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Dallas orders curfew after #TORNADO shreds homes; thousands without power

October 22, 2019: Police declared a curfew on Monday in parts of Dallas where a powerful tornado tore apart homes and flipped cars, leaving tens of thousands without power for a second night.

Why You Shouldn’t Believe Those Headlines About Energy And #EMISSIONS In 2050

October 22, 2019: The headlines have been dramatic in the wake of the Energy Information Agency’s International Energy Outlook 2019, but even EIA doesn't expect them to come true.

Former #COAL Executive and Prisoner Seeking Constitution Party Nomination for President

October 22, 2019: Former prisoner Don Blakenship, who was CEO of Massey Energy company when a 2010 explosion claimed the lives of 29 miners, is seeking the presidential nomination of the far-right Constitution Party. Blankenship previously mounted an unsuccessful campaign for a West Virginia senate seat.

Teen #CLIMATE activist Greta Thunberg mural in Canada vandalized

October 22, 2019: A mural painted of 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg while she addressed a crowd in Canada Friday was quickly vandalized first with a pro-oil message, and later with French slurs.  

UBS profits fall 16% for its third-quarter amid challenging #ENVIRONMENT

October 22, 2019: Swiss-lender UBS saw a 16% drop year-on-year in its third-quarter profit as the bank warned of a "challenging environment."

#WILDFIRE threatens homes, prompts evacuations in California

October 22, 2019: A wildfire raced up a steep hillside to threaten scores of homes in the Los Angeles coastal enclave of Pacific Palisades on Monday, prompting evacuations as water-dropping helicopters and firefighters swarmed the area to battle the flames.

More than 50 elephants starve to death in Zimbabwe #DROUGHT

October 22, 2019: Food shortages force animals into nearby areas which then suffer from overcrowding At least 55 elephants have starved to death in the past two months in Zimbabwe’s biggest national park as a serious drought forces animals to stray into nearby communities in search of food and water, authorities say.“The problem ...

Chinas 2019 #COAL imports set to rise more than 10%: analysts

October 22, 2019: China, the world's top coal buyer, is on track to boost imports of the fuel by more than 10% this year, traders and analysts said on Tuesday, countering earlier expectations that shipments would be capped by Beijing at the same level as 2018.

Oil behemoth Exxon starts trial for alleged #CLIMATE fraud

October 22, 2019: Exxon is in hot water. The State of New York sued the Exxon Mobil Corporation for fraud, and the oil giant could not squirm out of what will almost certainly become a historic trial. New York alleges that Exxon deceived its investors about how much looming climate change regulations will likely hurt the oil giant's ...

“Shallow” And “Deep” Decarbonization: Amazon’s #CLIMATE Pledge

October 21, 2019: If companies with substantial carbon footprint and global presence were to embrace deep decarbonization, we would make more progress in climate protection.

Tom Steyer’s International #CLIMATE Justice Plan Addresses The #ARCTIC, The #OCEAN, And Much More — But Will It Work?

October 21, 2019: Following the release of his unprecedented Justice-Centered Climate Plan earlier in his campaign, presidential candidate for the Democratic nomination Tom Steyer announced his International Plan For Climate Justice today.

#TORNADO Leaves Trail of Damage in Dallas and Cuts Power to Thousands

October 21, 2019: The funnel cloud destroyed buildings in the northern part of the city and left a Home Depot in tatters.

How UKs disused mine shafts plan to store #RENEWABLE energy

October 21, 2019: Gravitricity develops winch and hoist system to store energy at half the cost of lithium-ion batteriesBritain’s cheapest “virtual battery” could be created by hoisting and dropping 12,000-tonne weights – half the weight of the Statue of Liberty – down disused mine shafts, according to Imperial College Lond...

#TORNADO rips through Dallas, leaving significant damage and thousands without power

October 21, 2019

2,000 would-be Greta Thunbergs: London summit unites worlds #ENVIRONMENT prodigies

October 21, 2019: Hundreds of precocious teens and 20somethings from 190 nations descend on UK capital for One Young World The world’s largest global forum for young leaders will open on Tuesday, as more than 2,000 young people from across the world converge on London.One Young World’s 10th annual summit will welcome young delega...

#TORNADO Touches Down In Dallas, Causing Damage And Mass Power Outages

October 21, 2019: More than 111,000 people were without power late Sunday as winds and half

#TORNADO causes severe damage, widespread power outages near Dallas Sunday night

October 21, 2019: A large tornado touched down in the northern part of Dallas late Sunday evening, causing numerous power outages and significant damage to homes, cars and businesses. Around 10:30 p.m. CDT Sunday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth confirmed, via visual evidence, that a tornado was on the ground north o...

#TORNADO hits Dallas leaving widespread damage and power outages

October 21, 2019: Significant damage to some homes and businesses as more than 100,000 customers left without electricity

#RENEWABLE energy to expand by 50% in next five years - report

October 21, 2019: Energy agency says solar power will drive faster than forecast growth in renewablesGlobal supplies of renewable electricity are growing faster than expected and could expand by 50% in the next five years, powered by a resurgence in solar energy.The International Energy Agency (IEA) found that solar, wind and hydropo...

#RENEWABLE capacity set for 50% growth over next few years, IEA says

October 21, 2019: Solar power is set to play an important role in the increase.

#TORNADO ravages north Dallas, leaving thousands without power

October 21, 2019: A tornado plowed through parts of northern Dallas late on Sunday, knocking out power to more than 175,000 homes and businesses and delaying flights at regional airports, officials said.

Dallas #TORNADO Damage: 150,000 People Left Without Power as Twister Tears Apart Homes and Schools

October 21, 2019: The Mayor of Dallas Eric Johnson said the city was opening Bachman Recreation Center for people seeking shelter in the tornado's aftermath.

Dom Pérignon’s Chef De Cave On #CLIMATE Change, Drinking Champagne, And The 3 Bottles You Should Buy

October 21, 2019: Vincent Chaperon, Dom Pérignon's new chef de cave, talks about climate change, how it's affecting champagne, the 2019 harvest, and which three bottles you should buy.

#TORNADO rips through Dallas, leaving thousands without power

October 21, 2019: At least one tornado touched down in the Dallas area on Sunday night, tearing through structures, overturning cars and knocking out electricity for thousands.

This Fisherman Wants Us To Use The Oceans To Fight #CLIMATE Change

October 21, 2019: If we care about a livable planet, commercial fisherman-turned-kelp farmer Bren Smith says we need a Blue New Deal.
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