Tag #Climate Change

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Marine Heat Wave Kills Half of Alaska's Common Murre Population

A 2014-2016 marine heat wave in the North Pacific Ocean, known as 'the blob', killed approximately 4 million common murres in Alaska—half of the population—due to food scarcity caused by the disrupted marine ecosystem. The event severely impacted Alaskan Native communities reliant on the species and...

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Three Somalis Among Africa's 100 Most Influential

New African magazine's 2024 list of 100 influential Africans includes three Somali men: filmmaker Mohamed Harawe, climate activist Mohamed Caddow, and climate diplomat Ali Mohamed, highlighting their contributions to film, climate action, and international diplomacy.

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WWF 2024 Report: Mixed Outlook for Global Wildlife Conservation

The WWF's 2024 report shows a mixed picture for global wildlife conservation: while some species like lynx and tigers are recovering, others such as Bornean elephants (approx. 1,000 left), West European hedgehogs, and Brillen penguins are facing dramatic declines due to human activities, including h...

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UK Wildlife Declines Amid Unstable Weather and Disease

The National Trust's 2024 report reveals alarming declines in UK insect and seabird populations due to unstable weather patterns and diseases, impacting species like bees, butterflies, and terns, while some species like grey seals showed growth.

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US Battery Storage Capacity Surges 71%, Reducing Reliance on Polluting Power Plants

US battery storage capacity increased by 71% in 2024, reaching 24 gigawatt-hours, significantly reducing reliance on polluting 'peaker' power plants and improving air quality in vulnerable communities; this growth is linked to increasing renewable energy adoption but faces challenges in widespread i...

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dw.com
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Last Generation Shifts Tactics: From Blockades to Broader Social Justice

Germany's Last Generation climate group, known for disruptive protests, announced in January 2024 that it would end street blockades and vandalism, shifting towards broader social justice issues and public engagement to address climate change and related societal concerns amidst evolving public anxi...

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Alaskan Murre Population Decimated by Marine Heatwave

A marine heatwave in the North Pacific Ocean from late 2014 to 2016 killed approximately 4 million common murres in Alaska, representing half the Alaskan population and the largest single-species die-off in modern history, due to reduced food supply and slow reproductive rates.

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Life Below Water
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Canada's Oil and Gas Sector: Balancing Economic Needs with Emissions Reduction

Canada's oil and gas sector, contributing 5 percent to GDP but 31 percent of emissions, faces rising climate-related economic costs and stalled emissions reductions, necessitating regulations to ensure a clean energy future.

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theguardian.com
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Grampians Bushfire Scorches 74,000 Hectares Amidst Ongoing Threat

An out-of-control bushfire in Victoria's Grampians National Park has burned over 74,000 hectares, causing significant property damage and agricultural losses, despite a temporary reprieve from cooler weather; the threat shifts to New South Wales.

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forbes.com
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U.S. Energy Shift: From Oil Glut to Natural Gas Boom

Despite record-high U.S. oil production, a global glut and China's electric vehicle transition keep prices low; however, surging AI-driven electricity demand fuels a natural gas boom, potentially reversing Biden's LNG export moratorium under a Trump presidency, impacting global energy markets and en...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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UK's National Trust Properties Damaged by Extreme Weather

The National Trust reports extensive damage to its historic properties and disruption to wildlife due to extreme weather in the UK, including flooding at Avebury Manor and the decline of the Adonis blue butterfly population.

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France's Energy Roadmap Falls Short of EU Targets

France's Environmental Authority criticized the country's energy roadmap for insufficient ambition in reducing energy consumption, recommending a 12% decrease in the 2030 target to meet EU's Fit for 55 plan requiring 1243 TWh by 2030 compared to the current projection of 1410 TWh.

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