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Window to stop decline of England’s nature closing fast, watchdog says

admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:00:03 +0000

Office for Environmental Protection calls for urgent action after finding government is falling short on most targets

The window to stop the decline of England’s nature is swiftly closing, the environmental watchdog has said, as its latest report finds that the government is falling short on most of its targets to improve the environment.

Economic growth could fall 50% over 20 years from climate shocks, say actuaries

admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisis

Global economic growth could plummet by 50% between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.

Bloodletting recommended for Jersey residents after PFAS contamination

admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:02 +0000

The island’s private drinking water supplies were polluted by use of firefighting foams containing ‘forever chemicals’

Explained: What are PFAS, how toxic are they and how do you become exposed?

Residents of Jersey have been recommended bloodletting to reduce high concentrations of “forever chemicals” in their blood after tests showed some islanders have levels that can lead to health problems.

Trump energy chief pick says linking wildfires to climate crisis is ‘hype’

admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:16:46 +0000

Democrats criticize Chris Wright’s comments during US Senate confirmation hearing for energy secretary nominee

Donald Trump’s nominee for energy secretary, Chris Wright, is facing criticism for disputing the ties between climate change and more frequent or severe wildfires, the Washington Post reports, a stance that is contrary to scientific consensus.

Australians should be angry about another year of climate inaction. But don’t let your anger turn into despair | Greg Jericho

admin — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:54:32 +0000

I’ve been writing about climate change for years. I know my graphs won’t change minds, but facts matter

2025 has not started well, and you should be bloody angry.

We are less than five months from the federal election and both major parties’ climate change policies are an amalgam of indolence and lies.

What do the Los Angeles fires tell us about the coming water wars? | Judith Levine

admin — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:30:46 +0000

Will water soon be a marketable commodity or a priceless public good?

Calls to curb invasive species spread via untreated water transfer

admin — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:50:44 +0000

Experts are warning of the risks of spreading invasive and non-native species when moving large volumes of untreated lake, reservoir and river water.

Italian police accused of making female activists remove underwear and do squats

admin — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:41:06 +0000

Climate activists say they were subjected to degrading treatment during questioning in Brescia on Monday

Italy’s interior minister has been urged to open an investigation into police in the northern city of Brescia amid allegations that seven female climate activists were made to take off their underwear and perform squats during questioning.

The activists were among 22 people brought to Brescia’s main police station on Monday morning after officers interrupted a protest held outside the Italian aerospace and defence firm Leonardo’s factory.

California pulls diesel phase-out request to EPA ahead of Trump administration

admin — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:29:29 +0000

Air Resources Board withdraws request for approval of rules to limit pollution from diesel trains and big rigs

California’s efforts to limit pollution from diesel-powered trains and big rigs were stalled in anticipation of pushback from the incoming Trump administration.

‘Running to danger and saving lives’: 1,100 incarcerated firefighters are on the LA frontlines

admin — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:42 +0000

The jobs are highly coveted, offering training and reduced sentences, but face criticism over low wages

As firefighters are battling multiple huge blazes tearing through Los Angeles, California’s prisons have deployed more than 1,000 incarcerated people to battle on the frontlines.