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EGEB: Turning waste into green hydrogen has great potential - Electrek

Green hydrogen producer Ways2H gets an injection of funds; a Swedish shipbuilder is designing a transatlantic car carrier powered by wind.

Polluted air killing half a million babies a year across globe

State of Global Air report says indoor air quality causing two-thirds of the deaths and affecting health in the womb

Asian rivers are turning black. And our colorful closets are to blame

Textile dyeing is one of the most polluting aspects of the global fashion industry, devastating the environment and posing health hazards to humans.

Virtual Phone Banking Action Hours

Join EVP for our virtual phone banking action hours to turn out environmental voters for the 2020 election! The phone banking training will start at 1:00 pm ET, then we will start calling voters after the training. Please join us on Zoom for the training and to get set up on Hubdialer. If you've already been trained, you'll be able to jump right to calling. Once you sign up for the phone bank you'll receive an email with the Zoom link. We hope to (virtually) see you at the action hours!

Junior Expert in Circular Economy - Homepage -

The Junior Expert in Circular Economy is a 1-year Higher Technician course for young Europeans interested in sustainable industry.

How the climate crisis is affecting wildfires around the world

More than 4 million acres have burned in California alone in 2020, a record for one year

The Ozone Hole Over Antarctica Has Grown Much Deeper And Wider in 2020

The hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica has expanded to one of its greatest recorded sizes in recent years.

How did we get here? Four years of climate change in eight minutes

A lot has happened since Donald Trump became president. Here is one presidential term, as told through climate change.

Air pollution in India caused over 116,000 infant deaths in 2019: Study

Report highlights challenge of high outdoor air pollution in South Asian countries

An indicator to reflect the mitigating effect of Common Agricultural Policy on soil erosion

This study presents the updated version of the recently published LANDUM model [Land Use Policy 48, 38–50 (2015)]. LANDUM is integrated into the 100 m…

How the US could go from climate laggard to climate leader — in 8 simple steps

These popular policies could make America green again.

Decent living for all does not have to cost the Earth

Global energy consumption in 2050 could be reduced to the levels of the 1960s and still provide a decent standard of living for a population three times larger, according to a new study.

Doe your bit: Japan invents bags deer can eat after plastic-related deaths

To keep animals safe from rubbish discarded by tourists, a bag has been devised made from milk cartons and rice bran

Frigid Arctic outbreak forecast to spread across the United States after Sunday, with temperature anomaly more than 40 °F below average

A powerful Arctic outbreak with frigid cold temperatures is forecast to spread across the Central Plains and Midwest from Sunday through Tuesday.

75 ways Trump made America dirtier and the planet warmer

In the past four years, Trump has shredded environmental protections for American lands, animals and people

From pandemics to climate change, the real problem is capitalism itself

Last week President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, engaged in a fierce debate that was noted by millions for the unpleasantness of Trump's repeated interruptions. During those interruptions, Trump frequently denounced Biden as either radically left-wing or a ...

Understanding the North's climate change trifecta

A wildfire burns outside Fairbanks, Alaska, after a lightning strike. (Catherine Dieleman), Author providedCatherine Dieleman, University of GuelphThe Arctic Circle became unbelievably hot on June 20. In the Russian community of Verkhoyansk, temperatures topped 38C, marking what m...

The world is worried about the coronavirus. It’s equally concerned about climate change.

Nearly 70 percent of people in 14 countries say climate change is as big a threat as the spread of infectious disease.

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How to turn climate anxiety into action | Renée Lertzman

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized Talk recommendations and more. It's normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed by climate change, says psychologist Renée Lertzman. Can we turn those feelings into something productive? In an affirming talk, Lertzman discusses the emotional effects of climate change and offers insights on how psychology can help us discover both the creativity and resilience needed to act on environmental issues. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. You're welcome to link to or embed these videos, forward them to others and share these ideas with people you know. For more information on using TED for commercial purposes (e.g. employee learning, in a film or online course), submit a Media Request here: http://media-requests.TED.com Follow TED on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TEDTalks Like TED on Facebook: http://facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/TED

How Mapping Trees Can Help Fight the Climate Crisis | NowThis

Ecologist Thomas Crowther turned one mistake into a great opportunity to fight the climate crisis. » Subscribe to NowThis Earth: https://go.nowth.is/Future_Subscribe » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: https://go.nowth.is/KnowThis To learn more, watch Thomas Crowther's full @TED Talk here: http://t.ted.com/pZrKCNx. For more videos like this, follow NowThis Earth. #Climate #ThomasCrowther #Trees #Earth #Environment #Science #NowThis Connect with NowThis » Subscribe to NowThis News: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Like us on Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/News_Facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Follow us on Instagram: http://go.nowth.is/News_Instagram » Find us on Snapchat Discover: http://go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat NowThis Earth is daily news coverage of climate, sustainability, biodiversity, species extinction, and environmental justice, and other planetary concerns. NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where you live. http://www.youtube.com/nowthisearth @NowThisEarth

ExxonMobil Claims Shift on Climate But Continues to Fund Climate Science Deniers

The company’s professed support for a carbon tax is a disingenuous public relations ploy to delay government action.

Climate change answer disqualifies Barrett for Supreme Court

She replied it is a "very contentious matter of public debate, " but settled science is clear so she is either grossly uniformed or she lied.

How conflict minerals funded a war that killed millions, and why tech giants are finally cleaning up their act

The rich mineral mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo supply valuable minerals to the tech industry, but they come at a deadly cost that is finally being faced.

Judge tosses land management plans after ousting Pendley from role

A federal judge unraveled the work of former Bureau of Land Management (BLM) acting Director William Perry Pendley, throwing out land management plans in Montana in a case that could have consequences for the agency

Wind, Solar Are Cheapest Power Source In Most Places, BNEF Says

Wind and solar power are the cheapest form of new electricity in most of the world today.

Indigenous groups demand meeting with Colombia's president

Thousands of Indigenous protesters marched through Colombia’s capital Monday to demand a public meeting with President Ivan Duque and call for reforms they say are crucial for their survival. The Indigenous groups, most from the country's southwest, are complaining about mining concessions and growing

How a climate bill becomes a reality

Political scientist Leah Stokes explains how to craft a climate bill that will actually work.

What’s causing climate change, in 10 charts

Different ways of looking at the problem.

We asked Joe Biden’s campaign 6 key questions about his climate change plans

How Biden could use the powers of the presidency to protect vulnerable communities and hold fossil fuel companies accountable.

How the 137 million Americans who own stock can force climate action

The two best ways to hold companies to their climate commitments.

Xi Jinping wants China to be carbon neutral by 2060. These researchers have a plan for that.

Here’s how the world’s largest carbon emitter could slash its emissions in the coming decades.

How affluent people can end their mindless overconsumption

Every energy reduction we can make is a gift to future humans, and all life on Earth.

Fighting Climate Change, One Building At A Time

To end climate change, millions of homes will have to stop heating with fossil fuels. It's possible, and can even save money. Entrepreneur Donnel Baird is trying to make it happen.

John Lewis Partnership brings net-zero target forward to 2035

Waitrose and John Lewis' parent company has committed to becoming a net-zero business by 2035 - 15 years sooner than originally planned - as part of a sweeping new business strategy.

The Trump Administration Is Reversing Nearly 100 Environmental Rules. Here’s the Full List.

The White House has dismantled major climate and environmental policies focused on clean air, water, wildlife and toxic chemicals. Here’s how it adds up.

Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya face devastating drought

The next rainy season in East Africa is forecast to fail, jeopardizing food security for millions of people. Act now.

Even if deniers don’t, Florida insurers recognize the cost of climate change | Fred Grimm

Even Florida’s deniers are being billed by insurance companies for the cost of climate change, notes Sun Sentinel columnist Fred Grimm.

Methane emissions up in 2020 amid turbulent year for oil and gas

Methane emissions have jumped so far this year even as oil and gas production has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Cameron Peak Fire surpassed 200,000 acres, burned within 4 miles of Loveland

The Cameron Peak Fire, now at 203,253 acres, moved to within 4 miles of Loveland at its closest on Saturday. Activity slowed on Sunday, giving firefighters a chance to work ahead.

'Solastalgia': Arctic inhabitants overwhelmed by new form of climate grief

Solastalgia means a feeling of homesickness without ever leaving home and for Inuit in Canada’s north it is the psychological impact of the climate crisis

Boosting Efficiency of Next-Gen Solar Cells by Blocking Vibrations That Remove Heat

Led by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a study of a solar-energy material with a bright future revealed a way to slow phonons, the waves that transport heat. The discovery could improve novel hot-carrier solar cells, which convert

Rewild to mitigate the climate crisis, urge leading scientists

Restoring degraded natural lands highly effective for carbon storage and avoiding species extinctions.

Amid Wildfires, Cops Focused on Fanciful “Forest Jihad” Threat

Internal law enforcement documents from BlueLeaks show cops fixating on the specter of environmental attacks by foreign extremists.

Taking A Regional Approach To Electric Vehicle Readiness

Getting around cities in electric vehicles (EVs) is getting easier as EV infrastructure grows. But traveling between cities is still a challenge as infrastructure, incentives, and policies aren’t always implemented on a regional scale

Drive-throughs are busier than ever during the pandemic – but they're hotspots for air pollution

Staff and customers with underlying health conditions are likely to be most at risk at drive-through windows.

Opinion | I helped start the fight for environmental justice nearly four decades ago. We’re still fighting.

Case in point: Virginia should reconsider allowing a massive landfill to be built near a historic Black school.