Tag #Climate Change

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FEMA Withdraws from Building Code Updates

The Trump administration ordered FEMA to withdraw from updating building codes, reversing 25 years of contribution to disaster-resistant construction standards. This impacts states and local governments who use FEMA's recommendations, raising concerns about increased future damage costs.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
lemonde.fr
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Degraded European Soil: A Call for Agroecology

Sixty percent of European soil is degraded, leading to water pollution and biodiversity loss; the article explores the historical relationship between humanity and land use, proposing agroecology as a necessary solution.

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Zero Hunger
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Trump Administration's FEMA Cuts Alarm State Officials

The Trump administration plans deep staff cuts at FEMA, alarming state officials and some Republicans who worry about weakened disaster response, despite President Trump's desire to eliminate the agency, possibly replacing it with block grants to states.

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No Poverty
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UK Net-Zero Policies to Yield Substantial Health and Economic Benefits

A study by Imperial College London predicts substantial health and economic benefits for the UK from its net-zero policies, estimating 4,000-15,000 fewer annual deaths from air pollution by 2035 and £26bn-£31bn in economic gains by 2060 from fewer deaths alone, with additional gains from reduced ill...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Climate Change Buries Historic Mauritanian City

The ancient Mauritanian city of Chinguetti, home to historic libraries and manuscripts, is being buried by encroaching desert sands due to climate change-induced desertification, forcing residents to relocate as homes and cultural heritage are destroyed.

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Climate Action
smh.com.au
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WA Independent Targets Media's Gas Links

In Western Australia, independent candidate Kate Hulett is campaigning against Seven West Media's gas industry ties, proposing legislation to prevent gas companies from owning media and launching inquiries into government dealings with gas exporters, fueled by a $50,000 Climate 200 donation.

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Climate Action
theglobeandmail.com
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Canadian Pension Funds Face Pressure to Prioritize Climate Change in Investments

A report card assessing the climate policies of eleven major Canadian pension funds reveals mixed results, with some prioritizing climate change in investments while others, notably the Canada Pension Plan, lag, prompting debate on balancing financial returns with long-term sustainability and the po...

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Climate Action
politico.eu
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EU Likely to Miss Most 2030 Green Targets

A new European Environment Agency report reveals the European Union is likely to miss most of its 2030 green targets, impacting its climate-neutrality goal; only eight of 28 key objectives are projected to be met, necessitating significant policy changes and increased financing.

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Climate Action
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Melioidosis Outbreak in North Queensland After Record Floods

Nine deaths from melioidosis, a soil-borne disease, have been reported in North Queensland since the start of summer, with 65 cases recorded in Townsville and Cairns since January, following record-breaking floods and a potential upcoming cyclone.

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Good Health and Well-being
zeit.de
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Bavaria's Last Coal Plant Shuts Down, Remains in Grid Reserve

Bavaria's last coal-fired power plant, Zolling, ceased regular operation on February 24, 2023, but will remain in grid reserve until 2031, preserving 140 jobs and offering backup power, consuming approximately 370,000 tons of coal annually in the past.

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Climate Action
dw.com
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South Sudan Shuts Schools Amid Deadly Heat Wave

South Sudan ordered a two-week school closure due to an extreme heat wave causing an average of 12 daily student collapses in Juba, marking the second such closure in a year due to soaring temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, impacting schools with inadequate infrastructure.

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Good Health and Well-being
taz.de
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Germany's Election: A Failure to Protect Nature

Germany's recent election campaign largely ignored environmental issues, despite 85% of adults prioritizing ecosystem preservation; the government's slow implementation of environmental laws and the potential culling of wolves exemplify the threat to ecological preservation.

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Life on Land

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