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#VOLCANO tourism in the spotlight after New Zealand eruption

December 12, 2019: Huge numbers of tourists risk scaling active volcanoes every year.

#CLIMATE change: Anger as protestors barred from UN talks

December 12, 2019: Around 200 environmental campaigners were barred from climate talks just a few hours after Greta Thunberg had spoken.

New Zealand #VOLCANO death toll rises to eight and will continue to climb

December 12, 2019: The death toll from a New Zealand volcano eruption rose to eight on Thursday, with two victims dying in hospital, and will continue to climb with eight victims presumed dead on the island and more than 20 in intensive care suffering severe burns.

NASA #SOLAR probe snaps elusive asteroid trails for the first time - CNET

December 12, 2019: A catastrophic event that shattered asteroid 3200 Phaethon left a dusty tail of debris. Astronomers have finally seen it.

Australias best beaches list includes one thats 170 miles from the nearest #OCEAN

December 12, 2019: The secret is out on Wagga Wagga, now that the hidden, inland gem has been recognized as having one of the best beaches in Australia.

White Island #VOLCANO: NZ police consider high-speed mission to get bodies

December 12, 2019: But this option could mean that crucial evidence is lost, potentially rendering bodies unidentifiable.

Women Speaking And Leading Loudly On #CLIMATE Change – COP 25 & Greta

December 12, 2019: From teen climate activist Greta Thunberg being named Time magazine “Person of the Year,” to Speaker of the house Nancy Pelosi leading a Congressional delegation to COP25, to Gender Day, females are leading demands for immediate and substantial climate action.

New Zealand #VOLCANO dead include 2 teen brothers from Chicago area; parents still missing: reports

December 12, 2019: A family with ties to the Chicago area has been confirmed to be among the victims of Monday’s devastating volcanic eruption in New Zealand, according to reports.

Europe’s Green Deal Plan To Become The World’s First #CLIMATE-Neutral Continent By 2050

December 12, 2019: The European Commission has unveiled the three-decade roadmap towards a sustainable economy. The Green Deal aims to achieve EU’s climate neutrality by mid-century and will cover all economic sectors, notably energy, agriculture, and transport.

EU leaders to consider #CLIMATE neutrality pledge

December 12, 2019: The new head of the European Commission has proposed big change, but the decision will lie with EU leaders.

Reach ‘peak meat’ by 2030 to tackle #CLIMATE crisis, say scientists

December 12, 2019: Reducing meat and dairy consumption will cut methane and allow forests to thriveLivestock production needs to reach its peak within the next decade in order to tackle the climate emergency, scientists have warned.They are calling for governments in all but the poorest countries to set a date for “peak meat” beca...

New Zealand #VOLCANO: Police to attempt recovery of bodies Friday despite increasing probability of eruption

December 12, 2019: New Zealand Police said they are finalizing a plan to recover the bodies of eight people on Friday morning from White Island despite worsening conditions on the volcanic island.

Shipping industry sails into unknown with new #POLLUTION rules

December 12, 2019: Faced with imminent new global marine pollution rules, shipping companies and insurers are puzzling over the risks.

Flying around NZ #VOLCANO spewing toxic gas

December 12, 2019: The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil flies close to White Island, while it continues to spew toxic gas.

New Zealand #VOLCANO toll seen at 16; police plan to recover bodies on Friday

December 12, 2019: Police in New Zealand are planning a mission to volcanic White Island on Friday to retrieve bodies of people killed in this week's eruption, while the known death toll from the disaster climbed to eight, with two people dying in hospital.

Risky effort set to retrieve bodies from New Zealand #VOLCANO island

December 12, 2019: White Island volcano is showing signs of another eruption and authorities will keep tabs on the recovery effort form a nearby ship.

#VOLCANO tourism: Bad idea or a worthy risk-taking adventure?

December 12, 2019: The White Island volcanic eruption that killed at least eight people on Monday is highlighting the risk to visiting one of nature's most fascinating and dangerous natural wonders.

The European Commission President Announced a European Green Deal, Targeting a #CARBON Neutral E.U. by 2050

December 12, 2019: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a European Green Deal on Wednesday to make the E.U. carbon neutral by 2050 but not everyone's on board.

#CLIMATE activists lashed to EU building as leaders gather

December 12, 2019: Greenpeace activists are roped to a European Union headquarters building where EU leaders are gathering Thursday to discuss climate change

Which Businesses Are Leading The Way On #CLIMATE Action?

December 12, 2019: Since 2015, global emissions have continued to rise well beyond any trajectory that will allow us to stay below a 2 degrees Celsius rise.

Earth#QUAKEs: 3.1 quake reported near San Bernardino, Calif.

December 12, 2019: A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported at 1:56 a.m. Thursday one mile from San Bernardino, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The race to lay claim on the Bering Strait as #ARCTIC ice retreats

December 12, 2019: Melting sea ice is prompting fevered dreams of ever-easier access, and a renewed jockeying among Arctic nations for status, profit and ownershipI could not keep my eyes off the graves, could not stop staring at them even as I walked away, turning repeatedly to look over my shoulder at them as I slogged my way across...

EU leaders meet to try to agree on #CARBON neutrality by 2050

December 12, 2019: Greenpeace activists unfurl climate emergency banner on Brussels venue before eventEuropean leaders meeting at a summit in Brussels will make a new attempt to set the European Union on course for carbon neutrality by 2050, in a test of the bloc’s credibility on the climate emergency.Hours before EU leaders were du...

It May Have Just Got Easier To Sue Exxon And Shell For #CLIMATE Change Devastation

December 12, 2019: A new investigation provides the most “robust” evidence yet connecting fossil fuel companies to human rights violations.

New Year May Again Bring #COAL To Stockings Of Oil Services Companies But Better Times Lay Ahead

December 12, 2019: Next year promises to be another challenging year for the oil services industry, but as the saying goes, it’s always darkest before the dawn, and it’s possible to see better days ahead for the beleaguered sector.
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