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Tiny Mud Snail Could Threaten Lake Tahoe’s Ecosystem and Economy

On a cool, fall evening on Lake Tahoe, researcher Sudeep Chandra stands at the back of a small boat anchored in the south end of the clear blue lake. He’s holding a device called a dredge, which looks like a large metal clamshell. “So, we’re basically going to drop this in the water,” Chandra says […]

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South America Struggles To Balance Oil Economy And Environment

The populations and leaders of several South American countries are determining the fate of their natural resources, as the question of a green transition and deforestation loom over them. In both Ecuador and Brazil, state powers are deciding whether to approve new oil and gas licenses or put the health of the rainforest first. While […]

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Here’s Where Climate Change Could Cause Credit Downgrades

The U.S. and other countries could see their credit ratings tumble in the wake of climate change’s impacts, making their debts harder to pay off.  That’s according to research by Patrycja Klusak, a researcher at Cambridge, and a team of scientists who used AI to calculate the likely impact of climate change on the finances […]

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The 2°C Climate Challenge: Is Global Warming Target a Financial Time Bomb?

The economic feasibility of the climate change targets specified in the Paris Agreement depends on the prioritization of non-market elements like human health and biodiversity conservation, according to a recent study led by Dr. Taikan Oki, ex-Senior Vice-Rector of United Nations University, Japan, and published in IOP Publishing’s academic journal Environmental Research Letters. A team of […]

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Almost 3 in 4 Republicans Say Economy Should Take Precedence Over Environment: Poll

Nearly 3 in 4 Republicans said the economy should take precedence over the environment, “even at the risk of ignoring climate change,” according to a poll released Thursday. In an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 72 percent of Republicans surveyed said the economy should be prioritized, even at the risk of ignoring climate change — a significantly higher […]

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Xiapu in SE China’s Fujian Coordinates Ecological Conservation, Economic Development

Xiapu County, located in Ningde city, southeast China’s Fujian Province, has successfully coordinated ecological conservation and economic development, transforming itself into a stunning coastal county with a thriving mariculture and tourism industry. With a coastline of 500 kilometers and a sea area of 28,900 square kilometers, Xiapu is blessed with abundant fishery resources, with more […]

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UNECA Urges Africa to Prioritize Green Mineral Value Chains for Sustainable Industrialization

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has urged African countries to prioritize green mineral value chains for sustainable industrialization. The call was made by Acting Executive Secretary of the UNECA Antonio Pedro during a panel discussion on “Building a regional battery mineral value chain in Africa” that was held Sunday. Pedro emphasized that in […]

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Liner Shipping Reduces Sailing Speed Amid Environmental Concerns and Changing Market

As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, global shipping is experiencing a shift in operations.  According to the world’s largest shipping association, BIMCO, liner operators increased average sailing speeds by up to 4% during the pandemic to accommodate strong demand and port congestion. In contrast, the first quarter of 2023 saw a 4% year-over-year decrease in average sailing […]

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US Greenhouse Gas Emissions up 6 Percent in 2021: EPA

Greenhouse gas emissions across the United States rose by 6 percent in 2021 following the reopening of the economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), despite the Biden administration’s aggressive push to cut down emissions. In 2021, net U.S. greenhouse gas emissions were 5,586 million metric […]

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Stormont Energy Efficiency Schemes for Homes and Businesses Delayed

The Department for Economy has missed a target to launch new energy efficiency schemes for homes and businesses. The schemes were due to be launched by the end of 2022 as part of ambitious plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The department said after consultation it became clear that a pilot scheme for homes would […]

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