‘Absolutely disastrous’: Air conditioners take horror toll on the environment, campaigners warn
If you’ve coped in a sweltering heatwave by blasting the air conditioning, you aren’t alone. As the planet heats up, more people are turning to AC to stay cool. But these energy-guzzling, chemical-leaking units take a huge toll on the planet. With the worldwide number of air conditioners projected to triple by 2050, experts warn […]
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US firefighters begin to slow huge California wildfire | Environment News
Firefighters have begun to slow the spread of the largest wildfire so far this year in California, after the Oak Fire threatened the famed Yosemite National Park and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their communities. The massive blaze expanded rapidly since it began on Friday, overwhelming the initial deployment of firefighters as scorching and […]
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Here are all the positive environmental stories from 2022 so far
Eco-anxiety, climate doom, environmental existential dread – as green journalists, we see these terms used a lot – and often feel them ourselves. There’s a lot to be worried about when it comes to the climate and nature crises, but when a sense of hopelessness becomes the overarching emotion, apathy begins to creep in too. […]
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