(2022-07-14). Min. asks for more Iran-Syria coop. in urban planning field. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) — Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi called for the development of urban diplomacy and cooperation in the field of smart and waste-free cities with Syria.
(2022-07-14). High temperatures affect 900 million Chinese people in last 30 days. ecns.cn High-temperature events across China have lasted for 30 days this year, affecting more than 900 million people, the country's National Climate Center said on Wednesday.
(2022-07-14). Report: Federal Logging Projects Put 10 Climate-Saving Forests on Chopping Block. indybay.org PORTLAND, Ore., July 12, 2022 — Federal agencies are targeting mature and old-growth forests for logging, according to a new report, despite these trees' extraordinary ability to curb climate change and President Biden's directive to preserve them.
(2022-07-14). Degrowth – not just Green New Deals! indybay.org We live in a time of many and accelerating crises. Climate breakdown is breathing down our neck. Biodiversity is collapsing in ecosystems around the world, and many natural safety nets — water cycles, soil fertility, fish stocks, microbial diversity — are unraveling.
(2022-07-14). Report: 2,000 acres in Klamath National Forest are on the chopping block. indybay.org New report identifies 'climate forests' at risk…
(2022-07-14). Mayo Clinic joins Better Climate Challenge, committing to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic recently joined the Better Climate Challenge, an initiative launched by the Department of Energy that encourages organizations to set ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Mayo Clinic is committed to cutting certain greenhouse gas emissions by 50% and reducing energy use by 20% within 10 years. Participating in the Better Climate Challenge requires Mayo Clinic to develop and submit a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, share progress and solutions…
(2022-07-13). $2 Trillion for War vs $100 Billion to Save the Planet. libya360.wordpress.com Murad Qureshi A woman stands in front of her house after a flood hit Kurigram district in northern Bangladesh, on July 26, 2019. During late April and early May, South Asia experienced the terrible impacts of global warming. Temperatures reached almost 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in some cities in the region. These high temperatures came alongside…
(2022-07-13). New York City releases nuclear war alert. wsws.org The release by New York City of a public service announcement telling residents what to do in the event of a nuclear attack is part of an effort to acclimate the population to the prospect of nuclear war.
(2022-07-13). 'Waste no more time' — a teacher's call to act on gun violence. juancole.com By Michael Nagler and Francesca Po |  ; ( Waging Nonviolence)  ; Given the almost inconceivable tragedy that has been visited on our schools — and believing that no democracy can survive without a viable education and a safe space for children — Michael Nagler spoke with career teacher, peace activist and Metta Center board …
(2022-07-13). Q&A: What ancient coral reefs can tell us about our changing climate. imperial.ac.uk Thanks to nearly £1m of new funding from NERC, Imperial researchers will study ancient coral reefs to tap into lost records of our changing climate.
(2022-07-13). China to build more low-carbon communities. ecns.cn China will encourage more residential communities to evolve into low-carbon ones as part of the country's efforts to meet its climate goals.
(2022-07-12). A 'Tax The Rich' Climate Protest Shuts Down The East Hampton Airport. popularresistance.org New York – East Hampton Town police arrested six people today (July 11) protesting higher taxes for the wealthy outside the East Hampton airport. The demonstration was organized by advocacy group New York Communities for Change, the latest in a series of Hamptons protests over the past few days. | New York Communities for Change is focused on climate emissions caused by wealthy Hampton residents. Around 25 people gathered outside the airport this morning, holding signs that read "tax the rich" and "make billionaires pay." In addition to linking arms in front of the entrance, one demonstrator stood atop a wooden t…
(2022-07-12). The Nitrogen Problem In Agriculture. popularresistance.org The nitrogen problem in Agriculture is a problem created by synthetic nitrogen fertilizers made from fossil fuels. Nitrogen fertilizers contribute to atmospheric pollution and climate change in the manufacture and the use of fertilizers. | The manufacture of synthetic fertilizer is highly energy intensive. One kg of nitrogen fertilizer requires the energy equivalent of 2 liters of diesel. Energy used during fertilizer manufacture was equivalent to 191 billion liters of diesel in 2000 and is projected to rise to 277 billion in 2030. This is a major contributor to climate change, yet largely ignored. One kilogram o…
(2022-07-12). Valuing Nature Through Lens Of Profit Puts It At Risk, Assessment Finds. popularresistance.org The IPBES Assessment Report on the Diverse Conceptualization of the Multiple Values of Nature and Its Benefits was approved on Saturday by representatives of the organization's 139 member states. The approval came days after the IPBES — which is considered the IPCC of biodiversity — approved another report showing just how much humanity relies on wild species. The most recent report is the work of four years and 82 experts from around the world. It follows a 2019 IPBES report warning that one million species are at risk of extinction, partly because of the drive to economic growth. It also comes ahead…