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The disease after tomorrow

Grist

They come from bugs, shellfish, and even soil. The first step, as with any climate change-related issue, is sizing up the scope of the threat. Climate Connection: Much like ticks, mosquitoes thrive in warm, moist conditions. Climate connection: While Chagas is still relatively rare in the U.S., Virgin Islands.

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Revealed: How Big Dairy Is Milking Net Zero

DeSmogBlog

It keeps the focus broad, promoting itself as a leader on climate change while simultaneously downplaying global warming’s significance vis-a-vis other issues and espousing solutions that can serve the industry. But the track record in East Africa of one of its founding partners and other supporters gives a flavour of what’s to come.

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Tufton Street Linked Donors Have Given £630,000 to the Conservatives Since Sunak Became Prime Minister

DeSmogBlog

A Barrier to Climate Action The views of former CPS staffers Staveley, Price, and Heywood, who are now advising Sunak’s government, towards fracking and climate change are unknown. And the CPS has authored a number of reports recently that have in principle supported the UK’s 2050 net zero goal and climate action in general.