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Extreme Heat Wave in Quebec May Have Killed 70
The death toll in Quebec’s heat wave last week may have reached as many as 70, officials said Tuesday, as temperatures exceeded 100 degrees F. Thirty-four of those deaths were in Montreal, where temperatures soared 20 degrees above normal and…
Ireland Becomes World’s First Country to Divest from Fossil Fuels
The Republic of Ireland will become the world’s first country to sell off its investments in fossil fuel companies, after a bill was passed with all-party support in the lower house of parliament. The state’s €8bn national investment fund will…
New York State to Procure 800MW of Offshore Wind Power
New York State has announced a plan to procure around 800MW of offshore wind power by 2019. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said the move would support its goals of owning 2,400MW of new offshore wind generation by 2030, enough to…
Climate Change Poses Threat to UK’s Historic Churches, Trust Warns
The UK’s historic churches are at serious risk from the impact of climate change, including higher levels of rainfall and invasive pests such as termites, according to the National Churches Trust. Roofs, towers and spires are threatened by strong winds…
Rising Ocean Waters from Global Warming Could Cost Trillions of Dollars
Ocean waters are rising because of global warming. They are rising for two reasons. First, and perhaps most obvious, ice is melting. There is a tremendous amount of ice locked away in Greenland, Antarctica, and in glaciers. As the world…
Majority of Londoners Prefer Electric Taxis to Diesel Models
The majority of Londoners say they would choose to get into an electric taxi over a traditional diesel model. That’s according to new research from ESB EV Solutions, which found 50% of the public would actively choose to ride in…
Illegal Ivory Found on Sale in 10 European Countries
Illegal ivory has been found on sale in 10 European countries, contravening international efforts to cut down on the trade which campaigners say encourages the poaching of elephants. The campaigning group Avaaz bought 109 items of ivory and had them…