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Biodiversity loss is biggest driver of infectious disease outbreaks, says study

Biodiversity loss is biggest driver of infectious disease outbreaks, says study

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Biodiversity loss is biggest driver of infectious disease outbreaks, says study

https://lighthouse-eco.co.za/2024/05/10/biodiversity-loss-is-biggest-driver-of-infectious-disease-outbreaks-says-study/

Researchers say reducing emissions and biodiversity loss and preventing invasive species could control disease

Biodiversity loss is biggest driver of infectious disease outbreaks, says study
Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant

Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant

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Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant

https://lighthouse-eco.co.za/2024/01/12/tesla-megapack-battery-turns-on-to-replace-hawaiis-last-coal-plant/

A Tesla Megapack battery system has officially turned on to replace Hawaii’s very last coal power plant.

Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant
Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this'

Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this'

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Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this'

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-67751685

This year's heat and drought in the Amazon intensify worries that it is approaching a tipping point.

Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this'
On 'Cancer Road,' Minnesota families ask: Is nitrate exposure to blame?

On 'Cancer Road,' Minnesota families ask: Is nitrate exposure to blame?

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On 'Cancer Road,' Minnesota families ask: Is nitrate exposure to blame? | MinnPost

https://www.minnpost.com/other-nonprofit-media/2023/09/on-cancer-road-a-group-of-southeastern-minnesota-families-ask-if-nitrate-exposure-is-to-blame/

Over the last decade, a growing number of peer-reviewed medical studies have linked exposure to nitrates in drinking water to elevated incidences of cancer.

On 'Cancer Road,' Minnesota families ask: Is nitrate exposure to blame? | MinnPost
Electrifying your home is about to get a lot cheaper.

Electrifying your home is about to get a lot cheaper.

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Electrifying your home is about to get a lot cheaper

https://grist.org/buildings/electrifying-your-home-is-about-to-get-a-lot-cheaper/

Rebates from the IRA could help low- and middle-income households save thousands on heat pumps, weatherstripping, and other efficiency improvements.

Electrifying your home is about to get a lot cheaper
'Eco-friendly' straws contain potentially toxic chemicals – posing a threat to people and wildlife.

'Eco-friendly' straws contain potentially toxic chemicals – posing a threat to people and wildlife.

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'Eco-friendly' straws contain potentially toxic chemicals – posing a threat to people and wildlife

https://theconversation.com/eco-friendly-straws-contain-potentially-toxic-chemicals-posing-a-threat-to-people-and-wildlife-212472

Paper and bamboo straws contain ‘forever chemicals’ – maybe threatening the health of people and wildlife.

'Eco-friendly' straws contain potentially toxic chemicals – posing a threat to people and wildlife
Heatwave and Wildfires Ravage Europe, Prompting Evacuations and Health Warnings.

Heatwave and Wildfires Ravage Europe, Prompting Evacuations and Health Warnings.

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Heatwave and Wildfires Ravage Europe, Prompting Evacuations and Health Warnings

https://newsnotfound.com/heatwave-and-wildfires-ravage-europe-prompting-evacuations-and-health-warnings/

A heatwave sweeping across Europe has caused wildfires, health warnings, and disruptions in several countries, including Greece, Turkey, France, Italy, Spain, and Tenerife. Evacuations, loss of life, and closure of shipping lanes have been reported, and measures are being taken to combat the challenges posed by the extreme heat and wildfires.

Heatwave and Wildfires Ravage Europe, Prompting Evacuations and Health Warnings
U.S. Supreme Court has put precious wetlands in peril

U.S. Supreme Court has put precious wetlands in peril

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U.S. Supreme Court has put precious wetlands in peril - Minnesota Reformer

https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/08/25/u-s-supreme-court-has-put-precious-wetlands-in-peril/

The court removed isolated wetlands as Waters of the United States. Yet scientists have documented that most waters — including isolated wetlands — are connected.

U.S. Supreme Court has put precious wetlands in peril - Minnesota Reformer
Why Some Americans Do Not See Urgency on Climate Change

Why Some Americans Do Not See Urgency on Climate Change

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Why Some Americans Do Not See Urgency on Climate Change

https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2023/08/09/why-some-americans-do-not-see-urgency-on-climate-change/

As the Earth’s temperature continues to rise, climate change remains a lower priority for some Americans, and a subset of the public rejects that it’s happening at all. To better understand the perspectives of those who see less urgency to address climate change, the Center conducted a series of in-depth interviews designed to provide deeper insight into the motivations and views of those most skeptical about climate change.

Why Some Americans Do Not See Urgency on Climate Change