Worth noting, though the article doesn't make it explicit: Republicans currently hold a majority in the US house of representatives, and they're the ones trying to get climate provisions out of US law as a condition for passing legislation.
I'll note that the big spending announcement happened shortly after thousands of mostly HQ and engineering staff at Amazon signed an open letter asking the firm to decarbonize, so it can be seen as a way to buy influence and limit labor action.
Hardly: the key thing to understand is that renewables kick out enormous amounts of energy compared what it takes to create wind turbines and solar panels — more than a lot of oil fields do today. This makes it possible to create an economy which is based on extracting wind and sunlight, instead of materials which stored energy.
There is little research on the political views of those behind the onslaught of abuse. Some surveys show that Republican officeholders are more likely to report being targeted, often from members of their own party. Research does show, however, that recent acts of political violence are more likely to be carried out by...
There is little research on the political views of those behind the onslaught of abuse. Some surveys show that Republican officeholders are more likely to report being targeted, often from members of their own party. Research does show, however, that recent acts of political violence are more likely to be carried out by...
The problem isn't "people think something else is important" — it's mostly that nobody hears about the big issue in the first place because the press is covering other issues.
Una confluencia de factores como el cambio climático, la expansión urbanística y una infraestructura deficiente ha llevado a Ciudad de México al borde de una severa crisis de agua....
But “as it gets warmer earlier, we see a larger amount of mosquitoes earlier,” said Max Vigilant, director of mosquito and vector control in Harris County, where Houston is located. “We are getting hotter temperatures earlier.”...
He spent most of this week in a courtroom on trial for falsifying business records to cover for his paying to prevent news coverage of a porn star he slept with, and may well end up in prison if convicted. So yes, it's possible.
To be clear: we're going to use renewable hydrogen for some things, such as fertilizer manufacturing — there isn't any other way to do them sustainably. There are applications for which it's one of the most expensive choices, such as home heating, and a whole host of industrial processes and aviation sitting in between.
At temperate latitudes, you can actually get something like 95% of the way there using wind, solar, and reasonable amounts of storage in addition to existing hydropower.
This leaves a fairly small chunk which needs either long-duration storage or firm generation. Nuclear might be able to fill part of that, but only if it comes in at a lower price than currently seems likely. Other technologies, such as induced geothermal and sodium-ion flow batteries are a lot more likely-looking right now.
Climate debate bedevils farm bill as US House panel holds vote ( www.eenews.net )
Worth noting, though the article doesn't make it explicit: Republicans currently hold a majority in the US house of representatives, and they're the ones trying to get climate provisions out of US law as a condition for passing legislation.
Sea levels are starting to rise faster. Here’s how much South Florida is expecting ( www.miamiherald.com )
Archived copies of the article: web.archive.org archive.today ghostarchive.org
The Bezos Earth fund has pumped billions into climate and nature projects. So why are experts uneasy? ( www.theguardian.com )
I'll note that the big spending announcement happened shortly after thousands of mostly HQ and engineering staff at Amazon signed an open letter asking the firm to decarbonize, so it can be seen as a way to buy influence and limit labor action.
Record low Antarctic sea ice 'extremely unlikely' without climate change, says scientists ( phys.org )
The paper is here
Comet Fragment Explodes in Dark Skies Over Spain and Portugal ( www.nytimes.com )
Disneyland Character Workers at California Park Vote to Unionize ( www.nytimes.com )
Climate change impacts millions in India. But as the country votes, some politicians skirt the issue ( abcnews.go.com )
Western Australia is set to record its highest ever gas emissions as net zero looks unlikely, secret report finds ( www.abc.net.au )
Helicopter Carrying Iran’s President Has Crashed, State Media Reports ( www.nytimes.com )
Is 'regenerative farming' the climate-friendly solution to meat production ( www.npr.org )
Transcript (and errors in it) are mine, as NPR is mainly a broadcast outlet....
‘We’ll See You at Your House:’ How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics ( www.nytimes.com )
There is little research on the political views of those behind the onslaught of abuse. Some surveys show that Republican officeholders are more likely to report being targeted, often from members of their own party. Research does show, however, that recent acts of political violence are more likely to be carried out by...
‘We’ll See You at Your House:’ How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics ( www.nytimes.com )
There is little research on the political views of those behind the onslaught of abuse. Some surveys show that Republican officeholders are more likely to report being targeted, often from members of their own party. Research does show, however, that recent acts of political violence are more likely to be carried out by...
We’re letting Trump distract us from his corrupt, anti-climate agenda | There is a strange, substantive vacuum in this campaign cycle. ( www.washingtonpost.com )
We’re letting Trump distract us from his corrupt, anti-climate agenda | There is a strange, substantive vacuum in this campaign cycle. ( www.washingtonpost.com )
La crisis del agua empeora en Ciudad de México ( www.nytimes.com ) Spanish
Una confluencia de factores como el cambio climático, la expansión urbanística y una infraestructura deficiente ha llevado a Ciudad de México al borde de una severa crisis de agua....
Mexico City Has Long Thirsted for Water. The Crisis Is Worsening. ( www.nytimes.com )
A collision of climate change, urban sprawl and poor infrastructure has pushed Mexico City to the brink of a profound water crisis....
How cities can build a future with fewer gas pipelines ( www.utilitydive.com )
Biden’s China Tariffs Are the End of an Era for Cheap Chinese Goods ( www.nytimes.com )
This Scientist Has an Antidote to Our Climate Delusions ( www.nytimes.com )
Joe Biden is trying to Trump-proof his $1.6 trillion legacy. He’s got a long way to go before November. ( www.eenews.net )
It Is Inexcusable How Judge Cannon Is Delaying the Trump Documents Case ( www.nytimes.com )
It Is Inexcusable How Judge Cannon Is Delaying the Trump Documents Case ( www.nytimes.com )
Mosquitoes are swarming around Houston. The future could bring even more. ( wapo.st )
But “as it gets warmer earlier, we see a larger amount of mosquitoes earlier,” said Max Vigilant, director of mosquito and vector control in Harris County, where Houston is located. “We are getting hotter temperatures earlier.”...
Climate Jobs Are Ramping Up, But a ‘Just Transition’ Is Necessary to Ensure Equity, Experts Say ( insideclimatenews.org )
Thunderstorms, Wind and Climate Change: Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging. ( www.nytimes.com )
Shell urged to clarify climate targets as it braces for shareholder rebellion | NBIM, one of oil group’s largest investors, calls for ‘additional disclosures’ about green commitments ahead of AGM ( www.theguardian.com )
Climate change is boosting severe heat in western India ( www.climatecentral.org )
Trump’s promises to oil executives ought to be illegal ( wapo.st )
context:...
Economic damage from climate change six times worse than thought | A 1C increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product, researchers have found ( www.theguardian.com )
Europe's Spending Billions on Green Hydrogen. It's a Risky Gamble ( www.bloomberg.com )
To be clear: we're going to use renewable hydrogen for some things, such as fertilizer manufacturing — there isn't any other way to do them sustainably. There are applications for which it's one of the most expensive choices, such as home heating, and a whole host of industrial processes and aviation sitting in between.
Free Solar for Farmers: Climate Law Gives Rich Incentives | President Biden’s clean-energy subsidies are covering entire project costs and then some ( www.wsj.com )
Gavin Newsom, during his speech at the Vatican on climate change, accuses Trump of 'open corruption' ( www.latimes.com )
Archived copies of the article: archive.today web.archive.org ghostarchive.org
Cop29 at a crossroads in Azerbaijan with focus on climate finance: Fossil-fuel dependent country hopes to provide bridge between wealthy global north and poor south at November gathering ( www.theguardian.com )
Five Things the “Nuclear Bros” Don’t Want You to Know About Small Modular Reactors ( blog.ucsusa.org )
A realistic understanding of their costs and risks is critical....
Beware the Pettiness of the Powerful ( www.nytimes.com )
At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display as the Supreme Court was considering an election case. ( www.nytimes.com )
Abbott grants Daniel Perry pardon in murder of Black Lives Matter protester | Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is pardoning Daniel Perry, the former Army sergeant convicted in the fatal shooting ( wapo.st )
The idea is to make it effectively legal to kill anybody deemed left-of-center
Live Updates: Cross-Examination of Michael Cohen Continues in Trump Trial ( www.nytimes.com )
How Wild Rice Forecasts Climate Change | Manoomin, a crop vital to the Indigenous peoples of the Upper Midwest, has been threatened in recent years. But careful stewardship is helping to bring it back ( www.nytimes.com )
The NYT article (being in the Dining section) doesn't really go into it, but this one goes over the climate risks to wild rice