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UK wheat production down 15% due to record rainfall, leading to reliance on imports. Farmers face crisis as costs rise and yields drop. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/10/uk-food-production-down-record-rainfall-farmers

EPA finalizes rule to cut toxic emissions from 200+ chemical plants, reducing cancer risk in nearby communities. https://grist.org/regulation/epa-chemical-plant-regulations-ethylene-oxide/

The 2021 Ahr River flood in Germany killed 188 people and devastated the region. Despite rebuilding efforts, the risk of future floods remains, as some residents rebuild without flood mitigation measures. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/10/german-valley-swept-away-cemeteries-gave-up-their-dead

ECHR rules Switzerland violated human rights by failing to act on climate change. Landmark decision sets precedent for climate litigation across Europe. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/09/human-rights-violated-inaction-climate-echr-rules-landmark-case

Global temperatures hit 10th consecutive monthly record, alarming climate scientists. Causes unclear, but may signal fundamental shifts in climate system. Rapid emissions cuts needed to stop further warming. https://www.theguardian.com/global/2024/apr/09/tenth-consecutive-monthly-heat-record-alarms-confounds-climate-scientists

Geothermal energy is emerging as a viable clean power source in the U.S., with new techniques and government support enabling its expansion beyond traditional hot spots. https://grist.org/energy/the-us-aims-to-crack-the-code-on-scaling-up-geothermal-energy-production/

Trillions of cicadas from two broods, Brood XIX and Brood XII, will emerge simultaneously in the US Midwest and East for the first time since 1803. This rare ecological spectacle will provide a glimpse into the natural wonder of cicada life cycles. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/07/cicada-geddon-brood-season-midwest-eastern

NY AG sues JBS, world's largest meat co., for misleading climate claims. Suit could set precedent for cracking down on corporate greenwashing. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/05/letitia-james-jbs-meat-lawsuit-greenwashing

Inaccessible EV charging stations pose challenges for disabled drivers, despite ADA laws. Accessibility standards and enforcement are needed to ensure equitable access. https://grist.org/transportation/disabled-drivers-cant-use-many-electric-car-chargers-it-doesnt-have-to-be-this-way/

Scope creep can lead to problems in garden projects. Setting clear goals, defining project parameters, and avoiding mission creep are key to successful gardening. https://www.treehugger.com/scope-creep-in-your-garden-7967724

Masses of 'by-the-wind sailors' wash up on US west coast beaches, likely due to warmer winters. Scientists study their complex ocean impacts as climate change may increase these blooms. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/05/blue-tide-west-coast-beaches

Chicago housing advocates argue TOD accelerates gentrification, call for affordable housing near transit. Efforts underway to redesign Logan Square with more green space, public art. https://grist.org/buildings/one-chicago-neighborhood-fights-gentrification-climate-change-same-time/

Looking for Input from EV Users! Link to Short Survey :)

Hello, I am in my final year of a graduate degree in sustainability and am doing my final capstone project on the efficiency and sustainability of EV charging!

If you are an EV driver I would appreciate if you could take a few minutes to take the survey I have created for my capstone project to better understand EV user needs and charging habits. I am doing an in-depth study on the feasibility of creating off-grid sustainable charging stations and am looking for input from EV users so that I can create my case study location. Thanks!

https://forms.gle/GgW4q9jkwieRe6fNA

Bittern population in UK up 24% in 2023 vs 5 yrs ago. Conservationists recorded 234 males across England & Wales, including at 11 new sites. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/05/boom-mating-call-britain-loudest-bird-breeding-year-male-bitterns

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Extreme heatwaves hit Southeast Asia, forcing school closures and impacting agriculture. Governments struggle to respond as climate change exacerbates the crisis. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/04/schools-close-and-crops-wither-as-historic-heatwave-hits-south-east-asia

Amazon's plastic packaging waste in the U.S. increased by 10% in 2022, despite reductions in other markets. Oceana report calls for Amazon to stop using plastic packaging in the U.S. https://grist.org/accountability/as-amazon-eliminates-plastic-packaging-abroad-its-using-even-more-in-the-us/

Delve into the transformative influence of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors on businesses and investors alike! Discover key insights and trends shaping the corporate landscape in this enlightening article from InRate: https://inrate.com/blog/impact-of-esg-on-business-and-investors/. Join the conversation on sustainable investing and responsible business practices! #ESG #SustainableInvesting #BusinessEthics 📊🌱

15-year-old Rosa died in Belgium's 2021 floods. Her friend Benjamin now campaigns for climate justice. Experts warn floods may recur due to climate change, but locals struggle to rebuild. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/03/life-death-rosa-reichel-brilliant-girl-swept-away-belgian-floods