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Vaillant: Climate Change Through Human Stories

Following the recent California wildfires, John Vaillant, author of the Pulitzer-finalist "The Age of Fire", discussed his approach to writing about climate change, contrasting it with the despair-inducing narratives of other authors while highlighting the unavoidable impact of fossil fuels.

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Vietnam's Gas Investments Contradict Net-Zero Climate Goals

Vietnam's ambitious plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 is challenged by its heavy investment in gas projects, despite gas not being a clean energy source, raising concerns about ecological impacts and the feasibility of meeting its climate goals.

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Australia Extends Gas Project to 2070, Sparking Climate Backlash

Australia's Environment Minister approved extending the North West Shelf gas project's lifespan to 2070, defying crossbench and environmental group criticism due to existing legislation that prioritizes economic and heritage factors over climate concerns, despite pre-election promises.

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Manitoba Declares State of Emergency Amid Unprecedented Wildfires

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew declared a provincial state of emergency on Wednesday due to wildfires burning nearly 200,000 hectares, forcing over 17,000 evacuations; the situation is already triple the five-year average, with most fires likely human-caused.

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Swiss Glacier Collapse Destroys 90% of Blatten Village

On Wednesday, a 1.5 million cubic meter section of the Birch Glacier in Blatten, Switzerland, collapsed, causing a massive mudslide that destroyed roughly 90% of the village, which had been preemptively evacuated; a 64-year-old man remains missing.

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Swiss Glacier Collapse Destroys Village, One Missing

A massive glacier collapse in Blatten, Switzerland on May 28th destroyed a large part of the village, leaving one person missing and causing significant damage, creating a debris dam on the Lonza river.

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EU Parliament Debates Sweeping Changes to Corporate Sustainability Directives

The European Parliament is debating over 987 amendments to the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), with proposals to significantly alter employee thresholds and potentially repeal parts of the original directives, ref...

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China Unveils Pacific Island Cooperation Plan

China announced initiatives to bolster cooperation with 11 Pacific Island countries in areas like climate change, disaster mitigation, and trade, following a foreign ministers' meeting in Xiamen, China.

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Scotland Proposes Jail Time for Ecocide: Landmark Environmental Bill

A proposed bill in Scotland seeks to criminalize ecocide, making company directors liable for jail time or fines for severe environmental damage, aligning with international efforts and aiming for stronger environmental protection.

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UK Fast-Tracks Reservoirs to Tackle Water Shortages

The UK government fast-tracked two new reservoirs in East Anglia and Lincolnshire to combat water shortages, aiming for completion by 2036 and 2040, despite potential local opposition and long-term cost implications.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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England Removes Heat Pump Planning Restriction

England lifts one-meter planning restriction on heat pump proximity to property lines, potentially easing installation for millions of homes, addressing a key barrier for 27% of customers according to Octopus Energy, although high upfront costs remain a major challenge.

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Swiss Glacier Collapse Destroys 90% of Blatten Village

On May 19, 2024, a large section of the Birch Glacier in the Swiss Alps collapsed, causing a massive landslide that destroyed approximately 90% of the previously evacuated village of Blatten, burying the Lonza riverbed and leaving one person missing.

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