Climate Change

Millions Without Power As Milton Slams Florida, Causes Deaths And Flooding

"Hurricane Milton plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph (160 kph) after producing a barrage of tornadoes, but sparing Tampa a direct hit."

Source: AP, 10/10/2024
November 7, 2024

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Fossil Interests And Hometown Newspaper Work To Kill Solar In Ohio County

"A retired gas industry executive, a shadowy 'grassroots' group and a controversial media company are spreading misinformation while turning residents against a proposed solar farm — and each other"

Source: Floodlight, 10/09/2024

"Live Updates: Milton Approaches Florida As A Category 5 Hurricane"

"Hurricane Milton was upgraded back to a Category 5 storm as it churns toward Florida’s west coast. The Tampa Bay area, home to more than 3.3 million people, faced the possibility of widespread destruction after avoiding direct hits from major hurricanes for more than a century."

Source: AP, 10/09/2024

"Exported Gas Produces Far Worse Emissions Than Coal, Major Study Finds"

"Exported gas emits far more greenhouse gas emissions than coal, despite fossil-fuel industry claims it is a cleaner alternative, according to a major new research paper that challenges the controversial yet rapid expansion of gas exports from the US to Europe and Asia."

Source: Guardian, 10/08/2024

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