Climate change – Page 8 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

French senate votes against referendum on protecting climate change fight within constitution

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021By Editor

The French national senate has rejected holding a public vote backed by President Emmanuel Macron on whether the country’s fight against climate change should be enshrined in the constitution. … Read More >French senate votes against referendum on protecting climate change fight within constitution

World

UN weather agency confirms new record 18.3C temperature in Antarctica, says it’s ‘consistent with climate change’

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed a new hottest-ever temperature in mainland Antarctica, suggesting the result is in line with global warming data observed by the agency. … Read More >UN weather agency confirms new record 18.3C temperature in Antarctica, says it’s ‘consistent with climate change’

France’s Council of State sets nine-month deadline for government to meet climate targets or face sanctions

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

France’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, has set a nine-month deadline for the government to take “all the necessary steps” to meet its climate targets or face potential financial sanctions. … Read More >France’s Council of State sets nine-month deadline for government to meet climate targets or face sanctions

Russia

Global warming is hitting Russia faster than most countries & government must be prepared for serious consequences, says Putin

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

Russia needs to be completely prepared for serious social and economic consequences caused by global warming, because around 70% of the country’s land is vulnerable permafrost, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. … Read More >Global warming is hitting Russia faster than most countries & government must be prepared for serious consequences, says Putin

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As Russia ramps up climate change fight, scientists say Siberian permafrost has survived more intense heat than previously thought

Posted on June 24, 2021June 24, 2021By Editor

Scientists at Britain’s University of Sussex have discovered that an ancient part of Siberia’s permafrost is far more resilient to heat than once thought, having survived temperatures as much as 4–5°C (39–41°F) warmer than today. … Read More >As Russia ramps up climate change fight, scientists say Siberian permafrost has survived more intense heat than previously thought

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G7 agrees on net-zero emissions by 2050 & coal ‘phase out’ – European Commission head

Posted on June 15, 2021June 15, 2021By Editor

The Group of Seven, which unites some of the world’s leading economies, has signed a deal to move away from coal plants and stop funding new coal mining to tackle climate change, the EU’s top official has said. … Read More >G7 agrees on net-zero emissions by 2050 & coal ‘phase out’ – European Commission head

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G7 governments agree to end international funding for coal plants this year

Posted on May 24, 2021May 24, 2021By Editor

The G7 group of some of the world’s richest countries have agreed to stop the overseas financing of coal-fired power plants within the year, in a bid to tackle climate change, their environment ministers said in a joint statement. … Read More >G7 governments agree to end international funding for coal plants this year

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War & climate disasters displaced record 55mn people in 2020 amid global lockdowns, study finds

Posted on May 23, 2021May 23, 2021By Editor

Amid a raging global pandemic, a record 55 million people were displaced from their homes but still living in their countries by the end of 2020, according to the latest report from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center. … Read More >War & climate disasters displaced record 55mn people in 2020 amid global lockdowns, study finds

Asia & Pacific

China aiming to reuse 60% of urban household refuse by 2025 as Beijing strives for less wasteful future

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has said the country is aiming to increase the amount of urban household waste it reuses by 50% as Beijing targets a holistic approach to climate change. … Read More >China aiming to reuse 60% of urban household refuse by 2025 as Beijing strives for less wasteful future

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Hawaii first state to declare climate emergency

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021By Editor

A bombshell letter written by Matt Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg describes how Gaetz paid for sex with at least one underage girl. As sea levels rise and coastlines shrink, Hawaii is the first state to declare a climate emergency. … Read More >Hawaii first state to declare climate emergency

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