Phoenix breaks heat record as city hits 110 degrees for the 54th consecutive day
Phoenix breaks heat record as city hits 110 degrees for the 54th consecutive day
A critical moment’: UN warns world will miss climate targets unless fossil fuels phased out
Governments failing to cut emissions fast enough to meet Paris agreement goals and avoid disaster, major report says https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/08/un-report-calls-for-phasing-out-of-fossil-fuels-as-paris-climate-goals-being-missed?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1
What High Heat in the Classroom Is Doing to Millions of American Children
With too many schools ill-prepared for the impacts of climate change, research shows that excessive temperatures affect students’ ability to...
US climate scientist risks felony by chaining herself to pipeline drill
Rose Abramoff was one of two protesters who helped temporarily shut down construction of Mountain Valley pipeline https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/08/us-climate-scientist-risks-felony-chaining-herself-pipeline-drill?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1
Sleeping giant’ drought threatens more disasters after record Canada wildfires
Unprecedented drought in British Columbia could usher in a fresh set of natural disasters, including devastating floods http://Sleeping giant’ drought...
Hong Kong hit with heavy rain, flooding days after typhoon
https://www.rawstory.com/hong-kong-hit-with-heavy-rain-flooding-days-after-typhoon/
Antarctica warming much faster than models predicted in ‘deeply concerning’ sign for sea levels
Study finds ‘direct evidence’ of polar amplification on continent as scientists warn of implications of ice loss https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/08/antarctica-warming-much-faster-than-models-predicted-in-deeply-concerning-sign-for-sea-levels?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1
‘Major disruptor’: El Niño threatens the world’s rice supplies
After India imposed an export ban on rice following destructive rains, prices have soared – now other countries across south-east...
Flooding in Brazil leaves at least 31 dead and 2,300 homeless
Many victims were in houses that were washed away, trapped in cars or shocked by electrical wires. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/9/7/photos-flooding-in-brazil-leaves-at-least-31-dead-and-2300-homeless
Are heat days the new snow days? Schools are canceling class as temperatures soar
An intense, late-summer heat wave is putting pressure on schools, students and the education system this week as temperatures climbed...
Myanmar journalist jailed for 20 years for cyclone coverage
Sentencing of Sai Zaw Thaike at one-day trial for treason and defamation shows press freedom has been ‘completely quashed’ under...
‘Smashed’: summer of 2023 the hottest ever recorded
The climate crisis and emerging El Niño event pushed up temperatures and drove extreme weather across the world https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/06/a-relatively-new-challenge-why-us-heatwaves-dont-receive-disaster-funds
A harrowing summer’: extreme weather costs hit US as 60m under heat alerts
States face challenges getting federal aid amid dwindling Fema funds and laws that don’t consider heat a climate disaster https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/06/a-relatively-new-challenge-why-us-heatwaves-dont-receive-disaster-funds
US ‘university’ spreads climate lies and receives millions from rightwing donors
PragerU is not accredited but has become a key tool in pushing false claims to youngsters – and raked in...
At least 27 dead, hundreds displaced as cyclone slams southern Brazil
A storm has devastated the southern state of Rio Grande Sul, the latest in a string of extreme weather events....
UN announces ‘climate breakdown’ after record summer heat- In other words “that’s all folks!”= we have passed the point of no return.
Scientists blame ever warming human-caused climate change from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/6/un-announces-climate-breakdown-after-record-summer-heat
Seven dead as severe storms trigger flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
Areas of Greece report 75.4cm of rain late on Tuesday – the highest level recorded since 2006 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/05/seven-dead-as-severe-storms-trigger-flooding-in-greece-turkey-and-bulgaria
The first Africa Climate Summit opens in Nairobi
World Sep 4, 2023 9:45 AM EDT NAIROBI, Kenya — The first African Climate Summit is opening with heads of...
Panama Canal water levels at historic lows, restrictions to remain
PANAMA CITY, Sept 5 (Reuters) – The Panama Canal’s water levels have not recovered enough as the end of the...
Three people rescued off Australian coast after yacht damaged by multiple shark attacks- Nature continues to fight back!
Two Russians and a French citizen were successfully rescued by another vessel after setting off emergency beacon 835km off the...