Methane From Landfills Is a Big Driver of Climate Change, Study Says
Sort by
960 items
Filter
Items per page
-
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year’s destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday foundABC News - Health - Climate -
DeSantis signs bill removing climate change considerations from Florida law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation Wednesday removing the requirement for the state to consider climate change in crafting energy policy and excises nearly all references to climate change in Florida law. The law, which passed the ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Alleged ‘deal’ offer from Trump to big oil could save industry $110bn, study finds
Ex-president at Mar-a-Lago last month hosted more than 20 executives, including from Chevron, Exxon and Occidental. A “deal” allegedly offered by Donald Trump to big-oil executives as he sought $1bn in campaign donations could save the industry ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Ron DeSantis signs bill scrubbing ‘climate change’ from Florida state laws
State, which just had its hottest year since 1895, will ban offshore wind power, boost natural gas and reduce gas pipeline rules. Climate change will be a lesser priority in Florida and largely disappear from state statutes under legislation ...The Guardian - World - Florida -
Economic damage from climate change six times worse than thought – report
A 1C increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product, researchers have found. The economic damage wrought by climate change is six times worse than previously thought, with global heating set to shrink wealth ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Turbulence-related deaths are rare, but climate change is making for bumpier air travel
One passenger died and 30 others were injured aboard a Singapore Airlines flight that was hit by "severe turbulence," officials said Tuesday, but experts say such deaths are rare even as researchers warn climate change may be causing more extreme ...NBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Thunderstorms, Wind and Climate Change: Here’s What to Know
Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging.The New York Times - World - Climate -
Pope Francis: "Climate change at this moment is a road to death"
Pope Francis has often spoken up about the alarming impact of climate change and urges countries that can "make the most difference" to help create awareness and take action.CBS News - Top stories -
Pope Francis calls climate change "a road to death"
In a historic interview that aired in part on "60 Minutes," Pope Francis sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss a range of issues, including his views on the war in Gaza, migrants and same-sex ...CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Pope Francis calls climate change 'a road to death'
Pope Francis remarked that climate change is "a road to death" and has gotten to a "point of no return" during an interview aired Monday evening. “Unfortunately, we have gotten to a point of no return. It's sad, but that's what it is. Global ...The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Harvard Study Finds Image Search Tools Can Change Customer Behavior
Visual cues can help online users narrow down their search results, and make them more likely to purchase your product. The tool has the potential to boost small business visibility, too.Inc. - Business -
-
Martin Rowson on climate change, and the price of olive oil – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Migraines are getting worse — and climate change could be partly to blame
New research suggests that climate change, which causes more erratic and severe weather conditions, may be a trigger for more intense migraines.NBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Florida meteorologist goes after DeSantis over climate change rollback
A television meteorologist in Florida slammed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for signing a bill that will remove the requirement for the state to consider climate change when creating energy policy and roll back nearly all references to climate change in ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
-
The 5 changes to the 401(k) that could make a big difference to your retirement
From blocking preretirement withdrawals to accounting for long-term care of family members, improving the nation’s most popular retirement-investing tool is one of the Best New Ideas in Money.MarketWatch - Business -
What's next for Nuggets? Why there are no big changes -- or easy answers -- coming in Denver
Denver's fixes need to come from within after falling short against the WolvesCBS Sports - Sports -
Climate change impacts millions in India. But as the country votes, some politicians skirt the issue
Voters in India, from the rain-drenched Himalayas in the north to the sweltering, dry south, are looking for politicians who promise relief, stability and resilience to the wide-ranging and damaging effects of a warming climateABC News - World - Climate -
-
North Carolina Wants to Make a Big Change to Its Mask Rules. What It Might Mean for You
Even if you don't have employees in North Carolina, be cautious -- they aren't the only state reverting to pre-Covid mask bans.Inc. - Business -
AI companies seek big profits from ‘small’ language models
Microsoft, Meta and Google have released new versions with fewer ‘parameters’ that are cheaper to build and trainFinancial Times - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
5 big takeaways from Day 19 of Trump's hush money trial
Prosecutors in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president rested their historic case Monday after presenting 20 witnesses and more than 200 pieces of evidence.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
DFL leaders, Gov. Tim Walz say they have a deal to pay drivers more, keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minnesota after threats to exit
Lawmakers on Saturday night came to a last minute deal to keep the rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, in the state.CBS News - Top stories -
Eli Lilly falls on a rival's obesity study — plus, we're removing 3 stocks from our watchlist
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
Yet Another Study Suggests Sleep Clears Toxic Gunk From Our Brains
Sleep is essentially the brain's dishwasher, scientists recently found. So maybe it's time to get some more shut eye?Inc. - Business -
Repurposed beer yeast can extract lead, other metals from water: Study
Researchers have produced a filter from used brewer’s yeast that can absorb the tiniest amounts of lead and other heavy metals from water.The Hill - Politics -
More than third of Amazon rainforest struggling to recover from drought, study finds
‘Critical slowing down’ of recovery raises concern over forest’s resilience to ecosystem collapse. More than a third of the Amazon rainforest is struggling to recover from drought, according to a new study that warns of a “critical slowing down” ...The Guardian - World -
Carter Center CEO says 'no significant change' in Jimmy Carter's condition: AJC
Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander said in a Wednesday interview that there has been “no significant change” in former President Carter’s condition. “It’s 15 months of hospice at this point, and he is fully retired,” Alexander said on The Atlanta ...The Hill - Politics -
-
Sources: ACC joins Big 12, to settle House v. NCAA
The ACC has joined the Big 12 conference as the second named party in the House v. NCAA case to vote to settle that case and related antitrust cases, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.ESPN - Sports -
Tua Tagovailoa has been mostly absent from Dolphins activities as Miami QB looks for big next contract
Tagovailoa has skipped most voluntary OTAs over the past month as team prepares for him to play on fifth-year-optionCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
How Big Dairy Took Over Your TikTok Feed—With Help From Uncle Sam
A vast constellation of celebrities, from Kelly Ripa to the McDonald’s mascot Grimace, have helped push dairy sales.Wired - Tech - Tiktok -
Power demand from AI, EVs and Big Tech is now the energy sector’s No. 1 concern
If power systems fail, it’s lights out for the entire economy.MarketWatch - Business -
Five takeaways from big basketball recruiting weekend as Kiyan Anthony, Bryce James stand out
Legacy players draw much of the interest, but you'd better be learning the names Darryn Peterson and Koa Peat, tooCBS Sports - Sports -
The best Memorial Day deals from REI, Nike, Amazon and more big retailers
Save up to 50% on shoes, sports TVs, golf gear all week up until Memorial Day. Here are the top sales and deals.CBS Sports - Sports -
Body of hostage recovered from Gaza, says IDF
The Israeli military said Ron Benjamin was found alongside the bodies of three other hostages.BBC News - Top stories -
Israel Says It Will Return Camera It Seized From AP
Officials had confiscated camera equipment from the news agency as a part of a feud with the Pan-Arab broadcaster, but the decision was reversed after the Biden administration privately expressed concerns.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Israel Should Expect Little Change After Iranian President’s Death, Experts Say
Israel, despite being one of Iran’s biggest foes, saw little strategic benefit from the president’s death and was not likely to change its posture toward Tehran, analysts said.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Uber and Lyft Driver Pay Deal Approved in Minnesota
The state legislature ends the rideshare companies' high-stakes game of chicken and signs off on a package that will raise driver pay and keep the companies from leaving Minneapolis.Inc. - Business