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climate-and-environment7 days ago•3 min saved

All nine victims recovered in Sierra Nevada avalanche near Lake Tahoe

A powerful atmospheric river storm unleashed several feet of snow, triggering a catastrophic avalanche in the Sierra Nevada north of Lake Tahoe. After five days of perilous search-and-rescue work in deep snow and whiteout conditions, authorities recovered all nine bodies, ending the deadly incident that killed six skiers and three Blackbird Mountain Guides. The disaster is being described as the deadliest avalanche in modern California history, with agencies across state and local levels aiding in the long, strenuous recovery effort and identifying the nine victims.

via Los Angeles Times|

#avalanche #backcountry-skiing #climate-and-environment

climate-and-environment10 days ago•6 min saved

California sues over Biden-era clean-energy funding canceled by Trump

California filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s cancellation of about $2.7 billion in Biden-era clean-energy funding, including $1.2 billion for a hydrogen hub, arguing the cuts violate congressional authorizations and threaten jobs, energy prices and the U.S. lead in clean energy; the suit is joined by several other states and cites due process and separation of powers.

via Los Angeles Times|

#bipartisan-infrastructure-law #california #clean-energy

climate-and-environment24 days ago•6 min saved

SoCal cooks under midwinter heat as ridge holds on through Super Bowl week

A midwinter heat wave grips much of California as a persistent high-pressure ridge stretches from the San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska, pushing temperatures about 15–20 degrees above normal through the week and likely into Super Bowl Sunday. Inland areas could reach near 90 F, the Bay Area mid-to-upper 80s, with Santa Ana winds gusting up to 50 mph in the mountains. Light rain and cooler air may appear next week, while overall wildfire risk remains low thanks to lingering moisture, though small fires are still possible.

via Los Angeles Times|

#climate-and-environment #heat-wave #high-pressure-ridge

climate-and-environment1 month ago•20 min saved

High Court mulls Monsanto immunity in Roundup litigation

The Supreme Court will hear Monsanto/Bayer’s appeal seeking immunity from Roundup lawsuits alleging health risks from glyphosate, a decision that could limit or reshape how state courts hear such claims and affect ongoing and future litigation over the herbicide.

via The Washington Post|

#agriculture #cancer #climate-and-environment

climate-and-environment1 year ago•5 min saved

COP29 Host Azerbaijan Criticized for Fossil Fuel Support and Activist Crackdown

Azerbaijan, hosting the COP29 climate conference, faces criticism for promoting fossil fuels and suppressing dissent. Rights groups accuse the government of cracking down on activists and journalists critical of its oil and gas dependency. President Ilham Aliyev defends fossil fuel use, calling it a necessity, while critics argue the conference is being used for 'greenwashing.' An open letter from climate experts suggests excluding countries not committed to phasing out fossil fuels from hosting future COP events. Azerbaijan's human rights record and its geopolitical maneuvering to host the event have also drawn scrutiny.

via The Washington Post|

#azerbaijan #climate-and-environment #cop29

climate-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Addressing Global Climate Action Gaps: Key Discussions at COP28

The upcoming COP28 summit, set to take place in the UAE, must address the gaps in global climate action, according to Deputy-Secretary-General Amina Mohamed. The summit's main focus will be the Global Stocktake, which will assess progress towards the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The Pre-COP meeting in Abu Dhabi is a crucial opportunity for countries to lay the groundwork for negotiations at COP28, and UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell emphasized the need for clear and decisive action to combat climate change.

via UN News|

#climate-and-environment #cop28 #global-climate-action

climate-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

UN Chief Warns of Alarming Ice Loss in Nepal's Mountains

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent action to address the devastating effects of climate change during his visit to the Everest region in Nepal, where melting glaciers are endangering communities. Nepal has lost nearly a third of its ice volume in the past 30 years, with glaciers melting 65% faster in the last decade. Guterres warned that the disappearance of glaciers threatens the fresh water supply for over a billion people and could lead to catastrophic consequences, including the erasure of low-lying countries and communities. He emphasized the need to end the fossil fuel age and limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C to avert the worst of climate chaos.

via UN News|

#climate-and-environment #climate-change #fossil-fuels

climate-and-environment2 years ago

"Rising Heat Deaths in Phoenix Spark Urgent Call for Assistance"

The state of Arizona is experiencing a surge in heat-related deaths, prompting calls for disaster assistance. With record-breaking temperatures, the state is grappling with the deadly consequences of extreme heat, particularly among vulnerable populations. Advocates are urging the federal government to declare a state of emergency and provide additional resources to combat the escalating heat crisis, highlighting the urgent need for action on climate change.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#arizona #climate-and-environment #climate-change

climate-and-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Climate-bill tax credits now available for cities and nonprofits.

The US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service have released guidance on how tax-exempt entities, including state, city, and local governments, and nonprofits, can access tax credits included in the Biden administration's climate bill. The Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits provide ten years of policy certainty for the clean energy sector, and for the first time, tax-exempt entities will be able to receive a payment equal to the full value of the tax credit for building qualifying clean energy projects. The new guidance will enable schools to purchase electric buses, help schools retrofit and add rooftop solar to the roofs of their buildings, and help rural energy cooperatives invest in renewable energy.

via CNBC|

#clean-energy #climate-and-environment #climate-bill

climate-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

The Trillion-Dollar Cost of Brewing El Nino.

A new study in the journal Science found that the natural warming of the equatorial Pacific known as El Nino causes trillions of dollars in damage worldwide, with longer-lasting economic scars than previously thought. The study authors said the average El Nino costs the global economy about $3.4 trillion, with the strong 1997-1998 one costing $5.7 trillion. The World Bank estimated the 1997-1998 El Nino cost governments $45 billion, which is more than 100 times smaller than the Dartmouth estimate. The study shows a world unprepared for the hurt that’s coming from natural disasters like El Nino and human-caused climate change.

via The Associated Press|

#climate-and-environment #climate-change #damage-estimates

climate-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

The Trillion-Dollar Threat of El Niño on Global Economies

via The Associated Press|

#climate-and-environment #climate-change #damage-estimates

climate-and-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Biden administration prioritizes climate-friendly low-income housing and energy permitting.

The Biden administration has announced nearly $1 billion in funding for low-income multifamily housing to become more energy-efficient, water-efficient, and resilient to climate disasters. The funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act, the sweeping climate law that President Biden signed last summer. The program will pay for owners of low-income housing to install rooftop solar panels, heat pumps, and other climate-friendly upgrades. The spending could trickle down to tenants in the form of lower utility bills without increasing their rent.

via The Washington Post|

#biden-administration #climate-and-environment #climate-upgrades

climate-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

Washington Governor Jay Inslee Bows Out of Fourth Term Race.

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee, a leading climate hawk, has announced that he will not seek a fourth term as governor after nearly 30 years in elected office. Inslee plans to focus on climate solutions and clean energy, and underscored the need for optimism and confidence in the development of clean energy. He praised President Biden's climate policy, particularly the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes $360 billion in clean energy investment. Inslee did not comment on the possibility of serving in the Biden administration, but expressed confidence in Biden's re-election.

via The New York Times|

#biden-administration #clean-energy #climate-and-environment

climate-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unprecedented Ocean Warming Raises Concerns Among Scientists"

The world's oceans have experienced a sudden spike in temperature, well above record levels, in the last few weeks, with scientists trying to figure out what it means and whether it forecasts a surge in atmospheric warming. Some researchers think the jump in sea surface temperatures stems from a brewing and possibly strong natural El Nino warming weather condition plus a rebound from three years of a cooling La Nina, all on top of steady global warming that is heating deeper water below.

via The Associated Press|

#climate-and-environment #climate-scientists #el-nino

climate-and-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Germany to phase out oil and gas heating systems.

The German cabinet has approved a bill that will ban most new oil and gas heating systems from 2024, with the aim of cutting greenhouse gas emissions. The policy has met resistance from critics who warn it could be costly for poorer households. The shift could cost Germans around €9.16bn ($10bn) annually until 2028, according to the draft bill. The government will offer a subsidy of up to 50% for replacement heating systems, with the money coming from the Climate and Transformation Fund. The bill gives some exemptions, for instance for homeowners who are over 80 years old and living in hardship.

via Reuters|

#climate-and-environment #germany #greenhouse-gas-emissions