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Jacob Rees-Mogg dismisses ‘hysteria’ over fracking as ban ends
Energy secretary tells MPs that quakes of 2.5 on Richter scale are routine natural phenomenon
Opposition to fracking is based around “hysteria” and the public not understanding the Richter scale for seismic activity, Jacob Rees-Mogg has told MPs, after formally lifting the ban on drilling for shale gas in England.
The business and energy secretary told the Commons that the previous limit on the extent of potential earthquake activity caused by fracking – 0.5 on the Richter scale – was too low, and that quakes of 2.5 were a perfectly routine natural phenomenon globally.
Continue reading...‘This land belonged to us’: Nestlé supply chain linked to disputed Indigenous territory
Investigation reveals cattle raised on Mỹky territory ended up in global supply chain including food giant
On one side of the fence, in dense forest, the Mỹky people grow their crops: cassava, pequi and cabriteiro fruit. On the other side, ranchers raise cattle on devastated land. That land is the Mỹky’s, they say.
Xinuxi Mỹky, the village elder, says this region used to be a forest where different villages thrived. Only one now remains and the farms have cut into that land as well. “This pasture, where the whites live, was also our village, but now they are raising cattle. The land belonged to us: Indigenous peoples.”
Continue reading...‘Dramatic’ rise in wildfire smoke triggers decline in US air quality for millions
Recent record fire seasons in the west have increased pollution across the country, affecting people’s health, scientists say
Millions of Americans are now routinely exposed to unhealthy plumes of wildfire smoke that can waft thousands of miles across the country, scientists have warned.
Wildfires cause soot and ash to be thrown off into the air, which then carries the minuscule particles that can be inhaled by people many miles away, aggravating a variety of health conditions. The number of people in the US exposed to unhealthy levels of these particulates from wildfires at least one day a year has increased 27-fold over the last decade, a new study found, with 25 million people in 2020 alone breathing in potentially toxic air from fires.
Continue reading...Fracking could affect many protected areas across England as ban is lifted
Guardian analysis finds 151 licences already granted threaten environmentally important spots
Licences for fracking encroach on some of the most environmentally protected areas in England, including national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty.
As the government lifted the ban on drilling for shale gas, the Guardian analysed where drilling might take place in months and years to come.
Continue reading...Artemis: Nasa's Moon rocket completes fuelling test
Rural areas 'hit harder' by cost-of-living crisis
Rural areas 'hit harder' by cost-of-living crisis
There’s a huge surge in solar production under way – and Australia could show the world how to use it
Australia is the global leader in finding straight forward solutions to the variability of solar power and wind. Here's why.
The post There’s a huge surge in solar production under way – and Australia could show the world how to use it appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Clean hydrogen project pipeline rising but investment needs to triple by 2030 for net zero alignment -report
Eco beauty company ‘appoints nature’ to its board of directors
Exclusive: Faith In Nature to give non-executive director or ‘nature guardian’ voice in business strategy
A beauty company has appointed a director to represent nature on its board, giving the natural world a legal say in its business strategy.
Faith In Nature, which sells soap and haircare products, as well as household cleaners and shampoo for dogs, says it is the first company in the world to give nature a formal vote on corporate decisions that might affect it.
Continue reading...US banks threaten to quit Carney climate finance group over legal risks
Multiple paths exist for California carbon market extension amid “spectrum of legal risk”
Sky and the Australian find ‘no evidence’ of a climate emergency – they weren’t looking hard enough | Temperature Check
The media outlets gave sizeable coverage to journal article that climate scientists said misrepresented their research
The climate science denial echo-chamber has been loud and proud this week with claims a new “international study” has found no evidence of a climate emergency in records of extreme weather.
So impressed was the Australian with the work that it ran uncritical coverage on page one and page two.
Continue reading...‘Green gentrification’ due to rewilding could force out poorer communities
Report says urban nature restoration projects must be handled carefully to avoid pricing out locals
Poorer communities could be forced out of their areas by rewilding because of “green gentrification”, according to a report by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).
The report finds that rewilding could lead to house prices rising as areas become more desirable and their risk of being affected by natural disasters such as floods decreases. New tourist opportunities may also result from enhanced green spaces and wildlife.
Continue reading...California fuel emissions narrow towards 2021 levels through June on slowing gasoline sales
Solar is “pure gold” to Queenslanders, but governments are missing the opportunity
Rows and rows of solar rooftops show where Queenslanders stands on clean energy, it’s now up to governments to help it become a clean manufacturing powerhouse.
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More than a third of Fortune 500 firms yet to make significant climate pledge -study
There's a huge surge in solar production under way – and Australia could show the world how to use it
RGGI programme review to examine procedures for entering, exiting carbon market
Researchers urge EU to lift 2030 emissions goal to a ‘Paris-compatible’ 63-73% cut
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