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Women aren’t 14 times more likely to die in disasters – inequality is the real killer
Women often do face bigger climate risks but not because they are inherently more vulnerable - they are held back by social barriers we can tackle The post Women aren’t 14 times more likely to die in disasters – inequality is the real killer appeared first on Climate Home News.
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Pennsylvania Fracking Company Surrenders Water Permits Over Concerns About Stream Flow
A natural gas company has surrendered its permits to pump water from a western Pennsylvania creek in a move welcomed by environmentalists fearful of rising industrial demand for surface water and the growing threat of climate change. PennEnergy Resources asked the state’s Department of Environmental Protection in April to rescind its permits for 1.5 million […]
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Golden eagles soaring south back to English skies
Golden eagles reintroduced to southern Scotland start to spread their wings back into English skies.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Planning change to make installing heat pump easier for millions
The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:German Court Rejects Peruvian’s Claim of Climate Harms
After nearly 10 years of litigation, a regional civil court in Germany on Wednesday dismissed a Peruvian farmer’s claim that he and his community have been harmed by climate change driven by a German energy company’s emissions. But at the same time, the court affirmed that such claims are permissible under German law. The case […]
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Cats distinguish owner's smell from stranger's, study finds
Scientists believe cats can discriminate between familiar and unfamiliar humans using smell alone.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Glacier collapse buries most of Swiss village
Many homes in Blatten have been flattened after a large chunk of the Birch glacier fell on to the village.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Peruvian farmer loses climate case against RWE – but paves way for future action
Experts say that despite dismissing the lawsuit, the ruling sets a precedent by confirming that climate science can establish legal liability for the damage caused by emissions The post Peruvian farmer loses climate case against RWE – but paves way for future action appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Guest post: How marine life provides climate benefits worth billions of dollars
The ocean plays a vital role in regulating the climate, storing roughly 50 times more... The post Guest post: How marine life provides climate benefits worth billions of dollars appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:German court rejects Peruvian farmer's landmark climate case
Saúl Luciano Lliuya believes energy giant RWE should be held responsible for melting glaciers.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Environmental rules reviewed for small housebuilders
Ministers are considering how costs can be reduced for small firms to help them build more homes.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:A Transco Pipeline Plan to Boost Gas in Five States Would Sharply Increase Air Pollution in N.C. Towns
Two compressor stations along Transco’s natural gas pipeline in North Carolina would emit more than 935,000 tons of planet-warming greenhouse gases each year, state records show. The expansion would also contaminate nearby communities with harmful air pollutants up to 350 percent over current levels. Transco, a division of the Houston-based group Williams, plans to increase […]
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Scientists predict global warming of more than 1.5C for 2025-2029 period
The World Meteorological Organization says there is a 70% chance the global average temperature in these five years will be more than 1.5C hotter than pre-industrial times The post Scientists predict global warming of more than 1.5C for 2025-2029 period appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:The tiny island where puffins are thriving despite global decline
A record number of puffins have been recorded on Skomer Island despite the birds being at risk of extinction.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Watch: Loose pigeons cause havoc on plane before take-off
A US flight was delayed after two birds ended up onboard the aircraft, baffling both passengers and crew.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Maryland Advocates Call for Penalties on Washington Gas After Ruling on False Environmental Claims
Advocates are ramping up pressure on the Maryland Public Service Commission to penalize Washington Gas Light Company following a March ruling which found that the company misled millions of customers by claiming methane gas was better for the environment than electricity. The ruling by Utility Law Judge Ryan McLean found that Washington Gas’s marketing statements […]
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:A Seabird Chick With 778 Pieces of Plastic in Its Body Shows How Bad Marine Pollution Has Gotten
For a seabird, it can be tough to tell the difference between a squid snack and a piece of plastic debris. This mix-up can have devastating impacts for the birds and their young, according to a recent study published in Science Advances. Scientists analyzed the changes in more than 700 proteins found in plastic-ridden sable […]
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:The Peruvian farmer who has changed the climate litigation landscape forever
A trailblazing lawsuit, whose ruling is now due, has set a global precedent by seeking to hold a fossil firm accountable for its role in accelerating glacial melt The post The Peruvian farmer who has changed the climate litigation landscape forever appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:With Clean Energy Stalled, Can New Jersey Bet on Nuclear and Win?
With growing energy demand and delays in renewable energy rollout, New Jersey is doubling down on nuclear—its largest source of in-state electricity—and is now looking at positioning itself as a national leader in developing next-generation reactors. In March, the state’s Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) issued a request for information, a document signaling the state’s […]
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:Battle begins over new homes approved in historic village without sewage capacity
Charity launches legal challenge as it says problem of over-capacity sewage works near new homes is "rife".
Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source:For the First Time, China Invests More in Wind and Solar Than Coal Overseas
China’s overseas investments in renewable energy sources have overtaken fossil fuels for the first time since Beijing began backing foreign power projects in the early 2000s. The shift—which has international ripple effects on everything from climate change to geopolitics—highlights China’s growing dominance in renewable energy technologies and the critical mineral and metal supply chains that […]
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Does the world need a global treaty on energy transition minerals?
As countries rush to secure supplies of the materials needed to ramp up clean energy, a push for stronger governance rules is gathering momentum The post Does the world need a global treaty on energy transition minerals? appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:The people who think AI might become conscious
With a leap in the evolution of large language models, some leading thinkers are questioning whether AI might become sentient
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:After the LA Fires, Scientists Study the Toxic Hazards Left Behind
After the Fires: First in a series about health risks following the Los Angeles wildfires that destroyed Pacific Palisades and Altadena. This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. PASADENA, Calif.—Nicole Byrne watched anxiously from across the small kitchen in her home as Parham Azimi, a Harvard University researcher, lined up sample bottles next to […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:After the LA Fires, Scientists Study the Toxins Left Behind
After the Fires: First in a series about health risks following the Los Angeles wildfires that destroyed Pacific Palisades and Altadena. This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. PASADENA, Calif.—Nicole Byrne watched anxiously from across the small kitchen in her home as Parham Azimi, a Harvard University researcher, lined up sample bottles next to […]
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Moore Vetoes Key Maryland Climate Studies, Reversing Course on Environmental Justice Commitments
Maryland legislators and environmental advocates expressed dismay after Gov. Wes Moore vetoed a series of widely supported climate and environmental study bills last week, actions they believe not only mark a sharp departure from his climate promises, but also reflect a breakdown in communication between the governor and members of his own party in the […]
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:The True Cost of Pretending Climate Change Doesn’t Exist
From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Jenni Doering with David Cash, the former England Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A new White House memo instructs federal agencies to disregard the economic impacts of climate change in their regulations and permitting decisions, unless explicitly required […]
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Trump Signs Executive Orders to Boost Nuclear Energy, Reduce Oversight
President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Friday focused on speeding up nuclear energy development by reducing regulations that officials said have “choked” the industry for decades. Many nuclear rules stem from reforms to protect the public after a partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island power plant in Pennsylvania in 1979. Friday’s […]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:A Double Whammy for Scientists: Big Budget Cuts, Big Climate Consequences
On Tuesday, a small crowd gathered outside Tom’s Restaurant in New York City. The cozy, neon-lit diner appeared regularly on the sitcom “Seinfeld,” but this group wasn’t there for a photo op or to recreate one of George and Jerry’s many arguments over a cup of coffee. They were saying goodbye to the building above […]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:The Tax Increase Tucked Into Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Electric and hybrid vehicle owners should prepare for a big, beautiful tax increase. The text of President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” which passed the U.S. House of Representatives early Thursday, contains a provision that would impose a new annual registration fee on electric and hybrid vehicles, a move that experts say will disincentivize purchases […]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:States, Environmentalists Sue Trump Over Billions in Funding Freezes for EV Charging
Sixteen states, the District of Columbia and more than a half dozen environmental groups have alleged in a lawsuit that the Trump administration has indefinitely and unlawfully frozen funds for a nationwide electric vehicle program. The complaint was filed on Thursday in U.S. District Court in Seattle. Plaintiffs’ attorneys are asking the judge to require […]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Brazil seeks early deals on two stalled issues at Bonn climate talks
Moving forward work on just transition and implementing recommendations from the Global Stocktake of climate progress are key priorities for upcoming UN negotiations The post Brazil seeks early deals on two stalled issues at Bonn climate talks appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:NOAA Predicts Above-Average Hurricane Activity This Year
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expect above-average hurricane activity this season. The federal agency, in its annual outlook released Thursday, predicted 13 to 19 named storms, including six to 10 hurricanes. Of those, it expects three to five major hurricanes of category 3, 4 or 5 strength, packing winds of 111 mph […]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Hurricane Season Will Be Even Riskier for Undocumented People This Year
With Atlantic hurricane season on the horizon, experts warn that the Trump administration’s anti-immigration policies have exacerbated existing risks for undocumented people weathering disasters in the United States. After California, the states with the largest populations of undocumented immigrants are Florida and Texas, both hurricane hot spots. “In emergency management, people who are undocumented are […]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Vermont’s Governor Delays Electric Car Mandates, Part of State’s Climate Plan
Vermont, in a surprising shift, will not enforce electric car and truck supply mandates through the end of calendar year 2026. Gov. Phil Scott signed an executive order on May 13 to allow a 19-month delay in part because of pressure from vehicle manufacturers as well as uncertainties stemming from the Trump administration’s tariffs and […]
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