August 2020 Archive
The World Starts Living On Borrowed Time
We are a day away from when our planet starts living on borrowed time. Earth Overshoot Day 2020 is August 22
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How Kamala Harris Won Over Climate Activists
In the days after it was announced, the CNN climate town hall last September was heralded by climate activists as a watershed event: the leading Democratic presidential candidates would be
Source: time.comChicago progressives still feelin' the Bern, but not looking to burn Joe Biden
While the Democratic Party rallies around presidential nominee Joe Biden, some of the Chicago area’s more liberal activists and politicians are taking a “we’ll see” approach to the
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Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote — VIDEO CLIPS
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Already battling coronavirus, Brazilians now fear smoke from raging Amazon fires
The Amazon rainforest's worst start to a fire season in a decade is threatening to overwhelm Brazil's already strained health care system, environmentalists and health leaders have warned
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Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote
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Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night, cementing her status as a leader in a party staking its future on building a diverse coalition of voters
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Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for vice president at the DNC
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Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote
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Water advocates file sewage spill lawsuit against city of Largo
The allegations parallel cases brought in recent years against St
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The Guardian view on coronavirus and the climate crisis: seize this chance
In the early days of the pandemic, many people urged that societies could not and should not return to business as usual afterwards
Source: theguardian.comColumn: Harris gets her star turn at Democratic convention
The acceptance speech by a new nominee for vice president is rarely memorable — and for a good reason
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UK to set legally binding environmental targets in climate push
The United Kingdom says it will bring in legally binding targets on air quality, waste reduction, biodiversity and cleaner water as part of efforts to combat climate change, improve the
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Government to set legally binding targets to combat environmental challenges
Legally binding targets are to be set by ministers to ensure the UK tackles environmental and climate challenges, it has been announced
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Obama delivers searing take down of Donald Trump at Democratic convention
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for vice-president Wednesday night, cementing her status as a leader in a party staking its future on building a diverse coalition of voters
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New Mexico governor says US faces 2 existential crises: Trump and climate change
New Mexico Gov
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What the Democratic Party Platform Actually Says
Democrats on Tuesday night officially approved a new party platform, outlining a sweeping set of policies on key issues including health care, climate change and the economy
Source: nytimes.comTrump blames Democrats, Biden, AOC for rolling blackouts in California
President Trump criticized Democrats’ energy policies Tuesday and blamed them for power shortages and historic rolling blackouts in the state of California sparked by an intense heatwave
Source: nypost.comEnvironmental groups sue TVA over long-term power agreements
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Source: yourconroenews.comQuick facts about the four New Brunswick party leaders ahead of Sept. 14 election
Here are a few quick facts about the four New Brunswick party leaders ahead of the Sept. 14 provincial election
Source: globalnews.caTrump motivates Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris
ATLANTA — For the second time in four years, the Democratic presidential primary pitted the expanding progressive movement against an eventually victorious establishment
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Trump motivates Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris
ATLANTA | For the second time in four years, the Democratic presidential primary pitted the expanding progressive movement against an eventually victorious establishment
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Trump motivates Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris
ATLANTA - For the second time in four years, the Democratic presidential primary pitted the expanding progressive movement against an eventually victorious establishment
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Trump's possible reelection is motivating Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris
ATLANTA — For the second time in four years, the Democratic presidential primary pitted the expanding progressive movement against an eventually victorious establishment
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Trump motivates Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris
ATLANTA (AP) — For the second time in four years, the Democratic presidential primary pitted the expanding progressive movement against an eventually victorious establishment
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Hemp: Is it the future of New Zealand's 'clean, green' agriculture industry?
It's not the image that's typically conjured when envisioning the future of the New Zealand farming industry
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ATLANTA (AP) — For the second time in four years, the Democratic presidential primary pitted the expanding progressive movement against an eventually victorious establishment
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Garbage dips in Italy with virus lockdowns, but plastics rise
ROME — Italy produced 10 percent less garbage during its coronavirus lockdown, but environmentalists warn that increased reliance on disposable masks and packaging is imperiling efforts to curb single-use plastics
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Italy garbage dips with virus lockdowns, but plastics rise
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Column: Ignore Trump warning: Biden, Harris are no radicals
The Democratic National Convention won’t open until Monday, but we’ve already seen a preview of its main themes: the mostly moderate messages delivered by Joe Biden and his
Source: latimes.comWith better soil, farmers can fight climate change, make agriculture more sustainable
Many of us are aware of the effects of climate change, but Prince Edward Island potato farmer Myles Rose has been watching them up close for years
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Italy garbage dips with virus lockdowns, but plastics rise
ROME -- Italy produced 10% less garbage during its coronavirus lockdown, but environmentalists warn that increased reliance on disposable masks and packaging is imperiling efforts to curb single-use plastics that
Source: abcnews.go.comItaly garbage dips with virus lockdowns, but plastics rise
Italy produced 10% less garbage during its coronavirus lockdown, but environmentalists warn that increased reliance on disposable masks and packaging is imperiling efforts to curb single-use plastics that end
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Italy garbage dips with virus lockdowns, but plastics rise
ROME (AP) Italy produced 10% less garbage during its coronavirus lockdown, but environmentalists warn that increased reliance on disposable masks and packaging is imperiling efforts to curb single-use plastics
Source: pinerivertimes.comItaly garbage dips with virus lockdowns, but plastics rise
ROME — Italy produced 10% less garbage during its coronavirus lockdown, but environmentalists warn that increased reliance on disposable masks and packaging is imperiling efforts to curb single-use plastics that
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Italy garbage dips with virus lockdowns, but plastics rise
ROME (AP) — Italy produced 10% less garbage during its coronavirus lockdown, but environmentalists warn that increased reliance on disposable masks and packaging is imperiling efforts to curb single-use plastics
Source: lmtonline.comItaly garbage dips with virus lockdowns, but plastics rise
ROME (AP) — Italy produced 10% less garbage during its coronavirus lockdown, but environmentalists warn that increased reliance on disposable masks and packaging is imperiling efforts to curb single-use plastics
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How eco-friendly is the new Vice President nominee Kamala Harris?
On Wednesday it was announced that California senator Kamala Harris would be Joe Biden’s running mate for this year’s US presidential election
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Ford government starts two-year study of how climate crisis will impact Ontario
Ontario is embarking on a two-year study of how the climate crisis will affect the economy, key infrastructure and communities, the province said Friday
Source: nationalobserver.comJoe Kennedy in fight of his life for US Senate seat
Massachusetts Representative Joe Kennedy III faces an almighty battle to wrestle a Senate seat away from incumbent Senator Ed Markey in September's upcoming Democratic primary elections
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Methane from wetlands and other climate action mysteries
Are farmers with ruminant livestock too easy a target for measures to combat global warming? Even though eminent scientists say emissions of greenhouse gases from livestock are greatly overestimated by
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Scots charities warn on Boris Johnson's post-Brexit environmental 'race to bottom'
A COALITION of 40 of Scotland’s leading environment charities, has warned the UK government that its plan to create a post-Brexit UK internal market could seriously harm Scotland’
Source: heraldscotland.com'A big victory would be 5%': Green party's Howie Hawkins eyes progress
More than6 million Americans voted for someone other than Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton in 2016’s presidential race, but from the media coverage of the election you would never
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More methane: US rolls back curbs on the powerful greenhouse gas
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has rolled back regulations aimed at reducing emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from oil and gas operations, its latest move
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Climate study says global COVID-19 shutdowns will have 'negligible' impact on temperatures
A new study claims the coronavirus-related shutdowns that halted economies around the world yielded emissions reductions but will have "negligible" overall impact on global temperatures -- raising questions about the
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Trump rolls back methane climate standards for oil and gas industry
The Trump administration is revoking rules that require oil and gas drillers to detect and fix leaks of methane, a greenhouse gas that heats the planet far faster than carbon
Source: theguardian.comEPA expected to undo methane leak rule for oil, gas industry
The Trump administration is expected to reverse Obama-era rules designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas fields and pipelines, formalizing the changes Thursday in the heart
Source: latimes.comTrump administration to roll back curbs on methane from oil, gas operations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Thursday will roll back regulations aimed at reducing emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from oil and gas operations, its latest move to
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Harris VP choice signals tougher stance on pollution under Biden
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EPA expected to undo methane leak rule for oil, gas industry
HARRISBURG — President Donald Trump's administration is expected to undo Obama-era rules designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas fields and pipelines, formalizing the changes Thursday
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Trump's EPA dumps methane emissions rule for oil, gas fields
HARRISBURG — President Donald Trump's administration is undoing Obama-era rules designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas fields and pipelines, formalizing the changes Thursday in the
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EPA expected to undo methane leak rule for oil, gas industry
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EPA expected to undo methane leak rule for oil, gas industry
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Refreshing To Hear The Green Party Wants To Embrace Science
Federated Farmers couldn’t agree more with the call from the Green Party today that science should guide the policies and decisions of MPs
Source: scoop.co.nzHarris VP choice signals tougher stance on pollution under Biden
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - By bringing U.S. Senator Kamala Harris onto the ticket, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has signaled support for the enforcement of U.S
Source: reuters.com'This is a wake-up call': How will pro cycling address its own climate crisis?
When it comes to climate change, professional cycling faces something of a paradox
Source: theguardian.comEnergy 202: Kamala Harris brings record on climate change and environmental justice to Biden ticket
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris to be his running mate, elevating the senator from California who has made climate change a political priority and who will
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The Latest: Obama says Biden 'nailed' VP pick with Harris
WASHINGTON - The Latest on Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden’s selection of California Sen
Source: niagarafallsreview.caThe Latest: Obama says Biden 'nailed' VP pick with Harris
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden's selection of California Sen
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EPA needs to update biofuels modeling
OPINION I have introduced the Adopt GREET Act, legislation that would require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to update its greenhouse-gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel
Source: southernminn.comGene manipulation using algae could grow more crops with less water
Tobacco plants have been modified with a protein found in algae to improve their photosynthesis and increase growth, while using less water, in a new advance that could point the
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EPA to rescind methane regulations for oil and gas
The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to adopt new rules that would rescind regulations for methane-gas emissions, including ending requirements that oil-and-gas producers have systems and procedures
Source: foxbusiness.comU.S. health secretary Alex Azar arrives in Taiwan for visit condemned by China
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Azar leads highest-level US delegation to Taiwan in decades
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Mauritius scrambles to counter oil spill from grounded ship
JOHANNESBURG — Anxious residents of the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius stuffed fabric sacks with sugar cane leaves Saturday to create makeshift oil spill barriers as tons of fuel leaking
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Mauritius scrambles to counter oil spill from grounded ship
Residents of the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius stuffed fabric sacks with sugar cane leaves on Saturday to create makeshift oil spill barriers as tons of fuel leaking from
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Mauritius declares emergency over oil spill from grounded ship
Anxious residents of the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius have stuffed fabric sacks with sugar cane leaves to create makeshift oil spill barriers as tonnes of fuel leaking from
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Mauritius scrambles to counter oil spill from grounded ship
JOHANNESBURG (AP) Anxious residents of the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius stuffed fabric sacks with sugar cane leaves Saturday to create makeshift oil spill barriers as tons of fuel
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Mauritius scrambles to counter oil spill from grounded ship
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Anxious residents of the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius stuffed fabric sacks with sugar cane leaves Saturday to create makeshift oil spill barriers as tons of fuel
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Mauritius scrambles to counter oil spill from grounded ship
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Anxious residents of the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius stuffed fabric sacks with sugar cane leaves Saturday to create makeshift oil spill barriers as tons of fuel
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Pathway to a sustainable future is clear
Scotland’s need to ramp up tree planting -to undo more than a century of deforestation- is starting to be seen as a real opportunity by businesses across the UK
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Wild Tigers Making a 'Comeback' in Five Countries Thanks to 10-Year Conservation Effort
After a 10-year conservation effort to double the world’s tiger population by 2022, tigers are making a “remarkable comeback” in Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, and Russia
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Mauritius scrambles to counter oil spill from grounded ship
JOHANNESBURG -- Anxious residents of the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius stuffed fabric sacks with sugar cane leaves Saturday to create makeshift oil spill barriers as tons of fuel leaking
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Bold plan to revamp towns
One is being dubbed Australia's "next Aspen" while another is set to become an inland port under an ambitious state government "bush-tropolis" plan to redevelop five regional areas
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5 of Europe's most promising sustainable food startups
Whatever the future looks like, we are going to need to eat
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Climate change: Lockdown has 'negligible' effect on temperatures
The dramatic drop in greenhouse gases and air pollutants seen during the global lockdown will have little impact on our warming planet say scientists
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U.S. Sen. Harris, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez offer environmental justice bill
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday introduced legislation to beef up federal accountability for pollution in minority communities disproportionately harmed by climate change
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What do green campaigners think of BP's plans to reach net zero?
Oil company BP has unveiled plans to reinvent itself as an “Integrated Energy Company”
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During COVID-19, a growing interest in recycling food waste at home
To the untrained eye, the windrows that stretch across acres of prairie at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Organics Recycling Facility look like piles of dirt
Source: southernminn.comThis is how BP plans to transform itself into a net-zero emissions company by 2050
London — BP’s flashy February rebrand left many wondering whether the oil major could make good on its promise to transform itself into a net-zero emissions company by 2050
Source: businesslive.co.zaUS sending highest official to Taiwan since ties cut in 1979
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The U.S
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U.S. sending highest official to Taiwan since ties cut in 1979
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The U.S
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US health chief Alex Azar to make 'historic' visit to Taiwan
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar will visit Taiwan in the coming days, his office has announced, the highest-level visit by a US official to the
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US sending highest official to Taiwan since ties cut in 1979
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Source: ledger.newsFossil fuels are essential to keeping the lights on: John Stossel
A few parts of America do get energy from other sources. Washington state has fast-flowing rivers that allow Washingtonians to get most of their electricity from hydroelectric power
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'Second worst in Australia': Dismal record on wildlife
GOLD Coast and Tweed is the second worst urban area in the country for forested habitat destruction and dozens of species are in the firing line, a new report shows
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US sending highest rep to Taiwan since 1979 break in ties
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S
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US sending highest rep to Taiwan since 1979 break in ties
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S
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US sending highest rep to Taiwan since 1979 break in ties
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The U.S
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US sending highest official to Taiwan since ties cut in 1979
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The U.S
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US sending highest rep to Taiwan since 1979 break in ties
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The U.S
Source: nsnews.comFLINTSHIRE: Deputy leader of Flintshire Council aiming to become Labour's lead regional list candidate for next year's Senedd elections
THE DEPUTY leader of Flintshire Council is aiming to become Labour’s lead candidate on the regional list for next year’s Senedd election
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Trump Administration Cleans Up the Environment, Critics Carp From the Sidelines
Even as President Donald Trump kept his promise to roll back unnecessary regulations that hamper U.S
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Catalytic platinum is big business now
HARARE, Zimbabwe—Parked behind 50 other cars in front of a gas station in Bulawayo’s Central Business District, early on a Friday morning, 30-year-old Henry Chinula flicks
Source: thewestsidegazette.comBiden has shown that bold climate action is now common sense. Will UK politicians learn?
Throughout the Democratic party presidential primary, candidate Joe Biden was variously chastised for his preference for incrementalism, for declining to fully endorse the Green New Deal, and for his perceived
Source: theguardian.comBoulder-area farming practices cited as potential tools in Congressional climate report
Cows sometimes get a bad rap when it comes to climate change for emitting loads of planet-warming methane into the atmosphere, but Karel Starek, an owner of The Golden
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