https://www.europesays.com/1688714/ ‘Amazon of the Seas’ Threatened by Oil and Gas Developments #Environment
https://www.europesays.com/1688714/ ‘Amazon of the Seas’ Threatened by Oil and Gas Developments #Environment
1,650 barrels of oil spilled by Enbridge in Wisconsin
Enbridge said the 70,000 gallon spill on the company's Line 6 was caused by a faulty connection on a pump transfer pipe at the Enbridge Cambridge Station.
#oilspill #Enbridge #Wisconsin #Environment #News #USNews
https://globalnews.ca/news/10918732/1650-barrels-of-oil-spilled-by-enbridge-in-wisconsin/
Gleanings of Earth : Earth Air Fire Water
To All My Relations
Australia leads the world in arresting climate and environment protesters
By Gareth Hutchens
A new study shows more than 20 per cent of climate and environment protests in Australia lead to arrests, more than in the UK, Norway, and the United States.
Another #NateHagens speaking Frankly -"We are looking for deeply curious people with the ability to lean into the discomfort of this message and people with values that match ecological sustainability over our conventional form of capitalism. An army of curious homo economicus can evolve into homo sapiens with a clear understanding of our place in the natural world."
https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/frankly-original/80-thank-you-for-ruining-my-life
#Environment #ClimateChange #Science #Economics
https://www.europesays.com/1688465/ Millions of ‘cloud trees’ are being planted in the Andes #Environment
Animals Take Center Stage in Nature Photographer of the Year 2024
'The winners of Nature Photographer of the Year 2024 have been announced with Paola Della Rocca walking away with the top prize'
#photography #wildlife #animals #environment #nature
https://petapixel.com/2024/12/14/animals-take-center-stage-in-nature-photographer-of-the-year-2024/
And warfare is the worst accelerator of the climate catastrophy.
Nota bene: its not developing countries. It’s overexploited countries. Let’s get the language right.
Nearly 85% Of India’s Highest Flood-Risk Districts In 6 States, 1 UT, Shows New Climate Report
Additionally, climate change-induced erratic rains have put at least 11 districts in Bihar, Kerala, Odisha, Assam, and West Bengal at high risk of both floods and droughts
‘Charge motorists £15 a day’ to hit climate change target
A report suggests that daily city fees or a distance charge could help the Scottish government reach its aim of reducing road traffic by 20 per cent
Protests At Schiphol: Extinction Rebellion Calls Out KLM
Demonstrators challenge KLM's Frequent Flyer program amid climate crisis concerns at Amsterdam airport
https://evrimagaci.org/tpg/protests-at-schiphol-extinction-rebellion-calls-out-klm-89222
In 2023, data centers consumed 4% of the USA’s total energy generation, according to the Electric Power Research Institute. That figure could climb to 9% by 2030. https://www.timesunion.com/capitol/article/new-bill-aims-curb-environmental-impact-ai-data-19971462.php #ai #environment #Electricity
Scientists explore why penguins on this island are bolder and more aggressive
By Caroline Horn
There are only a few little penguins left on Granite Island but they're bolder than most and researchers are keen to find out why.
9 most vulnerable cities” to global warming. According to the post, five of the nine most vulnerable cities are in the U.S. These include Miami, Tampa-St. Petersburg, New York City, New Orleans, and Boston. Miami is the most vulnerable U.S. city according to the ranking due to the porous limestone bedrock on which the city is built being extremely vulnerable to saltwater intrustion, damaging foundations of buildings
Tribes in Canada Stand to Reap Billions From Gas. Some Fear a Greater Loss
New export terminals on Indigenous land have reignited a generations-old debate over identity and environmental stewardship
Tiny, endangered sea turtle found on Quebec’s Magdalen Islands for the first time
One of the world’s smallest and most endangered turtle species was found on the shores Quebec’s Magdalen Islands last week – a first in the province.
#environment #discovery #QuebecsMagdalenIslands
https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/tiny-endangered-sea-turtle-found-on-quebec-s-magdalen-islands-for-the-first-time-1.7146053
https://www.europesays.com/1688208/ For the First Time, Scientists Observe One of Earth’s Largest Glacial Floods in Greenland #Environment
"How Our Disinterest in ‘The Environment’ Signals the End of Nature"
https://www.vice.com/en/article/how-our-disinterest-in-the-environment-signals-the-end-of-nature/
Finland bans cargo ships from discharging wastewater in Finland's coastal waters. While generally a good move, I'm afraid this will become a law only in letter. It will be very difficult to enforce this law as it will hard to even spot the act in the first place, or to tie it to a specific vessel. Also it will be much cheaper to just dump your wastewater in international waters before entering the coastal area. News: https://yle.fi/a/74-20131006 (in english)