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US emergency crews struggle as climate crisis fuels ‘unprecedented’ competing disasters
From theguardian.com, 16h ago, 11 11
Global heating makes hurricanes like Helene twice as likely, data shows
From theguardian.com, 15h ago, 10 10
MAGA Desperately Claims Russian Propagandists Were the Real “Victims”
From newrepublic.com, on Sep 5, 2 2
Opinion | Don’t yawn at Trump’s dishonorable use of Arlington National Cemetery
From washingtonpost.com, on Aug 30, 1 2
From latimes.com
Why this year’s average California snowpack is no reason for celebration
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The relationship between snowfall and climate change is not as simple as it might first appear.
on Apr 6
From bbc.com
China's ageing population: A demographic crisis is unfolding for Xi
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The country is running out of time to build enough of a fund to care for its growing number of elderly.
on Apr 3
From theguardian.com
After six months, the war in Gaza is making Israel a pariah state | Jonathan Freedland
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Netanyahu’s decisions have brought death to Palestinians and harmed his own people. Hamas laid a trap and he walked right in, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
on Apr 6
From washingtonpost.com
Opinion | Trump swindles his followers — again
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Not for the first time, the former president and presumptive GOP nominee has played his supporters for suckers.
on Apr 5
From theguardian.com
China will use AI to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea and India, Microsoft warns
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Beijing did a test run in Taiwan using AI-generated content to influence voters away from a pro-sovereignty candidate
on Apr 10
From theguardian.com
Biden calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza
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US president also warns Netanyahu that Israel must protect civilians and aid workers or risk losing US support
on Apr 4
From theguardian.com
Just 57 companies linked to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions since 2016
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Analysis reveals many big producers increased output of fossil fuels and related emissions in seven years after Paris climate deal
on Apr 4
From latimes.com
L.A. County faces $12.5 billion in climate costs through 2040, study says
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Protecting Los Angeles County from 14 different climate change impacts will cost taxpayers at least $12.5 billion by the end of 2040, according to new research.
on Apr 4
From theguardian.com
‘The machine did it coldly’: Israel used AI to identify 37,000 Hamas targets
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Israeli intelligence sources reveal use of ‘Lavender’ system in Gaza war and claim permission given to kill civilians in pursuit of low-ranking militants
on Apr 4
From theguardian.com
‘They are breaking the law’: inside Amazon’s bid to stall a union drive
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Retailer doing ‘whatever it takes’ to halt organizing at warehouse in Moreno Valley, California, workers say, as Amazon faces unfair labor practice charges
on Apr 3