Tag: change
As Trump vows to embrace fossil fuels, U.S. climate policy won’t change quickly
Jeff Brady President Trump wants to redirect the federal government away from former President Joe Biden’s climate agenda and toward an even deeper embrace of fossil fuels. “We will drill, baby, drill,” Trump said to cheers from supporters at his inauguration speech on Jan. 20. His burst of climate and energy executive orders was quickly…
King involved in name change of Agincourt submarine that sparked ‘woke’ row
King Charles was involved in a decision to change the name of a new royal submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles, a move that was branded “woke nonsense” by former defence secretary Grant Shapps, the BBC has been told. The name change was announced this week, and followed reports of concern within the Ministry…
Los Angeles Fires Were Fueled by Climate Change
Here’s How Climate Change Fueled the Los Angeles Wildfires Many factors, such as strong Santa Ana winds and urban planning decisions, played into the recent destructive wildfires in the Los Angeles area. But the evidence is clear that climate change contributed By Andrea Thompson edited by Dean Visser Smoke shrouds the sun as it rises…
Weird weather isn’t always because of climate change — but sometimes it is
By Alejandra Borunda 2025 started off with a flurry of intense weather. Southern California experienced bursts of 100-mph winds that spread record-breaking destructive wildfires. Major winter storms have dumped snow and cold weather on the Mid-Atlantic and the South. And in the midst of the weather news, scientists from major meteorological associations around the world…
Bergvall controversy fuels Postecoglou’s tirade on ‘change’
This video can not be played ‘I thought people would protect the sanctity of the game’ Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final between Tottenham and Liverpool looked to be petering towards a largely forgettable draw, until late controversy was followed by a late winner. Lucas Bergvall got the game’s only goal with four minutes remaining for Spurs,…
Parents in Welsh county told to come to school to change nappies if their child is not toilet trained
Policy change by Blaenau Gwent council means teachers will no longer change nappies or pull-ups unless there is a ‘medically recognised need’ Parents in Blaenau Gwent, Wales have been told they have to come to school to change nappies if their children are not toilet trained. The local authority told parents that it was their…
Can Trump Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico?
Presidential naming powers usually stop at the water’s edge. By Eve Sampson President-elect Donald J. Trump said Tuesday that he planned to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” one of several foreign policy proposals that left world leaders reeling. “It has a beautiful ring,” he said of the…
High winds, lack of rain and climate change stoking California fires
High winds and lack of rain are the main factors driving the Southern California fires, but climate change is altering the background conditions, increasing the likelihood of these conflagrations, say experts. Researchers have shown that a warming world increases the number of “fire weather” days, when conditions are more suited to outbreaks of fire. California…
‘Unfair’ to call parents into school to change nappies
Parents being called into school to change children’s pull-ups and nappies is “unfair”, one father has said. Blaenau Gwent council has said teachers and school staff will no longer change pupils who have wet or soiled themselves due to “very high levels of pupils coming to school in nappies”. But one charity said it was…
Starmer’s team hope policy blitz will prove that Labour can deliver change
Those close to PM worry voters are running out of patience and want reforms to directly help public Keir Starmer has at last managed a family holiday, but by next week the Madeira sun may already feel a distant memory as he embarks on a policy blitz that could be crucial in deciding his government’s…
Hydropower Was Ecuador’s Answer to Climate Change. Until the Drought Hit.
An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis. An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a…
Climate change charts a dangerous course for the world’s largest fish
A Conservation International scientist shares what can be done to prevent an ‘outright alarming’ future for whale sharks. Warmer oceans are putting two giants of the sea on a collision course. Even at the size of a school bus, whale sharks — the world’s largest fish — are no match for cargo ships in busy shipping…
The UnitedHealthcare Tragedy Is Why Insurance Needs to Change Now
Opinion The UnitedHealthcare Tragedy Is Why Insurance Needs to Change Now I am a trauma surgeon and gunshot survivor who has experienced byzantine health insurance coverage firsthand. I understand why people are furious By Joseph V. Sakran edited by Megha Satyanarayana When I was 17 I was nearly killed when a fight broke out after…
How Climate Change Could Trigger Earthquakes
How Climate Change Could Trigger Earthquakes Climate change may influence seismic activity as melting glaciers reduce pressure on quake-prone faults By Evan Howell edited by Andrea Thompson North Crestone Creek valley, a U-shaped valley carved by ancient glaciers in Colorado. Southern Colorado’s Sangre De Cristo Mountains jut up abruptly from the flat expanse of the…