Queensland urged to use TikTok and 'trusted influencers' to combat misinformation during natural disasters A reliance on politicians and lack of government content on TikTok during recent cyclones allowed misinformation to flourish, academic says ... theguardian.com theguardian.com / feeds theguardian-com-us-environment / / #science / / 2 hours 2h Share
Australia's amount of plastic waste surges as recycling rates fail to improve Australians produced 3.2m tonnes of plastic waste in 2023-24, up from 3m tonnes the previous year ... theguardian.com theguardian.com / feeds theguardian-com-us-environment / / #science / / 6 hours 6h Share
'Unseasonable' heat causing severe conditions in SoCal, new wildfires starting to burn While a large wildfire burns in Napa wine country, forecasters warn of temperatures as high as 110 degrees in some areas around Los Angeles County. latimes.com latimes.com / feeds latimes-com-environment / / #environment / / 8 hours 8h Share
Alaska was lucky to avoid disaster after a landslide and tsunami. What about next time? The close call in Tracy Arm 50 miles south of Juneau on 10 August is the latest sign that as glaciers melt, risks may rise ... theguardian.com theguardian.com / feeds theguardian-com-us-environment .. theguardian-com-us / / #science / / 11 hours 11h Share
Energy market realities poses hurdle for Trump's coal revival Some argue that coal is needed to meet growing energy demand, which is increasing due to the rise of databases and artificial intelligence. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-energy-and-environment .. washingtonexaminer-com-news / / #environment / / 14 hours 14h Share
Do heatwaves, wildfires and travel costs signal the end of the holiday abroad? Leading researcher forecasts 'beginning of the age of non-tourism' despite industry returning to pre-pandemic highs ... theguardian.com theguardian.com / feeds theguardian-com-us-environment .. theguardian-com-us / / #science / / 15 hours 15h Share
Wright backs Trump argument blaming renewables for rising electricity prices The secretary's remarks came just days after Trump called green energy alternatives "THE SCAM OF THE CENTURY." washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-energy-and-environment .. washingtonexaminer-com-policy / / #environment / / 15 hours 15h Share
Madeline Horwath on how to block out bad news - cartoon State of the world too much to bear? Don't worry, a distraction is always at hand ... theguardian.com theguardian.com / feeds theguardian-com-us-environment / / #science / / 16 hours 16h Share
In the aftermath of L.A. fires, residents take soil cleanup into their own hands After the firestorm in January, Altadena residents are interested in exploring natural ways to rid their soil of lead and other contaminants. latimes.com latimes.com / feeds latimes-com-environment / / #environment / / 16 hours 16h Share
August rain records smashed across NSW as thunderstorms and more rain loom in final week More than 20 places across New South Wales have already surpassed their highest August rain on record ... theguardian.com theguardian.com / feeds theguardian-com-us-environment / / #science / / 23 hours 23h Share