In a national U.S. sample, the terms “climate crisis” and “climate justice,” which emphasize urgency, actually elicited somewhat less concern. Moreover, "climate crisis" or "climate emergency" did not elicit greater perceptions of urgency than “climate change” and “global warming.”
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SpringerLink
Should we change the term we use for “climate change”? Evidence from a national U.S. terminology experiment
Climatic Change - The terms “global warming,” “climate crisis,” “climate emergency,” and “climate justice” each draw attention to different aspects...
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US air pollution control devices saved up to 9,100 lives and up to $100 billion in health costs in 2023. Any future policies that strip the EPA of its current regulatory authority would also exacerbate racial inequities in health and likely curtail other climate policies at all levels of government
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Boston University
Curbing Air Pollution Control Devices Would Cost Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars.
A new commentary found that power plants’ use of these devices saved up to 9,100 lives and up to $100 billion in health costs in 2023.
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Can we live on our planet without destroying it. At the moment, the richest one per cent of the world's population produces 50 times more greenhouse gasses than the four billion people in the bottom 50 per cent.
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University of Groningen
Can we live on our planet without destroying it?
How much land, water, and other resources does our lifestyle require? And how can we adapt this lifestyle to stay within the limits of what the Earth can...
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The richest 1% of the world’s population produces 50 times more greenhouse gasses than the 4 billion people in the bottom 50%, finds a new study across 168 countries. If the world’s top 20% of consumers shifted their consumption habits, they could reduce their environmental impact by 25 to 53%.
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University of Groningen
Can we live on our planet without destroying it?
How much land, water, and other resources does our lifestyle require? And how can we adapt this lifestyle to stay within the limits of what the Earth can...
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Youth protests may initiate the societal change needed to overcome the climate crisis.
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Nature
The relationship between the youth-led Fridays for Future climate movement and voting, politician and media behaviour in Germany
Nature Human Behaviour - Fabel et al. find that youth participation in the Fridays for Future climate movement relates to Green Party vote shares in Germany through the transmission of...
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Climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | Challenging the neutrality myth in climate science and activism
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CBC
Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
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Household electricity three times more expensive than upcoming ‘eco-friendly’ aviation e-fuels, study finds: Findings also show, among EU citizens, the wealthiest 1% is responsible for 66% of distances travelled by air – and air travel is almost non-existent for 50%
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EurekAlert!
Household electricity three times more expensive than upcoming ‘eco-friendly’ aviation e-fuels, study reveals
Existing tax policies during the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources will lead to major energy injustices and skewed priorities, new research published in Climate Policy shows.
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University of Michigan-led study finds low- and middle-income countries can lower emissions 🌍, reduce inequality ⚖️, and improve well-being 😊—challenging the idea that climate mitigation must come at a social or economic cost 💰.
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University of Michigan News
Finding 'win-win-wins' for climate, economics and justice
As evidence continues to pour in showing that climate change's impacts disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities around the globe, so, too, do stories showing that these communities can also pay outsized costs to implement climate solutions.
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Fossil fuel companies have caused trillions of dollars in damages 💰 | Carbon majors and the scientific case for climate liability 🌍⚖️
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Ars Technica
Can the legal system catch up with climate science?
New estimate: Fossil fuel companies have caused trillions of dollars in damages.
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**Two-thirds of global heating caused by richest 10% 🌍💰, find study that reveals major role wealthy emitters play in driving climate extremes. Wealthiest 10% contributed 6.5 times more to global warming than the average, with the top 1% and 0.1% contributing 20 and 76 times more, respectively.**
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Nature
High-income groups disproportionately contribute to climate extremes worldwide
Nature Climate Change - While climate injustice is widely recognized, a quantification of how emissions inequality translates into unequal accountability is still lacking. Here researchers examine...
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The world’s biggest polluters are the least affected by environmental damage and conflict, while those least responsible face the gravest threats — including a rising risk of violent conflict — warns a new study, underscoring the urgent need for policies that address global inequality. 🌍💔⚖️🌱
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Nature
Environmental vulnerability and conflict occurrence are tightly related
Communications Earth & Environment - Countries least responsible for anthropogenic climate change, emitting or consuming at ecologically sustainable levels, are most exposed to environmental...
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A new study finds 70% of annual flood losses (about $17B) are uninsured 🌊💔. Most at-risk households are underinsured, with the burden falling hardest on low-income communities 🏚️💰.
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Nature
Measuring flood underinsurance in the USA
Nature Climate Change - Homeowners could benefit from flood insurance to offset the negative impacts of climate-induced natural disasters. However, with detailed micro-level data, researchers find...
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New research directly links the carbon emissions from major fossil fuel companies to numerous deadly heatwaves 🌡️🔥, marking a significant advance in legal efforts to hold these corporations accountable for climate change damages ⚖️🌍.
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#ClimateJustice #FossilFuelAccountability #HeatwaveCrisis #CarbonEmissions #ClimateAction
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the Guardian
Carbon emissions from oil giants directly linked to dozens of deadly heatwaves for first time
Study shows how individual fossil fuel companies are making previously impossible heatwaves happen and could have to pay compensation
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