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Scientists explain why the record-shattering 2023 heat may be surpassed in 2024

Fri, 2024-01-12 19:41 — mike kraft
Scientists explain why the record-shattering 2023 heat has them on edge. Warming may be worsening The latest calculations from several science agencies showing Earth obliterated global heat records last year may seem scary. AP News

The latest calculations from several science agencies showing Earth obliterated global heat records last year may seem scary. But scientists worry that what’s behind those numbers could be even worse.

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COVID symptoms: red flags for needing medical attention, and changes with each new variant

Fri, 2024-01-12 13:27 — mike kraft
These COVID Symptoms Are Red Flags That You Need Medical Attention Doctors share the warning signs of a severe infection and what warrants a visit with a doctor. Jillian Wilson HuffPost
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U.S. Rural Hospitals are having problems paying for needed capital improvements

Fri, 2024-01-12 13:18 — mike kraft
Rural Hospitals Are Caught in an Aging-Infrastructure Conundrum - KFF Health News Small, community hospitals face challenges in paying for the capital improvement projects they need to stay open. khnkytjaw KFF Health News
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COP28" at least $2.1 billion pledged by foundations, focusing on health and agriculture

Fri, 2023-12-15 12:05 — mike kraft
At least $2.1 billion in new funds pledged at COP28, as foundations focus on health and agriculture With the United Nations climate talks wrapping up in Dubai, foundations and other funders pledged at least $2.1 billion in new financing to reduce climate impacts, especially from agriculture. AP News

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In Antarctica , UN chief sounds warning about global warming affecting ice melting and ocean levels

Fri, 2023-11-24 17:46 — mike kraft

 

UN chief gives interview from melting Antarctica on eve of global climate summit On the eve of international climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited globally-important Antarctica, where ice that’s been frozen for millions of years is melting due to human-caused climate change, sending the message that “we absolutely need to act immediately.” AP News

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UN climate chief says world stands on frontline of climate disaster at Cop28,

Fri, 2023-11-24 17:11 — mike kraft

 

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Oil, gas producers must play bigger role in reaching climate goals--IEA head

Fri, 2023-11-24 17:05 — mike kraft
IEA head: Oil, gas producers must play bigger role in reaching climate goals - UPI.com The head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday oil producers must make a stronger commitment to clean energy efforts or continue to be among the world's biggest contributors to the climate crisis. UPI

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EU to use satellites to track climate threats to forests

Wed, 2023-11-22 10:12 — mike kraft

 

EU to use satellites to track climate threats to forests The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a forest monitoring system that will use satellites to track threats such as climate change-fuelled wildfires and illegal logging. Climate change is taking a mounting toll on Europe's forests, as extreme heat and drought increase the risk of deadly wildfires. Nearly 900,000 hectares of EU land was burned in forest fires last year, an area roughly the size of Corsica, EU data show. Yahoo News

 

 

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Biden administration plan $2 billion grants toward helping disadvantaged communities combat climate change and air pollution.

Wed, 2023-11-22 10:02 — mike kraft
EPA opens $2B in grants for helping communities fight climate change, pollution The Biden administration is opening $2 billion toward helping disadvantaged communities combat climate change and air pollution. The grants are expected to fund projects that make communities more … rfrazin The Hill
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U.S. Medicare hospital pricing issues, nursing home finances

Mon, 2023-11-06 10:25 — mike kraft
Medicare moves ahead with more price transparency requirements for hospitals The government will force hospitals to be better about publishing the prices they charge health insurers and patients. Bob Herman STAT
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