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Climate impacts have worsened vast range of human diseases
More than half of human diseases caused by pathogens have been aggravated by hazards associated with climate change, study finds
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Canada is taxing luxury cars, yachts, and private jets as celebrities come under scrutiny for their emissions
As stars like Taylor Swift and Drake are being scolded for their private jet usage, Canada revealed new details about how it's hoping to make the wealthy think twice about contributing to the climate crisis with their extravagant modes of transportation. The Select Luxury Items Tax Act — which will go into effect September 1st — will add a 10% tax on the full value of any Canadian purchases of aircraft and cars that exceed $100,000, as well as boats that exceed $250,000. These thresholds are in Canadian dollars and convert to roughly $78,000 and $194,000 respectively in US dollars.
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It’s time to ban private jets – or at least tax them to the ground
Kylie Jenner’s 17-minute private jet ride is a reminder that private jets are morally obscene and terrible for the climate. The planet can no longer afford these indulgences
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These cities are better at enduring extreme heat. Here's what they're doing different
Blistering heat has returned to western Europe, as some countries like France enter into their third wave of the summer with temperatures expected to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), while more than 80% of the US population will experience temperatures over 90 degrees (32C) within the next week, including in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
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Climate change: More studies needed on possibility of human extinction
Catastrophic climate change outcomes, including human extinction, are not being taken seriously enough by scientists, a new study says. The authors say that the consequences of more extreme warming - still on the cards if no action is taken - are "dangerously underexplored".
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Hotter than Dubai: US cities at risk of Middle Eastern temperatures by 2100
Unchecked global heating will bring once unthinkable heat extremes, with 16 US cities to rival summer highs seen in Middle East
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Carbon Capture Won’t Work, But It Will Funnel Billions to Corporations
Carbon capture is having a moment, and it’s not hard to see why: As Texas Monthly reports, “the worldwide carbon-capture market is expected to grow from about $2 billion this year to about $7 billion in 2028.” Last year’s bipartisan infrastructure law devotes billions to advancing the technology, and the new Senator Joe Manchin-approved climate compromise bill would do more to bolster the industry.
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This heatwave is a reminder that grass lawns are terrible for the environment
Lawns and gardens account for 60% of household water use in arid areas of the US. This is unsustainable
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U.S. Will Plant One Billion Trees to Combat Climate Change
To help revitalize millions of acres of burned and damaged forests across the American West, the U.S. Department of Agriculture aims to plant more than one billion trees over the next decade. Wildfires and other issues have devastated U.S. woodlands in recent years, and Forest Service arborists can’t keep up with replanting lost trees. They’ve reforested just six percent of land damaged by fires, pests and extreme weather events, which has created a backlog of about 4.1 million acres.
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Record-breaking UK heat “extremely unlikely” without climate change
Early last week, the UK experienced something it is very much not known for—extremely hot and dry weather. The heatwave shattered all-time national records, surpassing a 38.6° C (101.5° F) mark set in 2019 by crossing 40° C (104° F) for the very first time.
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“There is no net zero plan”: Caroline Dennett on quitting Shell over climate double talk - NADJA
Caroline Dennett tells us what is really happening behind the scenes at Shell and why she is optimistic about people demanding change
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Climate breakdown made UK heatwave 10 times more likely, study finds
Recent extreme temperatures were higher than those simulated by climate models, analysis reveals
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Earth Overshoot Day: We've already used up this year's resources
The rise in sea levels around the UK is accelerating and has reached a rate more than double that in the first years of the 1900s. A report from the UK’s Met Office found that the seas have risen by about 16.5 centimetres (6.5 ins) since 1990 alone, driven by annual increases of 3-5.2 millimetres a year.
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These hurricane flood maps reveal the climate future for Miami, NYC and D.C.
As climate change warms the planet, drives up sea levels and energizes hurricanes, the arsenal of dangerous impacts delivered by the fierce storms is expected to get supercharged. Among the most worrisome: powerful flooding from storm surge.
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Climate disinformation continues to leave a mark as world gets hotter
Wildfires, floods and soaring temperatures have made climate change real to many Americans. Yet a sizeable number continue to dismiss the scientific consensus that human activity is to blame.
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The World Burns and the Richest Profit. It Doesn't Have to Be This Way
The last time prices rose this fast was 41 years ago. The last time the UK got through prime ministers this fast was the mid-1970s. The last time there was open war between major European powers was in 1945. The last time the Northern Hemisphere was this hot was probably 125,000 years ago.
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Phoenix installs "cool pavements" to combat extreme heat
As high temperatures become more common, Phoenix is cooling down its streets by coating them in sealant that reflects the hot desert sun. Ben Tracy takes a look.
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Air Conditioning Will Not Save Us
Air conditioning is making the world more difficult to air condition.
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More invested in nuclear fusion in last 12 months than past decade
More has been invested in nuclear fusion in the last 12 months than over the past decade, according to new industry figures. The clean energy solution has attracted about $2.8bn (£2.5bn) in investment globally over the past year, compared with $1.9bn (£1.6bn) in total over the past decade.The solution produces clean energy by fusing together atomic nuclei. It is the reaction which powers the Sun and in turn fuels life on Earth.
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False balance in news coverage of climate change makes it harder to address the crisis
Northwestern research finds ‘bothsidesism’ in journalism undermines science
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