[ Rising global temperatures could decimate global wine production over the new few decades, according to a study published Tuesday in the science journal Nature. Researchers estimated that as much as 70 percent of the world’s suitable regions for wine will become too warm this century, including as much as 90 percent of wine’s best … Read more
[ The water industry, the Tories and Labour have faced public outcry after new figures showed record amounts of raw sewage were pumped into Britain’s rivers and seas last year. Campaigners argue that Labour’s plans to beef up oversight of pollution should it win the general election are “feeble” while green Tory MPs argued that the … Read more
[ “If it’s (not) Boeing, I’m not going.” Recent events have resulted in the addition of that key word when repeating the long-time slogan and have changed some people’s view of one of the two aircraft manufacturers that have a near duopoly in the passenger aircraft market. As a retired pilot, I am often … Read more
[ The United Nations weather agency issued a “red alert” Tuesday, warning the Earth is at risk of surpassing the global warming limit following last year’s record-breaking temperatures and other environmental changes. The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) latest report, released Tuesday, confirmed 2023 was the warmest year on record, sitting at an average of 1.45 degrees … Read more
[ New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) is suing JBS Foods, a major beef producer, accusing the company of misleading the public about the environmental impact of its products. “The beef industry is one of the largest contributors to climate change, and JBS has falsely advertised its commitment to sustainability and endangered our planet,” … Read more
[ January became the eighth month in a row to set record-high temperatures, according to a new report from European Union scientists. The EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service announced that last month was the warmest January on record. This comes in the wake of 2023 being the hottest year, with an average of 14.98 degrees Celsius — or just … Read more
[ (NEXSTAR) – Nine species could soon find themselves on federal threatened or endangered species list, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says. After reviewing eight species native to the United States and two from Southeast Asia, wildlife officials determined nine of them warrant advancing to the next step under the Endangered Species Act. Before … Read more
[ Ice climbers and ecosystems will be forced to adapt as winter patterns change—and Arnold believes the sport will survive. People who engage in outdoor activities are adaptive, he says. “Sometimes I am concerned. But I don’t think it will happen,” he says of the possibility of ice climbing going extinct. There is already research … Read more
[ (NewsNation) — Winters are warming despite bouts of snow, freezing rain and bitter temperatures that recently swept through the northern United States. Cold snaps, on average, are also becoming shorter. Winter in the lower 48 states warmed more than 4 1/2 times faster between 1970 and 2017 than it did over the past 100 … Read more
[ After tense and protracted negotiations, delegates at the United Nations climate conference COP28 have agreed on a deal that calls on countries to transition away from fossil fuels. It is the first time that nations have agreed to such a transition, and marks a major step forward in climate ambitions. But delegates have warned … Read more
