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Climate crisis driving exponential rise in most extreme wildfires.

Scientists warn of ‘scary’ feedback loop in which fires create more heating, which causes more fires worldwide.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/24/climate-crisis-driving-exponential-rise-in-most-extreme-wildfires

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Can you blame heat wave on climate change? Eye-popping numbers suggest so.

Here's a line you can use at the pool or beach this weekend: "Yep, it's climate change."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/06/20/climate-change-heat-wave-impact/74155517007/

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Conservationists stunned after spotting eagle species for first time in 500 years: 'We are absolutely thrilled'

"Their presence here is a testament to the power we all have to create positive change for our planet."

https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/white-tailed-eagles-belgium-nesting/

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Fossil fuel consumption, emissions hit all-time highs: Research.

Overall energy emissions increased by 2 percent last year, exceeding 40 gigatonnes of CO2 for the first time, the report said.

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4731955-fossil-fuel-consumption-emissions-hit-all-time-highs-research/

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Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites could damage the Earth’s protective ozone layer when they are deorbited, new research suggests.

Mega satellite constellations such as SpaceX’s Starlink spew copious amounts of aluminium oxide gas in the atmosphere.

SpaceX has launched more than 6,000 satellites and counting to beam internet, with each new model getting heavier.

https://www.independent.co.uk/space/elon-musk-spacex-starlink-internet-b2565081.html

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He couldn't do it without a license from the FCC. And why a communications agency is responsible for regulating polluting outer space is a very good question.

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@mastodonmigration @ClimateNewsNow 💯 None are climate / atmospheric / space scientists ... and for this, they should be.

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Amazon announced Thursday that North American deliveries will ditch its air pillow packaging in favor of recycled paper filler, the latest move in the shipping company’s sustainability push.

https://thehill.com/business/4731174-amazon-packaging-recycled-paper-north-america-deliveries/

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Holding Olympics in July will be 'nearly impossible' over extreme heat, report warns.

For this year's Olympics in Paris, French forecaster Météo France has already predicted warmer than normal conditions for July and August. Athletes and scientists now say a summer Olympics could eventually be "impossible".

https://news.sky.com/story/holding-olympics-in-july-will-be-nearly-impossible-over-extreme-heat-report-from-athletes-and-scientists-warns-13154649

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THE BEAUTIFUL RIVER: A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE OHIO RIVER

This new book from one of our editors documents the history, industry and pollution of the Ohio River.

https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-River-Complete-History-Ohio/dp/B0D6N46CG2/

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@metaphase @ClimateNewsNow

is absolutely perfect!

Should've thought of that.

Right. I'll use that from now on. Thanks.

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@james_p_mcclure @ClimateNewsNow

Oh course the winner is someone else's and is:

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Scientists find alarming rates of pesticide contamination in nearly 40% of popular baby foods: 'Babies and young children are particularly vulnerable'

"Food is the way most children will be exposed to pesticides."

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/non-organic-baby-food-pesticides/

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Real-time data show the air in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ is even worse than expected.

A new study finds levels of the carcinogen ethylene oxide that are nine times higher than those estimated by the EPA’s models.

https://grist.org/science/louisiana-cancer-alley-ethylene-oxide-study/

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IKEA in the spotlight: Flatpack furniture linked to ‘systematic destruction’ of Romanian forests.

Greenpeace says the company’s suppliers are benefitting from a corrupt environment in the country. IKEA has been accused of contributing to the rapid deterioration of Romania’s biologically rich forests.

https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/06/09/ikea-in-the-spotlight-flatpack-furniture-linked-to-systematic-destruction-of-romanian-fore

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From brown trout becoming “addicted” to methamphetamine to European perch losing their fear of predators due to depression medication, scientists warn that modern pharmaceutical and illegal drug pollution is becoming a growing threat to wildlife.

Drug exposure is causing significant, unexpected changes to some animals’ behavior and anatomy.

https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2024/06/prescription-drugs-water-contamination-effects-animals-fish/

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Earth hits full year of back-to-back monthly heat records.

Planet Earth hit 12 consecutive months where the global average temperature reached a record high, according to new data released on Wednesday.

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4705741-earth-hits-full-year-of-back-to-back-monthly-heat-records/

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Groundwater is heating up, threatening life below and above the surface.

Under your feet lies the world’s biggest reservoir. Groundwater makes up a whopping 97% of all usable freshwater. Where is it? In the voids between grains and cracks within rocks. We see it when it rises to the surface in springs, in caves, or when we pump it up for use.

https://theconversation.com/groundwater-is-heating-up-threatening-life-below-and-above-the-surface-229177

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Toxic forever chemicals are dramatically on the rise in Lake Michigan and have been detected in all of the Great Lakes.

The new study found airborne concentrations of PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — are much higher near Chicago, Detroit and other urban areas. Previous research recorded similar patterns for other toxic chemicals.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/04/great-lakes-pfas/

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