Riding the London underground in the summer is a sweltering, sweaty experience. The bad news for Londoners: It’s not just hot, it’s getting hotter. And cooling it down is not as easy as just installing air conditioning.Read more: 🔗 https://t.co/6QcyUXMdNy https://t.co/utGWeAS036 ...

The frequency and severity of flash floods like the one in New York City have worsened as the planet has become hotter, and we're not prepared, @markgongloff says (via @opinion) https://t.co/Sw9bHDKwz6 ...

RT Bloomberg Live (@BloombergLive)"What the climate movement has completely failed at is figuring out how to reach the other 60-70% of America that doesn't think about climate change everyday in the way that this room maybe thinks about climate change," @BenjiBacker⏯️ https://t.co/LowlVDLHYq https://t.co/MdHjLKbSfH ...

We got rescue over here. Tonight, throughout the Northeast, recovering from this yesterday evening, more than two and a half inches of rain fell on New York City. Video shows water pouring into parts of the subway system.Passengers stunned. That is seriously high like And in nearby Planefield, New Jersey, two people were killed when their car was swept away. Rescue crews unable to reach them in time.First responders managed to save Francis Elgurt, who tells us he ignored the flood warnings and during his dr ...

Core Insights - Jeff Bezos is appointing Tom Taylor, a veteran Amazon executive, as the new president and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund, which has a capital of $10 billion dedicated to climate and biodiversity initiatives [1][2] - The Bezos Earth Fund was launched in 2020 with the goal of combating climate change by providing grants to various organizations and aims to distribute all its capital by 2030 [3][4] Leadership Transition - Tom Taylor, who previously led Amazon's Alexa division and has over 23 years of experience at Amazon, will replace Andrew Steer, who stepped down in February [2][4] - Taylor expressed enthusiasm for leading the fund, emphasizing a commitment to innovative solutions for environmental challenges [3] Fund Activities - The Bezos Earth Fund has already distributed $2.3 billion in grants to support environmental efforts [4] - Since stepping down as CEO of Amazon in 2021, Bezos has increased his involvement with the fund and has donated Amazon shares to it [4]

Climate Impact on Food - Climate change is significantly impacting where food can be grown [1] - The food industry will need to adapt to changes in agricultural production due to climate change [1] - Consumers will need to change their diets as a result of climate-related impacts on agriculture [1]

The EU is set to define what technologies can be used to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere https://t.co/v35BnDF8KF ...

Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry faces significant risks due to climate change, particularly concerning the availability of copper, which is essential for chip production. PwC warns that one-third of global semiconductor supply could be negatively impacted by climate change within the next decade [1][4]. Group 1: Importance of Water in Copper Mining - Water is crucial for open-pit copper mining, with over 8 million gallons required to produce one ton of copper. On average, a mine needs about 26,400 gallons of water daily, all of which is freshwater [3]. - The copper supply for semiconductor production is heavily reliant on Chile, which is experiencing extreme drought conditions exacerbated by weather phenomena like El Niño and La Niña. This leads to unpredictable and unstable copper supply [3]. Group 2: Future Risks and Projections - By 2035, the global semiconductor production share relying on threatened copper mines could rise to 32%, and in the worst-case scenario, it may reach 58% by 2050. Only three countries may provide stable copper supply under relatively stable climate conditions by 2050 [4]. - Current alternatives to copper, such as graphene or silver, are not considered economically viable, indicating a potential bottleneck for the semiconductor industry if copper supply cannot be secured [4]. Group 3: Recommendations for Mitigation - PwC suggests specific measures to reduce water usage in copper mining, such as recycling, tailings management, and seawater desalination. In Chile, the proportion of seawater used in copper mining is expected to rise to about 22% by 2020 [5]. - The use of recycled water is also increasing, with some mines achieving over 70% water recycling rates through closed-loop systems. Semiconductor manufacturers are encouraged to improve material efficiency, utilize recycled copper, and diversify their supply chains [5].

RT Bloomberg Live (@BloombergLive)"The more you do, the less depressed you are going to be. There's a lot of reasons to be hopeful," @Janefonda @janeclimatepac #BloombergGreen⏯️ https://t.co/PCRyAbkVre https://t.co/FV3qnJLbXY ...

RT Bloomberg Live (@BloombergLive)"Our goal was not to pressure the government...we knew that about 65-70% of Americans were concerned about climate. We wanted to move from concerned to action," @Janefonda @janeclimatepac #BloombergGreen⏯️ https://t.co/PCRyAbkVre https://t.co/05pzX9e46k ...