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Our campaign against smartphone zombies was seen in the #us Thanks for all the amazing people who brought our stickers and message across the big water.
#smombie #artivism

The stickers we made for the smartphone zombies (Smombies)
You have seen them. We all have. The person walking towards you on the sidewalk, looking straight down at their phone, not noticing that...

"Analysis: The two largest reservoirs in the US have hit record-low levels"
#US #USA #America #Water

Analysis: The two largest reservoirs in the US have hit record-low levels - Carbon Brief
The second-largest reservoir in the US reached a record-low water height on Sunday days after the largest reservoir broke its own record.

Trump still (!) has an approval rating of 33% , this tells us how the US has changed and that a possible removal of Trump won't necessarily change everything...
#Trump #USA #politics

Brutal heat wave forecast for western US this weekend #UnitedStates

Brutal heat wave forecast for western US this weekend
A "widespread and significant" heat wave is predicted to bring oppressive temperatures to drought-hit western U.S. states over the weekend, with all-time records at risk of falling, the National Weather Service said Friday.

Heute vor 62 Jahren: Am 22. August 1964 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Whetstone die Atombombe "Canvasback". Whetstone war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 1964/65 insgesamt 46 Bomben größtenteils im Testgebiet in

"Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis, study finds"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis, study finds
Top Democrat says findings show public ‘way ahead of the politicians’ as Trump dismisses global heating as ‘hoax’

Donald Trump hat das US-Verteidigungsministerium angewiesen, die gemeinsamen Militärmanöver mit Südkorea deutlich zu reduzieren, und begründet dies mit seiner guten Beziehung zu Kim Jong Un. Seoul kritisiert dies als „feindseliges Signal".
Der Irrsinn mit #Trump #USA geht weiter.

How about they fuck right off instead?
#ireland

Backlash to data centres stateside means US may 'prefer to see them built in Ireland'
Former White House adviser Brad Setser said data centres are increasingly viewed by Americans as facilities “with a bunch of computers inside and not many jobs”.

"University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US waters"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #US #USA

University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US waters
Molendotech will collate data from daily tests that detect E coli and other bacteria amid reports of swimmers falling ill

"#Iran and the #US have said ships should pass through the strait via two competing routes, with Iran bombing ships that take the southern route, close to the coast of Oman, and the US bombing ships that violate its blockade of Iranian ships and ports."
The sheer total irresponsibility of anyone deliberately bombing loaded oil tankers is just staggering.

Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war
Energy prices have soared again since fighting between US and Iran resumed two weeks ago as conflict spreads across Middle East

Heute vor 55 Jahren: Am 21.07.1971 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Grommet die 4. Atombombe "Apodaca". Grommet war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 1971/72 insgesamt 39 Bomben größtenteils im Testgebiet in

Wie korrupt ist #Trump?
Hier hat sich jemand die Definition der UN hergenommen und das in ein Modell gegossen. Damit wurden dann die Präsidenten der #USA verglichen. Der Vergleich ging dann auch noch in Richtung Marcos, Suharto und anderer.
Wenig überraschend ist die aktuelle Präsidentschaft mit Absta…

It's September 17th, which is Constitution Day in the US. So remember, the Constitution may not be perfect, but it's better than what we have now!
#USPol

Very possible we will see all out war between US and Iran the coming days, doing incredible damage to the Middle East, USA and the world. All because of one insane president....
#Trump #Iran #usa

Heute vor 59 Jahren: Am 22. Juni 1967 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Switch". Die Operation #Latchkey war eine Serie von 38 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1966/67 auf der Nevada …

"Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas"
#US #USA #America #Turtles

Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, near death on Welsh beach in 2023, is thriving in Houston despite lingering pneumonia

#uspol HT @…

Das #USMilitär hat #Werbetracking auf dienstlichen Smartphones und Computern deaktiviert.
Hintergrund sind Berichte, wonach ausländische Akteure kommerziell verfügbare #Standortdaten

US military disabled ad tracking on troops' devices following reports of targeted attacks | TechCrunch
A senator's letter confirms the U.S. military moved to prevent the tracking after foreign adversaries used location data to target troops.

As newsrooms obsess over the latest #Trump blunders, what happens to the rest of the world? Hundreds of #international #journalists are losing their jobs due to

International journalists' opportunities are shrinking
As Donald Trump wins more attention from U.S. news media, one loser has often been international reporting.

"US ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysis"
#US #USA #America #Methane

US ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysis
Energy Transfer, whose CEO is a major Trump donor, named as biggest single methane producer in new rankings

Das Land des Kapitalismus entdeckt den Sozialstaat und nennt ihn "Sozialismus". Bastian Brauns beschreibt bei t-online, wie Mamdani und El-Sayed jungen Amerikanern beibringen, dass Krankenversicherung kein DDR-Import ist. Trumps Kuba-Angst zieht bei dieser Generation schlicht nicht mehr. #USA #Sozialdemokratie

USA vor dem politischen Umbruch? Junge US-Amerikaner und der Sozialismus
Im Heimatland des Kapitalismus verliert der Sozialismus seinen Schrecken. Gerade junge Amerikaner wenden sich ab vom Kapitalismus.

"US trial could reveal who paid hackers to target Exxon climate critics: ‘on the edge of our seats’"
#US #USA #America #Climate

US trial could reveal who paid hackers to target Exxon climate critics: ‘on the edge of our seats’
Oil giant has denied involvement, but climate activists are closely watching court case against Israeli private investigator for answers

I actually switched from `Locale: en_US.UTF-8` to `Locale: en_GB.UTF-8`.
I'm truly #boycotting the #US EVERYWHERE. And this change is something that took me time to implement everywhere in my stack.

Another brilliant and timely conversation between Jon Stewart and @… about #AI, #US #Economics

The coming financial crash of AI will combine perfectly with the US debt crisis...
#ai #geopolitics #usa #debt

Seems Maine Democrats just want Susan Collins re-elected. 😒
#Maine #Democrats #TroyJackson #US_Senate #election #Midterms

US Dept of Interior senior staff reassignments: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey #USGS, Bureau of Land Management, etc. #Burgum
(h/t @climatebrad.hillheat.com on bsky)

‘They Want Us All To Leave’: Interior Reassigns Dozens of Senior Staff
Around 30 top staffers have been reshuffled, with some people moving to teams outside their areas of expertise.

"Over 1,600 energy department webpages on utility bill savings removed as US temperatures soar"
#US #USA #America #Energy

Over 1,600 energy department webpages on utility bill savings removed as US temperatures soar
Guardian analysis found the removals coincided with the Trump administration’s push to weaken efficiency rules

"New England Affirms Faith in Wind Energy’s Future"
#US #USA #America #NewEngland

Heute vor 62 Jahren: Am 18. August 1964 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Whetstone die Atombombe "Alva". Whetstone war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 1964/65 insgesamt 46 Bomben größtenteils im Testgebiet in

"Utah group aims to make climate-friendly homes the norm"
#US #USA #America #Utah

Utah group aims to make climate-friendly homes the norm » Yale Climate Connections
Utah Clean Energy wants to make sure new homes are powered by renewable energy.

#uspol #news

Trump signs order to remove endangered species status for grey wolves
The US president says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists say it could derail efforts to recover populations.

"How $600B of Biden’s clean energy funding escaped Trump’s cuts"
#US #USA #America #Energy

"Florida sets record for sea turtle nests but Trump move could stall recovery"
#US #USA #America #Turtles

Florida sets record for sea turtle nests but Trump move could stall recovery
Loggerhead turtles abound this season but rollback of Endangered Species Act protections could threaten future

"California Creek Restoration Helps Young Salmon Grow Twice as Fast—And Doubles Their Survival Rate"
#US #USA #America #California

California Creek Restoration Helps Young Salmon Grow Twice as Fast—And Doubles Their Survival Rate
Prairie Creek in CA has been transformed, with added wetlands for young coho salmon to grow bigger before making their journey to the ocean.

RE: #USA

Elon Musk kündigt an, im US-Kongresswahlkampf trotz früherem Zerwürfnis wieder in großem Stil für Trumps Republikaner zu spenden; seine Organisation America PAC soll erneut massiv in Werbung investieren. #USA #Wahlen #Trump

Tech-Milliardär: Musk hilft bei Kongresswahl wieder Trumps Republikanern
Elon Musk half Donald Trump, wieder US-Präsident zu werden. Dann zog er sich im Streit aus Washington zurück. Doch zur Kongresswahl will der Tech-Milliardär wieder den Geldbeutel öffnen.

Heute vor 52 Jahren: Am 18 Juli 1974 testen die #USA simultan die Atombomben "Crestlake-Briar" u. "Crestlake-Tansan". Die Operation Bedrock war eine Serie von 27 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1974/75 auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde…

"Data center proposals keep coming to Pennsylvania. A 41,000-person Facebook group leads the fight against them"
#US #USA #America

The 41,000-person Facebook group fighting data centers in Pennsylvania
In response to souring public opinion on data centers, Pennsylvanians have flocked to grassroots Facebook groups.

How can OpenAI and Anthropic survive unless Trump makes Chinese AI models illegal in the US? The difference in costs is simply too big between US and Chinese models? 🤔
#AI #USA #China

"Secret tunnels in Maine help wildlife cross the road safely. Now, they're expanding for bears and moose to fit, too"
#US #USA #America

Secret wildlife tunnels in Maine will soon be big enough for moose and bears to cross the road
While the tunnels already attract turtles and foxes, expanding them will make it easier for big mammals to traverse.

Heute vor 61 Jahren: Am 16. Juli 1965 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Whetstone die Atombombe "Bye". Whetstone war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 1964/65 insgesamt 46 Bomben größtenteils im Testgebiet in

"North Carolina just voted to protect animals in the Great Smokies with historic investment in wildlife crossings"
#US #USA #America

North Carolina just made it easier to build life-saving wildlife crossings in the Great Smokies
Advocates say the historic investment will “improve safety for both people and wildlife” across the area.

Heute vor 57 Jahren: Am 16. Juli 1969 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Hutch". Operation Mandrel war eine Serie von 53 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1969 und 1970 hauptsächlich auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

"Seattle wasn’t built for this much heat"
#US #USA #America #Seattle

Seattle wasn't built for this much heat » Yale Climate Connections
Homes designed to hold warmth are becoming dangerous during heat waves.

Heute vor 57 Jahren: Am 16. Juli 1969 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Ildrim". Operation Mandrel war eine Serie von 53 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1969 und 1970 hauptsächlich auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

Heute vor 45 Jahren: Am 16. Juli 1981 testen die #USA die #Atombombe "Pineau". Die Operation #Guardian war eine Serie von 14 US-amerikanischen

"Four states just made it easier to build wildlife crossings. The bipartisan effort is being called a 'blueprint'"
#US #USA #America

These states just made it easier to build wildlife crossings in 'bipartisan blueprint'
Studies show that a single wildlife crossing can prevent around 1,400 accidents over a 70-year lifespan, saving billions of dollars.

"Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity"
#US #USA #America #Alaska …

Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity
But their habitat is threatened by bottom trawling in the region and Trump’s plan to expand seafloor mining

So rumors seem to confirm what everybody is thinking, the level of US airdefense interceptors/missiles other munitions is reaching dangerously low levels, for example with regard to possible conflicts in other theatres..
Iran knows this too and will take full advantage of it.
#iran #usa

"July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country"
#US #USA #America #Heatwave

July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country
Scientists have made clear that the elevated heat in the US was being amplified by the human-caused climate crisis

Heute vor 52 Jahren: Am 14 August 1974 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Puye". Die Operation Bedrock war eine Serie von 27 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1974/75 auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

"Wyoming's largest wildlife crossing is ahead of schedule. It plans to reduce deer-vehicle collisions by 90%"
#US #USA #America

Wyoming's new $30M wildlife crossing is ahead of schedule
There are an average of 6,000 vehicle collisions with big game every year in Wyoming. A new overpass aims to slash those numbers.

Heute vor 57 Jahren: Am 14. August 1969 testen die #USA zwei Atombomben "Spider-1" und "Spider-2". Operation Mandrel war eine Serie von 53 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1969/70 hauptsächlich auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

"Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world"
#US #USA #America #Ontario

Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world
Environment Canada has issued health warnings after sky over city turns yellow

Heute vor 57 Jahren: Am 14. August 1969 testen die #USA simultan die Atombomben "Spider-1" u. "Spider-2". Operation Mandrel war eine Serie von 53 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1969/70 hauptsächlich auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

"An Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts."
#US #USA #America #Renewables

An Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts.
Solar developments led county officials to ban renewables in 2024. Now, the Republican commissioner who instigated the moratorium is leading the charge to…

"Teeny tiny bat found 100 miles from home in Nebraska office, takes most adorable photoshoot"
#US #USA #America #Nebraska

Teeny tiny bat found 100 miles from home in Nebraska office, takes most adorable photoshoot
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab rescues a teeny tiny cave myotis bat, a species never before recorded in Nebraska.

Heute vor 64 Jahren: Am 14.07.1962 fand der "Small Boy" Test im Rahmen der Operation #Sunbeam auf dem Nevada Test Site statt. Getestet wurden taktische #Atomwaffen (Davy Crockett). Es war die letzte atmosphärische Testreihe der

"US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollution"
#US #USA #America #Datacentres

US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollution
From rare bacteria to ‘forever chemicals’, a series of cases of violations or alleged pollution has prompted alarm

"Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report"
#US #USA #America #Arctic

Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report
Move by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is latest government rollback of climate science activity

Heute vor 57 Jahren: Am 20. September 1969 testen die #USA simultan die Atombomben "Kyack-1" u. "Kyack-2". Operation Mandrel war eine Serie von 53 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1969/70 hauptsächlich auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

"A small New Hampshire city is building tunnels just for salamanders. They're already saving lives"
#US #USA #America #NewHampshire

New Hampshire city builds tunnels just for salamanders
In the neighboring state of Vermont, salamander crossings constructed in 2015 have reduced the number of amphibian deaths at that site by 80%.

"Since 2018, over 9,000 animals have crossed this wildlife bridge in Washington. Trail cameras just spotted its first bear"
#US #USA #America

Trail cameras spot bear using Washington wildlife overpass for the first time
Black bears are notoriously skittish when it comes to wildlife crossings, but one brave bear gave the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass wildlife bridge a try.

Heute vor 64 Jahren: Am 13. Juli 1962 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Storax die Atombombe "Merrimac". Storax war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 62/63 insgesamt 47 Bomben im Testgebiet in #Nevada

"Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open"
#US #USA #America #Michigan

Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open
A federal court is declaring that the energy department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date

"US EPA to undo carbon emission limits for power plants at G20 meeting"
#US #USA #America #Emissions
…

"‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead"
#US #USA #America #Texas

‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead
Heavy machinery seen operating in famous Santa Elena Canyon amid outcry over new wall infrastructure in beloved Texas park

"‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn"
#ElNino #US #USA #America

‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn
Weather system tied to warming sea surface expected to intensify in fall and winter, persisting until early spring 2027

"Rewilding Backyards with Native Plants Gains Momentum Across America"
#US #USA #America #Rewilding
…

Rewilding Backyards with Native Plants Gains Momentum Across America | Happy Eco News
Rewilding backyards with native plants is gaining momentum through the Less Lawn More Life Challenge.

Heute vor 52 Jahren: Am 10 Juli 1974 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Escabosa". Die Operation Bedrock war eine Serie von 27 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1974/75 auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

"How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke"
#US #USA #America #Wildfires

How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke
Mutual aid groups that started giving out PPEs during COVID are now loaning air purifiers and distributing masks to fume-addled communities

Heute vor 55 Jahren: Am 09.07.1971 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Grommet die 3. Atombombe "Bracken". Grommet war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 1971/72 insgesamt 39 Bomben größtenteils im Testgebiet in

Heute vor 45 Jahren: Am 10. Juli 1981 testen die #USA die #Atombombe "Niza". Die Operation #Guardian war eine Serie von 14 US-amerikanischen

"Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard"
#US #USA #America #Heatwave

Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard » Yale Climate Connections
People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures.

"First Permit to Clean Up Old Mine Waste Issued for WA State Under 2024 ‘Good Samaritan Act’"
#US #USA #America #Environment

First Permit to Clean Up Old Mine Waste Issued for WA State Under 2024 'Good Samaritan Act'
The Good Samaritan act passed in 2024 with broad bipartisan support after 20 years of campaigning by groups including Trout Unlimited.

Heute vor 55 Jahren: Am 08.07.1971 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Grommet die 2. Atombombe "Miniata". Grommet war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 1971/72 insgesamt 39 Bomben größtenteils im Testgebiet in

"An endangered sea turtle just laid the 300th nest of the season. She's been visiting Florida beaches since 2001"
#US #USA #America

A sea turtle just laid the 300th nest of the season. She's been visiting Florida beaches since 2001
Juno the leatherback sea turtle recently marked a new milestone for her species.

"Can Florida’s ‘coastal corridor’ project safeguard wildlife and boost economy?"
#US #USA #America #Florida

Can Florida’s ‘coastal corridor’ project safeguard wildlife and boost economy?
Conservationists have created a ‘coastal corridor’ of ocean-based projects designed to preserve and nourish vulnerable marine life

"US heatwave threatens 250th anniversary events and World Cup"
#US #USA #America #Football

US heatwave threatens 250th anniversary events and World Cup
Weekend’s high temperatures and humidity ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, researchers say

"New England invested in solar. It saved residents millions in electricity costs during a heat wave this month"
#US #USA #America

New England invested in solar. It saved residents $130M in electricity costs amid heat wave
A new report found that solar arrays saved $39 million to $54 million in a single day of a recent heat wave.

"New York sues 3M, DuPont and others over 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods"
#US #USA #America #PFAS…

New York sues 3M, DuPont and others over 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods
State says companies hid environmental and health risks of Pfas for decades even as they began phasing them out

"Coal-to-solar project lands a rare clean-energy win in Ohio"
#US #USA #America #Ohio

Coal-to-solar project lands a rare clean-energy win in Ohio
The solar-plus-storage project faced no opposition despite growing pushback to clean energy in the state — likely because of its brownfield location.

"First Permit to Clean Up Old Mine Waste Issued for WA State Under 2024 ‘Good Samaritan Act’"
#US #USA #America #Environment

First Permit to Clean Up Old Mine Waste Issued for WA State Under 2024 'Good Samaritan Act'
The Good Samaritan act passed in 2024 with broad bipartisan support after 20 years of campaigning by groups including Trout Unlimited.

"Humpback whale entanglements are on the rise. Oregon is trying innovative 'rope-free crab traps' to help"
#US #USA #America

Humpback whale entanglements are on the rise. Oregon hopes innovative 'rope-free crab traps' will help
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts new rules to enforce vessel monitoring system and to begin testing pop-up gear in state’s Dungeness crab fishery.

"Florida dumped half a million oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico. No one expected the results to be this good."
#US #USA #America

Florida dumped half a million oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico. No one expected the results to be this good.
Florida dumped 500,000 tons of oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico, which helped rebuild damaged reefs and restore marine habitats.

"US declines to protect endangered monkeys used in medical research"
#US #USA #America #Monkeys

US declines to protect endangered monkeys used in medical research
The U.S. has again declined to protect endangered long-tailed macaques under the Endangered Species Act, allowing continued imports for biomedical research.

"Trump rollback of US forest protections could accelerate extinction of 400 endangered species"
#US #USA #America #Animals

Trump rollback of US forest protections could accelerate extinction of 400 endangered species
Decision to rescind ‘roadless rule’ opens more than 45m acres of national forests to roads, drilling and logging

"Michigan Voters Just Sent a Resounding Message About Data Centers"
#US #USA #America #Michigan

"More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump
Trump-supporting states are driving the solar boom even as Republican policies complicate its future.

"Trail camera in Idaho backcountry captures footage of bears, elk, mountain lion cubs using the same spring"
#US #USA #America #Idaho

Trail camera captures bears, elk, cubs in Idaho backcountry— 'Every animal in the woods uses this one spring'
A wildlife montage on YouTube is piquing public interest in trail cameras.

"US building twice as much gas-fired capacity as China in AI boom, analysis finds"
#US #USA #America #China

US building twice as much gas-fired capacity as China in AI boom, analysis finds
There has been a 76% increase in under-construction gas-fired projects amid ‘frenzy’ to build more datacenters

"Trump order directs officials to consider stripping protections for gray wolves"
#US #USA #America #Trump

Trump order directs officials to consider stripping protections for gray wolves
Interior department given three months to decide whether wolves can be removed from endangered species list

"The bill that brings green hydrogen into California’s clean energy grid"
#US #USA #America #California

The bill that brings green hydrogen into California’s clean energy grid | The Optimist Daily
California signed SB 1350, qualifying green hydrogen as renewable energy and addressing the overnight fossil fuel gap.

"We just had the hottest August, hottest summer, and hottest year to date in U.S. history"
#US #USA #America #Climate

We just had the hottest August, hottest summer, and hottest year to date in U.S. history » Yale Climate Connections
NOAA data show unprecedented heat, as deepening drought, shrinking reservoirs, and a severe wildfire season underscore the growing impacts of a warming climate. Could El Niño bring some relief?

"US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters"
#US #USA #America #DataCentres …

US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters
Coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks in bid to fast-track the compound’s use

"Imagine the US without human-imposed borders. Here's how nature would draw the map"
#US #USA #America #Nature

Imagine there were no human-made borders in the US. Here's how nature would draw the map
For the country's 250th anniversary, Smithsonian curators draw different kinds of maps that tell a story beyond state lines.

"Judge rules 2,000 Catalina Island deer can be killed to save native plant species"
#US #USA #America #Animals

Judge rules 2,000 Catalina Island deer can be killed to save native plant species
Cull of animals that eat native shrubs, causing spread of fast-igniting grasses, to go ahead despite fierce opposition

"Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find"
#US #USA #America #Health

Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find
Team in Ohio finds swapping to electric has ‘very large’ impact, despite study being scaled back by Trump cuts