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Japan's Toyota announces battery electric vehicle initiatives

Toyota says it plans to make an all solid-state battery as part of ambitious plans for battery electric vehicles, amid mounting criticism Japan’s top automaker needs to do more to fight climate change

The Independent UK

Lawsuit pits young climate change activists against a fossil fuel-friendly state at trial

Young people challenging Montana officials over their inaction on climate change are expected back in state court on Tuesday in the ongoing trial over a lawsuit that environmentalists hope will spur changes in the fossil fuel-friendly state

The Independent UK

Yes, it’s all fun and games — until you can’t breathe

Air quality last week in New York — and elsewhere — reconfirmed what we already know about climate change

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Man dies after eating raw oysters from Missouri seafood stand

Missouri man’s death from Vibrio vulnificus bacteria comes after scientists’ warning that climate change will bring about more cases

The Independent UK

How should we teach climate change in schools? It starts with 'turbo charging' teacher education

The case for action on climate change no longer needs to be laid out.

The Conversation

Earth is getting hotter at a faster rate despite pledges of government action

Average global temperatures are rising at an ever faster rate despite pledges of world leaders to tackle climate change, a new study has revealed.

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Vatican court convicts climate activists for damaging statue, fines them more than 28,000 euros

A Vatican court has convicted two environmental activists of aggravated damage after they glued their hands to an ancient statue in the Vatican Museums in a protest to draw attention to climate change

The Independent UK

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Transformation in farm sector essential for making India a developed country, says ICAR Director-General

Director-General of Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) Himanshu Pathak has emphasised the need for bringing about a transformation in the farm sector to make India a developed country from a developing country. Delivering his address at the 36th annual convocation of the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) held at…

The Hindu

India, Pakistan brace for severe cyclone, deploy rescuers to coastal regions

India and Pakistan are bracing for the first severe cyclone this year expected to hit their coastal regions later this week, as authorities halted fishing activities and deployed rescue personnel

The Independent UK

Montana youth first to trial over whether state obligated to protect residents from climate change

A group of Montana youth who say their lives are already being affected by climate change and that state government is failing to protect them, are the first of dozens of such efforts to get their lawsuit to trial Monday

The Independent UK

In Uganda, a recent ban on charcoal making disrupts a lucrative but destructive business

The burning of charcoal, an age-old practice in many African societies, is now restricted business across northern Uganda amid a wave of resentment by locals who have warned of the threat of climate change stemming from the uncontrolled felling of trees by outsiders

The Independent UK

More companies setting 'net-zero' climate targets, but few have credible plans, report says

A growing number of companies are pledging to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to “net zero” to curb climate change, but a report says the goal is rarely supported by a credible plan

The Independent UK

Everyday citizens are ready to lobby Congress for climate change

Volunteers from the Citizens’ Climate Lobby will be in Washington, D.C., this week to talk to congressional leaders about policies to advocate for clean energy legislation

Chicago Sun-Times

Wildfire smoke gives America's most powerful a close-up of climate change

"We should not think of these as a random occurrence," said Stanford University researcher Marshall Burke.

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The Hindu

India vulnerable to climate change due to heavy population: Former UNEP Executive Director Erik Solheim

Erik Solheim attributed the vulnerability to the heavy population, loss of nature and destruction of forest

The Conversation

Nigeria needs to take climate action: 4 urgent steps to start with

Climate change is not just a buzzword or a topic for political debates. It is a real and pressing issue that affects every aspect of our lives. The effects of climate change are already being felt worldwide, from rising sea levels to heatwaves, droughts, floods, loss of biodiversity, food insecurity…

The New Daily

Children’s crusade against climate change heads to court in Montana

A US trial featuring 22 young plaintiffs may determine if there is a constitutional right to a healthy, livable climate

The Independent UK

Youth environmentalists bring Montana climate case to trial after 12 years, seeking to set precedent

A first-of-its kind trial in Montana will decide if the constitutional right to a healthy, livable climate is protected by state law

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Iran and Afghanistan dispute Helmand water rights as climate change deepens crisis

Iran and Afghanistan exchanged gunfire on May 27 amid rising tensions over water supplies in the region. The countries are engaged in a decades-long dispute over rights to the Helmand River, on which Iran depends to irrigate land in its arid south. The construction of dams on the Afghan side…

LiveScience

Koalas are both endangered and so plentiful they're causing problems. How'd that happen?

They are a poster child for imminent extinction, at risk from deforestation, climate change and bushfires. Yet, where I live in South Australia, they are so abundant they are in danger of eating themselves out of house and home.

The Guardian - AU

Smoke in the air as Australia’s fire crews prepare for the return of El Niño

Climate change has lengthened fire seasons and limited chances for hazard reduction burns, leaving authorities racing the clock before risky weather hits

Bangkok Post

Threat of air pollution, climate change

In some parts of the world, air pollution is called an "invisible killer" because it cannot be seen in the atmosphere but greatly impacts human health. Unfortunately, levels of air pollution in Thailand are often so far in excess of World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines to protect health that the…

The Conversation

Wildfire smoke FAQ: What’s happening with air quality right now and why? What are the risks? How do I protect myself short-term? What about long-term protection? Is this the ‘new normal?’

With wildfire smoke affecting most of North America, what are the best ways to minimize the health impacts of air pollution under climate change? Here are answers to some key questions about the ongoing air quality problems.

The Independent UK

Cash-strapped Pakistani government proposes budget, complete with funds to fight climate change

Pakistan’s cash-strapped government has presented its draft for the national budget, allocating funds to fight climate change despite staggering $30 billion in losses from last summer’s devastating floods

The Independent UK

Climate activist Greta Thunberg won't be school striking after graduation but vows to still protest

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg says she will no longer be able to skip classes as a way to draw attention to climate change because she is graduating from high school

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