Tag: pollution

climate…

Death, blackouts, melting asphalt: ways the climate crisis will change how we live.” (Cities are disproportionately hit because of huge populations & existing, & often inadequate, infrastructure.) @Guardian #climate #climatechange

From power cuts to infrastructure failure, the impact of climate change on US cities will be huge – but many are already innovating to adapt: www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/aug/20/death-blackouts-melting-asphalt-ways-the-climate-crisis-will-change-how-we-live
environment

This underscores the growing threat pollution poses to marine life in even the remotest waters on the planet. “’Punch in the gut’ as scientists find micro-plastic in #Arctic ice.” @Reuters #environment #pollution #plastics

underscoring the threat the growing form of pollution poses to marine life in even the remotest waters on the planet. www.reuters.com/article/us-environment-arctic-plastic/punch-in-the-gut-as-scientists-find-micro-plastic-in-arctic-ice-idUSKCN1V41V2