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Mass floods and heatwaves hit Asia: the role of global warming in extreme weather events

In this edition, we take a closer look at climate change in Asia and its impact on extreme weather events. Whether it be scorching heatwaves in Pakistan or devastating floods in Bangladesh, the likelihood of these events occurring is increasing along with global temperatures.

France 24

Warning that Ireland will feel effects of climate change 'in a big way' amid heatwave

“We’re embarking on this third European heatwave this summer, and we’re getting a taste of it here in Ireland."

Dublin Live

What the controversial 1972 'Limits to Growth' report got right: Our choices today shape future conditions for life on Earth

The 1970s launched an environmental reckoning across the U.S. Spurred by rising public concern, corporations and national leaders pledged to protect resources, and created new laws and agencies to lead that effort.

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California cities ban new gas stations in battle to combat climate change

LOS ANGELES — Without realizing they were starting a movement in green energy policy, leaders of a small Sonoma Valley city seem to have done just that when they questioned the approval process for a new gas station — eventually halting its development and others in the future.

Los Angeles Times

Climatologist warns of 'alarming' effects of climate change amid European heatwave and what Ireland is in for

“Those are the kinds of things that are down the road, which will bring home the cost of climate change in a big way”

Irish Mirror

Heatwaves worsen mental health conditions

Heatwaves have a huge impact on our physical and mental health. Doctors usually dread them, as emergency rooms quickly fill up with patients suffering from dehydration, delirium and fainting. Recent studies suggest at least a 10% rise in hospital emergency room visits on days when temperatures reach or exceed the…

The Conversation

Nearly $2 trillion in damage inflicted on other countries by US emissions

Research puts US ahead of China, Russia, India and Brazil in terms of global damage as climate expert says numbers ‘very stark’

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Commentary: Could Putin’s actions be an opportunity for the US to wake up and change its ways?

To view the Russian leader as a gift may seem perverse. Yet, history teaches that growth, understanding and, dare I say, enlightenment typically depend on trauma, crisis and catastrophe. Putin has given us a healthy dose of all three and therein an opportunity to flourish. The Russian invasion of Ukraine…

Chicago Tribune

Pacific islands youth 'cannot wait' for climate change action - Vanuatu

The leader of Vanuatu, pushing to take climate change to the international court, said the slow pace of international negotiations over emissions reduction was "totally out of step" with the impact Pacific islands are seeing.

Reuters

Labor’s renewable target is much more ambitious than it seems. We need the best bang-for-buck policy responses

Earlier today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave his first major climate change speech, touting Australia’s future as a renewable superpower and promising Labor’s ambitious new renewable target would “unlock $52 billion of private sector investment.”

The Conversation

Australia foreign minister urges Pacific neighbors to unite

Australia’s foreign minister is urging Pacific island neighbors to unite on their shared challenges of U.S.-China strategic competition, climate change and COVID-19

The Independent UK

Fatty 'katsuo' fish may foreshadow climate change, threat to Japan's sushi

For half a century, Takeo Nakajo has been catching katsuo, or skipjack tuna - indispensable in Japanese cuisine whether eaten raw, dried or used as a base for the broth.

Reuters

Climate change is evaporating lakes

Water resources in inland cities near lakes will become scarcer as lakes evaporate water faster, scientists say

Salon

Climate change is white colonisation of the atmosphere. It's time to tackle this entrenched racism

“Climate change is racist”. So reads the title of a recent book by British journalist Jeremy Williams. While this title might seem provocative, it’s long been recognised that people of colour suffer disproportionate harms under climate change – and this is likely to worsen in the coming decades.

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Carbon, the 1970 Isle of Wight festival featuring Joni Mitchell, and climate change

Carbon, born inside stars, catalysed life on Earth — but lately it's been getting a bad rap. This is carbon's journey from cosmic wonder to global pariah. It starts at an (in)famous music festival in 1970.

The Conversation

Space agriculture boldly grows food where no one has grown before

Whether to spend money on outer space exploration or to apply it to solve serious problems on Earth, like climate change and food shortages, is a contentious debate. But one argument in favour of space exploration highlights benefits that do, in fact, help study, monitor and address serious concerns like…

Newcastle Herald

Letters: Indignation over flags debate 'misinformed'

Newcastle Herald readers have their say.

France 24

How climate change is making extreme weather a regular occurrence

Torrential rains in Japan, record-breaking heatwaves in Europe, and recurring droughts in the western US. For the second year in a row the start of summer in the northern hemisphere has been marked by extreme weather. To what extent is global warming to blame?

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The Conversation

How to talk about climate change: Highlight harms — not benefits — to alter behaviour

Climate change is slowly, but drastically, influencing how we live, work and play. Governments, as well as for-profit and non-profit organizations, are now seeking ways to limit the effects of human actions on the planet. In many parts of the world, including Australia and Canada, governments are limiting the use…

The Independent UK

Warning over net zero goal as Tory leadership hopefuls line up

Conservative MP Chris Skidmore warns his party has ‘two weeks’ to save the target.

Birmingham Post

Yorkshire farm generates first carbon credits in pioneering new Net Zero approach from agriculture

Regional sustainability consultancy has parterned with US academics to launch Futures Carbon Bank

The Independent UK

Extreme heat is a killer, even in Britain – and it’s going to get worse

Heatwaves are the deadliest extreme weather event in the UK, and are set to become more frequent and more intense

Chronicle Live

UK heatwaves 'more frequent, longer and hotter' because of climate change, experts warn

Experts also say that heatwaves are extremely deadly. 'much more so than floods or storms', as the UK basks in hot weather this week

Manchester Evening News

Gary Neville on the 'number one task' for new Prime Minister as race to succeed Boris Johnson heats up

The former United star has also called on the new PM to 'stop ignoring' climate change

The Independent UK

Heatwaves ‘more frequent, longer and hotter’ due to climate change

Scientist have said ‘heatwaves kill’ and warned that the UK needs to urgently adapt to a future with higher summer temperatures.

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