Louisiana town the canary in the coalmine as climate effects worsen
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The Guardian - World
The west worries about Russia and China – but the real threat to global security is climate breakdown | Anatol Lieven
‘Risk’ analyses largely ignore the dangers of the climate crisis. Unless we wake up to them, they will soon outweigh all others . The Irish sea captain who in 1751 discovered the Atlantic ...2 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - World
Tech’s climate cost and TikTok’s day in court
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times6 hours ago - Climate -
Wired - Tech
The United Nations Wants to Treat AI With the Same Urgency as Climate Change
A UN report proposes that the organization take a much more active role in the monitoring and oversight of AI.8 hours ago - Climate -
ABC News - World
Venezuela’s opposition ex-candidate says he was forced to sign letter that effectively admits defeat
Venezuela’s former opposition candidate says he was coerced into signing a letter effectively recognizing his defeat in July’s presidential election10 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Biden Administration Burns Through Climate Funds as Trump Threatens to Slash Unspent Money
The White House said the administration is allocating out the funds "as quickly and as equitably as we can."15 hours ago - Joe Biden -
GameSpot - Tech
Official Mass Effect Cocktail Recipe Book Releases Next Month
The drinks from iconic Mass Effect locations like the Afterlife Club and Chora's Den are (almost) finally within reach thanks to Mass Effect: The Official Cocktail Book , a book of drink and snack ...16 hours ago -
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The New York Times - World
Tyson Is Sued Over Labeling of ‘Climate-Smart’ Beef
An environmental group said the company, a major food producer, was misleading shoppers with its claims about eco-friendly practices.19 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change Decades of development ...19 hours ago - Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
Tourist dies after losing her leg in shark attack off Canary Islands
The German tourist was sailing in a British catamaran in the Atlantic when the shark struck.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Spanish court opens investigation into fatal shark attack off Canary Islands
German woman was travelling on UK-flagged catamaran when incident happened, says Spain’s rescue service. A court in Spain has opened an investigation into the death of a German woman who died after ...23 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Floods in Poland and wildfires in Portugal show reality of climate breakdown, says EU
Emergency crews battle to reinforce defences around Wrocław in Poland amid devastating rainfall. Soldiers, emergency workers and volunteers battled through the night to reinforce defences around ...23 hours ago - Climate -
The New York Times - Top stories
Europe’s Floods Are Another Sign of Growing Threat of Climate Change
Climate change is influencing extreme weather events like the flooding across six countries that has led to mass evacuations of cities as the waters continue to rise.Yesterday - Climate -
ABC News - World
EU warns deadly flooding and wildfires show climate breakdown is fast becoming the norm
The European Union's head office is warning that devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the ...Yesterday - Climate -
The Hill - Politics
Biden's climate law got zero GOP votes. Some Republicans think its energy tax credits are worth saving
As President Biden’s signature climate law spurs energy investments in Republican-led districts, many Republican members are getting on board with keeping at least some of its tax credits — ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
Financial Times - World
Gore warns US election outcome will determine future of climate action
Former vice-president says voters face ‘clearest choice ever’ in November pollYesterday - Climate -
ABC News - Health
Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa
In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systemsYesterday -
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BBC News - Top stories
Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia’s problems - but there's still hope
Despite facing a catastrophic combination of flooding and conflict, there is optimism in the African country - as climate editor Justin Rowlatt discovers.Yesterday - Climate -
ABC News - Health
AP PHOTOS: Hallmarks of climate change seen in floods, fires and drought around the globe
The hallmarks of climate change — extreme heat and drought; larger, more intense wildfires and supercharged hurricanes, typhoons and rainstorms that lead to catastrophic flooding — are being seen ...Yesterday - Climate -
The Hill - Politics
California's Farm to School program is bringing business and climate-friendly practices to farms: Report
Food producers who have participated in California's state-funded "Farm to School" grant program are benefiting from significant growth in their business revenues, a new progress report has found. ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Lammy vows to put climate action at centre of UK foreign policy
Foreign secretary says government will build global clean power alliance for sharing knowledge and technologyYesterday - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa as climate worsens hunger
In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systems2 days ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
Spanish Socialist Teresa Ribera gets top EU role steering climate and antitrust policy
Spain’s deputy PM among six executive vice-presidents in Ursula von der Leyen’s next European Commission team. Spain’s deputy prime minister, the outspoken Socialist Teresa Ribera , will take ...2 days ago - Climate -
Financial Times - World
Data centres must work ‘within climate limits’, says Irish minister
Energy demands of AI place strain on power supplies2 days ago - Climate -
ABC News - World
UN rights experts decry worsening repression in Venezuela in wake of contested election result
Independent U.N. human rights experts say Venezuela’s government has intensified the “harshest and most violent mechanisms of its repressive apparatus” in the wake of the disputed July presidential ...2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
Lo-Fi Weather Channel Videos Are Soothing Climate Fears on YouTube
Hours-long videos of ’80s and ’90s Weather Channel broadcasts set to vaporwave tunes are all over YouTube. They’re perfect for those moments you want to remember a time when weather was a little ...2 days ago - Climate -
BBC News - Top stories
Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Wine and wasabi producers battle climate change
Farmer Jon Old tells the BBC that rising temperatures are making growing his crops more difficult.2 days ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
Who will Japan’s next PM be? A policy wonk, ultra-conservative or surfer making the climate fight ‘sexy’
Polls show Shigeru Ishiba, Sanae Takaichi and Shinji Koizumi are best placed to replace PM Fumio Kishida later this month. With just 10 days to go before Japan ’s governing party elects a new ...2 days ago - Climate -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Texas QB Quinn Ewers 'questionable' for game vs. Louisiana-Monroe, says coach Steve Sarkisian
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers may miss Week 3's matchup with Louisiana-Monroe after suffering an abdominal injury versus UTSA.2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
How a small town in Kansas found itself at the center of abortion’s national moment
A new abortion clinic has brought the debate over reproductive rights to a small college town in the southeast corner of Kansas4 days ago