climate
Wildfires are obliterating Western forests, climate change is making it permanent
December 6, 2021“It’s already happening, it’s not just something we are modeling in the future."
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In Arctic, rain might replace snow decades sooner than previously thought
December 3, 2021Researchers called the implications, from melting permafrost to sea level rise, sped-up global heating and mass famine in the region’s reindeer and caribou populations, “profound.”
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Walmart, Amazon, Target, IKEA shipping emissions play role in climate crisis
November 30, 2021“If we don’t rapidly cut carbon emissions this decade, we could see a scenario where global warming reaches over 10 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial levels by 2100."
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Surprise coral spawning is sign of hope for Great Barrier Reef
November 29, 2021"It is gratifying to see the reef give birth. It's a strong demonstration that its ecological functions are intact and working after being in a recovery phase for more than 18 months."
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Boston mayor Michelle Wu divests city funds from fossil fuels
November 23, 2021The measure prohibits public investment in any financial instrument deriving more than 15% of its revenue from fossil fuels.
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