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

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These tiny creatures are losing their battle to survive. Here's what we can do to save them | CNN

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

The Washington Post - Home insurers cut natural disasters from policies as climate risks grow
Some of the largest U.S. insurance companies say extreme weather has led them to end certain coverages, exclude natural disaster protections and raise premiums

The Hill - Here are the most and least disaster-prone states
Five of the most disaster-prone states: Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, California and Florida; Five of the least disaster-prone states: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Alaska and Delaware

 

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So what's the point of home insurance then?

 

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CDC health warning issued after 5 killed by 'flesh-eating' bacteria across East Coast | Live Science

10 times humans messed with nature and it backfired | Live Science

 

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Summer 2023: the hottest on record | Copernicus

 

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I'm not the least bit surprised. Next year will no doubt be worse.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Associated Press - Biden cancels last oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge, overturns sales held by Trump

EIA.gov - U.S. Field Production of Crude Oil (Thousand Barrels per day) (Chart)
EIA.gov - U.S. Exports of Crude Oil (Thousand Barrels) (Chart)

I believe there was a law change around the time that exports exploded in volume ten years ago. A lot of U.S. exports now are because U.S. sources replaced Russian sources.

CNN - US has replaced Russia as Europe’s top crude oil supplier (March 2023)

 

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Love it!

 

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Rich nations paid less than 5 percent of the $53.3 billion East Africa needs to confront the climate crisis | Oxfam International

Children In 98% Of African Countries At High Or Extreme Risk From Climate Change – UNICEF - Health Policy Watch

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Associated Press - Biden cancels last oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge, overturns sales held by Trump

EIA.gov - U.S. Field Production of Crude Oil (Thousand Barrels per day) (Chart)
EIA.gov - U.S. Exports of Crude Oil (Thousand Barrels) (Chart)

I believe there was a law change around the time that exports exploded in volume ten years ago. A lot of U.S. exports now are because U.S. sources replaced Russian sources.

CNN - US has replaced Russia as Europe’s top crude oil supplier (March 2023)

Reuters - OPEC+ [Russia, Saudi Arabia, +others] cuts to tighten oil market sharply in fourth quarter, IEA says

 

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Climate Change Is Hindering Global Growth and Prosperity, U.N. Says

 

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Climate Change Is Hindering Global Growth and Prosperity, U.N. Says

Shocker!

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

California accuses oil companies of misleading the public on the dangers of fossil fuels for decades. The state demands they help fund recovery efforts after climate change-fueled disasters.

 

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Saw a 3 piece Frontline that spelled this out plainly as well. They are as bad as Big Tobacco.

 

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Rishi Sunak announces U-turn on key green targets

UK prime minister delays ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars as he pushes back net zero goals

www.theguardian.com

 

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Revealed: almost everyone in Europe is breathing toxic air

Guardian investigation finds 98% of Europeans breathing highly damaging polluted air linked to 400,000 deaths a year

www.theguardian.com

 

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Revealed: almost everyone in Europe is breathing toxic air

Guardian investigation finds 98% of Europeans breathing highly damaging polluted air linked to 400,000 deaths a year

www.theguardian.com

I find it hard to believe it's just them. Air everywhere is probably bad.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Michael Bloomberg Is Throwing $500 Million at Efforts to Shut Down All U.S. Coal Plants

Efforts from Bloomberg Philanthropies have helped shutdown more than half of the coal plants in the country.

gizmodo.com

 

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Michael Bloomberg Is Throwing $500 Million at Efforts to Shut Down All U.S. Coal Plants

Efforts from Bloomberg Philanthropies have helped shutdown more than half of the coal plants in the country.

gizmodo.com

Hope he helps us get real progress.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Working Remotely Could Cut Worker Emissions in Half, Study Says

If done right, remote and hybrid workers can reduce their individual emissions by commuting infrequently and working outside of large offices.

gizmodo.com

 

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Heat wave turns Amazon states into "smoke belt"

With the hotter and drier climate, Amazon states are recording more fires than normal for this time of year, which is naturally drier.

brazilian.report

 

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Humanity is ruining the world.

 

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https://www.npr.org/2023/09/25/1201445250/young-climate-activists-challenging-32-governments-will-get-their-day-in-court

 

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https://edition.cnn.com/2023/10/01/americas/amazon-river-dolphins-dead-temperatures-drought-intl-hnk/index.html