Global Water Crisis Could Spiral Out of Control Due to Overconsumption and Climate Change Un Report Warns
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
10 years after Flint's lead water crisis began, a lack of urgency stalls 'proper justice'
FLINT, Mich. — Ten years ago, smiling politicians posed for cameras while pushing a button, swapping the main tap water source for this majority-Black, impoverished city to the Flint River — the untreated water that started flowing from residents’ ...NBC News - Top stories -
10 years after Flint's lead water crisis began, a lack of urgency stalls 'proper justice'
FLINT, Mich. — Ten years ago, smiling politicians posed for cameras while pushing a button, swapping the main tap water source for this majority-Black, impoverished city to the Flint River — the untreated water that started flowing from residents’ ...NBC News - Politics -
Michigan doctor who revealed Flint water crisis now takes on child poverty
Mona Hanna-Attisha launched a program to provide funds during a newborn’s first year – and wants to replicate it across the country. Flint residents grapple with water crisis a decade later: ‘If we had the energy left, we’d cry’In 2015, Dr Mona ...The Guardian - World -
Commodity prices could keep inflation high, warns World Bank
Sharp falls in commodities are unlikely to continue, says lender, making it harder for central banks to cut interest ratesFinancial Times - Business -
Commodity prices could keep inflation high, warns World Bank
Sharp falls in commodities are unlikely to continue, says lender, making it harder for central banks to cut interest ratesFinancial Times - World -
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 -
Cubs reliever Luke Little had to change his glove due to an American flag patch
Little said that he's been using the glove since Class A ballCBS Sports - Sports -
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 -
Nature destruction will cause bigger economic slump in UK than 2008 crisis, experts warn
Green Finance Institute report said further pollution could cut 12% off GDP by 2030s. The destruction of nature over the rest of the decade could trigger a bigger economic slump in Britain than those caused by the 2008 global financial crisis and ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UN report says 282M people faced acute hunger in 2023, with worst famine in Gaza
A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famineABC News - Health - United Nations -
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 -
Oil price could exceed $100 a barrel if Middle East conflict worsens, World Bank warns
Increase in cost of crude could drive inflation up and force central banks to keep interest rates high. • Business live – latest updates. A serious escalation of tensions in the Middle East would push the price of oil above $100 (£80) a barrel and ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East escalation could trigger energy shock that fuels inflation, World Bank warns
Oil prices could rise to $102 per barrel if a major conflict in the Middle East breaks out involving one or more oil producers, according to the World Bank.CNBC - Business -
Fantasy Baseball: This one change could help Yoshinobu Yamamoto reach ace-level production
Don't sell Yamamoto just yetCBS Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
NBC News poll: One in 4 voters could change their minds on presidential race
A quarter of all voters are still open to changing their minds on who they'll vote for in the 2024 presidential race, per the latest NBC News national poll.NBC News - Top stories -
NBC News poll: One in 4 voters could change their minds on presidential race
A quarter of all voters are still open to changing their minds on who they'll vote for in the 2024 presidential race, per the latest NBC News national poll.NBC News - Politics -
Key moments in the Supreme Court's latest abortion case that could change how women get care
It’s unclear exactly where the Supreme Court will land after hearing arguments about Idaho's abortion banABC News - Health - Abortion -
Social Security’s COLA formula could change under new proposal — and mean higher benefits for seniors
Using a different index to measure Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment could better reflect senior spendingMarketWatch - Business -
BHP has offered to buy Anglo American, a long-time rival with a market capitalization of about $35 billion, in a potential megadeal that could reshape the global mining industry.
BHP has offered to buy Anglo American, a long-time rival with a market capitalization of about $35 billion, in a potential megadeal that could reshape the global mining industry.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Champions League 2024-25: Who has qualified, who is at risk of missing out and what to know
Some UCL regulars are in danger across England, Spain, Italy, Germany and FranceCBS Sports - Sports -
Spider-Man 4 From Sam Raimi Could Happen If He Figures Out This One Thing
Director Sam Raimi has said he has no plans to make another Marvel movie amid rumors that he could direct an upcoming Avengers film and/or direct a new Spider-Man film with Tobey Maguire. Speaking to TheWrap, Raimi said simply, "I don't have any ...GameSpot - Tech -
Schneider Electric in Talks to Take Control of Bentley Systems
A deal would merge Schneider’s software business with publicly traded Bentley.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Inside the Crisis at NPR
Listeners are tuning out. Sponsorship revenue has dipped. A diversity push has generated internal turmoil. Can America’s public radio network turn things around?The New York Times - Business -
"The Covenant of Water" author Abraham Verghese
He teaches medical students about the importance of bedside manner, but he has another calling, as author of the New York Times bestselling novel "The Covenant of Water," a multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy.CBS News - Entertainment -
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 -
Global delegates negotiate plastic pollution treaty
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.CBS News - Top stories -
Follow live: Thunder want control of series; Pelicans aim to hit back
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How TikTok’s Chinese owner tightened its grip on the app
Insiders say ByteDance exerting increasing influence over platform despite US pressure over ownershipFinancial Times - Business - Tiktok -
French air traffic controllers cancel a strike but Paris flights are still disrupted
Air passengers traveling to and from Paris have experienced significant disruptions Thursday, despite a decision by air traffic controllers to cancel a strike after last-minute negotiationsABC News - World - France -
Embracer's Name Is Going Away, CEO Denies It's Due To Backlash And Controversy
Video game giant Embracer won't have that name for much longer. As part of the company's recent announcement that it's splitting into three distinct companies, the Swedish giant also confirmed that the name Embracer is going away.. Current ...GameSpot - Tech -
German Bund Yield Edges Higher on Two-Year High Consumer Sentiment Data
10-year Bund yields edged higher after an above-forecast GfK consumer sentiment index added to the better-than-expected German data this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ex-Post Office boss 'does not recall' being told IT firm could access accounts
Angela van den Bogerd tells the public inquiry she is "truly sorry" after sub-postmasters were wrongfully convicted.BBC News - Top stories