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UK Carbon Emissions Reach Lowest Level Since 1872

UK Carbon Emissions Reach Lowest Level Since 1872

According to a new analysis by Carbon Brief, the United Kingdom’s 2024 emissions fell to 409 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e), based on preliminary energy data. That’s a 3.6 percent drop and the lowest level since 1872. The country’s coal use was also the lowest it’s been since the mid-1600s. “The largest factor […]
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Dangerous Climate ‘Whiplash’ Is Impacting Cities Globally, Report Finds

Dangerous Climate ‘Whiplash’ Is Impacting Cities Globally, Report Finds

In a new report, researchers have ranked global cities for flood and drought risks and determined that some of the biggest cities in the world are facing dangerous climate swings between dry and wet periods. Some cities have seen a total change in their climate, moving from typically dry regions to regions prone to flooding […]
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‘American Oasis’ Author Kyle Paoletta on the History and Future of the American Southwest

‘American Oasis’ Author Kyle Paoletta on the History and Future of the American Southwest

In the not-too-distant past, the American Southwest was a place that fed the imagination of non-residents. The sun, the desert, expansive canyons and gorgeous vistas have drawn visitors and retirees for decades. The Southwest is generally defined as Arizona, New Mexico and parts of Nevada, California and Texas, and the attraction is predictable – warm […]
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