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Electric Grids Are a Hidden Weak Spot in World’s Climate Plans: Report [1]

"Even as clean energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles spread rapidly across the globe, most countries are falling perilously behind in building the power lines and electric grids needed to support them, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday in an extensive analysis."

Source: NYTimes [2], 10/19/2023

"Dems Mount Effort To Restore Wetland Protections" [3]

"More than 100 House Democrats are marking the anniversary of the nation’s landmark water law with a push to restore wetlands protections in the aftermath of a landmark Supreme Court decision."

Source: E&E News [4], 10/19/2023

"This N.Y.C. Building Is in the Bird-Killing Hall of Shame. It Wants Out." [5]

"The dazzling views of Central Park come with a dark side." "A shiny glass condo property in the city has become notorious for deadly crashes, so some residents are pushing for change."

Source: NYTimes [6], 10/19/2023

"How Tourism Threatens One Of The World’s Only Bioluminescent Bays" [7]

"Every year, tourists from across the globe flock to the south-west corner of Puerto Rico to witness a phenomenon found in only a few select locations worldwide."

Source: Guardian [8], 10/19/2023

Analysis: Why Is Britain Retreating From Global Leadership On Climate Action? [9]

"While Britain has long been a leader in cutting emissions, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is now implementing a stunning reversal of climate-friendly policies, with new plans to “max out” oil production. Business leaders have joined environmentalists in condemning the moves."

Source: YaleE360 [10], 10/19/2023

"Drought Turns Amazonian Capital Into Climate Dystopia" [11]

"A withering drought has turned the Amazonian capital of Manaus into a climate dystopia with the second worst air quality in the world and rivers at the lowest levels in 121 years."

Source: Guardian [12], 10/19/2023

EPA Says Lead Emissions From Small Piston-Engine Aircraft Pose Health Danger [13]

"The U.S Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday issued a final determination declaring that emissions from aircraft that use leaded fuel pose a danger to public health, following years of study."

Source: Reuters [14], 10/19/2023

"Battling Desertification: Bringing Soil Back To Life In Semiarid Spain" [15]

"Southeastern Spain is experiencing the northward advance of the Sahara Desert, leading to declining rainfall, soil degradation, and climate change-induced droughts, threatening agricultural lands that have been farmed for many centuries."

Source: Mongabay [16], 10/18/2023

"Saving Yellowstone for the Grizzlies" [17]

"A conservation group acquired more than 1,500 acres just north of Yellowstone National Park to stop a gold mine that they say would have upset the habitat of bears and other wildlife."

Source: NYTimes [18], 10/18/2023

Foul-Smelling Biofuels Plant In Southwest Dallas Is Shutting Down [19]

"A plant near homes in southwest Dallas that renders animal fat into biofuel is shutting down after The Dallas Morning News found that it appears to be operating without proper zoning. Neighbors have complained for years about the smell of dead and rotting animals that they say comes from the facility owned by Envirotein."

Source: Dallas Morning News [20], 10/18/2023

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