Vermont leads fight against climate change with new law
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Vermont has made history by becoming the first state in the U.S. to mandate that oil companies compensate for damages caused by climate change. This groundbreaking legislation follows severe flooding that impacted the state’s capital and surrounding areas last summer. The new law aims to evaluate the effects of climate change on public health and economic development, with allocated funds designated for enhancing drainage systems, railways, and road infrastructure. Other states, including Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York, are reportedly considering similar measures.
In a lighter note, the Kansas City Chiefs celebrated their second consecutive Super Bowl victory with a visit to the White House, where President Biden donned a Chiefs helmet and congratulated the team, highlighting the significance of their back-to-back wins.
Meanwhile, a deadly heat wave is gripping much of India, with New Delhi experiencing record temperatures of 122 degrees Fahrenheit. This extreme heat has led to reports of heat-related illnesses and deaths, exacerbated by a critical water shortage in the capital. The situation is mirrored in other regions, including Mexico, where drought conditions have resulted in the deaths of howler monkeys due to soaring temperatures. In the U.S., Miami recorded its hottest May on record, with temperatures reaching the 90s and a heat index nearing 110.
Experts attribute these extreme weather events to climate change, emphasizing that the current conditions could not occur without it. A recent study by Climate Central revealed that climate change has added an average of 26 extra days of extreme heat globally, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, including the elderly, young children, and those with underlying health conditions.
To mitigate the impacts of extreme heat, experts suggest both individual and community-level actions, such as staying hydrated, utilizing cooling centers, and implementing urban planning strategies like increasing green spaces and reflective surfaces to reduce heat absorption.
In a lighter note, the Kansas City Chiefs celebrated their second consecutive Super Bowl victory with a visit to the White House, where President Biden donned a Chiefs helmet and congratulated the team, highlighting the significance of their back-to-back wins.
Meanwhile, a deadly heat wave is gripping much of India, with New Delhi experiencing record temperatures of 122 degrees Fahrenheit. This extreme heat has led to reports of heat-related illnesses and deaths, exacerbated by a critical water shortage in the capital. The situation is mirrored in other regions, including Mexico, where drought conditions have resulted in the deaths of howler monkeys due to soaring temperatures. In the U.S., Miami recorded its hottest May on record, with temperatures reaching the 90s and a heat index nearing 110.
Experts attribute these extreme weather events to climate change, emphasizing that the current conditions could not occur without it. A recent study by Climate Central revealed that climate change has added an average of 26 extra days of extreme heat globally, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, including the elderly, young children, and those with underlying health conditions.
To mitigate the impacts of extreme heat, experts suggest both individual and community-level actions, such as staying hydrated, utilizing cooling centers, and implementing urban planning strategies like increasing green spaces and reflective surfaces to reduce heat absorption.
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