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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Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos speaks to the media about the company’s sustainability efforts at … [+] September 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Image credit ERIC BARADAT / AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Yesterday, Amazon announced the purchase of the rights to rename the Seattle Key …
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MOSCOW – The Arctic is feverish and on fire, at least parts of it. And that has scientists concerned with what it means to the rest of the world. The thermometer hit a probable record 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) on Saturday in Russia’s Arctic city of Verkhoyansk, a …
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Amazon is creating a $ 2 billion venture fund that will involve companies working on climate-friendly technologies in transportation, warehousing, food, power generation, waste and more, the tech giant said Tuesday. Because it is important: The new fund will help Amazon and other companies deliver on the “climate promise” Amazon …
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The Nevada governor announced Monday that the state will adopt stricter emission standards for vehicles set by neighboring California, a blow to the Trump administration’s efforts to reverse vehicle standards approved by the Obama administration. Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) said in a statement that the time was right for Nevada …
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