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UK accused of undermining democratic rights with climate protest crackdown

admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:16 +0000

British director of Human Rights Watch attacks ‘dangerous hypocrisy’ of government

Britain’s crackdown on climate protest is setting “a dangerous precedent” around the world and undermining democratic rights, the UK director of Human Rights Watch has said.

Yasmine Ahmed accused the Labour government of hypocrisy over its claims to be committed to human rights and international law.

A town torched by LA fires rallies to revive its community: ‘Everybody wants to come back’

admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:00:13 +0000

Eaton fire tore through Altadena, burning buildings and killing many. Its residents are only now taking in the scale of devastation

A week after wildfires tore through the community of Altadena, the smell of destruction still hangs in the air. The acrid smoke seeped into the walls of homes that survived the Eaton fire, which burned 7,000 buildings and killed at least 15 people.

Revealed: drinking water sources in England polluted with forever chemicals

admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:00:12 +0000

Exclusive: Water industry calls for PFAS ban after analysis of sampling data shows contamination across country

The media needs to show how the climate crisis is fueling the LA wildfires

admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:51 +0000

With few exceptions, the news has shied away from showing how the unfolding climate crisis plays a large role in the disaster

Last week, as the Sunset fire was bearing down on her Los Angeles home, Allison Agsten approached a group of television news crews gathering in her neighborhood. Did any of them plan to mention the role of the climate crisis in their reporting?

UK farmland being contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancers

admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:51 +0000

Levels of PFAS chemicals found in sludge destined for British land would not be considered safe for allotments

Window to stop decline of England’s nature closing fast, watchdog says

admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:00:03 +0000

Office for Environmental Protection calls for urgent action after finding government is falling short on most targets

The window to stop the decline of England’s nature is swiftly closing, the environmental watchdog has said, as its latest report finds that the government is falling short on most of its targets to improve the environment.

Economic growth could fall 50% over 20 years from climate shocks, say actuaries

admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisis

Global economic growth could plummet by 50% between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.

Bloodletting recommended for Jersey residents after PFAS contamination

admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:02 +0000

The island’s private drinking water supplies were polluted by use of firefighting foams containing ‘forever chemicals’

Explained: What are PFAS, how toxic are they and how do you become exposed?

Residents of Jersey have been recommended bloodletting to reduce high concentrations of “forever chemicals” in their blood after tests showed some islanders have levels that can lead to health problems.

Trump energy chief pick says linking wildfires to climate crisis is ‘hype’

admin — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:16:46 +0000

Democrats criticize Chris Wright’s comments during US Senate confirmation hearing for energy secretary nominee

Donald Trump’s nominee for energy secretary, Chris Wright, is facing criticism for disputing the ties between climate change and more frequent or severe wildfires, the Washington Post reports, a stance that is contrary to scientific consensus.

Australians should be angry about another year of climate inaction. But don’t let your anger turn into despair | Greg Jericho

admin — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:54:32 +0000

I’ve been writing about climate change for years. I know my graphs won’t change minds, but facts matter

2025 has not started well, and you should be bloody angry.

We are less than five months from the federal election and both major parties’ climate change policies are an amalgam of indolence and lies.