Trump’s EPA Finalizes Plan To Repeal And Replace Obama’s Job-Killing Coal Regs
50 MINS AGO - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its plan to repeal and replace an Obama-era Expand
50 MINS AGO - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its plan to repeal and replace an Obama-era regulation that critics said would cost thousands of coal industry jobs. The Clean Power Plan never went into effect. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay on its implementation in 2016. EPA’s replacement plan, called the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, […] Collapse
UK citizens’ assembly on climate emergency announced
2 HRS AGO - MPs launch assembly plan but environmental activists say its conclusions must be bindingA Expand
2 HRS AGO - MPs launch assembly plan but environmental activists say its conclusions must be bindingA citizens’ assembly on the climate emergency will take place this autumn to explore the fastest and fairest ways to end the UK’s carbon emissions.Six House of Commons select committees announced the assembly on Thursday. It is the second of the three demands made by the Extinction Rebellion protest group to be addressed. Related: ‘This report will change your life’: what zero emissions means for UK Continue reading... Collapse
Oregon set to join California with market-based plan to cut emissions
3 HRS AGO - Clean energy job bill would allow cap and trade of emissionsGovernor Brown: ‘Oregon can be the log Expand
3 HRS AGO - Clean energy job bill would allow cap and trade of emissionsGovernor Brown: ‘Oregon can be the log that breaks the jam’Oregon is poised to becomethe second US state after California to impose a cap and trade program aimed at reducing industrial carbon emissions.If passed into law, the clean energy jobs bill would place a cap on emissions from power, transportation and other industries in the state, and establish a system to auction and trade them. Related: California moves towards 100% carbon-free electricity after landmark vote Continue reading... Collapse
Connecting the dots: nitrogen dioxide over Siberian pipelines
4 HRS AGO - New maps that use information from the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite reveal emissions of Expand
4 HRS AGO - New maps that use information from the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite reveal emissions of nitrogen dioxide along a Siberian natural gas pipeline that connects the Urengoy gas field – the second-largest gas field in the world – with Europe. Collapse
Bangladesh: Rohingya Refugee Emergency: Operational Dashboard: 2019 Indicators Monitoring (31 March 2019)
9 HRS AGO - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Bangladesh, Myanmar
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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9 HRS AGO - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Bangladesh, Myanmar
SITUATION OVERVIEW
Over 741,000 Rohingya refugees have fled violence from Myanmar’s Rakhine state since August 2017 and are hosted in Bangladesh. Most of the refugees rely on humanitarian assistance, having left with few possessions and exhausted their financial resources during the journey.
More than 909,000 Rohingya refugee women, men, girls and boys are hosted in Cox’s Bazar District, including 34,172 registered refugees who arrived in the 1990s (4%); and other unregistered Rohingya refugees who had settled in host communities prior to August 2017. Children make up 55% of the total refugee population and women and girls make up 52%. One in three refugee families have at least one easily identifiable protection vulnerability. Whilst the pace of arrivals has decreased, refugees continue to arrive in Bangladesh, as of end of March 2019.
The dashboard monitor the monthly achievements of selected indicators Collapse
World: East Asia and The Pacific - Disaster Risk Reduction, Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 September 30, 2018
12 HRS AGO - Source: US Agency for International Development
Country: Cambodia, China, China - Taiwan Province, Expand
12 HRS AGO - Source: US Agency for International Development
Country: Cambodia, China, China - Taiwan Province, Fiji, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, Myanmar, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, United States of America, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, World
OVERVIEW
The 32 countries in the East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) region have varying levels of development and capacity, as well as exposure and vulnerability to natural hazards. Many countries in the region undergo seasonal periods of increased hydrometeorological activity, experiencing cyclones and monsoon rains that can trigger increased flood and landslide risks. Several EAP countries situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire also experience volcanic activity, earthquakes, and associated tsunamis. In FY 2018, USAID/OFDA continued to respond to disasters and support DRR programs that Collapse
Melting of Himalayan glaciers has doubled in past 20 years, study warns
16 HRS AGO - Two-thirds of ice cover in Himalayas could be gone by 2100
European Space Agency probe to intercept a comet
18 HRS AGO - Europe will launch another probe to an icy dirtball, following the highly successful Rosetta Expand
18 HRS AGO - Europe will launch another probe to an icy dirtball, following the highly successful Rosetta mission. Collapse
Nuclear Scientist: HBO’s Chernobyl More Fiction Than Fact
19 HRS AGO - As a nuclear physicist, I can report that HBO’s Chernobyl was sensational fiction inspired by real Expand
19 HRS AGO - As a nuclear physicist, I can report that HBO’s Chernobyl was sensational fiction inspired by real events, not a factual documentary. Melting faces makes for riveting television but is no more realistic than the zombie cannibalism in the Walking Dead. It is vital that viewers understand that nuclear energy is perhaps our best source of […] Collapse
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Indian cities are running out of water
1 HR AGO - As a record drought hits India, its sixth biggest city Chennai has nearly run dry, villagers are Expand
1 HR AGO - As a record drought hits India, its sixth biggest city Chennai has nearly run dry, villagers are abandoning their homes in search of water and farmers’ livelihoods are at risk. Collapse
EU leaders to spar over zero-carbon pledge for 2050
2 HRS AGO - Diplomats think agreement unlikely at Brussels summit but bloc could signal intention to move Expand
2 HRS AGO - Diplomats think agreement unlikely at Brussels summit but bloc could signal intention to move towards towards targetEuropean leaders will spar at their latest summit over how to tackle the climate crisis, with Poland and the Czech Republic leading a minority action against a net-zero carbon emissions target for 2050.Meeting in Brussels, European leaders will debate the EU’s role in tackling the unfolding climate emergency that threatens to significantly worsen the risks of drought, floods, extreme heat, poverty and destruction of wildlife around the world. Continue reading... Collapse
Uganda: Uganda: More support needed to fight environmental degradation around refugee settlements
4 HRS AGO - Source: Danish Refugee Council, DanChurchAid, Jesuit Refugee Service, Norwegian Refugee Council, Expand
4 HRS AGO - Source: Danish Refugee Council, DanChurchAid, Jesuit Refugee Service, Norwegian Refugee Council, CARE, Action Against Hunger USA, Oxfam, International Rescue Committee, Save the Children, Plan International, World Vision, BRAC, International Refugee Rights Initiative, ACT Alliance, Finn Church Aid
Country: Uganda, World
Uganda currently hosts more than 1.25 million refugees, most of whom rely on natural resources in and around refugee settlements for domestic fuel, construction and livelihoods.
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, 16 non-governmental organisations call for urgent action to prevent and mitigate the impact of environmental degradation around refugee settlements in Uganda.
Uganda currently hosts more than 1.25 million refugees, most of whom rely on natural resources in and around refugee settlements for domestic fuel, construction and livelihoods. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Uganda’s refugees consume at least 1.1 million tonnes of Collapse
Travelling in car while pregnant puts unborn child at risk from air pollution, report finds
5 HRS AGO - Breathing toxic air raises risk of miscarriage and premature births and impacts foetal development
India: To battle drought, Karnataka government moots ambitious plan to revive rural water bodies
9 HRS AGO - Source: Times of India
Country: India
BENGALURU: With Karnataka suffering drought in 12 of the Expand
9 HRS AGO - Source: Times of India
Country: India
BENGALURU: With Karnataka suffering drought in 12 of the past 18 years — this year, 156 of the state’s 238 taluks have been declared drought-hit — the importance of water conservation is finally dawning on the government.
Thanks to the near-constant drought, about three-quarters of the estimated 39,000 traditional kalyanis (ponds) and tanks that existed two decades ago across the state have either dried up, been encroached upon or have been turned into sewage dumps, leading to an alarming fall in groundwater levels.
With water now scarce in most districts, the government has launched an ambitious project to rejuvenate the state’s age-old water system. Titled Jalamrutha, the community-driven programme is aimed at blunting the impact of climate change and battling drought.
“Our focus is on spreading water literacy, rejuvenation and construction of conservation structures, smart use of water and afforestation drives,” said LK Atheeq, principal Collapse
Hydrogen trains: Are these the eco-friendly trains of the future?
14 HRS AGO - With zero emissions and water as a by-product, Tom Burridge was on board one of the test runs.
Weatherwatch: golf ball-sized hailstones rain down on Bavaria
17 HRS AGO - Heatwaves in Poland led to 33C temperatures while severe floods in China caused Expand
17 HRS AGO - Heatwaves in Poland led to 33C temperatures while severe floods in China caused landslidesHailstones the size of golf balls rained down on Bavaria in Germany last week, part of a severe thunderstorm that resulted in damage to cars and property. The storm, linked to the same weather system that brought the first bout of flood-inducing rainfall to England and Wales, also had heavy downpours of rain and strong winds, along with the 5cm-wide hailstones.In neighbouring Poland and the Baltic countries, there was also an early-season heatwave, with temperatures reaching 33C in Warsaw last week – 10 degrees above the seasonal norm. A record demand for electricity on a summer morning in Poland resulted, as residents dramatically increased their air-conditioning use. This level of power demand was just shy of the highest ever recorded, in January this year. Related: Tourist drowns in Lake Geneva as storm batters Switzerland Continue reading... Collapse
Spy satellites reveal extent of Himalayan glacier loss
19 HRS AGO - The melting of Himalayan glaciers has doubled over the last 40 years, scientists say.
It’s Time To Debate The Left’s Hysterical Climate Claims
19 HRS AGO - Various scientists, politicians, and activists have long insisted that the United States and the Expand
19 HRS AGO - Various scientists, politicians, and activists have long insisted that the United States and the world must end fossil fuel use to prevent dangerous man-made global warming, climate change, and extreme weather disasters. They say “the science is settled” and the time to act is now. Many other experts have pointed out that these dire threats are […] Collapse
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Shocking Scientific Discovery: Winds Affect Ocean Temperatures!
1 HR AGO - I am shocked to learn that winds affect ocean temperatures. I am also surprised to learn from the Expand
1 HR AGO - I am shocked to learn that winds affect ocean temperatures. I am also surprised to learn from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that ocean currents, temperatures around the Earth, and carbon dioxide levels are all related to the Earth’s rotation and the sun; and that the ocean currents are on a 1,000-year cycle. […] Collapse
Endangered sea turtles are laying eggs at record pace on the US coast
2 HRS AGO - Loggerhead sea turtles have been listed as endangered for more than 40 years. But they are Expand
2 HRS AGO - Loggerhead sea turtles have been listed as endangered for more than 40 years. But they are currently experiencing a potentially record-breaking nesting season along the coast of Georgia. Collapse
Buses that suck pollution out of the air to be rolled out in Southampton
4 HRS AGO - If 2,500 buses were fitted with the cleaning filter as much as 588kg of particles could be removed Expand
4 HRS AGO - If 2,500 buses were fitted with the cleaning filter as much as 588kg of particles could be removed from air each year Collapse
UK's big energy firms accused of failing to tackle climate crisis
7 HRS AGO - Shell, BP and Centrica have talked of backing EU emissions target but withheld support The UK’s Expand
7 HRS AGO - Shell, BP and Centrica have talked of backing EU emissions target but withheld support The UK’s largest energy companies have withheld support for a legally binding target to reduce the EU’s emissions to net zero by 2050, even while publicly backing the plans.Royal Dutch Shell, BP and British Gas’s owner, Centrica, have all publicly thrown their weight behind more ambitious EU emissions cuts, but none supported the Brussels proposals for a tougher target in an official consultation. Related: UK firms will face 'deliberate disruption' to hit zero carbon goal Continue reading... Collapse
Seawalls to protect US against rising oceans could cost $416bn by 2040
9 HRS AGO - Seawalls could cost as much as the initial investment in the interstate highway system, with Expand
9 HRS AGO - Seawalls could cost as much as the initial investment in the interstate highway system, with Florida facing $76bn, report findsDefending against rising seas could cost US communities $416bn in the next 20 years, according to a new report.Spending on seawalls alone could total almost as much as the initial investment in the interstate highway system, the authors said. And the billions involved will represent just a fraction of adaptation efforts governments in coastal states will have to fund if they do not want to simply retreat. Related: Trump ditches sole climate rule that aimed to reduce coal plant pollution Continue reading... Collapse
UK climate emergency: What does it mean for how we live?
14 HRS AGO - How our life and work could be affected as Wales aims to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Weatherwatch: golf ball-sized hailstones rain down on Bavaria
17 HRS AGO - Heatwaves in Poland led to 33C temperatures while severe floods in China caused Expand
17 HRS AGO - Heatwaves in Poland led to 33C temperatures while severe floods in China caused landslidesHailstones the size of golf balls rained down on Bavaria in Germany last week, part of a severe thunderstorm that resulted in damage to cars and property. The storm, linked to the same weather system that brought the first bout of flood-inducing rainfall to England and Wales, also had heavy downpours of rain and strong winds, along with the 5cm-wide hailstones.In neighbouring Poland and the Baltic countries, there was also an early-season heatwave, with temperatures reaching 33C in Warsaw last week – 10 degrees above the seasonal norm. A record demand for electricity on a summer morning in Poland resulted, as residents dramatically increased their air-conditioning use. This level of power demand was just shy of the highest ever recorded, in January this year. Related: Tourist drowns in Lake Geneva as storm batters Switzerland Continue reading... Collapse
Uganda: Host Must Work #WithRefugees in Protecting the Environment
19 HRS AGO - Source: Refugee Law Project
Country: Uganda, World
Since June 20 was declared World Refugee Day Expand
19 HRS AGO - Source: Refugee Law Project
Country: Uganda, World
Since June 20 was declared World Refugee Day by the UN General Assembly in 2000 the number of refugees and other forced migrants has escalated dramatically. 105 years since the World Day of Migrants and Refugees was instituted by Pope Pius X in 1914, and 68 years since the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees was established, Uganda is currently hosting 1,257,729 refugees and asylum seekers (figures as of 30 April 2019) – the highest in Africa and equivalent to the population of Mauritius.
This year’s theme, “Take a Step #WithRefugees - Protect the Environment”, which is being commemorated at Alaba Primary School Football Ground in the country’s largest refugee settlement, Bidibidi in Yumbe District, is very timely! Collapse
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