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Die Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA) mahnt Fotos von Naturkatastrophen ab
Anwälte der Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA) bzw. ihre Bildtochter Picture-Alliance haben uns angeschrieben wegen älteren Fotos die Naturkatastrophen zeigen. Zitat: Der Unternehmenszweck der dpa ist laut Statut die Sammlung, Verarbeitung und Verbreitung von Nachrichten-, Archiv- und Bildmaterial jeder Art. Die Agentur verpflichtet sich, diese Aufgabe „unparteiisch und unabhängig von Einwirkungen und Einflüssen durch Parteien, Weltanschauungsgruppen, Wirtschafts- und Finanzgruppen und Regierungen“ zu erfüllen. Die dpa verbreitet mit eigenen Korrespondenten weltweit Nachrichten in Text, Ton, Grafik und Bild. Bilder welche angemahnt wurden waren frei [...]
The risk with the path to a hothouse Earth
In the new study, 'The risk of a hothouse Earth trajectory' scientists concluded that the globe is closer than previously believed to a "point of no return," beyond which it will be impossible to halt global warming.
James Hansen: Climate Reckoning, On Where We Really Stand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2abyXGvELI jimehansen.substack: I caved in when Anni Pokela twisted my arm to give a talk in Helsinki – because the young people who formed the Operaatio Arktis group are trying hard to understand what is needed to preserve a bright future. So, I interrupted my book writing to prepare a talk. As often, best laid plans… my nonstop flight to Helsinki was cancelled, I spent 7 hours in old Heathrow, and slept less than 2 hours the night before my [...]
Germany: Start of CO2 storage beneath the ocean
According to news reports storing of CO2, Carbon Capture and Storage or CCS, beneath the ocean floor should begin - two related draft legislation were approved by the Federal Cabinet. The national legal foundation for CO2 storage in Germany's continental shelf and exclusive economic zone is established by the High Seas Intake Act modification. Storage is specifically prohibited in marine protected areas. Additionally, the London Protocol is being amended to allow CO2 exports to other nations. Environment Minister Schneider said [...]
Climate stress is causing forests to silently collapse
Our planet is alive because of forests. They absorb carbon, maintain ecosystems, and sculpt landscapes. However, rates of tree death are increasing on all continents. Scientists caution that this development has profound social repercussions that are yet little understood, going beyond environmental concerns. Earth: Samuli Junttila, associate professor of laser scanning at the University of Helsinki said, “We don’t currently know whether climate change will lead to the death of 10 percent or 50 percent of all trees worldwide.” Over [...]
Gavin Newsom: Green economic growth outperforms all our peers
California Governor Gavin Newsom discussed the specific actions he is taking to address and execute climate policy.
How hemp emerged as an unexpected structure material
The material's supporters emphasize its non-toxic qualities as well as its resistance to mold, fire, and infestation. Cannabis sativa, often known as the plant of the thousand and one molecules, has a long and varied history. It has been used as a traditional medicine, to make rope, to fill holes in ships, and as a source of textile fiber for clothing. However, hemp, a non-psychoactive form of cannabis, is now being promoted for something even more ambitious: building blocks for [...]
Electricity generation prices may increase by as much as 50% if only based on coal and gas
According to Griffith University scientists, a scenario that relied solely on fossil fuels would have resulted in a 30% increase in Australia's consumer electricity rates since 2021. The new data shows that Australia's electricity generation costs today would have increased by up to 50% if it had only used coal and gas rather than renewable energy sources. The Study The 30% increase in electricity rates since 2021 has been used by right-wing politicians and climate doubters to argue that energy [...]