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“Oil Kills” protests grips Europe; spreading to North America
Action and Advocacy

“Oil Kills” protests grips Europe; spreading to North America

By Marco Lopez Flights at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport came to a screeching halt on Thursday, July 25, as protestors connected to the group Letzte Generation (The Last Generation) infiltrated and flooded the tarmac of the country’s busiest airport. “Oil Kills!” – read banners from the protestors – some of whom glued themselves to the tarmac. […]

Climate Spotlight StaffClimate Spotlight Staff
July 25, 2024
The UK leads the global net-zero race but is it money motivated?
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The UK leads the global net-zero race but is it money motivated?

Net Zero is the Economic opportunity of the 21st Century, UK Mission Zero Repot states Technological advancement has always been the backbone of innovation. When new tech-charged products are created and rolled out in society mankind typically reach new heights. So it was with the steam engine and its usage within the industrial revolution – […]

Climate Spotlight StaffClimate Spotlight Staff
January 17, 2023
ice glaciers on the lake
Action and Advocacy

Rapid sea level rise projected as glaciers vanish

A study published this week by Science looks at how half of the world’s glaciers will lose mass from rapid melting even if the 1.5ÂșC Paris Agreement goals are met. The study explains their calculation exceeds what was previously projected in the IPCC report. This spells more uncertainty for nations living in those most vulnerable […]

Climate Spotlight StaffClimate Spotlight Staff
January 6, 2023
silhouette of airplanes
Action and Advocacy

Richest people in UK ‘use more energy flying’ than poorest do overall

The wealthiest people in the UK burn through more energy flying than the poorest burn in every aspect of their lives, according to new research. The analysis of data from 2019 highlights “significant inequalities” in energy use across the country. Those in the top 10% of incomes used nearly three times as much energy in […]

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December 31, 2022
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