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Canadas military feeling the strain responding to #CLIMATE change

June 24, 2019: The country's top military commander says Canada's Armed Forces are being pushed to the limit responding to an increasing number of climate-related events such as floods and fires.

7.3 #EARTHQUAKE strikes Indonesia, shakes Australia

June 24, 2019: A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Indonesia in the Banda Sea Monday, causing buildings to sway in the northern Australian city of Darwin.

Start Here: Iran sanctions planned, mass deportations delayed, #CLIMATE vote dodged

June 24, 2019: It's Monday, June 24, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

Threat for severe #WEATHER to shift into north-central Plains, Midwest by midweek

June 24, 2019: After days of violent thunderstorms brought hundreds of incidents of wind damage to the central and southeastern United States, the threat for severe weather will finally shift farther north by the middle of this week.

Severe #WEATHER threatens 50 million from Wisconsin to Georgia

June 24, 2019: More than 50 million are at risk for severe weather from Wisconsin to Georgia on Monday.

New Conservative Mayor Suspends Madrid Low-#EMISSIONS Zone Despite It Success Reducing Air #POLLUTION

June 24, 2019: Six months ago, the Spanish capital set an example creating one of the most ambitious low-emission schemes among European capitals, called Madrid Central. Now, the conservative new mayor wants to roll back the initiative, provoking outrage among civil society and environmental groups...

The Real Cloud Wars: The Billion Battle Over The Future Of #WEATHER Forecasting

June 24, 2019: Businesses ranging from auto-racing to agriculture stand to benefit while aging stalwarts like AccuWeather have the most to lose.

Could This New Approach Unlock Gigawatts Of Native American #SOLAR Energy Potential?

June 24, 2019: Native American lands are home to an estimated 17.6 terawatt-hours of solar energy potential, but 14% of all tribal households have no access to electricity – ten times the national average. A new public-private approach could close this gap by adding renewables and good jobs.

Powerful #TORNADO rips through South Bend, Indiana

June 24, 2019: More than a dozen states in the Central and Eastern U.S. are starting Monday under a severe weather threat. A tornado slammed parts of Indiana over the weekend. Adriana Diaz reports from South Bend.

Medical Groups Warn #CLIMATE Change Is A ‘Health Emergency’

June 24, 2019: Dozens of medical and public health groups aligned to push for a series of commitments to combat climate change.

Jay Inslee’s War On Fossil Fuels: Plan To Make Industry Pay For #CLIMATE Change

June 24, 2019: The 2020 climate candidate's latest proposal calls for ending federal support for fossil fuels, among other initiatives.

Inslee unveils plan to fight fossil fuel #POLLUTION

June 24, 2019: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) on Monday unveiled his presidential platform for tackling fossil fuel pollution.The “Freedom from Fossil Fuels” plan includes a five-pronged approach to the climate crisis.“To build a clean energy economy, we must...

The Future Of Real Estate Investment: Smart And #CLIMATE-Resilient Buildings

June 24, 2019: Real estate pros wishing to attract large-scale capital and institutional investment should expect to demonstrate their assessments and climate prevention strategies to pass investment screenings.

Labour to launch review of Citys progress on #EMISSIONS

June 24, 2019: John McDonnell says review will focus on firms’ readiness to cut emissions and opportunities for greener investmentLabour is to examine the readiness of City firms to cut carbon emissions and invest responsibly to tackle the climate emergency, shadow chancellor John McDonnell said on Monday.A review into City prac...

Medical groups: #CLIMATE change is 'greatest public health challenge of the 21st century'

June 24, 2019: Dozens of medical and public health groups are calling on elected officials and candidates to commit to an agenda to combat climate change.“The health, safety and well-being of millions of people in the U.S. have already been harmed by human-...

Jay Inslee unveils 5-point plan to fight #CLIMATE change

June 24, 2019: Democratic presidential hopeful Jay Inslee announced a five-pronged plan Monday that's geared to fight climate change change by ending fossil fuel pollution.

Wind And #SOLAR Power Set To Dominate Power Mix By 2050, As #COAL Continues To Decline

June 24, 2019: Wind and solar power are set to make up almost half of electricity generation by 2050, as costs continue to fall and restrictions on high-carbon fuels start to bite. But other sources will be needed to completely decarbonize the economy, such as nuclear, gas-to-power and carbon capture and storage.

Huge Reservoir of Fresh Water Discovered Hidden Deep Beneath the #OCEAN off U.S. East Coast

June 24, 2019: The aquifer stretches from Massachusetts to New Jersey—the biggest formation of its kind ever found.

NASAs Curiosity rover detects unusually high level of #METHANE on Mars

June 24, 2019: NASA’s Curiosity Rover has detected a surprising spike in the level of methane on Mars.

Managing #CLIMATE change will require increased energy usage

June 24, 2019: More energy will be needed to deal with the effects of climate change, according to a new study.

UK #WEATHER: sun to shine on Glastonbury as hot spell forecast

June 24, 2019: Heat could hit 35C in London while festivalgoers should enjoy warm and dry conditionsRain and thunderstorms will give way to sunshine and warmth in time for the Glastonbury festival this weekend, according to the Met Office.The June washout will continue on Monday and Tuesday, with severe weather warnings for rain a...

Medical groups warn #CLIMATE change is a health emergency

June 24, 2019: As Democrats prepare for their 1st 2020 presidential debate, medical groups call climate change a 'health emergency'

#CLIMATE change, AI and ethical leadership in ‘big tech’, with Amazon principal UX design lead Maren Costa

June 24, 2019: “I just want to be proud of the company that I work for,” Maren Costa told me recently. Costa is a Principal UX Design Lead at Amazon, for which she has worked since 2002. I was referred to her because of her leadership in the Amazon Employees for Climate Justice group I covered earlier this […]

Curiosity rover measures elevated #METHANE levels on Mars

June 24, 2019: NASA's Martian rover Curiosity has discovered elevated methane levels on the Red Planet.

Dutchman swims 121-mile ice-skating route hit by #CLIMATE crisis

June 24, 2019: Maarten van der Weijden tackles daunting course not used for skating in 22 yearsAs Europe braces for a heatwave this week, a Dutchman is swimming the route of the country’s most famed ice skating race, which has not been held for two decades as the climate crisis bites.Instead of skating the 121 miles (195km) of t...
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