06 December 2017

It’s getting less appealing to drill for oil in the Arctic

Oil exploration in Norway’s Arctic seems to have lost some of its appeal after a disappointing drilling campaign.

www.bloomberg.com

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Climate change and tornadoes: what the science says

Climate change and tornadoes have a complicated relationship, and these 10 points explain what researchers know about tornado trends, shifting risk and why the record is hard to read.

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qz.com

The silhouette of a person on a stand-up paddleboard next to a bunch of mangroves

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A report says nature-based solutions could be answer to climate change issues

A recent report recommends nature-based solutions as part of New Mexico's response to climate change issues.

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The Tropical Forest Forever Facility rainforest fund needs billions before it launches

The TFFF rainforest fund aims to make forest conservation more profitable than deforestation. But a lack of money may prevent it from getting off the ground.

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www.dw.com

Heavy flooding from monsoon rain and tide from river in Dohar Bangladesh

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El Niño will increase risk of death in childbirth for millions, say midwives

Effects of extreme weather expected in countries that already have high maternal and newborn death rates.

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www.theguardian.com

Data center giving the appearance of newly constructed and empty of personnel

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Climate funders convened a data center forum. They triggered a reckoning

One of the country’s biggest climate funders tried to bring tech giants, green groups, energy associations and labor unions together on data centers. Now it’s become the target.

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www.politico.com