"In Deep Red Utah, Climate Concerns Are Now Motivating Candidates"
"Would-be voters in this coal and oil state signal they’re increasingly alarmed by climate change."
Source: Capital & Main, 03/25/2024
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"Adapt, Move or Die? Plants and Animals Face New Pressures in a Warming World"
"The world continues to hit alarming records. Last year was the warmest since record keeping began in 1850. And the 10 warmest years have all occurred in the past decade. The implications for life on Earth are vast. More than 1 million species are already at risk of extinction — a number that’s likely to increase with climate pressures."
Source: The Revelator, 03/12/2024
"Florida Passes ‘Cruel’ Bill Curbing Water And Shade Protections For Workers"
"The Florida legislature passed a bill on Friday that prevents any city, county, or municipality in the state from adopting legislation aimed at protecting outdoor workers from extreme heat, prompting many to call out lawmakers for being “cruel” to the “most vulnerable workers”."
Source: Guardian, 03/12/2024
"Amid Louisiana’s Crawfish Shortage, Governor Issues Disaster Declaration"
"Amid a crawfish shortage in Louisiana, the nation’s top producer of the crustaceans that are a staple in Gulf Coast seafood boils, Gov. Jeff Landry issued a disaster declaration for the impacted industry Wednesday."
Source: AP, 03/08/2024
"Rich Countries’ Squabbling Undermines Historic Climate Deal"
"Aid for victims of climate change is in danger of being delayed as wealthy countries brawl over who gets to sit on the board of a new global fund."
Source: Politico, 02/21/2024
"The New Arctic: Amid Record Heat, Ecosystems Morph And Wildlife Struggle"
"Every species of animal and plant that lives or breeds in the Arctic is experiencing dramatic change. As the polar region warms, species endure extreme weather, shrinking and altered habitat, decreased food availability, and competition from invading southern species."
Source: Mongabay, 02/16/2024
Extreme Climate Impacts Feared From Collapse of a Key Atlantic Ocean Current
"Disruption of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current could freeze Europe, scorch the tropics and increase sea level rise in the North Atlantic. The tipping point may be closer than predicted in the IPCC’s latest assessment."
Source: Inside Climate News, 02/12/2024
"Too Hot To Party? Extreme Temperatures Threaten Live Music Shows"
"From hail the size of golf balls to deadly heat, concert-goers in 2023 were forced to deal with extreme weather events that put them in harm's way during the world's warmest year on record, with temperatures predicted to climb even higher in 2024."
Source: Thomson Reuters Fdn., 02/02/2024
"What Are The Odds That Extreme Weather Will Lead To A Global Food Shock?"
"Envision, for a moment, a multiyear period of extreme weather, including heat waves, freezes, droughts, floods, and windstorms, topped off by extreme weather during an El Niño event, leading to major crop failures in the U.S. A disruption of the global agricultural and food supply chain results, leading to panic buying and price shocks."
Source: Yale Climate Connections, 01/29/2024
‘Astounding’ Ocean Temperatures In 2023 Intensified Extreme Weather: Data
"“Astounding” ocean temperatures in 2023 supercharged “freak” weather around the world as the climate crisis continued to intensify, new data has revealed."
Source: Guardian, 01/12/2024
