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At HYDROVISION International this week, there was the acute awareness that hydroelectric power globally is facing climate change-induced challenges. California is a prime example, said Lindsay Aramayo, who is an economist with the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The Golden State was facing its third straight drought year in 2022,...

Hydro power and de-risking climate change

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 new book by Genevieve Guenther asserts that using fossil fuel industry language undermines climate action. Kate Yoder reports for Grist. Genevieve Guenther's book, The Language of Climate Politics, claims fossil fuel talking points have permeated climate discussions, skewing public perception and action. Guenther identifies six problematic terms: alarmist, costs,...

A new book argues the right way to discuss climate change

Graphyte, a startup supported by Bill Gates, aims to fight climate change by burying carbon-sequestering bricks made from plant waste deep underground. Ramin Skibba reports for Undark Magazine. In short:. Graphyte has developed a method to create carbon-sequestering bricks from plant waste, which are then buried to trap carbon dioxide.

Turning plant waste into carbon-sequestering bricks to combat climate change

Methane is well known for coming from ruminants digestive system. What is less known is its important role in current climate change and what we could do to drastically reduce our emissions. Methane (CH4) is the second main greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide (CO2). However, while CO2 will persist in...

Methane emissions are the low-hanging fruit of the climate transition

Canada is trying to perform a high wire act between maintaining its reputation as one of the world’s most climate-conscious superpowers on one side, and its position as one of the world’s largest and most powerful producers of fossil fuels on the other side. Canada has set some of the most ambitious decarbonization targets of any country on Earth. But it is also the fourth-largest oil producing nation, and actively expanding the industry’s reach and production.

Canada's Climate Policies Criticized by Oil Sector and Environmentalists Alike

North Carolina State

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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

More than 130 companies from across industries called on world leaders to step up action to prevent biodiversity loss as countries prepare to convene in October for the United Nation's Biodiversity Conference, or COP16. Nestlé and Danone joined other members of the Business for Nature coalition in pressing countries to...

Danone, Nestlé join over 130 companies in call to reverse biodiversity loss ahead of COP16

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

A Republican sweep in upcoming elections could mean a dramatic shift in U.S. climate policy, undoing many of Biden’s key environmental initiatives. Maxine Joselow reports for The Washington Post. In short:. Republicans could defund or dismantle federal environmental agencies, roll back climate regulations, and boost fossil fuel usage. Key...

GOP plans major rollbacks of US climate policies if victorious in elections

Monsanto has withdrawn its lawsuit challenging Mexico’s 2020 decree banning glyphosate and genetically modified (GM) corn, marking a victory for the country's health and environmental policies. Mexico News Daily. In short:. Monsanto ended its legal battle against Mexico’s ban on glyphosate and GM corn after numerous unfavorable rulings.

Monsanto drops its fight against Mexico's GM corn ban

Pennsylvania State

PITTSBURGH — Chemical recycling projects are unlikely to generate local economic benefits or help reduce global plastic pollution, according to a new report. The report, published by the progressive think tank Ohio River Valley Institute, investigated the technological and economic challenges associated with chemical recycling, with a focus on the Ohio River Valley, which spans western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.

Chemical recycling has an economic and environmental injustice problem: Report

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NEW YORK (AP) — Open Society Foundations, the philanthropic organizations that billionaire investor George Soros has built up since the 1970s, revealed its first new major commitment on Tuesday after a years-long internal reorganization, pledging $400 million over eight years to support green economic development. In some of her...

Soros’ Open Society Foundations say their restructuring is complete and pledge $400M for green jobs

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

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

Washington State

Record-high temperatures in Washington state threaten the migration of sockeye salmon in the Columbia River Basin, raising concerns among fisheries managers about the future of these fish. Jennifer Yachnin reports for E&E News. In short:. A heat wave has pushed water temperatures in the Columbia River Basin above the 68-degree...

Hot weather poses new threat to salmon migration

Dan has held Executive Positions in Utilities, Clean Energy Technology companies and Non-Profit Organizations. He Founded the Association for Demand Response and Smart Grid and the national event... I personally know several climate scientists, including ones who have been part of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). That’s the...

A Different Kind of Message from the Climate Scientists

New York Post

First Bill Gates wanted you to eat protein from bugs, now he wants you to eat butter from air.

The billionaire Microsoft founder is backing a California start-up that makes an animal-free “butter” alternative from carbon dioxide to help fight climate change.

Gates — who got the internet buzzing last year when he funded an insect-derived food tech firm — says the company, Savor, has perfected the chemical process of churning out dairy-less butter.



“The idea of switching to lab-made fats and oils may seem strange at first. But their potential to significantly reduce our carbon footprint is immense. By harnessing proven technologies and...

Smear campaign! Bill Gates wants you to eat ‘butter’ made from air to fight climate change

A major tar sands wastewater spill in Alberta continues to impact the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, highlighting regulatory failures and environmental risks. Ruth Kamnitzer reports for Mongabay. In short:. In 2023, 5.3 million liters of toxic wastewater spilled from Imperial Oil’s Kearl site, followed by another pond leaking for nine...

Toxic tar sands spill in Canada raises questions for First Nation community

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

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

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...

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

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