Two of the proposed lines would bring passenger rail to rural parts of Utah and drastically reduce travel time between Los Angeles, Seattle, and Denver.
The Rapidan Dam isn’t the only one at risk of imminent failure.
Two of the proposed lines would bring passenger rail to rural parts of Utah and drastically reduce travel time between Los Angeles, Seattle, and Denver.
The Rapidan Dam isn’t the only one at risk of imminent failure.
The latest edition of the “Climate Change Indicators in the United States” report highlights the severe and widespread impacts of climate change on health and the environment, emphasizing the urgent need for action to mitigate these effects.
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July 7, 2024, 5:00 AM PDT
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the Fifth Edition of the “Climate Change Indicators in the United States” report, presenting new data that underscores the pervasive effects of climate change on health and the environment. The report, which now includes indicators such as Marine Heat Waves and Heat-Related Workplace Deaths, illustrates how phenomena like extreme heat, flooding, and wildfires are increasingly frequent and severe, causing substantial harm to public health, livelihoods, and property. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the report’s role in tracking climate change’s impacts, aiding informed efforts to mitigate the crisis.
The report compiles data from more than 50 contributors, offering evidence of climate change’s growing impact on ecosystems and society. Notable findings include the increase in global and U.S. temperatures, more frequent and prolonged heat waves in cities, rising sea surface temperatures, and the displacement of marine species. Additionally, tidal flooding, wildfires, and the lengthening of the growing season have become more pronounced. These indicators collectively highlight the urgent need for comprehensive climate action to protect vulnerable populations and build resilient infrastructure.
Further, the report addresses the significant reduction in Arctic sea ice and the shortening of the snowpack season, both of which have critical implications for global climate patterns. The EPA’s ongoing efforts to document these changes are crucial for understanding the real-time effects of climate change and developing effective strategies to combat its adverse outcomes. The comprehensive data presented aims to support policy-making and public awareness, stressing the importance of immediate and sustained efforts to address climate change.
FULL STORY: EPA Releases Updated Climate Indicators Report Showing How Climate Change is Impacting People’s Health and the Environment
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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