Solar pumps’ boon to agriculture shadows looming water crisis

Farmers across hot, arid landscapes are increasingly harnessing solar energy to power irrigation, a move that slashes reliance on costly fossil fuels and ramps up food production. Yet, this innovation’s dark side emerges as it accelerates the depletion of vital...

Pension funds’ role in Brazil’s farmland controversy

Global pension funds are implicated in the deforestation of Brazil’s Cerrado, impacting local communities and climate goals.Sarah Sax and Maurício Angelo report for Grist.In short:Armed men, allegedly hired by land claimants, have forcibly displaced local...

Climate council’s impact at Export-Import Bank falls short

Despite President Joe Biden’s initiative to embed climate advisers in the Export-Import Bank to scrutinize investments, the agency’s support for fossil fuel projects continues unabated.Sara Schonhardt reports for E&E News.In short:The climate council...

How rising temperatures challenge human survival

As global temperatures climb, humanity’s natural cooling mechanism is put to the test, threatening widespread health crises.Stephen Armstrong reports for WIRED.In short:Tom Matthews highlights that a 2°C rise in global temperatures could lead to fatal heatwaves,...

US bets big on natural gas, sparking climate concerns

In a pivotal moment for climate policy, the U.S. mulls over expanding its natural gas exports, raising alarms about global warming.Shanna Hanbury reports for Mongabay.In short:The Biden administration’s consideration of new LNG export facilities could...

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