Florida Lead Smelter Exposes Hundreds of Workers to Dangerous Neurotoxin
"Hundreds of workers at a Tampa lead smelter have been exposed to dangerous levels of the neurotoxin. The consequences have been profound."
Source: Tampa Bay Times, 03/26/2021
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Low-income and Latino Neighborhoods Endure More Extreme Heat in SW
"On any hot day in the Phoenix area, the heat builds up in some neighborhoods more than others."
Source: Arizona Republic, 03/18/2021
"First Microwave-Powered Home Boiler Could Help Cut Emissions"
"The creators of the world’s first microwave-powered boiler have said it can provide a straightforward, zero-emissions replacement for the gas boilers that heat most homes in the UK."
Source: Guardian, 03/17/2021
Natural But Deadly: Huge Gaps in US Rules For Wood-Stove Smoke Exposed
"The government spent millions subsidizing new wood heaters supposed to burn more cleanly. But an investigation has discovered critical flaws".
Source: Guardian, 03/17/2021
"Saving The West’s Most Iconic Cactus From Climate Change"
"A warming world means an invasive grass is threatening the famous saguaro
Cactuses cover a hillside in Saguaro National Park in Arizona."
"TUCSON — The giant saguaro, an icon of the American West, is beloved in this state. Arms raised in a perpetual “hello there,” the saguaro covers the desert wilderness and thrives in cities. Its silhouette appears in fine art and on restaurant walls; businesses and schools carry its name. Arizona state law protects the plant, and it is revered by the native Tohono O’odham tribe.
Source: Washington Post, 03/11/2021
Austin Had A Bold New Climate Plan – Until A Gas Company Got Involved
"When the city of Austin drafted a plan to shift away from fossil fuels, the local gas company was fast on the scene to try to scale back the ambition of the effort." "The fossil fuel industry is using the same playbook to fight city climate plans around the country".
Source: Floodlight, 03/02/2021
Climate Change Is Weakening Ocean Currents That Shape Atlantic Weather
"The change in the main ocean heat pump could bring more heat waves to Europe, increase sea level rise in North America and force fish to move farther north."
Source: Inside Climate News, 02/26/2021
Hot Houses: The Race To Save Bats From Overheating As Temperatures Rise
"Chimneys for bat boxes and a flying fox heat stress forecaster are among efforts to prevent deaths from effects of climate crisis"
Source: Guardian, 02/25/2021
"Texans’ Frozen Pipes Are Warnings of Yet Another Climate Threat"
"Power outages are just the start. Aging policies and infrastructure are making drinking water vulnerable to extreme weather."
Source: Bloomberg Green, 02/25/2021
How Texas Froze: Neglect Of Grid And Climate Warnings Set The Stage
"State officials’ repeated failure to act on deeply researched advice for averting grid catastrophes paralleled Texas’ years-long non-response to experts’ warnings about the dangers of climate change."
Source: Inside Climate News, 02/24/2021
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