Researchers have studied the global trade in highly hazardous chemicals subject to a global treaty — the Rotterdam Convention. The results are sobering: Nearly half of the total trade volume of these chemicals crosses national borders illegally, calling for strong international and national action.
Climate Change
‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Hits Jamaica as Risk of Climate Change-Fueled Tropical Storms Rises
Environmental advocates call for fossil fuel companies to pay for damages as climate change fuels more destructive hurricanes.
Flash floods, landslides and destructive winds could cause “total structural failure” as Melissa, a Category 5 hurricane with winds exceeding 180 miles per hour, made landfall midday Tuesday in Jamaica, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Hits Jamaica as Risk of Climate Change-Fueled Tropical Storms Rises
As more homes collapse into the sea, local governments and homeowners are at a crossroads.
This post was updated on Oct. 28 at 5:18 p.m. EST to reflect more home collapses.
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As companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, ERCOT is trying to plan transmission.
The “rapid explosion” of large load users looking to connect onto Texas’ electric grid are being built faster than traditional transmission planning can manage, according to the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) the state’s grid operator.
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‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Hits Jamaica as Risk of Climate Change-Fueled Tropical Storms Rises
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