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VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Las Vegas is in Imminent Danger of Running Out of Water - Casino.org
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One up'd by new dead pool straw at Lake Powell.
New water intake system installed at Glen Canyon Dam as Lake Powell nears record low
Construction crews have installed a new water intake connection at the Glen Canyon Dam to help deliver water to nearby communities even if Lake Powell reaches its
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Business Insider: A suburb in Arizona has water 'completely' shut off due to drought.
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OMG!
A suburb outside of Scottsdale, Arizona has had its water shut off due to the drought, in a 'worst-case scenario'
Rio Verde, Arizona, a suburb just outside of Scottsdale, had its water supply shut off as a consequence of the mega-drought affecting the southwest.
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OMG!
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The Guardian: Climate activists vow to take to streets to stop fossil fuel extraction. Climate activists vow to take to streets to stop fossil fuel extraction
Hundreds of thousands of young climate activists have said they will continue “protesting in the streets in huge numbers” against fossil fuels, a day after Greta Thunberg was removed by German police from a condemned village atop a massive coal deposit. In a cease-and-desist letter to the CEOs of fossil fuel companies, youth campaigners accuse them of a “direct violation of our human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, your duties of care, as well as the rights of Indigenous people”. “This cease-and-desist notice is to demand that you immediately stop opening any new oil, gas or coal extraction sites, and stop blocking the clean energy transition we all so urgently need,” the letter says.
Hundreds of thousands of young climate activists have said they will continue “protesting in the streets in huge numbers” against fossil fuels, a day after Greta Thunberg was removed by German police from a condemned village atop a massive coal deposit. In a cease-and-desist letter to the CEOs of fossil fuel companies, youth campaigners accuse them of a “direct violation of our human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, your duties of care, as well as the rights of Indigenous people”. “This cease-and-desist notice is to demand that you immediately stop opening any new oil, gas or coal extraction sites, and stop blocking the clean energy transition we all so urgently need,” the letter says.
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Let’s face reality. Fossil fuel interests have destroyed the Cops – we need something new | Bill McGuire
It beggars belief that the UN thought it a good idea to allow an authoritarian petro-state to host the already compromised summit, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of climate hazards
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It beggars belief that the UN thought it a good idea to allow an authoritarian petro-state to host such a critical meeting at the height of the climate emergency. Given the UAE’s huge investment in oil and gas, it was always likely that there would be serious tensions at Cop28 between action on climate and the fossil-fuel industry. Handing the presidency to Al Jaber has compromised the conference beyond repair, reinforcing concerns that the whole Cop process simply isn’t fit for purpose.
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Warning of unprecedented heatwaves as El Niño set to return in 2023
The return of the El Niño climate phenomenon this year will cause global temperatures to rise “off the chart” and deliver unprecedented heatwaves, scientists have warned. Early forecasts suggest El Niño will exacerbate extreme weather, making it “very likely” the world will exceed 1.5C of warming. The hottest year in recorded history, 2016, was driven by a powerful El Niño. This year is forecast to be hotter than 2022, which global datasets rank as the fifth or sixth hottest on record. But El Niño occurs during the northern hemisphere winter and its heating effect takes months to be felt, meaning 2024 is more likely to set a new global temperature record.
The return of the El Niño climate phenomenon this year will cause global temperatures to rise “off the chart” and deliver unprecedented heatwaves, scientists have warned. Early forecasts suggest El Niño will exacerbate extreme weather, making it “very likely” the world will exceed 1.5C of warming. The hottest year in recorded history, 2016, was driven by a powerful El Niño. This year is forecast to be hotter than 2022, which global datasets rank as the fifth or sixth hottest on record. But El Niño occurs during the northern hemisphere winter and its heating effect takes months to be felt, meaning 2024 is more likely to set a new global temperature record.
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Banks still investing heavily in fossil fuels despite net zero pledges – study
Banks and finance institutions that have signed up to net zero pledges are still investing heavily in fossil fuels, research has shown, leading to accusations they are acting as “climate arsonists”.
Banks and finance institutions that have signed up to net zero pledges are still investing heavily in fossil fuels, research has shown, leading to accusations they are acting as “climate arsonists”.
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Greta arrested protesting coal plant
Greta Thunberg detained at German coal protest
The climate protester is held with a group who have been trying to stop the expansion of a coal mine.
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Thirsty California reservoirs benefit from atmospheric river storms but drought is far from over
Water levels in California reservoirs have seen a sharp rise since a bomb cyclone and barrage of atmospheric river storms of the Pineapple Express variety.
Too bad the excess water isn't being redirected and injected into the ground. We all know there is an 'underground river system' down there, so you might not even have to redirect too far - and maybe even as simple as straight down the lake bed.
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UN head accuses fossil fuel firms of business models ‘inconsistent with human survival’
The head of the United Nations has accused the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies of refusing to abandon a business model at odds with human survival despite knowingly putting the world on course for a climate meltdown decades ago. Speaking at the Davos summit of business and political leaders, the UN secretary general, António Guterres, launched a strong attack on the world’s leading oil companies, many of which are represented at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting at the Swiss resort.
The head of the United Nations has accused the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies of refusing to abandon a business model at odds with human survival despite knowingly putting the world on course for a climate meltdown decades ago. Speaking at the Davos summit of business and political leaders, the UN secretary general, António Guterres, launched a strong attack on the world’s leading oil companies, many of which are represented at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting at the Swiss resort.
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Greta Thunberg released after brief detention at German mine protest, police say
Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg was detained alongside other activists on Tuesday during protests against the demolition of a village to make way for a coal mine expansion but was released after an identity check, according to police.
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The 20-year-old activist was physically removed but displayed the confidence that can only come when the last person who messed with you was humiliated, exposed, and jailed.
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... or lizard people warming up the planet so they can retake the surface. LOL
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Revealed: more than 90% of rainforest carbon offsets by biggest provider are worthless, analysis shows
The forest carbon offsets approved by the world’s leading provider and used by Disney, Shell, Gucci and other big corporations are largely worthless and could make global heating worse, according to a new investigation. The research into Verra, the world’s leading carbon standard for the rapidly growing $2bn (£1.6bn) voluntary offsets market, has found that, based on analysis of a significant percentage of the projects, more than 90% of their rainforest offset credits – among the most commonly used by companies – are likely to be “phantom credits” and do not represent genuine carbon reductions.
The forest carbon offsets approved by the world’s leading provider and used by Disney, Shell, Gucci and other big corporations are largely worthless and could make global heating worse, according to a new investigation. The research into Verra, the world’s leading carbon standard for the rapidly growing $2bn (£1.6bn) voluntary offsets market, has found that, based on analysis of a significant percentage of the projects, more than 90% of their rainforest offset credits – among the most commonly used by companies – are likely to be “phantom credits” and do not represent genuine carbon reductions.
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‘Super-tipping points’ could trigger cascade of climate action
Three “super-tipping points” for climate action could trigger a cascade of decarbonisation across the global economy, according to a report. Relatively small policy interventions on electric cars, plant-based alternatives to meat and green fertilisers would lead to unstoppable growth in those sectors, the experts said.The tipping points occur when a zero-carbon solution becomes more competitive than the existing high-carbon option. More sales lead to cheaper products, creating feedback loops that drive exponential growth and a rapid takeover. The report, launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, said the three super-tipping points would cut emissions in sectors covering 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Three “super-tipping points” for climate action could trigger a cascade of decarbonisation across the global economy, according to a report. Relatively small policy interventions on electric cars, plant-based alternatives to meat and green fertilisers would lead to unstoppable growth in those sectors, the experts said.The tipping points occur when a zero-carbon solution becomes more competitive than the existing high-carbon option. More sales lead to cheaper products, creating feedback loops that drive exponential growth and a rapid takeover. The report, launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, said the three super-tipping points would cut emissions in sectors covering 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Already changing how we view growth. This is an example of allowing more growth while minimizing demand on water.
Groundbreaking for pipeline to give Apex water
The city of North Las Vegas held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a 12-mile water pipeline to Apex Industrial Park.
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Net zero by 2050 in England and Wales equals ‘extra 2m years of life’
Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in England and Wales by 2050 will lead to an extra 2m years of life, a study suggests.
Implementing net zero policies will result in “substantial reductions in mortality”, according to the study published in the Lancet Planetary Health journal. And the combination of policies will lead to at least 2m additional years lived across the population of England and Wales by 2050, researchers found.
The study measured health benefits by looking at reductions in mortality alone. However, as well as driving reductions in mortality, evidence suggests net zero policies may also result in people living with fewer health conditions
After retrofitting homes with insulation, the second and third largest policies to benefit health were switching to renewable energy to power homes and reducing red meat consumption – resulting in 657,000 and 412,000 life years gained respectively.
Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in England and Wales by 2050 will lead to an extra 2m years of life, a study suggests.
Implementing net zero policies will result in “substantial reductions in mortality”, according to the study published in the Lancet Planetary Health journal. And the combination of policies will lead to at least 2m additional years lived across the population of England and Wales by 2050, researchers found.
The study measured health benefits by looking at reductions in mortality alone. However, as well as driving reductions in mortality, evidence suggests net zero policies may also result in people living with fewer health conditions
After retrofitting homes with insulation, the second and third largest policies to benefit health were switching to renewable energy to power homes and reducing red meat consumption – resulting in 657,000 and 412,000 life years gained respectively.
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Not sure how this reduces water demand.Already changing how we view growth. This is an example of allowing more growth while minimizing demand on water.
Groundbreaking for pipeline to give Apex water
The city of North Las Vegas held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a 12-mile water pipeline to Apex Industrial Park.
The project, an oversize agreement with landowners Solo Investments I LLC and MMesa 319 LLC, will open more than 3,000 acres of land for development and job creation.
US startup begins producing 40%-efficient thermophotovoltaic cells
Antora Energy says its new 2 MW factory will make thermophotovoltaic cells for thermal storage applications. The cells are based on III-V semiconductors and reportedly have a heat-to-electricity conversion efficiency of more than 40%.
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Keep up the advancements, convert excess solar energy to liquid fuels instead of heat into the environment and soon we will have global cooling. Br...
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Emissions divide now greater within countries than between them – study
Report finds ‘relatively small group’ of rich people contribute disproportionately to emissions
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Most global climate policy has focused on the difference between developed and developing countries, and their current and historical responsibility for greenhouse gas emissions. But a growing body of work suggests that a “polluting elite” of those on the highest incomes globally are vastly outweighing the emissions of the poor.
The difference between the carbon emissions of the rich and the poor within a country is now greater than the differences in emissions between countries, data shows. The finding is further evidence of the growing divide between the “polluting elite” of rich people around the world, and the relatively low responsibility for emissions among the rest of the population. Most global climate policy has focused on the difference between developed and developing countries, and their current and historic responsibility for greenhouse gas emissions. But a growing body of work suggests that a “polluting elite” of those on the highest incomes globally are vastly outweighing the emissions of the poor.
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