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Protesting oil and gas line development harms mental health and creates distrust in government: Study

PITTSBURGH — Engaging in public participation during permitting for oil and gas pipelines often harms mental health and creates distrust in government, according to a new study.

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Amid LNG’s Gulf Coast expansion, community hopes to stand in its way

Amid LNG’s Gulf Coast expansion, community hopes to stand in its way

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Senator Whitehouse puts climate change on budget committee’s agenda

For more than a decade, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse gave daily warnings about the mounting threat of climate change. Now he has a powerful new perch.
Scientists debate the pace of climate change amid record heat

Scientists debate the pace of climate change amid record heat

Amid record-breaking global temperatures, scientists are divided over whether these anomalies signal a worrying acceleration of the climate crisis or remain within expected projections.

Jonathan Watts and Tural Ahmedzade report for The Guardian.

In short:

  • Record temperatures in 2024 have sparked a debate among scientists about whether these are expected outcomes or signs of an accelerating climate crisis.
  • The World Meteorological Organization highlighted the role of El Niño in 2023's record warmth, but noted that the unprecedented sea surface temperatures cannot be solely attributed to it.
  • Experts are concerned about the rapid warming of the oceans, which play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate by absorbing most of the heat generated by human activities.

Key quote:

“All recent temperature records will likely be broken sooner rather than later.”

— Raúl Cordero, climate professor at the University of Groningen and the University of Santiago

Why this matters:

As global temperatures rise, the likelihood of experiencing hotter days increases. This is not just about discomfort; heat waves can lead to serious health risks, including heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and exacerbation of pre-existing health conditions. Vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, children, and those with certain health conditions, are particularly at risk.

Worsening heat waves are hammering the disabled community.

Biden's battle against enduring fossil fuel tax breaks

Biden's battle against enduring fossil fuel tax breaks

President Biden aims to cut federal tax breaks for the fossil fuel industry, a move met with resistance.

Lisa Friedman reports for The New York Times.

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Clairton, Pennsylvania, air quality crisis reveals deeper issues

Clairton, Pennsylvania, air quality crisis reveals deeper issues

In Clairton, Pennsylvania, residents face a stark reality of air pollution, revealing deep-seated racial and economic disparities in environmental policy outcomes.

Kiley Bense and Victoria St. Martin report for Inside Climate News.

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Maui's battle against post-wildfire exploitation and the rise of a land trust

Maui's battle against post-wildfire exploitation and the rise of a land trust

In the aftermath of devastating wildfires in Maui, a community land trust aims to prevent predatory land grabs and preserve Lahaina's character.

Nina Lakhani reports for The Guardian.

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Paris Olympics go green with ambitious environmental goals

Paris Olympics go green with ambitious environmental goals

The Paris Olympics aim to halve their carbon footprint by leveraging existing infrastructure and focusing on sustainable practices.

Somini Sengupta and Catherine Porter report for The New York Times.

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Climate change is making it tough to insure homes in the US

As climate change intensifies, Americans face soaring home insurance costs, pushing some out of their homes.

Lucy Sherriff reports for the BBC.

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solar geoengineering

Exploring solar geoengineering's potential and perils

As the climate crisis deepens, the siren song of solar geoengineering beckons, but the law of unintended consequences looms large.

Jeremy Freeman writes for The New York Times.

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Americans pay a steep price for weather disasters

Some homeowners are opting out of insurance altogether, further exacerbating overall disaster risks.

Shannon Osaka reports for The Washington Post.

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single use plastics

Proposed bill seeks to ban single-use plastic foam products in US

Takeout containers from restaurants on the side of the road. Discarded coffee cups floating in rivers. Packing peanuts shipped off to landfills.

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Okefenokee Swamp proposed mining

Georgia eyes approval for a controversial titanium mine near Okefenokee Swamp

A titanium mine proposed near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has sparked significant opposition, raising concerns about the impact on North America's largest intact blackwater swamp.

Brady Dennis reports for The Washington Post.

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