NY’s Climate Change Superfund Act takes effect Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona A law signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul takes effect this week to penalize polluters for emissions. The Climate Change Superfund Act puts a fine on the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions between 2000 and 2018, specifically those … NY’s Climate Change Superfund Act takes effect Read More »
Bay state lawmakers tackle wide range of ‘green’ bills Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Pennsylvania advocates hope to pass legislation in 2025 that opens the door to “community solar” programs, enabling residents to pay for and potentially save money through privately built solar arrays. In state capitals across the Chesapeake Bay region this year, … Bay state lawmakers tackle wide range of ‘green’ bills Read More »
Climate change wreaks havoc on Michigan’s cherry industry Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Michigan’s cherry farmers face volatile weather and rising costs, causing fungi and pests to surge, resulting in up to 75% crop loss this season. Raul Gomez, operations manager at Wunsch Farms, walks through an orchard on the Old Mission Peninsula … Climate change wreaks havoc on Michigan’s cherry industry Read More »
Study finds climate change may increase violence against women Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Climate change amplifies risks of intimate partner violence, disproportionately affecting women. New research links disasters like floods to increased IPV rates. (CREDIT: CC BY-SA 4.0) The escalating consequences of climate change are reshaping human lives and societies worldwide. Increasingly frequent … Study finds climate change may increase violence against women Read More »
Fishing gear, climate change shortening right whale lifespan Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona North Atlantic right whales (NARWs) should live to 100 years or more, but their lives are being cut short because of fishing gear, vessel strikes and climate change, a recent study says A North Atlantic right whale with propeller scars … Fishing gear, climate change shortening right whale lifespan Read More »
‘A look into the future’: TV drama about Danish climate refugees divides opinion Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Laura (Amaryllis August) runs through a crowd of protesters in the Danish cli-fi drama Families Like Ours Families Like Ours has become national talking point but some scientists say events depicted could not happen Featuring scenes of huge crowds boarding … ‘A look into the future’: TV drama about Danish climate refugees divides opinion Read More »
DeBriefed 3 January 2025: ‘Decade of deadly heat’; Russian gas cut off; Europe’s forgotten overseas territories and climate change Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. Record heat in 2024 DEADLY DECADE: UN secretary general António Guterres used his new year’s message to declare that “we have just endured … DeBriefed 3 January 2025: ‘Decade of deadly heat’; Russian gas cut off; Europe’s forgotten overseas territories and climate change Read More »
Is pistachio the new pumpkin spice? Why production of the nut is booming in California Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Pistachios last year generated nearly $3bn for California, where they can grow in desert-like conditions. The trendy green nut is drought-resistant and sustainable – making it appealing to farmers and consumers alike Pistachios have long polarized the world’s taste buds … Is pistachio the new pumpkin spice? Why production of the nut is booming in California Read More »
Climate change is coming for your Bordeaux Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Your browser does not support playing this file but you can still to play locally. Tesla’s annual vehicle deliveries declined for the first time in more than a decade, and China’s BYD hit a milestone. Crypto chief Do Kwon makes … Climate change is coming for your Bordeaux Read More »
Atmospheric Rivers Could Become Stronger, Study Suggests Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Climate and Weather 0 of 1 minute, 8 secondsVolume 90% At a Glance A new study shows that atmospheric rivers will become stronger and more impactful due to climate change. Atmospheric rivers are responsible for roughly half the annual rainfall … Atmospheric Rivers Could Become Stronger, Study Suggests Read More »