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Analysis: Climate change --Saudi Arabia has been dragging in trying to counter the problem

Fri, 2025-01-03 10:36 — mike kraft

Climate progress screeched to a halt this year. One country had its foot on the brake. | CNN For years, Saudi Arabia has been accused of delaying climate progress, but experts say this year it has been bolder than ever. Laura Paddison CNN

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Extreme heat is affecting young more than expected--Mexico study

Thu, 2025-01-02 13:24 — mike kraft

Heat Is Claiming Mexico’s Young People - Inside Climate News Elderly people are at high risk from extreme heat. But in one of the fastest-warming countries in the Americas, the worst rates of heat deaths are hitting young adults and children. Derek Harrison Inside Climate News

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While scientists have long monitored vulnerable groups like the elderly during extreme weather events, new evidence reveals a startling trend: Younger workers have become one of the most at-risk groups for heat-related deaths over the past two decades.

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Combating climate change heat, Phoenix, Arizona develops neighborhood shade plans

Thu, 2025-01-02 13:01 — mike kraft

To Combat Phoenix’s Extreme Heat, a New Program Provides Sustainable Shade - Inside Climate News Arizona State University is leading an effort to create neighborhood shade plans for Phoenix communities and train the workforce needed to support green infrastructure across the metropolitan area. Derek Harrison Inside Climate News

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Climate change: 2024 -- Decade of deadly heat --UN and in graphics

Mon, 2024-12-30 09:44 — mike kraft

Climate change: 2024 caps 'decade of deadly heat,' UN says According to experts, 2024 is set to be the warmest year on record. The year also saw devastating floods and wildfires fueled by intense heat. "We must exit this road to ruin," UN chief Guterres warned. Deutsche Welle

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Analysis: Climate change led to 6 extra weeks of extreme heat this year on average--study

Fri, 2024-12-27 16:59 — mike kraft

Climate change led to 41 extra days of extreme heat this year on average: Analysis Climate change led to nearly six extra weeks of dangerous heat worldwide over the past year, according to a new study from Climate Central and World Weather Attribution. The report, released Friday… zbudryk The Hill

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New York new law would fine fossil fuel companies $75 billion for climate change damage

Fri, 2024-12-27 09:21 — mike kraft

New York Signs Climate Law That Would Fine Fossil Fuel Companies $75 Billion The bill is meant to put the onus of fossil fuel damage on companies instead of the taxpayer. Reuters Inc

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Climate change overview stories, including emissions, impact on insurance, winter season

Thu, 2024-12-19 09:55 — mike kraft

Climate and environment updates: Biden administration sets ambitious greenhouse gas emissions goal The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now. ABC News ABC News

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U.S. Sunbelt States Growing Population Faces Increasing Climate Hazards --study

Thu, 2024-12-19 09:41 — mike kraft

The Sunbelt’s Growing Population Faces Increasing Climate Hazards - Inside Climate News New research identified the counties in the U.S. with large and vulnerable populations exposed to heat stress, water shortages or wildfire, with most found in the southern half of the country. Derek Harrison Inside Climate News

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Montana’s Supreme court says global warming can’t be ignored, upholding landmark climate case

Wed, 2024-12-18 18:27 — mike kraft

Global warming can't be ignored, Montana's top court says, upholding landmark climate case Montana’s Supreme Court has upheld a landmark climate ruling that said the state was violating residents’ constitutional right to a clean environment by permitting oil, gas and coal projects without regard for global warming. AP News

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Rise in homeless older people factor in increasing number of Americans freezing to death

Mon, 2024-12-16 11:50 — mike kraft

More Californians Are Freezing to Death. Experts Point to More Older Homeless People. - KFF Health News Hypothermia deaths have risen in California and across the nation. Experts point to the growing number of older, unsheltered homeless people as a key factor in the trend. paulavirna KFF Health News

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