The Daily Climate

Climate change is causing pink snow in the alpine regions

In the spring and summer months, snow in Whatcom County’s mountains can turn pink. The color comes from an algae that can be found in alpine regions across the globe.

Politics

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Bellingham considers ban on natural gas in many buildings

A measure under Bellingham City Council consideration would require new commercial buildings and new apartment buildings more than four stories high to use electricity for heating and water heating, meet certain energy-reduction standards and use solar energy or provide rooftop space for eventual solar energy installation.

Impacts

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Climate change stresses Whatcom outdoor recreation economy

As climate change alters the fabric of the Pacific Northwest, increasing the frequency and severity of heatwaves, wildfires and precipitation extremes, some of outdoor companies are scrambling to adapt their business models to shorter seasons and unpredictable conditions.

Causes

Vancouver commissioners deal blow to proposed oil terminal

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Climate change is causing pink snow in the alpine regions

Bellingham considers ban on natural gas in many buildings

Climate change stresses Whatcom outdoor recreation economy

Vancouver commissioners deal blow to proposed oil terminal

Contamination from flooded industrial sites during major hurricanes is a growing concern

Midwest eyed as safer business spot amid rising climate risks

Western states could see significant carbon cuts with new energy transmission projects

Houston area has more than 100 unauthorized air pollution events already this year

In the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania, new poll finds 90% of respondents support stricter fracking regulations

Federal tax subsidies for carbon capture raise verification concerns

Earth's worsening climate crisis demands immediate action

Wildlife populations drop sharply as habitat loss continues