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What Donald Trump's Win Means For Future of Heat Pump, EV Incentives
Donald Trump has pledged to rescind funding for the Biden administration's signature 2022 climate law, which includes more than $8.5 billion in incentives for individuals and families to decarbonize their lives.
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Advanced Alien Civilisations Could Self-Destruct Through Climate Change, Claims New Study
A recent study by astrophysicists suggests that technologically advanced alien civilizations could self-destruct through climate change within just 1,000 years. The researchers, inspired by human energy use patterns, found that even renewable energy sources contribute to planetary overheating due to inevitable heat loss. The second law of thermodyn...
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Much Of South Korea's Climate Goals "Unconstitutional", Rules Court
South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps.
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British Environmental Activist Sentenced To Five Years In Jail For Blocking Highway
The protest caused significant traffic delays and accidents, with costs exceeding 1.8 million pounds.
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Opinion | Right Against Climate Change And The Need To Go Beyond 'Greenwashing'
The Supreme Court's latest judgment presents a one-sided narrative on climate change without looking into the nuances of the arguments presented to it.
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President Murmu Suggests Global Collaborations To Ensure 'Environmental Justice'
President Murmu said "our environment" is the most obvious way in which the world is all interconnected.
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Entire World Can Emulate India's Law on Farmers' Rights: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said India's law on protection of plant varieties and farmers' rights can be emulated for the entire world as it gains importance amid the challenges of climate change.
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Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Removed From Sweden Protest Hours After Fine
Swedish police removed climate campaigner Greta Thunberg from a protest on Monday, an AFP photographer reported, hours after a court fined her for disobeying law enforcement at a rally last month.
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"A Law That Kills": Building Workers In US' Texas On Water-Break Ban
The crushing heatwave that has blanketed much of the southern United States for nearly a month has taken a particularly high toll on construction workers, who are often exposed to temperatures exceeding 105 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius).
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Big Oil Sued In US Over Climate Damages
Attorney Jeffrey B. Simon helped families affected by the opioid crisis obtain settlements worth more than $2.7 billion against leading pharmaceutical companies.
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Switzerland Set To Introduce Global Minimum Corporate Tax, Climate Law
Swiss voters looked set to approve proposals to introduce a global minimum tax on businesses and a climate law that aims to cut fossil fuel use and reach zero emissions by 2050, projections by public broadcaster SRF showed on Sunday.
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Germany Voices Frustration Over Climate Law, Calls for Urgent Action
When Maike Biert was choosing a new heating system for her house in western Germany, she baulked at the huge cost of installing a heat pump, instead opting for a gas boiler.
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Switzerland's Crucial Climate Law Vote Amidst Melting Glaciers
The Swiss, feeling the impact of global warming on their rapidly melting glaciers, are expected Sunday to approve a new climate bill aimed at swiftly steering the country towards carbon neutrality.
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EV Manufacturer Concerns Over Subsidies to Be Discussed by US, EU Task Force Next Week
EV manufacturer worries regarding the $430 billion (roughly Rs. 35.3 lakh crore) Inflation Reduction Act that was enacted by the US in August will be discussed by a task force, comprising US and EU officials, next week. The recently passed US law is aimed at rolling back climate change and making Washington a world leader in the EV market. However,...
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European Anti-Vaccination Group Tests Limits of Platforms' Disinformation Checks
Researchers have uncovered evidence of anti-vaccine groups thriving on Facebook and other social media platforms, as the tech industry struggles to keep disinformation in check. Law enforcement and extremism researchers say there’s evidence that far-right groups are using scepticism about COVID-19 and vaccines to expand their reach.
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What Donald Trump's Win Means For Future of Heat Pump, EV Incentives
Donald Trump has pledged to rescind funding for the Biden administration's signature 2022 climate law, which includes more than $8.5 billion in incentives for individuals and families to decarbonize their lives.
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Advanced Alien Civilisations Could Self-Destruct Through Climate Change, Claims New Study
A recent study by astrophysicists suggests that technologically advanced alien civilizations could self-destruct through climate change within just 1,000 years. The researchers, inspired by human energy use patterns, found that even renewable energy sources contribute to planetary overheating due to inevitable heat loss. The second law of thermodyn...
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Much Of South Korea's Climate Goals "Unconstitutional", Rules Court
South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps.
-
British Environmental Activist Sentenced To Five Years In Jail For Blocking Highway
The protest caused significant traffic delays and accidents, with costs exceeding 1.8 million pounds.
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Opinion | Right Against Climate Change And The Need To Go Beyond 'Greenwashing'
The Supreme Court's latest judgment presents a one-sided narrative on climate change without looking into the nuances of the arguments presented to it.
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President Murmu Suggests Global Collaborations To Ensure 'Environmental Justice'
President Murmu said "our environment" is the most obvious way in which the world is all interconnected.
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Entire World Can Emulate India's Law on Farmers' Rights: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said India's law on protection of plant varieties and farmers' rights can be emulated for the entire world as it gains importance amid the challenges of climate change.
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Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Removed From Sweden Protest Hours After Fine
Swedish police removed climate campaigner Greta Thunberg from a protest on Monday, an AFP photographer reported, hours after a court fined her for disobeying law enforcement at a rally last month.
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"A Law That Kills": Building Workers In US' Texas On Water-Break Ban
The crushing heatwave that has blanketed much of the southern United States for nearly a month has taken a particularly high toll on construction workers, who are often exposed to temperatures exceeding 105 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius).
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Big Oil Sued In US Over Climate Damages
Attorney Jeffrey B. Simon helped families affected by the opioid crisis obtain settlements worth more than $2.7 billion against leading pharmaceutical companies.
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Switzerland Set To Introduce Global Minimum Corporate Tax, Climate Law
Swiss voters looked set to approve proposals to introduce a global minimum tax on businesses and a climate law that aims to cut fossil fuel use and reach zero emissions by 2050, projections by public broadcaster SRF showed on Sunday.
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Germany Voices Frustration Over Climate Law, Calls for Urgent Action
When Maike Biert was choosing a new heating system for her house in western Germany, she baulked at the huge cost of installing a heat pump, instead opting for a gas boiler.
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Switzerland's Crucial Climate Law Vote Amidst Melting Glaciers
The Swiss, feeling the impact of global warming on their rapidly melting glaciers, are expected Sunday to approve a new climate bill aimed at swiftly steering the country towards carbon neutrality.
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EV Manufacturer Concerns Over Subsidies to Be Discussed by US, EU Task Force Next Week
EV manufacturer worries regarding the $430 billion (roughly Rs. 35.3 lakh crore) Inflation Reduction Act that was enacted by the US in August will be discussed by a task force, comprising US and EU officials, next week. The recently passed US law is aimed at rolling back climate change and making Washington a world leader in the EV market. However,...
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European Anti-Vaccination Group Tests Limits of Platforms' Disinformation Checks
Researchers have uncovered evidence of anti-vaccine groups thriving on Facebook and other social media platforms, as the tech industry struggles to keep disinformation in check. Law enforcement and extremism researchers say there’s evidence that far-right groups are using scepticism about COVID-19 and vaccines to expand their reach.
