UK records hottest day of year as forecasters warn of more extreme heat Temperature reaches 30.5C in Kent as amber health alerts issued before bank holiday temperatures rise The Guardian - UK · May 23
The world’s tallest thermometer is for sale. Here’s how much it costs The listing says the thermometer could be ‘134 feet of vertical advertising space’ The Independent UK · May 23
This US island is home to flora found nowhere else. Now, a wildfire threatens extinction Firefighters are racing to douse flames on California’s Santa Rosa Island as experts express concern for unique habitat The Guardian - US · May 23
UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation efforts The Guardian - UK · May 22
'Huge questions' over tax rebates for gas exploration Millions in federal tax rebates are going towards gas exploration despite dubious eligibility under a scheme reserved for business innovation. AAP · May 22
Parking lots get hot and are bad for storm runoff. These groups are testing other options Cities and other groups around the U.S. are using alternatives to traditional asphalt lots in order beat the heat and curb water runoff — especially as climate change worsens The Independent UK · May 22
Why Corpus Christi faces a looming water shortage, and what might help Corpus Christi, Texas, home to the nation’s largest oil export hub, and its surrounding Coastal Bend area are in a water shortage that has residents, businesses, and industry carefully monitoring their water use and worried about a growing crisis. The Conversation · May 22
High Humidity Health Effects on Asthma, Fatigue, and Heat You Should Know High humidity health risks include asthma flare ups fatigue and heat stress Learn how humidity affects breathing energy and temperature regulation and how to stay safe. Medical Daily · May 21
The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate In recent years, at least two dozen local and state governments have sued petroleum companies to recover the billions in costs they have incurred responding to and rebuilding after flooding, storms and wildfires – all of which have been worsened by changes to the climate resulting from burning fossil fuels. The Conversation · May 21
Colombia’s climate crossroads: Trumpism casts shadow over presidential battle Colombia is a global leader in climate activism. Could US influence drag country to a future of mining and fracking? The Guardian - UK · May 21
Wildfire Embers Cause 90% of Home Ignitions—Defensible Space Could Save You Thousands Wildfires no longer stay tucked away in remote forests and mountain ranges because fast-moving fire seasons now threaten neighborhoods across America with alarming speed. A single wind-driven ember can travel more than a mile ahead of a wildfire, land inside a dry gutter, and ignite an entire home in minutes.… Everybody Loves Your Money · May 20
Indian city records 48.2C temperature as sizzling heatwave empties roads The Indian Meteorological forecast maximum temperatures Thursday of around 45C The Independent UK · May 21
Brazil to export record coffee volume, El Nino in focus, trading firm says Brazil anticipates a record coffee export volume in the upcoming crop year, driven by exceptionally high production. However, farmers and traders are closely monitoring the El Niño weather pattern, which could impact future harvests. The Economic Times · May 21
Sandy Fire Forces Over 43,000 Simi Valley Residents to Flee as Wind-Whipped Blaze Refuses to Yield Fire season has hit the Los Angeles area as multiple wildfires erupt, including the Sandy Fire near Simi Valley, which has forced 43,000 people to evacuate. International Business Times UK · May 20
The Guardian - UK · May 20 Plastic food and drink packaging ‘world’s most common coastal litter’ Global study finds wrappers, bottles and lids on shorelines of 93% of countries analysed as UN talks to tackle issue in turmoil
The Independent UK · May 20 Plastic bags can’t go in household recycling bins – here’s what to do instead In 2018 alone, more than three million tons of plastic bags, sacks, and wraps in the United States were sent to landfills
The Independent UK · May 20 Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972 Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat producing region
The Independent UK · May 20 China is cutting emissions even faster than promised and may already have peaked, study shows Asian economic giant currently emits twice as much annually as any other nation, making its trajectory one of the most consequential variables in global climate projections
The National (Scotland) · May 19 MPs reject Tory bid to issue new North Sea oil and gas licences A BID to permit licences to explore new oil and gas fields has been rejected by MPs
Euronews · May 19 EU keeps carbon border tax unchanged despite fertiliser price crisis Fertiliser producers argue that the EU's carbon pricing rules at the border protect the European industry from cheaper imports produced under weaker environmental rules. But farmers fear they are indirectly paying the bill through higher fertiliser costs.
The Conversation · May 19 We reviewed 48 ‘low carbon’ projects and found they were becoming part of the fossil fuel problem The world’s major oil and gas companies claim they are leading the energy transition. They spend billions on PR to brand themselves as part of the solution. The data we’ve reviewed tells a different story.
The Conversation · May 19 Urban gardens may contain lead — here’s what the research says about the hidden health risk You skip the pesticides, you remove weeds by hand, you choose heirloom seeds. Organic methods give you comfort in knowing that your vegetables are grown without excessive chemicals.
Reason · May 18 This Tiny Toad Blocked a Green Energy Project. A New Federal Rule Will Cut 'Green' Tape. A streamlined process for environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act gives the government broader discretion to approve projects.
International Business Times UK · May 19 Simi Valley Fire Update: See Areas Under Evacuation Order and Warning as Sandy Fire Spreads The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, California, has burned 836 acres. Firefighters face challenging conditions with 0% containment as winds complicate efforts.
The Independent UK · May 18 New England grid operator forecasts modest growth in electricity demand over next 10 years ISO New England expects electricity use in Maine and New England to grow by about 9 percent over the next decade