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More Global Aid Goes To Fossil Fuel Projects Than Tackling Dirty Air: Study [1]

"Governments around the world gave 20% more in overseas aid funding to fossil fuel projects in 2019 and 2020 than to programmes to cut the air pollution they cause."

Climate Change [2]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Environmental Health [4]
Environmental Politics [5]
Laws & Regulations [6]
Pollution [7]
Public [8]
International [9]
Source: Guardian [10], 09/07/2021
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"Industry Group Backs Global Carbon Price For Large Ships" [11]

"A major maritime industry association on Monday backed plans for a global surcharge on carbon emissions from shipping to help fund the sector’s shift toward climate-friendly fuels."

Air [12]
Climate Change [2]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Laws & Regulations [6]
Pollution [7]
Transportation [13]
Water & Oceans [14]
Public [8]
International [9]
Source: AP [15], 09/07/2021
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Over 230 Medical Journals: Climate Crisis Is "Greatest" Health Threat [16]

"Global warming is affecting people's health — and world leaders need to address the climate crisis now as it can't wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is over, editors of over 230 medical journals warned Sunday evening."

Climate Change [2]
Disasters [17]
Environmental Health [4]
Journalism & Media [18]
Science [19]
Public [8]
International [9]
Source: Axios [20], 09/07/2021
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"Komodo Dragon In Danger Of Extinction As Sea Levels Rise" [21]

"The komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard, is threatened with extinction as rising water levels driven by the climate crisis shrink its habitat, according to the latest “red list” update."

Biodiversity [22]
Wildlife [23]
Public [8]
International [9]
Source: Reuters [24], 09/06/2021
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Kerry Urges China To Cut Emissions; China Seeks Easing Of Solar Sanctions [25]

"U.S. climate envoy John F. Kerry said Friday he hopes Beijing will agree to cut carbon emissions faster to address the climate crisis, as he wrapped up talks in which Chinese officials pressed for American concessions in other areas that have strained relations."

Climate Change [2]
Environmental Politics [5]
Laws & Regulations [6]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [26]
International [9]
Source: Washington Post [27], 09/06/2021
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Fossil Fuel Industry Pitches Carbon Capture As Climate Cure. But Is It? [28]

Carbon capture and storage technology has been around for years, but is being repositioned as a way to continue using fossil fuels in the face of climate change. Backgrounder takes a close look at how it works, its history and its politics. But even as the technology is taken up by Congress, the question is: Does the math add up?

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Climate Change [2]
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Government [30]
Laws & Regulations [6]
Natural Resources [31]
Policy [32]
Pollution [7]
Science [19]
Technology [33]
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National (U.S.) [26]
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Flood-Resistant Building Construction an Overlooked Environmental Story [34]

Recent images of flooded-out homes are a potent reminder to environmental reporters that where and how houses are built are major factors in how they will survive increasingly common extreme weather-related flooding. The latest TipSheet takes a look at how construction and zoning codes play a role, with story ideas and resources to cover the issue in your region.

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Climate Change [2]
Disasters [17]
Journalism & Media [18]
Laws & Regulations [6]
Planning & Growth [36]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [26]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [37]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [38]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [39]
International [9]
Asia [40]
Europe [41]
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Climate-Driven Extreme Heat Threatens $500 Bln In New U.S. Costs By 2050 [42]

"Threats to agriculture, construction and service workers could cause hefty annual setbacks to the U.S. economy - and more deaths - by mid-century, researchers warn".

Agriculture [43]
Climate Change [2]
Disasters [17]
Environmental Health [4]
Public [8]
International [9]
Source: Thomson Reuters Fdn. [44], 09/03/2021
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NYC's Subway Flooding Not Fluke, But Reality For Cities In Warming World [45]

"Global warming is driving dangerous and disruptive flooding in underground rail systems around the world. Flooded tunnels and stations have disrupted service and stranded passengers in Boston, London, San Francisco, Taipei, Bangkok, Washington, D.C., and a host of other cities in recent years."

Climate Change [2]
Disasters [17]
Infrastructure [46]
Transportation [13]
Water & Oceans [14]
Public [8]
International [9]
Source: NPR [47], 09/03/2021
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Exposure To Air Pollution Below Legal Limits Linked To Premature Deaths [48]

"Long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to higher levels of illness and mortality even when air pollution levels are well below legal limits, according to a new study."

Air [12]
Environmental Health [4]
Laws & Regulations [6]
Pollution [7]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [26]
International [9]
Source: EHN [49], 09/02/2021
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