Chinese stars Xie Na, far right, and Huang Xiaoming, second from left, were among those reposting the ‘One China’ message. VCG via Getty Images Dan Chen, University…… Read more “How Chinese celebrities are amplifying official policy on Taiwan, pushing ‘One China’ messages to millions of fans online”
Month: October 2022
A Dilemma for California Legislators: Preserve Public Beaches or Protect Coastal Homes
Officials are building barriers to protect homes from rising seas, but the barriers are hastening erosion. David ShultzX May 27, 2021 Published in: Forbes Up and down…… Read more “A Dilemma for California Legislators: Preserve Public Beaches or Protect Coastal Homes”
Glaciers in the Alps are melting faster than ever – and 2022 was their worst summer yet
The Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland is the largest in the Alps. A century ago it was several kilometres longer and several hundred metres thicker. Alberto Garcia Guillen…… Read more “Glaciers in the Alps are melting faster than ever – and 2022 was their worst summer yet”
China’s plan to clean up ‘new pollutants’
Hopes are high that an action plan will help control chemicals with ongoing harmful effects, though experts note a lack of supporting legislation Shopping for toothpaste in…… Read more “China’s plan to clean up ‘new pollutants’”
In Asia, Millions Are Fleeing Climate Disasters With Little Promise of Relief
“For us, climate change is inescapable.” Alessandra BergaminX April 22, 2021 Published in: Common Dreams •Covering Climate Now This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global…… Read more “In Asia, Millions Are Fleeing Climate Disasters With Little Promise of Relief”
Can a ‘Green Amendment’ Deliver Environmental Justice?
THE SUPREME COURT CURBED THE EPA’S ABILITY TO RESTRICT EMISSIONS, SO STATES ARE LOOKING TO ENSHRINE RIGHTS TO “HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENTS” IN THEIR CONSTITUTIONS. Sam JonesX August 22,…… Read more “Can a ‘Green Amendment’ Deliver Environmental Justice?”
New satellite mapping with AI can quickly pinpoint hurricane damage across an entire state to spot where people may be trapped
New satellite mapping techniques can quickly locate washed out and damaged areas. Ricardo Arduengo / AFP via Getty Images Zhe Zhu, University of Connecticut and Su Ye,…… Read more “New satellite mapping with AI can quickly pinpoint hurricane damage across an entire state to spot where people may be trapped”
Warming Lakes Are Losing Oxygen. Climate Change and Pollution Are to Blame.
Deep waters in temperate climate lakes have already lost almost 20 percent of their oxygen supply. Kaitlin SullivanX December 20, 2021 Published in: Popular Science On a…… Read more “Warming Lakes Are Losing Oxygen. Climate Change and Pollution Are to Blame.”
Indigenous defenders stand between illegal roads and survival of the Amazon rainforest – Brazil’s runoff election could be a turning point
Maria Elena Paredes, coordinator of the Community Vigilance Committee for the Ashéninka community of Sawawo Hito 40, points to satellite images showing deforestation. Reynaldo Vela/USAID David S.…… Read more “Indigenous defenders stand between illegal roads and survival of the Amazon rainforest – Brazil’s runoff election could be a turning point”
Fast Fashion Is an Environmental Catastrophe. Is Composting Your Clothes the Solution?
A slate of brands are marketing clothing that they say can break down in your backyard. Bridget ShirvellX October 7, 2022 Published in: Fast Company •Discover Magazine When…… Read more “Fast Fashion Is an Environmental Catastrophe. Is Composting Your Clothes the Solution?”