31 May 2018

Pakistan’s 'shocking' spring heat drives up water use, health risks

"Temperatures we used to record in June and July are now being recorded in March," Pakistan's weather agency says.

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The 2026 men’s World Cup could be the dirtiest ever

The sprawling North American tournament could generate 9 million metric tons of climate-warming pollution, a report found.

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Wyoming electric utility dumps wind and solar in long-term planning

PacifiCorp’s previous upward trajectory for renewable energy will flatline beyond 2027 while its forecasted greenhouse emissions will rise.

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Hungary election promises renewable energy investment and foreign factory crackdowns

Orbán, who once described EU climate ambitions as a 'utopian fantasy', has been replaced by Péter Magyar.

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Blowin’ in the wind: how Nordic countries made electricity free

As wind and hydropower flood Nordic grids, electricity prices are plunging and offering a glimpse of a cheaper energy future.

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Does burning wood actually fight climate change?

Despite industry claims, scientists say using wood pellets is little better than fossil fuels.

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Iran war exposes dependence on petrochemicals

Disruptions from the Iran war are exposing how deeply petrochemicals — made from fossil fuels — are embedded in everyday products and global supply chains.

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Patients overwhelmingly favor environmentally sustainable healthcare, survey finds

A survey of more than 5,000 patients found strong support for environmentally responsible practices in healthcare, with most respondents linking environmental health to their own well-being.

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