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Four ways climate change affects extreme weather
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more intense in many places because of climate change.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Scotland worst in world for boys smoking cannabis - report
Nearly a quarter of boys aged 15 in Scotland said they had tried the Class B drug at some point.BBC News - Top stories -
Bombardier gets Canadian exemption to sanctioned Russian titanium
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Europe’s Climate Leaders
This annual FT-Statista survey lists the companies that have made the most progress in cutting their carbon emissions intensity. A full report, comprising articles discussing the issues that this research raises, will follow on May 16Financial Times - World - Climate -
A Real Market Fix for Climate Change
If advocates actually want to use the economy, leave carbon credits in the bin. There’s a better way.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Europe’s Climate Leaders 2024: interactive listing
Despite chafing at green regulations, companies are making headway on cutting carbon emissionsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Deadly Dubai floods made worse by climate change
But it rains so rarely in the region that scientists do not have enough data to be fully sure.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
The US supreme court heard one of the most sadistic, extreme anti-abortion cases yet | Moira Donegan
Idaho’s law requires doctors to treat pregnant women’s health as disposable – and the loss of their lives as an acceptable risk. The risk of stating plainly what Idaho argued at the US supreme court on Wednesday morning is that it is so sadistic ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
Canada's 'Extremely Mature' Grocery Market Leads Some Foreign Players to Pass on Entry
Canadian officials are likely to get cold shoulders without some package of financial incentives, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Canada's 'Extremely Mature' Grocery Market Leads Some Foreign Players to Pass on Entry
Canadian officials are likely to get cold shoulders without some package of financial incentives, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe due to climate crisis, says expert
Illnesses such as dengue and malaria to reach unaffected parts of northern Europe, America, Asia and Australia, conference to hear. Mosquito-borne diseases are spreading across the globe, and particularly in Europe, due to climate breakdown, an ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left
When cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year, it was a reminder that climate change is reviving or migrating the threat of some diseasesABC News - World - Climate -
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left
When cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year, it was a reminder that climate change is reviving or migrating the threat of some diseasesABC News - Health - Climate -
Micron secures $13bn in US support to expand chipmaking capacity
Idaho-based memory chipmaker is latest beneficiary of funding from 2022 Chips ActFinancial Times - Business -
Biden cracks down on power plants’ climate emissions, pollution
The Biden administration on Thursday cracked down on planet-warming emissions and other pollution from power plants, aiming to make these power sources more environmentally friendly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
‘Outrageous’ climate activists get in the faces of politicians and oil bosses – will it work?
As the climate crisis has deepened, protesters have become more confrontational – and their ambitions have grown. The head of ExxonMobil told to “eat shit” as he was about to receive an award. A US senator and coal boss called a “sick fuck”, ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Europeans ‘less hard-working’ than Americans, says Norway oil fund boss
Tangen finds US investments more attractive due to weaker regulations and more risk-takingFinancial Times - Business -
Humza Yousaf faces knife-edge confidence vote after collapse of Scottish coalition
Greens to back opposition motion against first minister following breakdown of power-sharing deal with SNPFinancial Times - Business -
E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal-Burning Power Plants
New regulations could spell the end for plants that burn coal, the fossil fuel that powered the country for more than a century.The New York Times - Top stories -
New Biden climate rules target coal power plants
Industry faces 2039 deadline on the dirtiest energy source but existing gas plants escape present standardsFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Scotland Made Big Climate Pledges. Now They’re ‘Out of Reach.’
Despite significant progress, Scotland was falling short on cutting vehicle emissions, switching to heat pumps and even restoring peatland, the government said.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
Scotland ditches 2030 climate target as being ‘out of reach’
Decision to drop pledge to cut emissions by 75% by end of the decade labelled an ‘abject humiliation’ for SNP-Green coalitionFinancial Times - Business - Climate -
BlackRock-Backed $1.4 Billion Fund Proves There's Cash to Make in Climate Tech
BlackRock's Decarbonization Partners raised its first fund amid growing investor interest in climate tech.Inc. - Business - Climate -
Meta unveils less ‘sanctimonious’ AI model as tech rivalry heats up
Facebook parent claims Llama 3 takes a fresh step towards human-level intelligenceFinancial Times - Business - Meta -
Heat-Related ER Visits Rose in 2023, CDC Study Finds
As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures.The New York Times - Health -
Follow live: Knicks seeking 3-0 series lead vs. Sixers
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Japan’s small EV battery suppliers feel the heat in race for scale
Tokyo urges alliances to stay competitive but companies wary of giving up controlFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Shaquille O'Neal correctly predicts Heat upset over Celtics by exact margin
'Miami by 10 tonight,' Shaq said before the Heat's surprising 111-101 victoryCBS Sports - Sports -
Japan feels inflation heat from Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ shift
Yen’s 34-year low against dollar complicates task for BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda a month after ending negative rates eraFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
Heat let it fly, torch Celts from deep in G2 upset
Miami caught fire Wednesday night by hitting a playoff franchise-record 23 3-pointers to even the series at 1-1.ESPN - Sports -
Code red controversy fuels Heat in Game 2 shocker
This was supposed to be the league's most lopsided series as Miami's talent gap against 64-win Boston seemed insurmountable. Oh, how the tables have turned.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Japan feels inflation heat from Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ shift
Yen’s 34-year low against dollar complicates task for BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda a month after ending negative rates eraFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Political party scene heats up for Correspondents' dinner: Here's what's happening
The political party scene is popping, with more than 25 events poised to be held in honor of this year's White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Here's a running list of all the parties, galas and other gatherings taking place around ...The Hill - Politics -
Global heating and urbanisation to blame for severity of UAE floods, study finds
World Weather Attribution group says intensified El Niño effects caused torrential rain, but rules out cloud seeding as cause. Fossil fuels and concrete combined to worsen the “death trap” conditions during recent record flooding in the United ...The Guardian - World -
Earth Day 2024: A Look at 3 Places Adapting Quickly to Fight Climate Change
Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash
Scotland’s leader is facing a potential battle for survival after ending a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policiesABC News - World - Climate -
Where to watch Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: Game 2 stream, TV channel, odds, prediction, pick
Do the Heat have a fighting chance against Boston without Jimmy Butler?CBS Sports - Sports - NBA