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

[MagnarTheGreat]

2 environmentalists who were targeted by a hacking network say the public is the real victim

Two environmentalists have told a judge that the public is the real victim of a global computer hacking campaign that targeted those fighting big oil companies.

apnews.com

Climate change is hastening the demise of Pacific Northwest forests

Iconic red cedars — known as the “Tree of Life” — and other tree species in the Pacific Northwest have been dying because of climate-induced drought, researchers say.

apnews.com

 

[squeekness]

2 environmentalists who were targeted by a hacking network say the public is the real victim

Two environmentalists have told a judge that the public is the real victim of a global computer hacking campaign that targeted those fighting big oil companies.

apnews.com

Climate change is hastening the demise of Pacific Northwest forests

Iconic red cedars — known as the “Tree of Life” — and other tree species in the Pacific Northwest have been dying because of climate-induced drought, researchers say.

apnews.com

I wouldn't be surprised if those environmentalist were hacked by hackers paid for by big oil.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

No kids should have guns and ammo - that should be a crime for a minor. No guns, no alcohol, no voting, and more, kids do not have the capacity to handle these things responsibly.

The Washington Post - In 30 states, a child can still legally own a rifle or shotgun (2014)


No kids should be indoctrinated by the NRA, the mouthpiece lobbying group for gun manufacturers.

Putting aside the whole 'school shooter training' angle for a moment, next to nobody hunts. Nobody cares.




Decline in Hunting Threatens Conservation Funding.

The pusher of this NRA gun safety in schools legislation is this guy [Kavanaugh]:

Daily Kos - Arizona state representative wants to require parental consent for students to join LGBTQ clubs (liberal blog)

Daily Kos - Anti-trans Arizona lawmaker John Kavanagh targets bathrooms again (liberal blog)

‘Slow erosion’ of state’s hunting population continues as opening weekend approaches

The head of the DNR’s deer program says the “slow erosion” of Wisconsin’s hunting community continues this year due in large part to aging hunters. Department of Natural Resources Deer Program Specialist Jeff Pritzl yesterday told WisconsinEye that hunting license...

www.wispolitics.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, report says

‘Polluter elite’ are plundering the planet to point of destruction, says Oxfam after comprehensive study of climate inequality

www.theguardian.com

 

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https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/20/climate/2-degree-warming-limit-record-copernicus-climate-int/index.html

 

[squeekness]

Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, report says

‘Polluter elite’ are plundering the planet to point of destruction, says Oxfam after comprehensive study of climate inequality

www.theguardian.com

Because humanity sucks.

 

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Air pollution levels still too high across Europe – remains top environmental health risk

Air pollution in Europe remains well above recommended World Health Organization (WHO) levels, posing a significant threat to our health. According to the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) air quality health assessment published today, 253,000 deaths could have been avoided in the EU if...

www.eea.europa.eu

 

[DJ Kornphlake]

 

[squeekness]

I hope she runs for President someday.

 

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COP28: UAE planned to use climate talks to make oil deals

Leaked documents show how the COP28 host planned to use its role to strike fossil fuel business deals.

www.bbc.com

 

[DJ Kornphlake]

 

[squeekness]

I like the idea of it, just can't see it getting done on time.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Generating AI Images Uses as Much Energy as Charging Your Phone, Study Finds

According to a new study, turning text into images with programs like Midjourney or Dall-e comes with a significant carbon footprint.

gizmodo.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Biden administration looks to 'turbocharge' climate action with methane leak rules

The finalized standards will force oil and gas companies to monitor and address leaks of methane, a particularly potent greenhouse gas.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Climate change could upend fight against malaria, WHO warns

Malaria cases rose in 2022, in part due to climate change-related extreme weather events.

www.livescience.com

 

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Cop28 president says there is ‘no science’ behind demands for phase-out of fossil fuels

Exclusive: UAE’s Sultan Al Jaber says phase-out of coal, oil and gas would take world ‘back into caves’

www.theguardian.com

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

Cop28 president says there is ‘no science’ behind demands for phase-out of fossil fuels

Exclusive: UAE’s Sultan Al Jaber says phase-out of coal, oil and gas would take world ‘back into caves’

www.theguardian.com

I think he means oil rich countries who failed to diversify their economy.

 

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https://weather.com/news/climate/news/2023-12-05-record-warmest-november-earth-2023?cm_ven=hp-slot-4

 

[squeekness]

We're going to keep breaking these records for a long time.

 

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John Kerry lights up global warming panel … with gas [+video]

John Kerry says he’s getting “more militant” about coal burning and that triggered an impromptu emission mid-rant.

www.bostonherald.com

 

[squeekness]

I get his frustration. We aren't moving fast enough.

 

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Half-asleep bears are wandering around Siberia because it's too hot to hibernate

Bears that are struggling to hibernate due to abnormally warm weather in Russia's Amur region are wandering around in a daze, having suppressed their metabolism in preparation for winter.

www.livescience.com

 

[squeekness]

Half-asleep bears are wandering around Siberia because it's too hot to hibernate

Bears that are struggling to hibernate due to abnormally warm weather in Russia's Amur region are wandering around in a daze, having suppressed their metabolism in preparation for winter.

www.livescience.com

That's not good, they will probably starve.

 

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Experts are certain 2023 will be 'the warmest year in recorded history'

After the warmest autumn ever, researchers are confident 2023 will be the hottest year on record before it has even finished.

www.livescience.com

 

[squeekness]

Experts are certain 2023 will be 'the warmest year in recorded history'

After the warmest autumn ever, researchers are confident 2023 will be the hottest year on record before it has even finished.

www.livescience.com

Next year will be worse.