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    Nearly 150,000 Indians have died in the past 51 years because of extreme weather

    • Tom
    • May 24, 2023
    India has the second-highest number of deaths from climate-related disasters in Asia, with nearly 150,000 deaths in the past 51 years. The most common type of disaster is flooding, followed…
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      Could this be Big Oil’s Final Surge?

      • Tom
      • March 19, 2023
      Despite record profits, the oil and gas industry is still headed for a long-term decline. The industry may experience more boom-and-bust cycles along the way.
      Earth Observations 'Islands In The Sky'
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        SVB’s Collapse Could Make It Harder for Climate Startups to Secure Funding

        • Tom
        • March 14, 2023
        Silicon Valley Bank provided funding to over 1,550 clients in climate tech. It was known as “a climate bank” according to one founder. SVB’s collapse could make it more difficult…
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          Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Impact on climate tech

          • Tom
          • March 14, 2023
          Silicon Valley Bank has collapsed, leaving a gap in the financing of cleantech startups. The size of the gap is yet to be determined.
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            Training GPT-3 consumed as much electricity as 120 US homes would consume in 1 year

            • Ashish Sinha
            • March 10, 2023
            Training GPT-3, which is a single general-purpose AI program that can generate language and has many different uses, took 1.287 gigawatt hours, about as much electricity as 120 US homes…
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              World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm to Use Recycled Turbine Blades

              • Tom
              • March 10, 2023
              One of the world’s largest offshore wind farms will use recycled turbine blades. The blades, from Siemens Gamesa, are 108 meters long (354 feet). They will be deployed at RWE’s…
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                Study finds less than 1% of Earth has safe levels of air pollution

                • Tom
                • March 7, 2023
                Global study finds that less than 1% of Earth has safe levels of air pollution. Air quality is particularly poor in Southern and Eastern Asia. 90% of days in these…
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                  Unexpected Reasons for Difficulty Breathing as Earth Warms

                  • Tom
                  • March 4, 2023
                  Global temperatures and emissions are rising, making it harder to breathe. Air quality issues are caused by both human activity and natural world pollution in a rapidly warming world.
                  Earth Observations 'Islands In The Sky'
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                    Apple sets goal of carbon neutrality and seeks support from local communities in India

                    • Tom
                    • March 3, 2023
                    Apple aims to make its entire supply chain carbon neutral by 2030. Apple recognizes the importance of supporting local communities and restoring biodiversity in order to reach its objectives. Apple…
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                      Audi demonstrates how many car parts can be recycled through its ‘Close the Loop’ project

                      • Tom
                      • March 3, 2023
                      Audi and MaterialLoop are working together to show how old cars can be turned into new ones. The project, ‘Close the Loop’, aims to recycle materials such as steel, aluminum,…
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                        India to revoke licenses for oil tankers and bulk carriers over 25 years old

                        • Tom
                        • February 28, 2023
                        India will revoke licenses for oil tankers and bulk carriers over 25 years old. This will help phase out fossil fuel ships and usher in alternate/low carbon energy efficient ships.…
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                          Uber encourages dialogue on Electric Vehicles in Delhi following restrictions on bike taxis

                          • Tom
                          • February 27, 2023
                          Uber calls for talks on Electric Vehicles in Delhi after curbs on bike taxis. Over 100,000 drivers in Delhi rely on two-wheeler rides for their income. Uber calls for equal…
                          Earth Observations 'Islands In The Sky'
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                            US Startup Pioneers Planting of Carbon-Guzzling GM Trees

                            • Tom
                            • February 27, 2023
                            Living Carbon, a San Francisco-based biotechnology company, plants carbon-guzzling GM trees. This is the first time this has been done. The company intends for these trees to be a large-scale…
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                              PM Modi shares insights on climate change at G20 meeting

                              • Tom
                              • February 24, 2023
                              Prime Minister Modi addressed the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors via video. He discussed the importance of providing stability, confidence and growth to the global economy.…
                              Earth Observations 'Islands In The Sky'
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                                European Business Groups Criticize US for Latest Green Investment Move

                                • Tom
                                • February 19, 2023
                                European business groups criticize US for their latest green investment move. US officials have been asked to stop acting ‘in their own interests’ by trade organizations and lawmakers. Companies see…
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                                  US Climate Crisis Response Leaders Feeling ‘Burned Out’

                                  • Tom
                                  • February 16, 2023
                                  Workers at the Environmental Protection Agency are feeling ‘burned out’. This staffing crisis hinders the Biden administration’s climate agenda.

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