Tag #Climate Change

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KNSB Launches Initiative to Save Dutch Natural Ice Skating

Facing climate change and bureaucratic challenges, the KNSB launched "Club van Natuurijs" to support 400 Dutch natural ice skating clubs, aiming to preserve this cultural tradition.

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Unprecedented Arctic Sea Ice Melt: Ice-Free Summers Possible Within Two Decades

A new study reveals Arctic sea ice is melting 12% per decade, potentially leading to ice-free summers within 9-20 years due to greenhouse gas emissions, significantly impacting global climate and ecosystems.

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ICJ Hears Case on States' Climate Change Obligations

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing a case on states' legal climate change obligations, with high-emitting countries arguing existing treaties are sufficient while island states contend they are not and demand further legal accountability.

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""Unprecedented Global Warming in 2023 Linked to Reduced Cloud Cover""

""In 2023, global temperatures reached record highs, exceeding predictions by 0.36 degrees Fahrenheit due to decreased cloud cover and increased solar radiation. This suggests a higher climate sensitivity and increased urgency in emission reduction efforts.""

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Hebei Leads China in Renewable Energy with 100GW Wind and Solar Capacity

Hebei province in North China achieved a major milestone in its green transformation on November 30th, 2023, when its installed wind and solar power capacity surpassed 100 gigawatts, exceeding 60 percent of its total power capacity, marking a significant shift away from coal-based energy.

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nos.nl
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Tata Steel Needs Billions in Subsidies to Survive Amidst Financial Crisis

Tata Steel in IJmuiden is facing a €556 million loss and potential job cuts due to cheap Chinese steel and high energy costs, necessitating billions in government subsidies for emission reductions, modernization, and the creation of a sustainable business model for green steel production in the face...

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theguardian.com
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\$213 Billion Gas Investment Risks 10 Gigatonnes of Emissions by 2030

A \$213 billion investment in new gas terminals could release 10 gigatonnes of greenhouse gases by 2030, equivalent to the annual emissions of all the world's coal plants, driven by increased global demand and the war in Ukraine, threatening global climate targets despite banks' net-zero commitments...

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2024 Global Temperature Exceeds 1.5-Degree Limit, Accelerated Warming Linked to Albedo Reduction

Despite La Niña's cooling effect, 2024's global temperature reached approximately 1.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree limit due to factors including a reduction in planetary albedo from decreased low-hanging clouds, potentially linked to air po...

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zeit.de
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Record-Low Planetary Albedo Contributed to Unprecedented 2023-2024 Global Warming

A new study reveals that a record-low planetary albedo in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in low-level clouds, contributed significantly to the exceptionally warm temperatures of 2023 and 2024, exceeding many climate model predictions and potentially indicating a higher climate sensitivity than pr...

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European Green Deal Faces Geopolitical Headwinds

Five years after the European Green Deal's launch, geopolitical crises and budgetary pressures challenge its implementation, yet the confirmed new European Commission shows continued commitment despite calls for rollbacks, emphasizing its importance for strategic autonomy and security.

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60% Bias Score

nos.nl
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Tata Steel's Financial Crisis Threatens Thousands of Jobs

Tata Steel in IJmuiden is facing a €556 million loss and job cuts due to cheap Chinese steel, high energy costs, and potential US import tariffs, necessitating billions in government subsidies for decarbonization while facing pressure from unions and political parties to act quickly to save thousand...

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French Political Crisis Deepens Amidst Failed Coalition Attempts

France faces a severe political crisis following inconclusive legislative elections and the failed attempt to form a government including the National Rally, prompting calls for a broad coalition focused on climate action and economic stability.

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