The Bipartisan Bill That Could Heal the Mental Health Effects of Climate Change
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European court rules nations must protect citizens from effects of climate change
Europe’s Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday that the Swiss government violated a duty to address the effects of climate change on its citizens, a decision that could have major impacts for other European nations. The court sided with a group of ...The Hill - Politics - Climate -
What are PFAS? "Forever chemicals" and their health effects, explained
The EPA issued the first-ever national regulation limiting the amount of certain PFAS in drinking water. Here's what to know about potential health impacts of "forever chemicals."CBS News - Top stories -
Conducting Mental Health Spot Checks: A How-To for Employers
Asking your employees how they are, and offering help when needed is good for them--and it's good for your business.Inc. - Business -
The Mental-Health Benefits Linked to Going to Church
Places of worship can provide community and belonging, which are big drivers in mental well-being.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The mental health crisis requires real solutions
The answer is not to lower the standards of care and complicate the system for patients.The Hill - Politics -
The Paradox That's Supercharging Climate Change
Humanity needs to burn less fossil fuels. But that means fewer aerosols to help cool the planet—and a potential acceleration of global warming.Wired - Tech - Climate -
Bergamot Comedy Fest delivers laughter and lessons on mental health at The Crow
The weeklong festival offered diverse panels for creatives, comics, and writers along with packed comedy shows with mental health as its central theme on Friday.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Covid Inquiry ‘failing to examine mental health impact of lockdown’
The Covid Inquiry has been accused of failing to examine the mental health consequences of lockdown.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Covid -
Musician Marcus King's new album focuses on his mental health journey
Marcus King's new album, "Mood Swings," shows how he has found hope in his mental health journey through therapy and music.CBS News - Entertainment -
Mental Health Startup Two Chairs Secures $72 Million Growth Investment
Mental health startup Two Chairs, which focuses on finding the right match between patients and therapists, secured a $72 million growth investment to ramp up hiring and build a national network.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What Climate Change Looks Like in the Arctic
A polar explorer warns that we are running out of time to understand this unique environment.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Climate Change’s Hidden Costs Are the Most Damaging
We need to grapple with the many hidden, little understood, but highly damaging effects of climate change.The New York Times - Top stories - Climate -
Scotland to ditch key climate change target
The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Climate change may drive millions of species to extinction
At least a million species may disappear from Earth in coming decades due to a warming climate, but scientists are using a range of tools to protect plants and animals. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Scottish government scraps climate change targets
The annual and interim climate targets will be replaced with a system measuring emissions every five years.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Clark Effect: Ratings and attendance boost could be on way for WNBA
The basketball world can’t get enough of Caitlin Clark and now that the college season is over, next up is the WNBA draftABC News - Sports - WNBA -
Klay Thompson: 'Yes I wanna re-sign with the Dubs, but I also have to prioritize my mental health'
Thompson is a free agent this summer and Orlando, among others, could try to poach him.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Grammy-nominated musician Marcus King’s new album explores his mental health journey
Marcus King’s new album takes a personal look at the darkest days of his mental health journey. It also focuses on the Grammy-nominated musician’s hope found through therapy and music.CBS News - Entertainment -
Alvin Bragg: We Must Address New York City’s Mental Health Crisis
Mental illness isn’t a crime, and jail isn’t the answer for those experiencing it.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Major psychology group says infinite scrolling, other social media features are ‘particularly risky’ to youth mental health
The American Psychological Association is urging tech companies and legislators to take greater steps to protect youth mental health, saying that social media platforms are “not inherently suitable for youth.”NBC News - Top stories -
Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia fight: Garcia's mental health, Haney's breakout moment among top storylines
The 140-pound showdown on Saturday night in Brooklyn has plenty of intrigue attached to itCBS Sports - Sports -
Climate change failings violate citizens’ rights, European court rules
Case was brought against Switzerland by a 2,000-strong group of womenFinancial Times - Business - Climate -
After climate tipping points, change will come slowly, then all at once
Climate scientists are beginning to worry we may be at a terrifying juncture, where the climate shifts dramatically from one state to another.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Biden admin grants $830 million for climate change infrastructure impact
The Biden administration awarded $830 million Thursday to fund projects that will address the impact of climate change on America's aging infrastructure. Ali Zaidi, an assistant to the president and national climate adviser, joins CBS News with ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Europe Rules That Insufficient Climate Change Action Is a Human Rights Violation
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights found that Switzerland had not done enough to protect its citizens from climate change—blowing open the door for further cases against governments.Wired - Tech - Climate -
How climate change is beginning to be built into employee pay and benefits
Companies are facing questions from workers over their role in climate change. Aligning employee pay and benefits with environmental concerns is an option.CNBC - Business - Climate -
Scientists trying to protect wildlife from extinction as climate raises risk
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce bill targeting antisemitism
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking to address concerns among American Jews that antisemitism is on the rise six months after the deadly, surprise Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli invasion of Gaza.NBC News - Politics -
Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduce bill targeting antisemitism
A bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives introduced a pair of bills Wednesday to counter antisemitism, calling for a federal interagency task force against the hate. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) led the Senate’s ...The Hill - Politics -
House approves contentious FISA bill in bipartisan vote
The House in a bipartisan vote reauthorized the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers Friday, approving the program for another two years even as lawmakers narrowly declined to attach an amendment that would require a warrant for some searches. ...The Hill - Politics -
The Biden campaign and progressive groups are trying to change voters' apparent indifference to the administration's initiatives to address climate change.
The Biden campaign and progressive groups are trying to change voters’ apparent indifference to the administration’s initiatives to address climate change.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Health Insurers’ Lucrative Alliance That Drives Up Patient Bills: 5 Takeaways
A private-equity-backed firm has helped drive down payments to medical providers, drive up patients’ bills and earn billions for insurers.The New York Times - Health -
How AI Could Change the Publishing Industry
Rebel Girls founder Jes Wolfe spoke to Inc. about empowering young women, AI in publishing, and her personal health hacks on the most recent episode of For Starters.Inc. - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
How A.I. Tools Could Change India’s Elections
Avatars are addressing voters by name, in whichever of India’s many languages they speak. Experts see potential for misuse in a country already rife with disinformation.The New York Times - World - India -
Swiss press say 'absurd' European climate ruling could harm democracy
Influential newspapers in Switzerland on Wednesday criticised a climate change ruling against the Swiss government by Europe's top human rights court, saying it risked undermining democracy and the political clout of environmental groups. ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - Climate -
House of Lords insists on further changes to Sunak’s Rwanda bill
New amendments by peers dash government hopes of asylum legislation becoming law this weekFinancial Times - Business -
European nations must protect citizens from climate change impacts, court rules
The European Court of Human Rights ruled member nations have an obligation to protect their citizens from the damaging effects of climate change. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab breaks down the ruling's implications.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
AI policy can’t ignore climate change: We need net zero AI emissions
AI requires a lot of computational capacity powered by electricity which, in turn, can generate additional emissions.The Hill - Politics - Artificial Intelligence -
Cocoa and Coffee Prices Have Surged. Climate Change Will Only Take Them Higher.
Some chocolatiers and coffee makers say they will have to pass on the extra costs to consumers as extreme weather events continue to crimp supplies.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders more likely to believe in climate change, poll shows
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are more likely than the overall adult population to believe in human-caused climate change, according to a new poll.NBC News - Top stories - Climate