A massive heat wave has scorched much of Europe this week, with the U.K. shattering its record for highest temperature ever recorded Tuesday. We’re joined by author and environmental activist George Monbiot, whose latest column for The Guardian is headlined “This heatwave has eviscerated the idea that small changes can tackle extreme weather.”
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UN Commission on the Status of Women reaffirms women’s and girls’ leadership
By Me & TheeBy Me & TheeThe 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66)—the second largest UN intergovernmental meeting in New York—closed its two-week long session today (14 to 25 March) acknowledging the important role of women and girls as agents of change for sustainable development, in particular safeguarding the environment and addressing the adverse effects of climate change.
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Ice shelf collapses in previously stable East Antarctica
By Me & TheeBy Me & TheeAn ice shelf the size of New York City has collapsed in East Antarctica, an area long thought to be stable and not hit much by climate change, concerned scientists said Friday. The collapse, captured by satellite images, marked the first time in human history that the frigid region had an ice shelf collapse.
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A marine biologist is using virtual reality to bring people closer to the ocean
By Me & TheeBy Me & TheeDiving in the oceans, marine biologist Erika Woolsey has seen first-hand how coral reefs and sea life are being damaged by climate change. It has made her determined to find a way for others to share her experience—including those who can’t easily explore the ocean. Through her non-profit, The Hydrous, Woolsey is using virtual reality to “bring the ocean to everyone.”
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The Shreveport nature trail you may not even know exists
By Me & TheeBy Me & TheeA quiet, inner-city sanctuary for both wildlife and people is tucked away between busy Youree Drive and Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway – and you probably don’t even know it exists. The Coates Bluff Nature Trail runs through a historically and culturally significant wooded strip and along a bayou from the Montessori School for Shreveport (MSS) to Caddo Parish Magnet High…