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World - The Guardian
Planet-heating pollutants in atmosphere hit record levels in 2023
Carbon dioxide concentration has increased by more than 10% in just two decades, reports World Meteorological Organization. The concentration of planet-heating pollutants clogging the atmosphere ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Worry over toxic Delhi air as pollution worsens
Pollution levels in the Indian capital have reached 20-25 times more than the WHO's recommended safe limit.7 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Morgan Stanley Strikes Deal With Climeworks to Vacuum CO2 From the Atmosphere
The bank is the latest major financial institution to invest in novel tech like carbon removal to fight climate change.4 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Living pollution-free is a ‘fundamental right,’ India’s top court says
Living in a pollution-free environment is a fundamental right, India’s Supreme Court said as it urged officials to address deteriorating air quality in the country.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Boeing takes a hit
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Boeing posts $6B loss ahead of union vote On Wednesday morning, Boeing reported ...4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
California subsidies for manure-based biogas face rising scrutiny over pollution concerns
Tensions are rising in California's agricultural heartland over state subsidies for manure-based biogas that are meant to help reduce planet-warming emissions but that environmental groups and ...5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Climate change is making polluted sites more susceptible to flooding
Our experience here in Houston may be a warning to other communities that we are unprepared for this climate change threat.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Smoke pollution from wildfires may be killing an extra 12,000 people a year, new research suggests
Global heating particularly increasing risk of death from smoke inhalation in Australia, South America, Europe and parts of Asia. Global heating is causing more of the planet to be burned from ...October 21 -
Top stories - BBC News
Amber warnings as Storm Ashley hits large parts of UK
Storm Ashley is expected to bring very high winds and rain, particularly affecting western areas on Sunday.October 20 -
Top stories - BBC News
Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits
Warnings in Cumbria, Devon and Cornwall are issued for winds gusting up to 60mph (97km/h) and rain.October 20 -
Top stories - NBC News
Illegal mines, pollution and a thirsty global market: Anger mounts over Ghana’s gold problem
Illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana has been linked with the destruction of the environment and illness. Now it could affect the election.October 20 -
World - The Guardian
Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out
Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s. British scientists are about to launch a remarkable research project that will ...October 20 -
Sports - The New York Times
They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.
World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.October 20 -
Politics - The Hill
'The West Wing; cast hits the trail for Harris in Wisconsin
The cast of "The West Wing" visited Wisconsin to help the Harris-Walz team promote early voting Saturday. Actors made stops in Waukesha, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisc. Actor Bradley Whitford kicked ...October 20 -
Politics - The Hill
Cuba hit by second blackout after grid collapse
Cubans experienced their second black out wave Saturday after government officials said they were working to restore electrical service to hospitals and crucial service centers after a grid failure ...October 19 -
Politics - The Hill
Trump, Harris hit the trail in swing states
Presidential candidates Vice President Harris and former President Trump are picking up momentum in the final weeks of the election with visits to Georgia and Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump will ...October 19 -
Politics - The Hill
Super PAC hits Harris with contradictory ads on Israel
A Republican-led super PAC is running contradictory ads in Michigan and Pennsylvania about Vice President Harris’s stance on Israel in an apparent effort to target Arab and Jewish voters in the key ...October 18 -
Tech - Wired
SpaceX Has a Plan for Starlink to Hit Gigabit Speeds
Elon Musk's satellite internet company told the FCC that a few tweaks to its “orbital configuration and operational parameters” could result in nearly 10 times faster downloads.October 17 -
Business - Inc.
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Competitive socialising pulls Brits from the pub
UK boom in venues built around a game spreads internationally as boozy office events go out of fashionOctober 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Meta under fire for ‘polluting’ open-source
Open Source Initiative chief criticises tech group for using the term to describe its Llama modelsOctober 17 -
World - ABC News
An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage
A moderately strong earthquake has struck eastern Turkey, causing widespread panicOctober 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Officer thought colleague hit by car in Kaba case
An officer at the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba tells a court she believed a colleague had been hit by a car.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Why Harris and Trump are hitting the celebrity podcast circuit
With just weeks to go until Americans head to the polls in the November election, both former President Trump and Vice President Harris are ramping up efforts to woo new, young, undecided voters ...October 16 -
Sports - ESPN
Report: Injuries cost top clubs $800M last season
Players in Germany's Bundesliga are most likely to be injured amongst Europe's top five domestic leagues but England's Premier League bears the most injury-related costs, according to a report ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Large polluters cut greenhouse gas emissions 4 percent last year: EPA data
Emissions from large polluters dropped 4 percent last year, according to self-reported data collected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These large polluters, which include power ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Republicans hit for overseas voter lawsuits
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Democrats accuse GOP of obstructing military voters Republicans ...October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Gambling stocks hit by fears of UK Budget tax grab
Ladbrokes owner Entain falls 8% while Flutter loses 6%October 14 -