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Hurricane Laura’s Aftermath: Miles of Oil Sheen in Louisiana’s Wetlands

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Scientists say warmer ocean waters due to human-caused climate change is making hurricanes like Laura stronger and causing them to intensify more rapidly ; Hurricane Laura spun up to a Category 4 storm in just 24 hours. Tags: Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Hurricane Laura oil spills National Response Center

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Unique monitoring project will study the seas around Ireland and Western Scotland

Envirotec Magazine

The SeaMonitor project – which is supported by eight leading marine research institutions located in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, the US and Canada – will use innovative marine species tracking technology to better understand and protect vulnerable marine life in our oceans.

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Michael Mann: Australia, Your Country Is Burning – Dangerous Climate Change Is Here With You Now

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Subject to the twin assaults of warming-caused bleaching and ocean acidification, it will be gone in a matter of decades in the absence of a dramatic reduction in global carbon emissions. Tags: Covering Climate Now Professor Michael Mann Australia australia wildfires climate change science I witnessed this firsthand.

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A Decade After the Deepwater Horizon Explosion, Offshore Drilling Is Still Unsafe

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Ten years ago, on April 20, 2010, the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, killing 11 crew members and starting the largest ocean oil spill in history. Tags: deepwater horizon offshore drilling National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling bp

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El Niño could cost the global economy $3 trillion

Grist

The shift to El Niño, which is characterized by warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean, in conjunction with accelerating climate change, means a wide array of exacerbated hazards may be coming down the pike. By the end of the century, El Niño cycles may spur a whopping $84 trillion in economic losses.

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Model J E-Bike Review: A Stylish Ride with Muscle

GreenTech Gazette

It’s not the most affordable e-bike on the market, but the premium build quality, unique design, and impressive features justify the price tag for riders looking for something special. Additional notes: The Model J is available in two colors: black and Ocean Breeze.

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Biodegradable mushroom packaging makes Seedlip gifts special

AGreenLiving

The gift set includes a full-sized bottle of Seedlip Spice 94 (an aromatic non-alcoholic spirit), a highball glass made from 100% recycled material and a thyme seeded neck tag. The tag includes instructions to plant and grow your own herbs using the biodegradable mushroom box as a planter. Seedlip Images via Seedlip.