A climate academic has warned of a potential “competition” for water that could one day emerge between householders and farms.
The U.N. labor organization warned Monday that over 70% of the world's workforce is likely to be exposed to excessive heat during their careers, citing increased concern about exposure to sunlight. It also warned of air pollution, pesticides and other hazards that could lead to health problems including cancer. In a new report, the International Labor Organization suggested ways that governments can improve their legislation and help cope with the rising effects of climate change on workers.
A large majority of workers worldwide are facing a cocktail of health hazards linked to climate change, the UN said Monday, warning that existing regulations were not equipped to offer adequate protection.
Shafaqna English- The Islamic Awqaf Affairs and Holy Sites Council in Occupied Jerusalem has warned of Israeli intents to change the historical status quo at the Aqsa Mosque. In a statement on Wednesday, the Awqaf Council expressed its deep concern over news reports talking about Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s
The pause announced Thursday is exclusive to Alaska, according to a spokesman for the Alaska National Guard, and came after advocacy from elected leaders in the state.
Australia’s leading environmental activist groups will be gathering outside the Crown Casino in Perth this morning as the country’s leading oil and gas company holds its annual general meeting. Activists from Greenpeace Australia Pacific, the Australian Conservation Foundation, the Conservation Council of WA (CCWA), Market Forces and Environs Kimberley will be protesting Woodside Energy’s continued […]
The ‘MI Healthy Climate Corps’ started in March and members of a new state program are focused on helping communities with initiatives to help tackle climate change.
In honor of Earth Month, forthcoming research from the Center for Sustainable Futures and insights from innovative teacher preparation offer strategies to battle one of the most significant crises of our time
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Air National Guard has delayed its plan to downgrade the status of about 80 members of its Alaska unit, a move that would have threatened national security and civilian rescues in the nation’s most remote state. The Alaska Air National Guard confirmed the delay in an email to The Associated Press on Friday. AIR NATIONAL GUARD CHANGES IN ALASKA COULD AFFECT NATIONAL SECURITY, CIVILIAN RESCUES, STAFFERS SAY Efforts by the state’s politicians and Alaskans "have been...
A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that 45% of U.S. adults say they have become more concerned about climate change over the past year.
Climate change concerns grow, but few think Biden's climate law will help, AP-NORC poll finds
By ALEXA ST. JOHN and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press Like many Americans, Ron Theusch is getting more worried about climate change. A resident of Alden, Minnesota, Theusch has noticed increasingly dry and mild winters punctuated by short periods of severe cold — symptoms of a warming planet. As he thinks about that, future generations are