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Top news of the week: 25.08.2022.

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@guardianeco shared
On Aug 25, 2022
How much longer can we tolerate this price-gouging racket of an energy sector? | Damian Carrington https://t.co/SLt4TGrofE
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How much longer can we tolerate this price-gouging racket of an energy sector?

How much longer can we tolerate this price-gouging racket of an energy sector?

We are all footing the bill of a crooked system that drains our bank balances and heats the planet, says Damian Carrington, the Guardian’s environment editor

@ClimateNexus shared
On Aug 23, 2022
Researchers at a Florida university say a small but feisty species of carpet shark with an extraordinary ability to walk on land is evolving to better survive warming seas and the climate crisis. https://t.co/k53HrcLjNB
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Epaulette sharks can walk on land for two hours, researchers say

Epaulette sharks can walk on land for two hours, researchers say

A species of carpet shark is evolving to better survive warming seas and the climate crisis

@meganrowling shared
On Aug 25, 2022
RT @TRF: Reporting on the #ClimateCrisis often overlooks voices from the Global South. 🍃🌊 A new climate experts database from @risj_oxford and @CarbonBrief is aiming to shake up the status quo and diversify our perspectives. ➡️ https://t.co/g339pk1aG8
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Global South Climate Database

Global South Climate Database

The Global South Climate Database is a publicly available, searchable database of scientists and experts in the fields of climate science, climate policy and energy. The goal of the ...

@Revkin shared
On Aug 24, 2022
I know this is a different way of gauging #IRA benefits than social cost of carbon math, & @GernotWagner says the value is almost surely way *higher* (via @axios https://t.co/IQaoc3SxWH). But it seems a decent cross check to ask how this CO2 path results in these gains 4/
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White House: Climate law could slash related damages by up to $1.9 trillion

White House: Climate law could slash related damages by up to $1.9 trillion

The costs of extreme weather events, health impacts would decline, the report shows.

@LaurenceTubiana shared
On Aug 19, 2022
How a top US business lobby promised climate action – but worked to block efforts. Time to be truthful https://t.co/Z7ievzzmVJ
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How a top US business lobby promised climate action – but worked to block efforts

How a top US business lobby promised climate action – but worked to block efforts

Business Roundtable aims to weaken efforts that would enable investors to hold companies accountable for their climate promises

@guardian shared
On Aug 20, 2022
Stories draw us to the hero’s journey, but individual empathy doesn’t help us see the bigger picture | Bri Lee https://t.co/vdF7CIsnTn
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Stories draw us to the hero’s journey, but individual empathy doesn’t help us see the bigger picture

Stories draw us to the hero’s journey, but individual empathy doesn’t help us see the bigger picture

Traditional western storytelling conventions aren’t up to the task of understanding the enormity of the climate crisis or the pandemic

@guardian shared
On Aug 19, 2022
‘Generation sensible’ risk missing out on life experiences, therapists warn https://t.co/pfb2oEuoGr
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‘Generation sensible’ risk missing out on life experiences, therapists warn

‘Generation sensible’ risk missing out on life experiences, therapists warn

Reports of rise in social anxiety among overly cautious 11- to 25-year-olds who often interact online

@guardian shared
On Aug 21, 2022
Tory leadership candidates failing on net zero policies, says thinktank https://t.co/VBktXkuKSF
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Tory leadership candidates failing on net zero policies, says thinktank

Tory leadership candidates failing on net zero policies, says thinktank

Research from Onward outlines ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut energy bills