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‘Red alert’ after key global warming records were smashed in 2023
Not only was 2023 the hottest year ever recorded, many other key indicators of global heating, such as sea level rise, ocean heat, Antarctic sea ice loss and glacier retreat, also smashed records, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) latest State of the Global Climate report. “Never have we been so close – albeit…
‘Is that true? Because that sounds crazy’: Joe Rogan discovers how electric vehicles can cause more pollution than gas cars | Blaze Media
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images © 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved. ‘Is that true? Because that sounds crazy’: Joe Rogan discovers how electric vehicles can cause more pollution than gas cars March 19, 2024 Comedian Joe Rogan was admittedly surprised to learn that electric vehicles can be a greater detriment to the environment…
British and Irish rivers in desperate state from pollution, report reveals
The rivers of Britain and Ireland are in a desperate state from the impact of pollution, with not a single waterway in England or Northern Ireland listed as being in good overall health, a report said on Monday. The Rivers Trust annual State of Our Rivers report reveals that the impact of pollution from treated…
Ministers abandon plan to end pollution rules for England housebuilders | Housing | The Guardian
Plans to scrap pollution rules for housebuilders in England have been abandoned by the government, the Guardian understands. Politicians opposing the bill have suggested the double byelection loss, where the sewage scandal was said to have come up on the doorstep, may have caused prime minister Rishi Sunak to reconsider the controversial legislation. The levelling…
41% of French support lifetime limit of 4 flights per person to combat climate change: Survey
A recent poll found that 41% of French citizens surveyed support a lifetime limit of four flights per person due to concerns regarding climate change. A survey conducted by the research firm the Consumer Science and Analytics Institute revealed that a startling number of individuals supported strictly limiting airplane travel to combat climate change. When…
England’s rivers at risk as Michael Gove rips up rules on new housing | Pollution | The Guardian
Michael Gove is planning to rip up water pollution rules that builders have blamed for exacerbating England’s housing crisis but which environmental groups say are essential for protecting the country’s rivers. The housing secretary, alongside Thérèse Coffey, the environment secretary, will announce the move on Tuesday, according to several people briefed on the plans, alongside…
Arsenic found in London air raises fears over use of waste wood as fuel | Air pollution | The Guardian
Arsenic particles are being spotted by scientists in London’s air, as concerns grow that people are increasingly burning waste wood from construction sites while being unaware of the serious health risks. Dr Anja Tremper at Imperial College London’s air research station in south London tracked January’s data and found arsenic particles in London’s air, especially…
Tobacco Companies Must Pay For Cigarette Butt Pollution Clean-Up In Spain
Tobacco Companies Must Pay For Cigarette Butt Pollution Clean-Up In Spain Photo: BOBBERY/Depositphotos Cigarette butts are everywhere—scattered among shells on the beach, stamped into sidewalk grates, and floating in ocean waters. An estimated 5 billion butts alone clog our planet’s oceans. This common litter takes about 10 years to decompose, releasing toxins as it deteriorates….
MIT Climate Scientist Dr. Richard Lindzen Rejects ‘Climate Change’ As ‘A Quasi-Religious Movement Predicated on An Absurd ‘Scientific’ Narrative’ – Watts Up With That?
Dr. Richard Lindzen’s new paper: An Assessment of the Conventional Global Warming Narrative – Published by the Global Warming Policy Foundation – September 22, 2022: Climate change is “a quasi-religious movement predicated on an absurd ‘scientific’ narrative. The policies invoked on behalf of this movement have led to the US hobbling its energy system.” – “The Earth’s…
