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- A US-China EV trade war threatens Biden's clean-car agendaThe Biden administration's proposal to impose steep new tariffs on Chinese electric cars and batteries would give temporary relief for US auto workers, but it would also jeopardize the White House's attempts to combat climate change by speeding US EV adoption.
- Bird Flu in the USAccording to a recent government sponsored study report, bird flu most likely circulated among U.S. dairy cows on a limited basis for around four months before federal investigators discovered the illness that has now spread to nine states.
- China and US Bilateral NegotiationsThe State Department announced that the United States will host China's Special Envoy for Climate Change, Liu Zhenmin, in Washington on Wednesday, and John Podesta will visit Liu in Washington at some point in May to resume bilateral negotiations on climate cooperation.
- At Berkshire's shareholders meetingAt Berkshire's annual meeting, shareholders voted more than 4-to-1 against two proposals requiring the company's insurance and energy companies to publish more information about their efforts to address climate change, including greenhouse gas emissions.
- New Zealand's Antarctic agency and GermanyOn Saturday, New Zealand's Antarctic agency signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany's Alfred Wegener Institute to promote collaboration between the two polar research groups, amidst China's rising presence in Antarctica.
- Britain needs to submit a new environmental planBritain's current climate action plan is illegal since ministers were not warned of the danger that major policies would not be fulfilled, London's High Court said on Friday, adding to Britain's challenges as it moves toward net zero emissions. Britain needs to submit a new plan.
- Rainfall in BrazilThe death toll from rainfall in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to 57, local officials reported Saturday afternoon, while many remain unaccounted for. The Civil Defense Office said that 67 people were still missing and more than 32K had been displaced.
- 44 journalists killed from 2009 to 2023Journalists who cover environmental issues are increasingly being targeted by governments and private actors, according to UNESCO, with 44 journalists killed from 2009 to 2023. More than 70% of the 905 journalists interviewed reported being assaulted, intimidated, or harassed.
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Food & Farming
Artificial Intelligence and the Environment: A Double-Edged Sword
While AI has the potential to improve environmental stewardship, it also brings new concerns. AI consumes a significant amount of energy, especially in data centers that fuel machine learning algorithms. Training complicated AI models may have a huge carbon impact, raising questions about AI’s sustainability.
Exploring the Harmony between Natural Agriculture and the Environment
“Natural agriculture” is a term that encompasses a variety of farming practices aimed at producing food in harmony with nature. Unlike conventional agriculture, which often relies heavily on chemical substances and mechanization, natural agriculture seeks to value human intervention, allowing ecosystems to maintain their balance and health. As the world’s…
The importance of consuming organic products
If you care about your health and the environment, you may have wondered whether organic foods are worth the extra cost and effort. Organic foods are produced without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, hormones, genetically modified organisms, or irradiation. They also adhere to certain standards of animal welfare…
Locally grown, fresh and natural food
If you are looking for a way to eat healthier, save money and support your local community, you might want to consider buying locally grown, fresh and natural food. In this blog post, I will share with you some of the benefits of choosing local food over imported or processed…