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Dangerous Fungus is Becoming More Prevalent. Scientists Believe Climate Change Could be to Blame

In 2016, hospitals in New York state identified a rare and dangerous fungal infection never before found in the United States. Research laboratories quickly mobilized to review historical specimens and found the fungus had been present in the country since at least 2013. In the years since, New York City has emerged as ground zero […]

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Almost 3 in 4 Republicans Say Economy Should Take Precedence Over Environment: Poll

Nearly 3 in 4 Republicans said the economy should take precedence over the environment, “even at the risk of ignoring climate change,” according to a poll released Thursday. In an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 72 percent of Republicans surveyed said the economy should be prioritized, even at the risk of ignoring climate change — a significantly higher […]

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July’s “Startling” Heat Puts Climate Change in Focus

The early numbers are in, and they show just how hot the planet was during the month of July. Why it matters: The new data is a somber indication of how the world is being affected by the extent and pace of climate change, especially as emissions continue to increase. The big picture: July was the warmest month in […]

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Water Temps at One Lake Michigan Beach Nearing 75 Degrees

If you haven’t jumped into Lake Michigan yet, now might be the time. Water temperatures at beaches are heating up with one spot nearing 75 degrees. The National Weather Service’s Lake Michigan Beach Report from Wednesday morning, July 5, shows that Duck Lake State Park’s water temperature was 74 degrees. The beach also had a […]

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Can Growing Algae in the Desert Help Undo Some of Our Damage to the Climate? Start-up Brilliant Planet Thinks So

Around 650 million years ago an explosion of algae kick-started human life. Now, this broad group of aquatic organisms could hold the key to help humanity in a very different way – or so says one start-up that is growing algae in the Moroccan desert. When microscopic algae get the right surge of nutrients from […]

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Recycling Rubble Can Help Rebuild Syria Faster, Scientists Show

Tests show recycled concrete could safely be used in new buildings in war- and quake-stricken country. Concrete rubble from destroyed buildings in Syria can be safely recycled into new concrete, scientists have shown, which will make the rebuilding of the war-hit country faster, cheaper and greener. Syria, which was also hit by a huge earthquake in February, […]

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World’s Biggest Sports Events May Have to Be Held in Cooler Months Due to Global Warming

Long distance running events may have to be “decoupled” from athletics championships due to climate change, a sporting boss has warned. Soaring temperatures could make endurance events unsafe during summer, according to World Athletics president and former Olympian Sebastian Coe. “The fact is we now live in a world that is changing very fast, and climate […]

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Wind and Solar Power Investment Crashed After Government Cut Funding

Ministers are warned of danger of missing legally binding carbon reduction targets – and that Brexit will ‘make the problem even worse’ Investment in wind and solar power has crashed since the Government slashed the help available, new figures show – while much of the world powers ahead. The dramatic slump – a 56 per […]

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Michigan Beef Found to Contain Dangerous Levels of ‘Forever Chemicals’

Cattle from a small south-east Michigan farm that sold beef to schools and at farmers’ markets in the state have been found to contain dangerous levels of PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals” that can pose a serious risk to human health. The news comes after consumer groups in 2019 warned that using PFAS-laden sewage sludge as fertilizer would contaminate dairy, […]

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New Device Converting Infrared Heat to Electricity Could Lead to Solar Power at Night

Scientists have successfully tested a device that is capable of converting infrared heat into electrical power. The device, described last week in the journal ACS Photonics, is based on technology similar to that used in night-vision goggles and may lead to new ways of harnessing the Sun’s energy in the dark of night. source: independent.

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