Amid pandemic, U.S. renewable power sources have topped coal for 40 days
(Reuters) - Electricity generated by renewable sources like solar, wind and hydro has exceeded coal-fired power in the United States for a record 40 straight days, according to a report based on U.S. government data released on Monday.
Amid Pandemic, U.S. Renewable Power Sources Have Topped Coal for 40 Days
Scientists Warn Worse Pandemics Are on the Way if We Don't Protect Nature
Key quotation: "Scientists warn that 1.7 million unidentified viruses known to infect people are estimated to exist in mammals and water birds. Any one of these may be more disruptive and lethal than COVID-19."Scientists Warn Worse Pandemics Are on the Way if We Don't Protect Nature
"Business as usual will not work. Business as usual right now for pandemics is waiting for them to emerge and hoping for a vaccine. That's not a good strategy. We need to deal with the underlying drivers."Their assessment has been supported recently by others in the scientific community. A study pub...
Severe Weather Preparedness & Recovery During COVID-19
Severe Weather Preparedness and Recovery During COVID-19 - Convergence of Climate-Health-Vulnerabilities
This post is part of a series on the convergence of COVID-19 and weather/climate. Each post covers only part of the complex, evolving situation we all are trying to prepare for, respond to, and learn from. Therefore, any recommendations should be considered within your individual geographic, economic, and social context.
The Status of Spring in the U.S. South
Status of Spring
How do you know when spring has begun? Is it the appearance of the first tiny leaves on the trees, or the first crocus plants peeping through the snow? The First Leaf and First Bloom Indices are synthetic measures of these early season events in plants, based on recent temperature conditions.
Climate Crisis Coming Home to Roost in North Carolina
New state report: The climate crisis is coming home to roost in NC | NC Policy Watch
Hot days, warm nights. Heavy rains, no snow. A greater risk of wildfires and hurricanes, droughts and floods. Released this week, the 236-page North Carolina Climate Science Report paints a dim picture of the new normal that will likely unfold through the century's end.
Rocky River Watch Sues Over Water Pollution
Rocky River Watch sues over water pollution/Rocky River Watch demanda por la contaminación del agua
For the Spanish version, scroll to the bottom/Para la versión de español, desplácese hacia abajo Loves Creek and Rocky River in Chatham County once was subject to nutrient pollution from two chicken processing plants. They have since begun to recover, but discharges from a new chicken plant might change that.
State And Local Leaders Set Climate Goals, But Can We Meet Them?
State And Local Leaders Set Climate Goals, But Can We Meet Them?
With the federal government's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, state and local governments in North Carolina have set their own ambitious goals for addressing climate change. Now, they're puzzling over how to carry out the big changes needed to reach those goals - such as switching to electric vehicles and shifting to more renewable energy.
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