(2024-11-16). Australian Labor government's social media ban for under-16s provokes mass anger. wsws.org The ban is transparent censorship, aimed at suppressing discussion and political activity among a generation that is being radicalised by the reality of war, climate catastrophe and dictatorship.
(2024-11-06). COP29: The ICRC's call to implement ambitious mitigation measures and scale up climate action in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate. icrc.org
(2024-11-06). Insights | China's contributions crucial in tackling global challenges: WTO official. ecns.cn China's contributions are essential in addressing emerging global challenges, including climate change, public health emergencies, and the transformative impact of digital technologies, said WTO Deputy Director-General Johanna Hill on Tuesday.
(2024-11-06). Our Fragile Infrastructure: Lessons From Hurricane Helene. dissidentvoice.org Asheville, North Carolina, is known for its historic architecture, vibrant arts scene and as a gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was a favorite escape for "climate migrants" moving from California, Arizona, and other climate-challenged vicinities, until a "500 year flood" ravaged the city this fall. Hurricane Helene was a wakeup call not just for stricken …
(2024-11-06). Demanding Debt, Economic and Climate Justice! cadtm.org
(2024-11-06). Right, Our World In Data, Climate Change Is Increasing Crop Yields, Concern About Future Decline Is Unwarranted. wattsupwiththat.com You can't have high yields without CO2 and modern, fossil fuel intensive, agricultural infrastructure. That's the overall lesson readers should take away from Ritchie's Our World In Data series of articles.
(2024-11-06). Prince William Inspires Hope with Earthshot Prize Amid Climate Challenges. devdiscourse.com Prince William is championing optimism within the climate activism community through his multi-million dollar Earthshot Prize. Speaking in South Africa this week, William emphasized the crucial role of younger generations in tackling environmental challenges and expressed hope for a brighter future despite political hurdles.
(2024-11-06). Climate: Losing Politics (time to end the futile, wasteful crusade?). wattsupwiththat.com "Inflation and high interest rates could be blamed on high government spending stimulating excessive demand. High gas prices could be blamed on suspending drilling permits and the termination of the Keystone pipeline project."
(2024-11-06). Urban Legends of Climate Change: Palm Springs, California. wattsupwiththat.com This is the first of what will likely be a series of posts regarding urban heat island (UHI) effects in daily record high temperatures. My previous UHI work has been using the GHCN monthly average station data of "Tavg" (the average of the daily maximum [Tmax] and minimum [Tmin] temperatures). So, I'm moving from Tavg to Tmax (since record high temperatures are of so much interest), and daily rather than monthly values (although I will also sometimes include monthly results to provide context).
(2024-11-06). The Yangtze Finless Porpoise. ecns.cn The Baiji Dolphin was declared functionally extinct in 2006. Now, the Yueyang Finless Porpoise and Wuhan Baiji Center are struggling to protect the Finless Porpoise.