Discussion: Global Warming, Emission Standards, and Other Environmental Issues - Part 1

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Climate advocates want to solve their 'biggest problem' in the US: Turning out voters

In battleground states, environmental activists like Dr. Emily Church are canvassing on behalf of the Environmental Voter Project in an effort to turn out people

abcnews.go.com

 

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Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on “forever chemicals”

The EPA set its first-ever drinking water limits for five types of PFAS chemicals, and nearly 50 Texas public water systems have reported exceeding the new limits for at least one.

www.texastribune.org

 

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Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on “forever chemicals”

The EPA set its first-ever drinking water limits for five types of PFAS chemicals, and nearly 50 Texas public water systems have reported exceeding the new limits for at least one.

www.texastribune.org

Gonna be fun trying to clean that up.

 

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Earth Day 2024 report card: Experts address America's climate change action

As the effects of climate change come knocking at American doors, experts say U.S. lawmakers can no longer rely on crisis response measures and must take action.

abcnews.go.com

 

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https://weather.com/news/climate/news/2024-04-22-europe-fastest-warming-continent?cm_ven=hp-slot-3

 

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https://weather.com/news/climate/news/2024-04-22-europe-fastest-warming-continent?cm_ven=hp-slot-3

Humanity deserves whatever happens next.

 

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EU green deal at ‘very high’ risk of being killed off, says Greens co-leader

Philippe Lamberts warns far-right gains in elections could destroy plan to protect nature and biodiversity

www.theguardian.com

 

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EU green deal at ‘very high’ risk of being killed off, says Greens co-leader

Philippe Lamberts warns far-right gains in elections could destroy plan to protect nature and biodiversity

www.theguardian.com

Because humanity only cares about itself.

 

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Scientists Are Trying to Coax the Ocean to Absorb More CO2

For billions of years, the oceans have been absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere. Now, to boost that drawdown, startup companies and researchers are experimenting with ‘marine carbon dioxide removal’ by altering the chemistry of the ocean and sinking biomass to the seafloor.

e360.yale.edu

 

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Scientists Are Trying to Coax the Ocean to Absorb More CO2

For billions of years, the oceans have been absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere. Now, to boost that drawdown, startup companies and researchers are experimenting with ‘marine carbon dioxide removal’ by altering the chemistry of the ocean and sinking biomass to the seafloor.

e360.yale.edu

I hear planting kelp and other seaweeds works great. Bet it's a whole lot safer, too.

 

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Plastic bags from Walmart US recycling bins tracked to controversial plastic facilities in Southeast Asia

An ABC News investigation tracked plastic bags from Walmart US recycling bins to controversial plastic facilities in Southeast Asia.

abcnews.go.com

 

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Plastic bags from Walmart US recycling bins tracked to controversial plastic facilities in Southeast Asia

An ABC News investigation tracked plastic bags from Walmart US recycling bins to controversial plastic facilities in Southeast Asia.

abcnews.go.com

Well that's depressing.

 

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Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world’s plastic pollution

Study confirms Philip Morris International, Danone, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are worst offenders

www.theguardian.com

 

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Honda to spend $11 billion on four EV factories in North America

The new facilities are in addition to the previously announced EV hub in Ohio.

arstechnica.com

Toyota to invest $1.3B at Georgetown, Kentucky, factory to build battery packs and new electric SUV

Toyota says it will invest $1.3 billion at its huge factory complex in Georgetown, Kentucky, in part so it can build an all-new three-row electric SUV to be sold in the U.S.

apnews.com

 

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‘Outrageous’ climate activists get in the faces of politicians and oil bosses – will it work?

As the climate crisis has deepened, protesters have become more confrontational – and their ambitions have grown

www.theguardian.com

 

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Gordon promises to sue after EPA moves to slash coal emissions - WyoFile

Biden administration's suite of coal pollution rules a win for climate and health, advocates say, but a major blow to one of Wyoming's bedrock economic drivers.

wyofile.com