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A Total Eclipse of the Heat

Legal Planet

Multiple relentless heat waves occurred in 2023 , with much of the globe experiencing 20 more “heatwave days” than in the previous three decades. Communities from Texas to Ohio that are benefiting from this scientifically informed tourism boom are the same places where some people like to question and mock climate scientists.

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Antarctic extreme events: ‘All-time records are being shattered not from decades ago, but from the last few years and months’

Frontiers

July 2023 is measured as the hottest month ever recorded, preceded by the hottest June on record. For example, Antarctica acts to cool our planet by reflecting solar radiation back to space by virtue of the brightness of its snow surface. Prof Martin Siegert is an award-winning Antarctic glaciologist and climate scientist.

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Fifth National Climate Assessment

ESA

The final version of NCA5 is expected to be released in late 2023. All comments must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on January 27, 2023 via the USGCRP Review and Comment System. National Climate Assessment Webinar. Allison Crimmins is the Director of the National Climate Assessment. Global Change Research Program.

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Countries failed to agree first steps on solar geoengineering at the UN. What went wrong?

Legal Planet

In amongst proposals regarding plastic pollution, air quality, pesticides and circular economies, to mention but a few, the most controversial was a Swiss-led proposal to establish an expert group on solar radiation modification (SRM). And the window within which effective governance could be established is closing.

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Using Clouds to Fight Climate Change

HumanNature

Guest Post by Kathryn Moore , 2022-2023 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. Altering cloud properties influences Earth’s climate On sunny days, it’s clear that clouds leave shadows on the landscape. Retrieved March 31, 2023, from [link] Aerosols: Tiny Particles, Big Impact. Resources: ABOUT US – MCB Project. Schäfer, S.,

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November 7 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

15 On Final Radiation Safety, NPDES Compliance Schedule Regulations; Brodhead Creek Rulemaking Petition DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board Hold Joint Meeting Nov. Million In Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding For Abandoned Mine Reclamation Federal Office Of Surface Mining Awards PA $26.63

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111 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

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