Biodiversity loss is biggest driver of infectious disease outbreaks, says study
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
Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant
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.
Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this'
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.
On 'Cancer Road,' Minnesota families ask: Is nitrate exposure to blame?
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.
Electrifying your home is about to get a lot cheaper.
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.
'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
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.
Heatwave and Wildfires Ravage Europe, Prompting Evacuations and Health Warnings.
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.
U.S. Supreme Court has put precious wetlands in peril
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.
Why Some Americans Do Not See Urgency on Climate Change
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.