Climate-Smart Farming Is a Lot Harder Than Manchin Bill Makes It Sound
"It’s past time to green the nation’s agriculture. But spending on biofuels and seaweed additives is the wrong way to do that."
Source: New Republic, 08/03/2022
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Scientists Say It’s ‘Foolish’ To Not Study Catastrophic Climate Outcomes
"As global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, some climate scientists say it’s time to start paying more attention to the most extreme, worst-case outcomes, including the potential for widespread extinctions, mass climate migration and the disintegration of social and political systems."
Source: Inside Climate News, 08/02/2022
Gas Industry Pumps Money Into Tiny Local Race To Crush Climate Champion
"Alex Ramel took the lead on electrifying buildings in Washington state — and fossil fuel interests want to make an example of him."
Source: HuffPost, 08/02/2022
"At Least 14 Potential Heat Deaths In Oregon After Hot Spell"
"Oregon authorities are investigating four additional deaths potentially linked to last week’s scorching heat wave, bringing the total number of suspected hyperthermia deaths to 14."
Source: AP, 08/02/2022
"Chemical Recycling Bills Gain Momentum and Opposition in States"
"States facing a mounting volume of plastic are turning to a recycling method that uses heat and chemicals to break down materials, even as critics say the process could do more harm than good to the environment."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 08/01/2022
"Federal Office Focused On Climate Change And Health Has Zero Funding"
"Congress has not yet funded the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity at the Department of Health and Human Services".
Source: Washington Post, 07/29/2022
"Extended Triple-Digit Heat Suspected In 4 Deaths In Oregon"
"Triple-digit heat was being investigated Thursday as the cause of death for four people in Oregon as a sweltering heat wave enveloped the Pacific Northwest — and the forecast showed no sign of letting up soon in a region unaccustomed to such temperatures."
Source: AP, 07/29/2022
Wildfire Pollution May Play Surprising Role in Fate of Arctic Sea Ice
"Scientists say changes in the amounts of wildfire smoke mixing with clouds over the Arctic Ocean may play a key role in determining how fast the Arctic sea ice cover will shrink during the next few decades, and when it will disappear completely in summer."
Source: Inside Climate News, 07/28/2022
"Temperatures Could Hit Triple Digits Again In Northwest"
"Heat wave duration records could be broken in the Pacific Northwest this week and authorities are expanding capacity at some cooling centers as temperatures near triple digits are forecast to extend into the weekend."
Source: AP, 07/28/2022
"Federal Government Fires Up Website All About Heat"
"The Biden administration unveiled a website on Tuesday to help Americans stay safe from extreme heat, as scorching temperatures continued to grip portions of the country."
Source: NYTimes, 07/27/2022
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