Climate-heating greenhouse gases at record levels, says UN

The Guardian/WM0

Carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide are far above pre-industrial levels. Details here.

Air travel is the fastest-growing source of emissions.

The story below appears in the latest issue of the Manitoba newspaper, "The Express Weekly."

Palm Oil Was Supposed to Help Save the Planet. Instead It Unleashed a Catastrophe.

The New York Times

A decade ago, the U.S. mandated the use of vegetable oil in biofuels, leading to industrial-scale deforestation — and a huge spike in carbon emissions. Story here.

A palm oil concession in Sumatra. Photo by Hayd.

Newfoundland record oil spill shows risks of offshore drilling, regulatory board says

 Details here

Killing Plants Is the Fastest Way to End the World

TRUTHOUT

A Manitoba corn crop ruined by a freak summer frost. A PinP photo.

A recently-published study has found that “climate change and human activity are dooming species at an unprecedented rate.” Story here.

The 'new abnormal' — California megafires explode with off-the-charts fury

The National Observer

California is on the burning edge of climate breakdown. Story here.