Climate scientists long thought that the interior of Antarctica might not be very sensitive to warming, but our research, published this week, shows a dramatic change. In the past 30 years, the South Pole has been one of the fastest changing places on Earth, warming up more than three times …
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – The number of properties in the United States at risk of flooding this year is 70% higher than estimates from government data, according to research published Monday, with critical points at risk in Houston, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago FILE PHOTO: A New York police …
Read More »Fracking Pioneer Chesapeake Energy Declares Bankruptcy for $ 9 Billion | Ambient
Chesapeake Energy, the pioneer of oil shale gas drilling that helped make the United States a global energy power, filed for bankruptcy. The Oklahoma City-based company said Sunday it had been forced to enter Chapter 11 protection because its $ 9 billion debts were unmanageable. He has entered into a …
Read More »Russian nickel producer admits contamination in arctic tundra
A Russian metal company says it improperly pumped sewage into the Arctic tundra and suspended responsible employees. June 28, 2020, 4:24 pm 1 min read MOSCOW – A Russian metalworking company said on Sunday that it improperly pumped sewage into the Arctic tundra and suspended responsible employees. Nornickel’s statement is …
Read More »‘Greener Ice in the NHL’ – Amazon names headquarters for Seattle’s new hockey franchise, the Climate Pledge Arena
Amazon.com Inc., the fast-delivery giant historically under fire for its impact on the environment, has bought the name rights to Seattle’s KeyArena, giving up a corporate nickname for calling the site Climate Pledge Arena. The facility, where the city’s incoming NHL franchise will play and where the WNBA’s Storm already …
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