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Analysis: The Southern California wildfires bear the hallmarks of extreme heating; still, the climate crisis is barely mentioned

A Greener Life

At the time of writing, the wildfires have claimed the lives of 16 people, a number that the Governor of California Gavin Newsom and US President Joe Biden have said would most certainly increase, alongside the over $50 billion figure that the banking and insurance giant JP Morgan has estimated the cost to be currently.

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Why is EPA at War with Its Own Employees?

Legal Planet

It is not too soon to be explaining that storms like this are becoming more intense as a result of climate change. Attribution science has progressed rapidly, but it will take some time to study the Texas flood, according to scientists on  a webinar panel held this week by Climate Central.

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New Research Exposes How Canadian Banks are Undermining Climate Goals and Risking Client’s Money

Enviromental Defense

Despite having made commitments to reduce the emissions from their investments and reach net-zero by 2050, Canada’s banks have instead increased their funding in risky oil and gas assets every year since 2020. The banks are also lobbying against climate-related policies. Canadians are being misled.

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On Behalf Of Environmentalists, I Apologize For The Climate Scare

Environmental Progress

But that just shows the power of climate alarmism. Over the last few years I helped save enough nuclear plants from being replaced by fossil fuels to prevent a sharp increase in emissions But until last year, I mostly avoided speaking out against the climate scare. Partly that’s because I was embarrassed.

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Bankrolling the Burn: Why Climate Scientists are Taking on Fossil Fuel Financiers

Union of Concerned Scientists

Climate Week events highlighted commitments and actions needed from the financial sector and other corporations to support and spur government ambition. I had the honor of moderating one of the latter events, Scientists & Activists vs. Fossil Fuel Finance.

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Opinion: In the worst April heatwave in history, South Asia must demand these urgent climate actions

A Greener Life

With our children already paying a terrible price for climate change, we must act to protect their future, urges an IPCC scientist. When heatwaves disrupt our children’s education, it is time to demand climate action. I am writing this as a climate scientist and a mother of two young children.

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101 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

19 [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Feds Send $100 Million To PA For Abandoned Mine Land Remediation, Acid Drainage Treatment -- Scranton Times: Giant Coal Waste Culm Bank In Middle Of Dickson City To Be Removed -- Apply Now For Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grants, Deadline Feb. Schuylkill County -- PA Solar Center Jan.