Pollution may fuel depression, anxiety and other mental health problems, emerging research suggests. Via @live_science #Health ❤️‍🩹 🧑‍⚕️ #ClimateChange 🌎♨️ #MentalHealth

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Pollution may fuel depression, anxiety and other mental health problems, emerging research suggests

A growing body of research is showing how long-term exposure to air pollution may fuel depression, anxiety and other mental health problems, raising new concerns about the unseen toll of dirty air.

Live Science

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Some of the companies that won climate-related awards have increased their coal use and are behind the government’s carbon reduction timeline

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/05/15/2003857379

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Groups urge strict climate evaluation

台北時報
New NEMA Study Shows Widening Gap Between Surging Power Demand and Grid Capacity 

Updated Forecast Projects U.S. Electricity Demand Growth Exceeding 55% by 2050, Identifies Grid-Enhancing Technologies and Behind-the-Meter Solutions as Essential Near-Term Capacity Resources   ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today released an updated edition of its landmark A Reliable Grid for an Electric Future study along with a suite of new reports outlining the promise and potential of ... Read more

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Nearly all climate claims by meat and dairy firms amount to greenwashing: Study

Meat and dairy production are significant drivers of deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. Many companies claim to be tackling this, but nearly all these claims, 98%, could be considered greenwashing, a recent study found. Researchers logged more than 1,200 environmental commitments made by 33 of the sector’s largest companies between 2021 and 2024. They found […]

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As climate change intensifies extreme weather and environmental conditions across the country, about 65% of U.S. adults are concerned that climate change will negatively affect their personal health, according to a new study published in Health Affairs Scholar

https://www.miragenews.com/majority-of-americans-fear-health-impact-of-1674226/

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Majority of Americans Fear Health Impact of Climate Change

As climate change intensifies extreme weather and environmental conditions across the country, about 65% of U.S. adults are concerned that climate

Mirage News

The State of Renewable Energy Dashboard. Tracking the growth of clean energy technology in all 50 states.

https://environmentamerica.org/center/resources/the-state-of-renewable-energy-dashboard/

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The State of Renewable Energy Dashboard

Renewables are on the rise across America. America produces more than three times as much power from solar, wind and geothermal sources as we did 10 years ago – enough to power more than 80 million homes. Key technologies such as electric vehicles and battery storage are also growing.

Environment America Research & Policy Center
Climate experts are warning FIFA that 1 in 4 of the 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as global warming has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/05/15/climate-change/world-cup-heat-warning/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #heatwaves #climatechange #2026fifaworldcup #health
Scientists warn ‘grueling heat’ could impact quarter of World Cup games

Concerns about heat already prompted FIFA to mandate a cooling break during each half of the World Cup matches that will take place in June in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

The Japan Times

Two former Liberal environment ministers have harshly criticized Carney’s proposal to fast-track approval of projects like long-route pipelines:

• Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault said Carney’s plan is “worse” than the changes under former Conservative PM Stephen Harper, which resulted in high-profile legal challenges

• former Liberal MP Catherine McKenna, said Carney’s proposal will lead to a “lack of trust” and lawsuits, ultimately making the project approval process slower, not faster

https://thenarwhal.ca/canada-major-projects-economic-zones-proposal/

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Feds pitch ‘economic zones’ to fast-track major projects | The Narwhal

From pipelines to mines, Carney’s government is proposing big changes to environmental rules and how major projects get approved in Canada

The Narwhal

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The compounds, known as methylsiloxanes, are widely used in cosmetics, industrial products, transport systems and household items. Researchers say they are now being detected almost everywhere in the air, from densely populated cities to remote natural areas

https://www.tbsnews.net/science/scientists-find-widespread-silicone-pollutant-air-raising-health-and-climate-concerns

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Scientists find widespread silicone pollutant in air, raising health and climate concerns

Researchers say they are now being detected almost everywhere in the air, from densely populated cities to remote natural areas.

The Business Standard