Climate Change

‘Massive Disinformation Campaign’ Slowing Global Transition To Green Energy

"Fossil fuel companies are running “a massive mis- and disinformation campaign” so that countries will slow down the adoption of renewable energy and the speed with which they “transition away” from a carbon-intensive economy, the UN has said."

Source: Guardian, 08/09/2024

Extreme Heat Is Impacting Most Americans’ Electricity Bills: AP-NORC Poll

"Around 7 in 10 Americans say in the last year extreme heat has had an impact on their electricity bills, ranging from minor to major, and most have seen at least a minor impact on their outdoor activities, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research."

Source: AP, 08/08/2024

Hottest Ocean Temps In 400 Years Threaten Great Barrier Reef: Researchers

"Ocean temperatures in the Great Barrier Reef are now the hottest in at least 400 years and are an “existential threat” to the planet’s unique natural wonder, according to new scientific research."

Source: Guardian, 08/08/2024

"Trump Says He Has ‘No Choice’ But To Back EVs After Musk Endorsement"

"Donald Trump has for months denigrated electric vehicles, arguing their supporters should “rot in hell” and that assisting the nascent industry is “lunacy”. He now appears to have somewhat shifted his view thanks to the support of Elon Musk, the world’s richest person."

Source: Guardian, 08/07/2024

More Than 120 People Died In Tokyo From Heatstroke In July As Temps Soar

"More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation’s average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month, Japanese authorities said Tuesday."

Source: AP, 08/07/2024

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