment|US

Climate change is about to play a big role in government purchases – with vast implications for the US economy

The Biden administration directed agencies to consider the cost of greenhouse gas emissions in their future purchasing and budget decisions. An example shows just how much is at stake.

Climate change is about to play a big role in government purchases – with vast implications for the US economy
Environment|News

Columbia Journalism Review editor leaving to encourage news outlets to devote more time to climate

The leader of the Columbia Journalism Review says he's leaving that job to work at an organization that encourages news outlets to devote more attention to covering climate change

Columbia Journalism Review editor leaving to encourage news outlets to devote more time to climate
Business|Environment|News|Science

The UAE holds a major oil and gas conference just ahead of hosting UN climate talks in Dubai

The Emirati president-designate of the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks has called on oil and gas companies to be “central to the solution” to fighting climate change as the industry boosts its production to enjoy rising energy prices

The UAE holds a major oil and gas conference just ahead of hosting UN climate talks in Dubai
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy

Demand for critical minerals like nickel and cobalt is surging as climate change hastens a transition to renewable energy, boosting carbon emissions by miners and processors of such materials

Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy
Environment|News|US

New York City area gets one of its wettest days in decades, as rain swamps subways and streets

A storm has delivered one of the wettest days in decades to the New York metropolitan area

New York City area gets one of its wettest days in decades, as rain swamps subways and streets
Environment|Europe|News|World

Storm Elias slams into a city in central Greece, filling homes with mud and knocking out power

A second powerful storm in less than a month has hammered parts of central Greece, sweeping away roads, smashing bridges and flooding thousands of homes

Storm Elias slams into a city in central Greece, filling homes with mud and knocking out power
Business|Economy|Food|News

Food prices are rising as countries limit exports. Blame climate change, El Nino and Russia's war

Restrictions on food exports are spilling over from rice and wheat to other essentials

Food prices are rising as countries limit exports. Blame climate change, El Nino and Russia's war
Environment|News|World

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest faces a severe drought that may affect around 500,000 people

Officials say the Amazon rainforest in Brazil is facing a severe drought that may affect around 500,000 people by the end of the year

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest faces a severe drought that may affect around 500,000 people
Environment|News|World

Biden tells Pacific islands leaders that he hears their warnings about climate change and will act

President Joe Biden has informed leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum that he has heard their warnings about the impact of climate change on their region

Biden tells Pacific islands leaders that he hears their warnings about climate change and will act
News|World

Weakening Ophelia still poses a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rain in some parts of the US

Nearly a day after being downgraded from a tropical storm, Ophelia is still threatening much of the Northeast with coastal flooding, life-threatening waves and heavy rain from Washington to New York City

Weakening Ophelia still poses a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rain in some parts of the US
Economy|News|World

On the sidelines of the U.N.: Hope, cocktails and efforts to be heard

Across New York City, civil society groups and large philanthropies meet on the sidelines of the United Nations while world leaders gather at the annual General Assembly

On the sidelines of the U.N.: Hope, cocktails and efforts to be heard
Environment|Science|Technology

What can board games teach students about climate change?

While most board games are designed for one person to win, climate change games are about saving the world.

What can board games teach students about climate change?
Environment|Science

As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, scientists take a closer look at global warming's role

There’s a rule of thumb that rainfall intensity increases by about 7% per degree Celsius as temperatures rise. But the increase is much higher in the mountains, scientists found.

As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, scientists take a closer look at global warming's role
Americas|Australia|Economy

Atlantic nations commit to environmental, economic cooperation on sidelines of UN meeting

More than 30 Atlantic countries on four continents have committed to bolster coordination on economic development, environmental protection, maritime issues and more

Atlantic nations commit to environmental, economic cooperation on sidelines of UN meeting
Environment|Health|Science|World

Leaders see hope in tackling deadly climate change and public health problems together

Experts hope the sputtering global public health system and efforts to curb global warming through collaboration can combine to create a better system for handling the problem

Leaders see hope in tackling deadly climate change and public health problems together
News|World

Everything you need to know about this year's meeting of leaders at the UN General Assembly

For two years, it was the coronavirus pandemic

Everything you need to know about this year's meeting of leaders at the UN General Assembly
Environment|News

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign climate-focused transparency laws for big business

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he plans to sign into law a pair of climate-focused bills intended to force major corporations to be more transparent about greenhouse gas emissions and the financial risks stemming from global warming

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign climate-focused transparency laws for big business
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Lots of indoor farms are shutting down as their businesses struggle. So why are more being built?

Across the country, more indoor farms are launching or expanding even as others founder

Lots of indoor farms are shutting down as their businesses struggle. So why are more being built?
Environment|News|Science|World

Climate change could bring more monster storms like Hurricane Lee to New England

Climate scientists say storms like Hurricane Lee could become more common in the future as the Gulf of Maine and other bodies of water rapidly warm

Climate change could bring more monster storms like Hurricane Lee to New England
Business|Economy|Environment|News|US

UAW strike exposes tensions between Biden's goals of tackling climate change and supporting unions

The United Auto Workers strike has exposed tensions between President Joe Biden's goals of fighting climate change and supporting unions

UAW strike exposes tensions between Biden's goals of tackling climate change and supporting unions
Business|Environment|Lifestyle

Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?

For a generation and more, Starbucks' throwaway cup has been a cornerstone of consumer society, first in the United States and then globally

Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
Environment|Europe|Science|US|World

As climate change warms rivers, they are running out of breath – and so could the plants and animals they harbor

When water warms, it holds less oxygen, and this can harm aquatic life and degrade water quality. A new study finds that climate change is driving oxygen loss in hundreds of US and European rivers.

As climate change warms rivers, they are running out of breath – and so could the plants and animals they harbor
Economy|Environment|News|US

As climate risks increase, New York could require flood disclosures in home sales

New York could soon require people selling their homes to disclose whether their properties have been flooded or are at risk for future flooding

As climate risks increase, New York could require flood disclosures in home sales
Environment|News|US

Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health

Hundreds of communities around the country will share more than $1 billion in federal money to help them plant and maintain trees under a federal program that is intended to reduce extreme heat, benefit health and improve access to nature

Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health
Environment|News|World

Hurricane Idalia intensifies over extremely warm Gulf waters, on track for Florida landfall as a dangerous major hurricane

A hurricane scientist explains the conflict between 2023’s abnormally high ocean heat and the storm-disrupting wind shear accompanying El Niño.

Hurricane Idalia intensifies over extremely warm Gulf waters, on track for Florida landfall as a dangerous major hurricane
Americas|Science|US

What rapid intensification means for hurricanes

What rapid intensification means for hurricanes

What rapid intensification means for hurricanes
US|Videos|World

: (UPDATE)(LKLV) HURRICANE DEBBY MAKES LANDFALL (12pET)

Residents encouraged to stay prepared as Debby moves inland, with flooding concern lasting for days. Brian Abel reports.

: (UPDATE)(LKLV) HURRICANE DEBBY MAKES LANDFALL (12pET)

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