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Thu, 2011-06-23 09:24 — mdmcdonald

The Climate Change working group is focused on bringing climate science to effective regulatory policy and stimulating the growth of a green economy.

The mission of the Climate Change is to bring climate science to effective regulatory policy and stimulating the growth of a green economy.

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Climate change undermines fight against AIDS, TB and malaria--analysis

Mon, 2023-09-18 10:47 — mike kraft

Climate change impeding fight against AIDS, TB and malaria Climate change and conflict are hitting efforts to tackle three of the world's deadliest infectious diseases, the head of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has warned. Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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Earth is outside its ‘safe operating space for humanity’ on most key measurements --study

Wed, 2023-09-13 20:41 — mike kraft

Earth is outside its 'safe operating space for humanity' on most key measurements, study says A new study of Earth's health says the planet is outside its “safe operating space for humanity” on six out of nine key measurements. AP News

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Map shows where climate change made U.S. summer hotter for almost everyone

Wed, 2023-09-13 20:28 — mike kraft

97% of Americans saw hotter temps caused by climate change Climate change doubled and tripled the chances of high temperatures, analysis shows. Alex Fitzpatrick Axios

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Where climate change most affected summer temperatures, 2023

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US sets record for billion-dollar weather disasters in a year — with 4 months still to go

Tue, 2023-09-12 10:34 — mike kraft

US sets record for billion-dollar weather disasters in a year — and there's still 4 months to go The deadly firestorm in Hawaii and Hurricane Idalia’s watery storm surge helped push the United States to an annual record for the number of weather disasters that cost at least $1 billion. AP News

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EU's disaster response fund needs more funding due to mounting climate crises

Tue, 2023-09-12 10:24 — mike kraft

EU's disaster response fund at limit as climate crises mount The European Commission warned on Tuesday that the EU urgently needs more funding to respond to climate change-fuelled crises after its emergency aid reserve was exhausted in both 2021 and 2022 and natural disasters have increased this year. Kate Abnett Reuters

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Group of 20 agree to increase clean energy but no deal on phasing out fossil fuels

Mon, 2023-09-11 10:08 — mike kraft

Group of 20 countries agree to increase clean energy but reach no deal on phasing out fossil fuels Group of 20 leaders have agreed to triple renewable energy and try to increase the funds for climate change-related disasters but maintained the status quo with regards to phasing out carbon spewing coal. AP News

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Earth just had its hottest summer on record, U.N. says. "Climate breakdown has begun"

Wed, 2023-09-06 17:10 — mike kraft

Earth just had its hottest summer on record, U.N. says, warning "climate breakdown has begun" "Climate breakdown has begun," U.N. chief says, adding: "The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting." CBS News

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Opinion: How the twin crises of climate change and poor public housing are harming people’s health

Wed, 2023-08-30 09:54 — mike kraft

How the twin crises of climate change and poor public housing are harming people’s health Increasing extreme weather events compound the poor quality and availability of public housing, placing those facing housing insecurity in the center of two major public health crises. Torie Bosch STAT

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Federal Government announces nearly $3 Billion in projects to strengthen local communities resilience to extreme weather events.

Tue, 2023-08-29 17:53 — mike kraft

DHS Press Release, Aug 28, 2023

Biden-Harris Administrations Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Project Selections to Help Communities Build Resilience to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events

Additional Funding from the President’s Investing in America Agenda Enables Major Program Expansion, with 23 States Selected for the First Time

WASHINGTON—Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced the project selections for nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics. The selections, through two competitive grant programs, will help communities across the nation enhance resilience to climate change and extreme weather events. Overall, the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides FEMA nearly $7 billion to help communities proactively reduce their vulnerability to flood, hurricanes, drought, wildfires, extreme heat, and other climate-fueled hazards.

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Scientists Are Working to HelpCities Adapt to Extreme Heat

Mon, 2023-08-28 11:39 — mike kraft

How Scientists Are Helping Cities Adapt to Extreme Heat - HS Today Extreme heat is dangerous and is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths. Where you live shapes how extreme that heat can become. Extreme heat is dangerous and is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths. Where you live shapes how extreme that heat can become. Homeland Security Today Hstoday

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