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Large number of whale sightings off New England, including dozens of endangered sei whales

Jun 13, 2024

Scientists say a large number of whales is visiting the waters off New England, and the group includes an unusually high number of an endangered species. ,Read More The Seattle Times Environment – The Seattle Times
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Nature bill welcome, needs work to ensure Canada meets its targets

Jun 13, 2024

The biodiversity crisis demands immediate action, environmental advocates say OTTAWA / Traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people Leading environmental lawyers and advocates are welcoming the federal government’s proposed new Nature Accountability Act but say it doesn’t go far enough to ensure that Canada meets its international obligations to halt and reverse nature loss. …
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Makah Tribe will again be allowed to hunt gray whales off WA coasts

Jun 13, 2024

Federal officials announced Thursday it will grant the Makah Tribe the right to once more legally hunt gray whales off the coast of Washington. ,Read More The Seattle Times Environment – The Seattle Times
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In Brazil, a ‘Citizen Map’ Is Helping Prepare for the Next Big Flood

Jun 13, 2024

In the wake of last month’s disastrous flooding in southern Brazil, researchers are asking residents to use their smartphone cameras to document the damage and high-water marks. The data collected will help scientists map flood risk and inform decisions on where to rebuild. Read more on E360 → ,Read More Yale E360
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More than a foot of rain expected in South Florida as flood alerts sweep state

Jun 13, 2024

Nearly 15 inches of rain poured on parts of the Sunshine State in a single day, the National Weather Service says ,Read More The Independent News
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In Brazil, a ‘Citizen Map’ Is Helping Prepare for the Next Big Flood

Jun 13, 2024

In the wake of last month’s disastrous flooding in southern Brazil, researchers are asking residents to use their smartphone cameras to document the damage and high-water marks. The data collected will help scientists map flood risk and inform decisions on where to rebuild. Read more on E360 → ,Read More Yale E360
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Bye bye, El Nino. Cooler hurricane-helping La Nina to replace the phenomenon that adds heat to Earth

Jun 13, 2024

The strong El Nino weather condition that added a bit of extra heat to already record warm global temperatures is gone. ,Read More The Seattle Times Environment – The Seattle Times
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CANADA’S BIG BANKS FACE MPs OVER THEIR FINANCING OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS

Jun 13, 2024

The House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) will be hearing from the CEO’s of Canada’s Big Five banks (Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Scotiabank, as part of its study of the impact of the Canadian…
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Ukraine war produced more emissions than Netherlands in a year, new report claims

Jun 13, 2024

Report by Ukraine’s environment ministry and climate NGOs says war has caused emission of 175 million tonnes of carbon dioxide so far ,Read More The Independent News
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Climate protesters tackled on field at Congressional baseball game

Jun 13, 2024

Police arrest eight Climate Defiance members on Wednesday brandishing ‘END FOSSIL FUELS’ T-shirts ,Read More The Independent News
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