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The Philippines' dependency on coal-fired power surged 62% last year, overtaking China, Indonesia and Poland, according to London-based energy think-tank Ember. Last year, the share of electricity generated from coal in the Philippines climbed to 61.9% from 59.1% in 2022, making it the most coal dependent country in Southeast Asia.

Philippines overtakes China and Indonesia to be most dependent on coal-generated power

Global climate pollution from fossil fuels is showing signs of stabilizing, thanks to advances in clean technology like solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles. Dana Nuccitelli reports for Yale Climate Connections. In short:. The Carbon Monitor Project reports a slight decline in global climate pollution from February to May...

Clean technology advances help stabilize global climate pollution

A first-of-its-kind report has discovered that altering the ingredients list or manufacturing methods of widely used medication can really cut back on carbon emissions. They found a reduction of 26 million tons, enough to cancel out the whole carbon footprint of the city of Geneva for a decade. Best of all, it’s already happening, and in fact, is almost done—those emissions were already saved.

World’s Leading HIV Drug Reduces Carbon Emissions By 26 Million Tons in Comparison to Predecessor

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A new report on global power demand reads like a tour of big trends shaping the future: climate change, AI, and EVs. Why it matters: This year's increase is the sharpest since 2007, if you toss out rebounds after two black swans — the late 2000s global financial crisis and COVID, the International Energy Agency said.

Heat, AI help spike global power demand

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China is building nearly two-thirds of global wind and solar power projects, with twice as much energy as the rest of the world combined.

The future of global energy is likely to be made in China

Radiocarbon analysis reveals that Earth system models underestimate the carbon uptake in terrestrial ecosystems and suggest quicker carbon turnover, highlighting the need for more accurate climate modeling. Radiocarbon analysis from nuclear bomb tests in the 1960s indicates that existing Earth system models might be underestimating how much carbon terrestrial vegetation...

New Study Shakes Up Climate Models: Plants Absorb More CO2 Than Thought

New Zealand is set to miss its 2050 net zero emissions target after the government scrapped key climate policies, new data reveals. Eva Corlett reports for The Guardian. New Zealand's coalition government has failed to announce robust new climate policies, leading to projections that the country will miss its 2050 net zero emissions target.

New Zealand's climate policy shift endangers 2050 net zero goal

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

A new membrane technology developed by Newcastle University leverages humidity to efficiently capture carbon dioxide, offering a promising solution for sustainable direct air capture essential for achieving climate targets. Direct air capture was identified as one of the ‘Seven chemical separations to change the world’. This is because although carbon...

Carbon Capture Breakthrough: Humidity-Powered Membrane Pumps CO2 out of the Air

Scientists are establishing a better way to track and monitor greenhouse gas emission sources round-the-clock using satellite imagery. “Power plants, megacities, and other regions can be places where considerable amounts of gases are emitted into the atmosphere,” wrote scientists at Empa in a recent study. “Satellite data is capable of recording the enhanced concentrations in the atmosphere [but how] does one estimate emissions of these sources based on this data?”

Improving satellite tracking will reveal hidden sources of global carbon emissions

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The novel nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon-coated graphite felt electrode has boosted FLZBB performance and longevity, achieving over 10,000 charge cycles.

Charge less, power more: Zinc-bromine battery tech hits record 10,000 charge cycles

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Environmental advocates celebrate the exclusion of funding for the Copperwood Mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, citing concerns over potential environmental impacts and threats to indigenous treaty rights. Kyle Davidson reports for Michigan Advance. In short:. Michigan’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget passed without the $50 million funding for the Copperwood Mine,...

Mining project funding excluded from Michigan budget

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With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” have gained a lot of attention recently. The chemicals have been found in fruits and vegetables, drinking water, and even food packaging, increasing consumers’ risk of serious health risks. Now, a new study has found that lithium-ion...

Lithium-ion batteries may contribute to forever chemical pollution

As North Carolina continues to attract new residents, understanding the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords becomes increasingly important. Here’s what you need to know about landlord entry and tenant rights in the state.

Can landlords enter at any time, or is it trespassing? Here are the rules in North Carolina

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

The UK government is introducing stricter regulations for water companies to tackle sewage pollution and address public dissatisfaction. Emily Beament reports for The Independent. In short:. The Water (Special Measures) Bill will hold water company executives criminally liable for breaches in water quality laws. Ofwat will gain new powers to...

Tighter rules for water companies address public outrage over pollution

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

PITTSBURGH — On July 17, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law a carbon capture and storage bill that creates a legal framework for climate-warming carbon emissions captured from burning fossil fuels to be injected underground and stored indefinitely to prevent them from escaping into the atmosphere. The bill...

Pennsylvania governor signs controversial carbon storage bill into law, paving the way for hydrogen hubs

The U.S. government will stop using single-use plastics in all federal operations by 2035, according to a strategy released by the Biden administration on Friday. The announcement also set a goal for the federal government to stop buying plastic for food service, events and packaging by 2027. While the strategy isn’t enforceable by law and could change under future administrations, it is the first government-wide strategy aimed at reducing plastic pollution and recognizes that the plastic pollution “crisis” encompasses the entire lifecycle: from the fossil fuels used as building blocks in plastic manufacturing to the microplastic bits lining our shorelines.

Biden administration unveils plan to wean US government off single-use plastics

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China's emissions of potent greenhouse gases surge over the past decade

Emissions of two highly potent greenhouse gases in China have surged by 78% over the last decade, dominating global output. Ellen McNally reports for The Guardian....

China's emissions of potent greenhouse gases surge over the past decade

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