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Climate Stories Yesterday
- The latest IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has been released, identifying the species most at risk of extinction.
- Vermont becomes the first state in the US to pass a ban on food waste.
- Colorado State University raises its 2020 hurricane forecast in July from 19 named storms up to 20.
- And more…
Climate Stories July 4
- The Plastic Free Foundation launched Plastic Free July in 2011. Here’s how you can make a difference permanently.
- Think you’re not in a flood zone? Double check with this comprehensive new data website.
- Three things we can do to improve resilience efforts against rising sea levels — NRDC
- And more…
Climate Stories June 30
US House Democrats proposed a plan today to bring the US economy to net zero by 2050. This would include transitioning to EVs and green energy with tax incentives, new infrastructure, and government mandates.
Climate Stories June 27
- The Siberian town of Verkhoyansk set a high-temperature record last Saturday.
- It was also the warmest month of May on record, with temperatures of 1.1F (0.6C) above the 1981-2010 average.
- Facebook’s refusal to fact check has thrown the door wide open for climate-change deniers.
- And more…
Climate Stories June 20
- After a decades-long recovery program, giant tortoises return to their Galápagos island.
- Florida youths’ climate court case was dismissed, but they will appeal.
- Pandemics are a result of the destruction of our environment, says the UN, WHO, and WWF.
- And more…
Climate Stories June 17
Florida youths’ climate change lawsuit dismissed, will appeal
A circuit judge in Leon County, Florida, dismissed a lawsuit earlier in June that was filed by eight young people against the state of Florida over burning fossil fuels and thus causing climate change.
Climate Stories June 13
- The 2020 Environmental Performance Index is out — who’s No. 1?
- Here’s a roundup of great reads to learn more about links between racism and the environment.
- Germany, the largest emitter in Europe, submits its climate plan to the EU.
- And more…
Climate Stories June 6
- Electrek rounds up commentary from black experts on climate, COVID, and racism in the US.
- Tropical Storm Amanda batters El Salvador and Guatemala with heavy rain and flooding.
- New Jersey will become the first state to teach climate change in the K-12 curriculum.
- And more…
Climate Stories May 30
- Is planting trees enough to slow climate change? No. Here’s why.
- World health leaders wrote to G20 leaders asking them to address the climate crisis in recovery plans (and they did).
- Indigenous leaders in Peru and Ecuador are calling for a halt to oil drilling in the Amazon.
- And more…
Climate Stories May 23
- A new analysis shows that CO2 has dropped 17% due to the pandemic lockdown.
- NOAA releases its hurricane predictions as Cyclone Amphan bashes India and Bangladesh.
- Yesterday was the International Day for Biological Diversity. What’s the significance?
- And more…
