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Wind installations reached a new record in 2023 as world ramps up clean energy, report says

Tue, 2024-04-16 18:46 — mike kraft
2023 was a record year for wind installations as world ramps up clean energy, report says The world installed 117 gigawatts of new wind power capacity in 2023, a 50% increase from the year before, making it the best year for new wind projects on record, according to a new report by the industry’s trade association. AP News

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The increase in wind installations “shows that the world is moving in the right direction in combating climate change,” the report said.

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Climate changes and rising ocean heat are driving global coral bleaching

Mon, 2024-04-15 16:38 — mike kraft
Ocean heat is driving a global coral bleaching event, and it could be the worst on record | CNN At least 54 countries are experiencing mass coral bleaching as the climate crisis drives ocean temperatures to record-breaking levels Rebecca Wright CNN

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Analysis: Some Americans are already moving because of climate change impact

Mon, 2024-04-15 09:33 — mike kraft
Climate Change Is Already Forcing People From Their Homes The complex, contradictory and heartbreaking process of American climate migration is underway. Abrahm Lustgarten ProPublica
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U.S. Interior Department will grant tribal nations $120 million to fight climate-related threats

Mon, 2024-04-15 09:15 — mike kraft
Interior Department will give tribal nations $120 million to fight climate-related threats The Interior Department will be allocating more than $120 million to tribal governments to fight the impacts of climate change. AP News

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The funding is designed to help tribal nations adapt to climate threats, including relocating infrastructure.

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Low investments in mining limits supply of key minerals needed for sustainable energy

Mon, 2024-04-15 08:59 — mike kraft

Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman says

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World-wide coal power grew in 2023 driven by China’s expansion and a slowdown of US plant closures

Fri, 2024-04-12 17:03 — mike kraft
Coal power grew in 2023 driven by China’s expansion and a slowdown of US plant closures | CNN Global coal capacity increased by 2% last year, its highest annual increase since 2016, sparking concerns about the world’s ability to meet climate commitments CNN

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More than just climate change is causing the record highs in ocean temperature

Fri, 2024-04-12 16:39 — mike kraft

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Sweden will miss its climate goals without policy changes--environment agency

Fri, 2024-04-12 09:50 — mike kraft
Sweden will miss its climate goals without policy changes, environment agency says Sweden will not reach its climate targets without further political action to cut carbon emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday. Greta Rosen Fondahn Reuters

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Heat waves are a cause of more illness and death in U.S. cities with fewer trees

Thu, 2024-04-11 08:43 — mike kraft
Heat waves cause more illness and death in U.S. cities with fewer trees There are usually fewer trees in neighborhoods with higher populations of people of color. Planting trees could save hundreds of lives every year. ashley Science News
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World leaders have two years to save the planet --U.N. climate chief

Wed, 2024-04-10 09:18 — mike kraft
U.N. climate chief says two years to save the planet Governments, business leaders and development banks have two years to take action to avert far worse climate change, the U.N.'s climate chief said on Wednesday, in a speech that warned global warming is slipping down politicians' agendas. Simon Jessop,Kate Abnett Reuters
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