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New York City subway riders are breathing in hazardous air, study finds

admin — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:08:56 +0000

Study shows average platform has four times the level of pollution exposure deemed safe by EPA

New York City subway riders are breathing in hazardous air, with Black and Hispanic commuters exposed to higher levels of pollution, a new study shows.

Death toll for birds hitting buildings may be over 1 billion a year in US – report

admin — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:00:12 +0000

Only 40% of birds survive collisions with windows, researchers say, suggesting that mortality rates are far higher than previously thought

Less than half of stunned or injured birds survive a collision with a window, research has found, pushing up estimates that more than 1 billion birds may die each year from flying into buildings in the US.

Repeating climate denial claims makes them seem more credible, Australian-led study finds

admin — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:00:12 +0000

Even those who are concerned about climate crisis were influenced by false claims, showing how ‘insidious’ repetition is, researcher says

Maui celebrates recovery of 151-year-old banyan tree after 2023 wildfire damage

admin — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:05:21 +0000

Community landmark is now thriving and bearing fruit after about half its branches died due to intense heat

When a deadly wildfire tore through Lahaina on Maui last August, the wall of flames scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree along the historic town’s Front Street. But the sprawling tree survived the blaze, and thanks to the efforts of arborists and dedicated volunteers, parts of it are growing back – and even thriving.

NSW waste industry faces crackdown on recycled soil after asbestos found in more than half facilities tested

admin — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:00:06 +0000

Exclusive: Watchdog says it ordered disposal of more than 600 tonnes of soil fill, fined three facilities and is considering ‘significant changes’ to rules following Guardian investigation

Hottest ocean temperatures in 400 years an ‘existential threat’ to the Great Barrier Reef, report finds

admin — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:00:05 +0000

Researchers say coral analysis shows recent extreme temperatures would not have happened without greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels

Investors push Glencore to scrap spin-off of heavily polluting coal division

admin — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:16:59 +0000

More than 95% of investors urged commodities firm to keep highly profitable fossil fuel arm to help maximise shareholder cash

Glencore has scrapped plans to spin off its coal business after shareholders urged the commodities company to hold on to the highly profitable but heavily polluting division.

The FTSE 100 company said that an overwhelming majority of its shareholders favoured retaining the coal business over its plan to list the division as a separate company on the New York stock exchange.

For those with power and rich donors – the AC is always on, even if it’s melting outside | George Monbiot

admin — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:30:01 +0000

This has been a summer of extreme heat around the world. The Guardian is investigating how it harms our planet and leaves the world’s most vulnerable people exposed to its impact

Democrats’ VP pick Tim Walz welcomed as climate champion by green advocates

admin — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Kamala Harris’s running mate boasts a strong record on climate policy and green energy as Minnesota governor

US elections campaign – live updates

Tim Walz, tapped as Vice-President Kamala Harris’s running mate on Tuesday, may not be a household name, but the Minnesota governor is well known as a climate champion in green advocacy circles.

Tropical Storm Debby deluges coastal US cities – in pictures

admin — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:17:40 +0000

The weather system has inundated parts of the country including Florida and Georgia, whipping up tornadoes and submerging streets in waist-high flood waters