“In 2018, the world set a new record for annual global emissions. That increase came after nearly three years of nearly flat-lined emissions. Part of the reason was the increased energy use to mitigate the effect of unusually hot or cold days.”https://qz.com/1675560/extreme-temperatures-fuel-a-dangerous-climate-feedback-loop/ …
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That photo... 2019 will be the year that we finally get to deal with the fact that journalism utterly shit the bed on their climate change reporting and imagery.
Media imagery: "Look at me doing a literal cartwheel headstand while others frolic gleefully in this water. What fun this is!" Reality: heatwaves are the deadliest manifestations of the climate crisis, especially to vulnerable populations.
