[Applause] Food is one of the most beautiful parts of our life and one of the most powerful vehicles for change in our world. But we find ourselves at a fundamental turning point in human history, a fork in the road. And we have two options to pursue with regards to how we grow our food, what we grow, and the systems we grow our food within.Here's our choice. Option one is to continue with the current industrialized food system. In this system, we tear down all the trees.We grow one type of crop as far as t ...

Why do burgers and steaks cost so much right now? This is how climate change impacts the price of beef https://t.co/ZHW51q4Q9i ...

Oh, I guess like everybody, I think of myself as a patriot. I was born here. Both of my parents are veterans of World War II.They're ashes at Arlington National Cemetery. Okay. We want the US to lead. We want the US to lead in addressing climate change, not pretend it's not happening.Come on everybody, we can do this. So, I wonder often if the other side is just scared, like they're just afraid to address this issue. They're afraid to take it on.But the longest journey begins with a single step. ...

Environmental Impact - The Trump administration's threats to science, especially climate science, will have significant consequences for the planet's future [1] - The report highlights the difficult choices ahead in a warming world [1]

Regulatory Changes & Policy Impact - EPA is planning to repeal the 2009 endangerment finding, which declared greenhouse gases a threat to public health, reversing climate change policy [1] - The 2009 declaration has served as the basis for climate regulations, such as limiting emissions from cars and power plants [1] - The EPA administration is calling the rollback the largest deregulatory action in US history [2] - The Supreme Court directed the EPA to determine if greenhouse gases are harmful to human health, leading to the endangerment finding [4] - The endangerment finding was codified into law, requiring the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions [5] - Repealing the endangerment finding removes the underlying reason to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants [14] Health & Environmental Concerns - Increased ER visits are observed due to coughing from wildfire smoke exposure and prolonged traffic exposure [7] - Deaths from extreme heat have reached unprecedented levels, and air pollution is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide [8] - Without regulations, gas-emitting vehicles will no longer be held to emission standards, negatively impacting human health [9] - Removing greenhouse gas regulations will accelerate the impact of climate change [10] Vehicle Emission Standards - Newer generations of combustion engine vehicles are subject to health standards due to greenhouse gases being historically viewed as harmful [12] - Without limits, car makers may face increased costs to adhere to new emissions standards, but there are downstream benefits for the planet and health [12][13]

RT Bloomberg Live (@BloombergLive)ICYMI: Gretchen Goldman shares her take on the Trump administration’s attitude to climate change, “we’re seeing an erasure of lots of climate activities,” @UCSUSA’s @GGoldman46 at #BloombergGreen.⏯️ https://t.co/ApZaC2fw70 https://t.co/INLIaGLj4Z ...

Climate Change Activism - Jane Fonda's passion for climate change was ignited by a feeling of inadequacy in her efforts [1] - Actress and activist Jane Fonda discusses her climate change activism [1]

A 300% jump in lettuce prices. A 15% rise for Spanish olive oil and 80% for US vegetables. A study links these spikes to climate change https://t.co/vwbTrwtCtR ...

Environmental Impact & Conservation - Sea turtles play a vital role in maintaining healthy seagrass beds and coral reefs within the ocean ecosystem [2] - Coastal development, including infrastructure like hotels and houses near beaches, disturbs sea turtle nesting processes [3] - Climate change, exemplified by the construction of sea walls, can impede turtles from reaching nesting beaches [4] - Pollution, specifically plastic mistaken for jellyfish and chemical runoff, poses a significant threat to sea turtles [5] - A disease causing tumors impacts sea turtles' ability to swim, see, and eat, affecting populations globally [5] - Conservation efforts, such as protecting nests, reducing plastic usage, and supporting conservation groups, are crucial for sea turtle survival [6] Population Trends & Challenges - Sea turtle populations are declining rapidly due to pollution, poaching, coastal development, and climate change [6] - Data collection on sea turtle populations was limited between 2020 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic [3] - Sea turtles require specific nesting environments: soft sandy beaches, warm temperatures, low light, and clean surroundings [4] - Despite challenges, Pinang remains an important nesting site for sea turtles, highlighting the need for continued conservation efforts [2][6]

Green Technology Innovation - Hostility towards climate change may drive green technology innovation by forcing a rethink of wasteful subsidies [1] - Government efforts may refocus on the most promising technologies to scale [1]