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19 07 2023 | 13:30

Risk of mosquito-borne diseases rises in EU as heatwaves, flooding increase

As a result of climate change, Europe is facing a massive increase of disease-carrying mosquitoes in countries that were previously not affected, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and…

19 07 2023 | 13:30

Gas stoves emit benzene levels above secondhand smoke, US study finds

Using a gas stove can raise indoor concentrations of benzene, a cancer-linked chemical, to above what is found in secondhand smoking or even beyond levels found next to oil and gas facilities, a new…

19 07 2023 | 13:29

How climate change affects health in Africa

  Africa is uniquely vulnerable to the effects of climate change. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, tens of millions of Africans are already feeling the negative health…

19 07 2023 | 13:29

Power companies spend millions to fight Maine’s proposed non-profit utility

Residents in Maine are about to be bombarded with a multimillion-dollar public relations campaign aimed at saving the state’s two dominant electric utilities from being voted out of existence in…

19 07 2023 | 13:28

The sudden warming of Britain’s seas will tear through ocean life like a wildfire

Last weekend, at the very easternmost edge of England, tens of thousands of people of all ages gathered at a beach festival in Lowestoft to celebrate the sea joyously.

19 07 2023 | 13:27

Climate change scenario projections and their implications on food systems in Taita Taveta County, Kenya

This study explored how Taita Taveta County could use the power of climate scenarios in planning agricultural activities on food systems to enhance sustainable food. The study involved the use of…

19 07 2023 | 13:25

Maharashtra: The Indians taking on giant Saudi-backed refinery

"We don't want this chemical refinery. We will not allow dirty oil from an Arab country to destroy our pristine environment," says Manasi Bole. She is among thousands of people protesting plans to…

19 07 2023 | 13:24

Expert: Adaptation to climate change is crucial in restoring forests

Adaptation is a key part of restoring Europe’s forests and improving their resilience to climate change-related risks such as pests and wildfires, Bernhard Wolfslehner told EURACTIV in an interview…

19 07 2023 | 13:23

We don’t have to be overwhelmed by climate anxiety. Feel the pain, then act

It doesn’t matter which week we choose. There is always a climate emergency; an emergency we can close our ears and eyes to. Two weeks ago, it was the blanketing of New York in a cloud of smoke from…

19 07 2023 | 13:23

Urban microclimates can turn deadly as climate crisis deepens

Microclimates are best known to gardeners, for example semi-tropical collections on the west coast of Britain where the warm Gulf Stream waters keep certain favoured spots frost-free and allow…

19 07 2023 | 13:22

Australia’s transition away from fossil fuels ‘not fast enough’ as wind and solar investment lags

Australia’s transition away from fossil fuels is not proceeding fast enough with too few investments in wind and solar farms, according to the head of the Australian Energy Market Operator. Daniel…

19 07 2023 | 13:21

Senegal shows African countries are not passive beneficiaries of climate finance

What does a just energy transition mean for the world’s least developed countries where energy access, especially in rural areas, is a priority for national development? Last week, a Just Energy…

19 07 2023 | 13:21

About 6m across US at risk of extreme weather as over 700,000 without power

More than 700,000 Americans were without power on Sunday evening, and about 6 million across the US were at risk for extreme weather, according to CNN.

19 07 2023 | 13:20

‘Women bear the biggest brunt of climate change,’ says climate scientist Susan Chomba

Susan Chomba glares out the window of the Prado Land Cruiser at dozens of motorcycles speeding in the opposite direction. Each motorcycle carries at least five bags of charcoal and for every bag, at…

19 07 2023 | 13:17

An Interview with Greenpeace: The Harmful Reality of Plastic Recycling

We spoke to Kate Melges, Project Leader for Greenpeace USA's Plastics campaign, about the key issues surrounding plastic pollution, the toxic hazards of recycled plastic highlighted in Greenpeace's…

19 07 2023 | 13:16

US launches energy security dialogue with Nigeria

The US has launched a new partnership with Nigeria as the Joe Biden administration looks to balance its ambitious climate goals while helping to meet the energy needs of Africa’s richest, most…

19 07 2023 | 13:16

Uganda: Is Climate Change Fueling Uganda's Malaria Burden?

Kampala, Uganda — Even though the government has over the past couple of decades masterminded a wide-range of interventions in its fight against malaria, one of the deadliest diseases on earth,…

19 07 2023 | 13:14

The climate crisis is this century’s biggest threat. We need a global finance pact that reflects the task ahead

The science is clear. The climate crisis is the biggest single threat we face as a global community. In turn, meeting the goals of the Paris agreement and realising the opportunities of climate…

19 07 2023 | 13:13

Groundbreaking youth-led climate trial comes to an end in Montana

A groundbreaking climate trial came to an early close on Tuesday as lawyers on each side presented a very different picture of who can be held responsible for the climate crisis.

19 07 2023 | 13:13

Amazon, hydrogen, batteries and floating solar: is this offshore wind's ultimate multi-tasker?

It is co-built by an oil giant, has Amazon as a customer, will be tapped for green hydrogen and share its seaspace with solar – Hollandse Kust North (HKN) could be offshore wind’s most versatile…