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Worldwide, 80 percent of those surveyed are worried about climate change. -
The World Wide Views Alliance polled 10,000 people in 75 countries, and more than 90 percent want delegates at the Paris climate talks in December to set a legally binding target of zero carbon emissions by the end of the century. Reuters
Researchers call for a moratorium on new tar sands projects. -
In an open letter to Canada prime minister Stephen Harper, 100-plus North American scientists and economists write that halting the expansion of Alberta's tar sands industry is necessary in the face of global warming. Edmonton Journal
Cigarette butts threaten marine life. -
The Ocean Conservancy finds more cigarette butts during its annual cleanup than any other item. Filters, which are made from plastic, can break down and kill fish. Recycling them into new products is expensive. The very best solution? Quit smoking already! The Guardian
Decarbonization by the end of the century may well be too late.
—Kevin Trenberth, senior scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, on the G7's agreement this week that fossil fuels should be phased out by 2100
Can $175 million change the GOP's stance on climate change? -
Jay Faison, a Republican businessman from North Carolina, is investing the money in a campaign to sway science deniers within his party. The effort will include a social media and advertising blitz, political advocacy, and a push for renewable energy. Fingers crossed! Politico
Alaska just had its hottest May in 91 years. -
The statewide average temp was 44.9 degrees Fahrenheit, 7.1 degrees above average. Snow cover was unusually low, increasing chances that permafrost—a massive carbon dioxide sink—will thaw and release greenhouse gases. Talk about a vicious cycle. Washington Post