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The Economist· 2025-08-23 07:40
Europe is warming faster than other continents. We explain how climate change has turned large parts of the countryside into kindling https://t.co/0hbxZ7NvIt ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-23 00:15
Record heat waves, blazing wildfires and oppressive humidity are transforming the world’s tourism industry as holidaymakers struggle to deal with the havoc wrought by climate change https://t.co/FgKuBaXdNH ...
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The Economist· 2025-08-22 18:50
Environmental Impact - Higher temperatures are negatively impacting skiing globally [1] - The Andes region is experiencing a disproportionately severe impact from rising temperatures [1]
You can’t be an environmentalist and eat meat …or can you? | Irina Gerry | TEDxBoston
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-22 16:27
Environmental Concerns & Challenges - The environmental movement faces a disconnect between values and actions, leading to feelings of guilt and inadequacy [1][2] - A significant portion of the population (72% of Americans) cares about the environment but feels unsure about effective actions [3] - Modern society implicates everyone in climate hypocrisy due to reliance on technology, travel, and infrastructure [6] - Food choices, particularly meat consumption, are a sensitive topic due to their connection to identity, culture, and tradition, with meat production accounting for 12-20% of global greenhouse gas emissions [7] - Shifting to a plant-based diet globally could reduce food-related emissions by as much as 73%, according to Oxford University research [8] Proposed Solutions & Strategies - The industry suggests shifting the focus from blame and shame to progress, healthier options, and optimism [10][16] - The industry advocates for working with human instincts rather than against them, elevating global living standards sustainably [12][13] - The industry highlights examples like Denmark's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% this decade through policies that incentivize sustainable lifestyles [14][15] - The industry emphasizes that environmentalism is about continuous improvement, not perfection, advocating for billions of imperfect steps [17][20] - The industry suggests practical actions like reducing meat consumption by half and composting food scraps, which could avoid the equivalent of 14 million tons of emissions in the US [17][19]
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The Economist· 2025-08-22 15:10
It has long been clear that climate change is bad for health.But pregnancy comes with specific physiological changes that can make a woman and her unborn baby especially vulnerable to rising temperatures https://t.co/gyXdRrEClp ...
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The Economist· 2025-08-21 17:10
Improvements in maternal health have stalled in recent years, partly as attention shifted to issues such as climate change. But the problems are related—and things can be done to help https://t.co/cvlOAluF0n ...
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The Economist· 2025-08-21 16:10
Higher temperatures are having a devastating impact on some pregnant women and their babies. The trend is apparent around the world, and is projected to get worse https://t.co/5oszxrZUiS ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-21 12:04
Democratic state officials are fighting back against the GOP's anti-ESG agenda by urging asset managers to consider the effects of climate change when making investment decisions https://t.co/Ceos8dvQDa ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-21 08:25
Taps running dry and water rationing are part of life in Bulgaria. It's a cautionary tale for the rest of Europe grappling with climate change. https://t.co/UDOpcACsJ9 ...