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Are Electric Vehicles Really Better For The #ENVIRONMENT?

May 20, 2019: Since the first modern electric vehicles took to the roads, critics have been quick to question the ‘clean’ label. With the amount of debate & misinformation troubling the waters, the facts behind the efficiency of electric vehicles have become clouded - so just how clean are these vehicles?

Are hurricanes getting stronger – and is the #CLIMATE crisis to blame?

May 20, 2019: As the Atlantic season nears, we look at whether destructive weather events are getting worse – and how they get their namesA hurricane is a large rotating storm that forms over tropical or subtropical waters in the Atlantic. These low pressure weather systems draw upon warm water and atmospheric moisture to fuel ...

#COAL industry urges re-elected Morrison government to build new coal plants

May 20, 2019: The Coal Council calls on Labor to reverse many of its climate policies after strong election swings against itThe coal industry has begun lobbying the re-elected Morrison government to support hardline positions, including building new coal-fired power stations and weakening approvals processes for new mines.The Co...

‘Earthworm Dilemma’ Has #CLIMATE Scientists Racing to Keep Up

May 20, 2019: Worms are wriggling into Earth’s northernmost forests, creating major unknowns for climate-change models.

E.P.A. Could Make Thousands of #POLLUTION Deaths Vanish by Changing Its Math

May 20, 2019: The Environmental Protection Agency plans to adopt a new method for projecting the future health risks of air pollution that experts have said is not scientifically sound.

Mediator: Social Media #POLLUTION, a Huge Problem in the Last Election, Could Be Worse in 2020

May 20, 2019: As a candidate, Donald Trump promoted a mystery Twitter account that falsely portrayed a protester as an ISIS terrorist. Nothing stops him from doing it again.

Mexico #CLIMATE Policy Can Boost Its Economy, Save Billion, Prevent 26,000 Deaths By 2030

May 20, 2019: Mexico pledged to cut emissions 22%-36% by 2030 under the Paris Agreement, but is already off track to hit these targets. New analysis shows Mexico can cut emissions 31% by 2030 while saving billion in overall costs and preventing more than 26,000 premature deaths.

Eye Opener: Millions brace for severe #WEATHER

May 20, 2019: More severe storms target the southern Plains after more than 40 tornadoes touch down over the weekend. Also, President Trump trades insults with Iran, while U.S. warships train for battle nearby. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

Strong, long-tracking tornadoes likely as yet another severe #WEATHER outbreak looms for central US

May 20, 2019: Violent thunderstorms will develop rapidly and may begin producing tornadoes within 30-60 minutes after initiating.

Life on Pluto? #OCEAN, long thought to be frozen could be hidden, study claims

May 20, 2019: An ocean on Pluto long thought to have frozen over could actually just be hidden from view by an insulating cloud of gas, scientists say.

Violent #TORNADO, severe #THUNDERSTORM outbreak expected in Texas, Oklahoma as schools shutter over risk

May 20, 2019: A dangerous and potentially violent day of weather is ahead across the Southern Plains on Monday, as forecasters warn a tornado outbreak and severe thunderstorms will bring life-threatening conditions that have caused schools across the region to close.

Octopuses may go blind from #CLIMATE change, study warns

May 20, 2019: Plastic pollution and climate change may be significantly altering the level of oxygen on our planet. Now a new study dives into the impact it could have on marine life, including squids, crabs and octopuses – blindness.

1st tropical system of 2019 Atlantic #HURRICANE season may form early this week

May 20, 2019: An area of showers and thunderstorms to the north of the Bahamas has a small window to organize into the first named tropical system of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season.

Bennet latest 2020 candidate to unveil #CLIMATE plan

May 20, 2019: Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Michael Bennet (Colo.) on Monday in Iowa unveiled a climate plan, joining the ranks of other Democrats rolling out proposals for fighting climate change.Bennet’s proposal would require 100 percent net-zero...

Tell us if you are taking part in Fridays school #CLIMATE strikes

May 20, 2019: Young activists around the world are planning to strike for climate action on 24 MayYoung people calling for immediate action on the climate emergency are planning to join mass school strikes inspired by Greta Thunberg on Friday.More than 1.4 million young people around the world took part in school strikes for clim...

#METHANE is a potent #GREENHOUSE gas. Could turning it into CO2 fight #CLIMATE change?

May 20, 2019: Usually, choosing between the lesser of two evils is a dismal decision. But sometimes, it’s an opportunity. A case in point: Turning methane (a powerful greenhouse gas) into carbon dioxide (also a planet-warming pollutant) could help fight climate change, researchers say. It’s not that CO2 isn’t...

Severe #WEATHER threatens millions in central U.S.

May 20, 2019: The Central and Southern Plains are bracing for severe weather and tornadoes from a major storm system. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joined CBSN with the latest forecast.

Oklahoma and Texas #WEATHER Warning: Violent Tornadoes, Baseball-Size Hail and #HURRICANE-Force Winds Expected

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Apples Tim Cook takes swipe at Facebook, says his generation failed on #CLIMATE change in commencement speech

May 20, 2019: Apple CEO Tim Cook told graduating students at Tulane University that it was their job to remake the world and leave it better for humanity -- while also throwing some shade at Facebook. 

Pluto: Scientists May Have Solved the Mystery of How the Minor Planet Maintains a Subsurface #OCEAN

May 20, 2019: The findings could have implications for our understanding of how subsurface oceans form on other worlds.

LG aims for zero #CARBON #EMISSIONS by 2030 - CNET

May 20, 2019: The electronics company's goal is carbon neutrality.

Severe #WEATHER, tornadoes take aim at Southern Plains

May 20, 2019: School districts in the Oklahoma City area canceled classes for more than 150,000 children as a precaution

Where will Memorial Day plans be threatened by stormy #WEATHER?

May 20, 2019: As AAA expects nearly 43 million Americans to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend, up 3.6 percent from last year, stormy weather will create trouble for some areas. Meanwhile, summerlike heat will prevail in other areas of the country.

#OCEANs, Policy And The Economy Intersect at Capitol Hill Ocean Week

May 20, 2019: Capitol Hill Ocean Week brings policymakers, businesses, stakeholders and the general public together to understand and engage with issues facing oceans. The open conference will be held on June 4-5 in Washington, D.C.

First named tropical storm could form even before 2019 Atlantic #HURRICANE season officially begins

May 20, 2019: The Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance between the Bahamas and Bermuda which could earn the name Andrea this week.
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