Mourning cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)
Ice Age National Scientific Reserve Unit, Wisconsin, USA
2017-09-23 615aaa
They have to. Biden’s America’s word is meaningless:
“Vanuatu gathers support for UN climate justice statement”
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“Construction begins on controversial lithium mine in Nevada
Opponents say the Thacker Pass lithium project was rushed in the name of the green transition.”
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Death cult:
“"It's like a cult": attacks on farmers and clean energy in the Midwest”
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The failure of COP by “The Collapse Chronicle”
“Meanwhile at COP28 – Sure, sure, we will most definitely reduce greenhouse gas emissions”
“Meanwhile at COP30 – “We just have to make sure it doesn’t interfere with the economy”
“Meanwhile at COP35 – “3 degrees heating really aren’t that much”
“Meanwhile at COP50 – “We never stood a chance”
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“Michael Benfield, who helped set up the new UK Green Party political movement in the 1970s, said he believed the "battle for the world's environmental survival" was "at this moment, lost.". The scale of the solutions which he believed were necessary would be simply too unpalatable for any political party to propose, he argues.”
“Too late to save environment, says Green Party co-founder”
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“For the first time researchers have proven a clear correlation between deforestation and regional precipitation. Scientists found that the more rainforests are cleared in tropical countries, the less local farmers will be able to depend on rain for their crops and pastures.”
“Scientists prove clear link between deforestation and local drop in rainfall
Study adds to fears Amazon is approaching tipping point after which it will not be able to generate its own rainfall”
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“The sharp rise in fossil fuel subsidies is just one example of why activists say climate treaties are so often meaningless.”
“The world promised to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. Instead, it doubled them.”
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“In a world faced with threats and challenges, many cynical politicians would rather kick the can down the road – and win votes – than make the tough decisions needed now. Economist Nouriel Roubini paints a bleak future for a world facing ‘megathreats’ – including global economic meltdowns.”
“‘Dr Doom’: World headed for dark times in the next 20 years
Economist Nouriel Roubini paints a bleak future for a world facing ‘megathreats’ – including global economic meltdowns.”
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“2022's Emissions Tell the Story of a Hot, Violent Year
An increase in renewables staved off the worst-case scenario, but emissions still rose thanks to extreme weather and the global energy crisis.”
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“The Checkered Past of the Contractor Monitoring the Air in East Palestine
CTEH has been cited by lawmakers for ‘releasing findings defending the corporate interests that employ them.’”
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“Britain is rationing vegetables. What’s driving the great produce shortage?
The answers involve the weather, Brexit and the war in Ukraine.”
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