Climate protesters try to bring Berlin traffic to a halt
BERLIN — German climate activists tried bringing traffic to a standstill in Berlin on Monday morning by gluing themselves to streets all over the capital. Members of the group Last … Read More
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World could face record temperatures in 2023 as El Nino returns
The world could breach a new average temperature record in 2023 or 2024, fueled by climate change and the anticipated return of the El Nino weather phenomenon, climate scientists say. … Read More
Paper tying global warming, slugging just another voice out of ‘left’ field
Last week a new study claimed to have identified a causal relationship between climate change and home runs in Major League Baseball. The paper — Global warming, home runs, and … Read More
EU seeks to be competitive in the race for rare earth metals
Countries are racing to get rare earth metals and other critical minerals, some of which are necessary for the climate transition. These elements are essential for manufacturing electric batteries, wind … Read More
From COP27 to EU spending rules, here are the top stories of the week
_State of the Union is our weekly show from Brussels that brings you the top stories of the week._The United Nations’ COP27 climate conference kicked off in Egypt this week … Read More
COP27: Despite growing calls, the EU intends to oppose separate fund for climate reparations
The European Union, the world’s wealthiest single market, intends to oppose the creation of a brand-new international fund for climate reparations, the very same topic expected to dominate talks at … Read More
Steven Spielberg’s private jet has burned $116,000 worth of jet fuel in two months
A private jet belonging to Steven Spielberg has burned more than $116,000 worth of jet fuel since June despite the famous Hollywood director’s past warnings about global warming, according to … Read More
French activists fill golf holes with cement during drought
Climate activists affiliated with Extinction Rebellion have targeted golf courses in southern France, filling holes with concrete in protest over exemptions from water restrictions during one of the worst droughts … Read More
Leonardo DiCaprio funneled grants through dark money group to fund climate nuisance lawsuits
Leonardo DiCaprio’s non-profit foundation awarded grants to a dark money group which, in turn, funneled money to a law firm spearheading climate nuisance lawsuits nationwide, according to emails reviewed by … Read More
Harris, Dems push climate, energy, tax bill through initial Senate hurdle
Senate Democrats cleared a major hurdle Saturday to clears the way to the passing of a massive $433 billion tax, healthcare and climate-change package. Vice President Kamala Harris served as … Read More
