This study showed how, even with the dangers of climate change evident, the human brain can make it seem like an issue of the future, creating an urgent need for increased motivation, participation, and action to address the crisis before it’s too late. The authors suggest financial measures that could help incentivize the necessary changes while also reiterating the importance of public support as well as widespread mobilization in order to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.
The looming end of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s term in office, coupled with a raging war and a divided minority house of the Republican party, has created an urgent crisis in the US. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is struggling to rally party members together to create a unified front and to assure their positions in the 2023 parliamentary elections are secure. McCarthy has promised to take >= aggressive stance in dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to help support Netanyahu’s campaign for re-election.
A growing number of migrants in Chicago are seeking refuge in the O’Hare airport urgent shelter, with immigration resources stretched to the limit. The shelter has grown rapidly over the past few weeks with many of the migrants reportedly arriving in the city by plane from Central and South American countries. City officials are struggling to respond to both the humanitarian needs and the logistical challenge of safely providing shelter for the growing number of immigrants.
Air pollution remains one of the most urgent global health issues that requires immediate attention. As human activities continue to drive up greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution is only projected to worsen over the next few decades. Pollutants such as methane, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide contribute to the problem at rates higher than ever. If we fail to take effective action soon, air pollutants will have devastating impacts on the planet and our health. It’s time to take serious action to reduce emissions in order to prevent further damage.
