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'Crunch time' for climate action, scientists warn – DW – 06/19/2025
The world is running out of time to rein in human-driven climate change, with top UN scientists warning that key indicators are now in uncharted territory. The world is on course to crash through a dangerous warming threshold with key climate indicators shifting at an alarming rate, more than 60 top UN scientists have warned. Bill Hare, CEO of think tank Climate Analytics, said Thursday it was "inevitable" that the world would breach the 1.5-degree Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) limit in around five years "unless emissions are reduced quickly." "If emissions are reduced quickly, rapidly, as we know they can be, there is still a likelihood of exceeding a low overshoot of the 1.5 limit, and by low overshoot, I mean 1.6 degrees," he said during a press briefing at the UN interim climate negotiations in Bonn, Germany. Unless action is taken now, Hare added, it would not be long before the world also "bust through 2 degrees." Low rainfall and resulting water scarcity is one far-reaching impact of the global heating resulting from burning fossil fuels Image: Christoph Hardt/Panama Pictures/picture alliance 'We are already in crunch time' The global surface temperature briefly exceeded the 1.5-degree limit in 2024, as greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation hit a new high. Coal, oil and gas account for more than 80% of global energy consumption, despite increasing investment in renewable energy. Scientists have said crossing the 1.5 limit, first set in the 2015 Paris climate agreement by nearly 200 nations, would see a rise in extreme heat waves, devastating droughts and more intense storms. That increase has already been felt in recent years. The Indicators of Global Climate Change report, out Thursday, says that to have a 50% chance of staying under the threshold, the world can only release 130 billion tons of planet-heating carbon dioxide. At the current rate of CO2 emissions, however, that "carbon budget" will likely be spent by 2028. "We are already in crunch time for these higher levels of warming," co-author Joeri Rogelj, a professor of climate science and policy at Imperial College London, told journalists, adding there was a "very high chance" that the world would "reach and even exceed 1.5 C." The report's authors said the findings should be taken as a reality check by global policymakers. "I tend to be an optimistic person," said lead author Piers Forster, head of the University of Leeds Priestley Centre for Climate Futures in the UK. "But if you look at this year's update, things are all moving in the wrong direction." Kumi Naidoo: 'Pessimism is a luxury we simply cannot afford' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Sea level rise has doubled The report, a regular update between the landmark UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports released every five to seven years, also highlighted other concerning key climate indicators. Sea level rise has doubled in recent years, up from around 1.8 millimeters per year between 1908 and 2018 to 4.3 mm since 2019, putting coastal cities and small island states at risk. The Earth's energy imbalance, the difference between the amount of solar energy entering the atmosphere and the smaller amount leaving it, has nearly doubled in the last 20 years. Until now, 91% of human-caused warming has been absorbed by the oceans, but scientists said they don't know how much longer humanity can rely on them to soak up theis excess heat. Rogelj said actions moving forward now could still "critically change" the rate of warming and limit the increasingly destructive effects of climate change. "It's really the difference between just cruising through 1.5 C towards much higher levels of 2 C or trying to limit warming somewhere in the range of 1.5," he said. Solar energy is booming, but countries have been reluctant to transition fully away from fossil fuels to clean energies Image: Jon G. Fuller/VW Pics/IMAGO Global conflict, Trump's policies weaken climate efforts But action on that front has taken a hit, with global concerns shifting to security and other pressing matters amid multiple ongoing conflicts. Climate experts have pointed out that President Donald Trump's move to target climate action and pull the US out of the Paris agreement could also weaken international efforts to tackle the problem. "You need everybody on board doing the right thing, and this is very difficult," said Brazilian climate secretary Andre Correa do Lago, president of the upcoming COP30 climate summit, speaking with DW before the report was released. Ahead of the summit in November, countries are due to submit their so-called nationally-determined contributions, or NDCs, outlining how much they plan to reduce their domestic emissions by 2035. Until now, only 22 countries have presented their targets. "Most scientists think that with the numbers that are to appear, we probably are going to surpass 1.5," Correa do Lago said. "Depending on the NDCs, we will be able to evaluate which is the path that we are following." Louise Osborne contributed to reporting from the COP30 preparatory talks in Bonn, Germany. Edited by: Tamsin Walker
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
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The streak continues: Riverside baseball's Zach Hare throws another no-hitter in PIAA quarterfinals
HARMONY — After having an "off day" for the first time in several weeks in the first round of the PIAA playoffs, Riverside standout pitcher Zach Hare looked to continue his historic postseason against Mohawk in the Class 3A baseball quarterfinals on June 5. Hare used an extra day of rest to his advantage, extending his no-hit streak to 31⅓ innings, throwing a no-hitter Thursday to defeat Mohawk, 6-0. Advertisement 'I have been wanting to live in the moment and take things one game at a time because I get to keep playing with guys I have played with since I was 10,' Hare said. 'I am still at a loss with this streak because I just want to go out there and throw my best and not add pressure to myself.' Coming off of his perfect game in the WPIAL championship against Quaker Valley on May 28 ― when Hare struck out 15 batters ― he struck out 13 batters while walking three against Mohawk. In the postseason, Hare has allowed no runs and eight walks while striking out 55 batters. 'He is different from any other pitcher that I have coached before,' Riverside coach Dan Oliastro said. 'Zach's command is unbelievable and is putting the ball exactly where we want it, fields his position and our biggest concern today was our fielders getting tired waiting for a ball to come to them.' Advertisement Required Reading: 'Supernatural': Zach Hare's historic postseason continues with perfect game in championship In addition Hare's masterpiece on the mound, the Riverside bats did their job, finishing with 11 hits by chipping away at Mohawk pitcher Briar Crawford. With a 1-0 lead entering the fourth inning, Riverside (19-2) got some much-needed insurance. Jackson Barber scored on a wild pitch before Sean Hayes and John Bowser drove home runs with an RBI single and double. Shortstop Dylan Meyer drove in two more in the two of the seventh with a single, scoring Hare and first baseman Christian Lucarelli. Riverside pitcher Zach Hare (27) delivers a pitch during the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal game between Riverside and Mohawk at the AHN Baseball Complex in Harmony, Pa. on June 5, 2025. 'We have been very aggressive at the plate recently,' Meyer said. 'I think some of the guys earlier in the season weren't as aggressive but now we are attacking pitches. I want to keep my approach simple and look for something early and build off of that.' Advertisement Riverside will have a rematch with South Park in the PIAA Class 3A semifinals, on Monday, June 9, at a site and time to be determined. The Panthers won their previous matchup, 1-0 in 12 innings, in the WPIAL tournament semifinals. This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: PIAA baseball quarterfinals: Riverside's Zach Hare throws no-hitter
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Riverside baseball uses late surge to win PIAA 3A state title over Mount Carmel Area
Riverside baseball's championship hopes went down to the wire against Mount Carmel Area, but well-executed small ball in the sixth inning helped the Panthers claim a lead, and ultimately the PIAA 3A state championship in the 4-2 victory. It was a slow start for both teams as neither side recorded a hit until the third inning. John Bowser was the one to break it open with a double to right center for Riverside. Advertisement Dylan Meyer followed suit with an RBI double of his own in the fourth inning. Meanwhile, starting pitcher Zach Hare kept the Mount Carmel bats at bay, allowing only one hit through the first five innings. Riverside High School baseball does a dogpile after winning the PIAA 3A state championship over Mount Carmel Area on June 12, 2025 With how difficult it was to score, it felt like the Panthers' 2-0 lead might be enough to win the game, especially with how well Hare was pitching. That was before the sixth inning got underway, when Jon Morgante singled to center field, and advanced to third on a throwing error by Hare that ended with the ball out of play. After Drew Yagodzinski was hit by a pitch, another throwing error by the first baseman, who attempted to throw out the runner at home, allowed Lukas Carpenter to reach first safely via fielder's choice, then to second. Morgante was able to score, cutting the lead in half. Advertisement The next at-bat, Gabe Yuskoski hit a sacrifice fly to center, allowing a second run to score from third base. Riverside trailed 4-2 going into the bottom of the sixth, now in a positional one-eighty from when the inning started. But it didn't take long for the Panthers to respond, quickly loading the bases with the first three batters. It was then up to Jackson Barber, who attempted to execute a suicide squeeze play. Riverside High School baseball poses for a photo after winning the PIAA 3A state title over Mount Carmel Area Mount Carmel pitcher Noah Shimko, who is 6-foot-4 and over 300 pounds, had to hustle off the mound to retrieve the ball. But Shimko couldn't corral it cleanly, forcing him to just hold on to the ball and letting a run come home. Advertisement With the score now 3-2, Riverside head coach Dan Oliastro decided to stick to what works - so he called for another squeeze play. It was executed well by Young, and the Panthers reclaimed the lead, only needing three more outs to win a state title. Oliastro tried to let Hare finish the game, but after striking out the first batter, he reached his pitch count limit. It was still a gem from Hare, who threw 6 and 1/3 innings and recording 11 strikeouts. The longtime head coach (54 years to be exact) gave the ball to Hunter Garvin, who struck out the last two batters to win the game. PIAA 3A baseball championship preview: What to know as Riverside faces Mount Carmel Area This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: PIAA state baseball playoffs 2025: Riverside vs Mount Carmel Area
New York Post
12-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Female athletes appeal landmark NCAA settlement, saying it violates federal antidiscrimination law
Eight female athletes filed an appeal Wednesday of a landmark NCAA antitrust settlement, arguing that women would not receive their fair share of $2.7 billion in back pay for athletes who were barred from making money off their name, image and likeness. US District Judge Claudia Wilken approved the settlement last week, clearing the way for direct payments from universities to athletes and the end of the NCAA's amateurism model. The athletes who appealed the settlement competed in soccer, volleyball and track. They are Kacie Breeding of Vanderbilt; Lexi Drumm, Emma Appleman, Emmie Wannemacher, Riley Hass, Savannah Baron and Elizabeth Arnold of the College of Charleston; and Kate Johnson of Virginia. They have standing to appeal because they previously filed objections to the proposed settlement. Advertisement College soccer player Lexi Drumm leaves federal court in Oakland, Calif. on April 7, 2025. AP Ashlyn Hare, one of the attorneys representing the athletes, said in a statement that the settlement violates Title IX, the federal law that bans sex-based discrimination in education. 'We support a settlement of the case, but not an inaccurate one that violates federal law. The calculation of past damages is based on an error that ignores Title IX and deprives female athletes of $1.1 billion,' Hare said. 'Paying out the money as proposed would be a massive error that would cause irreparable harm to women's sports.' Advertisement The law firm representing the plaintiffs in the settlement issued a statement saying the appeal would delay payments to hundreds of thousands of athletes by a minimum of several months. 'These attorneys are pursuing an appeal based on a Title IX issue that Judge Wilken already disposed of correctly, quickly and multiple times,' the statement said. The House settlement figures to financially benefit football and basketball stars at the biggest schools, who are likely to receive a big chunk of the $20.5 million per year that colleges are permitted to share with athletes over the next year. The NCAA logo at center court of The Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh on March 18, 2015. AP Advertisement Some athletes in other sports that don't make money for their schools could lose their partial scholarships or see their roster spots cut. 'This is a football and basketball damages settlement with no real benefit to female athletes,' Hare said. 'Congress has expressly rejected efforts to exempt revenue-generating sports like football and basketball from Title IX's antidiscrimination mandate. The NCAA agreed with us. Our argument on appeal is the exact same argument the conferences and NCAA made prior to settling the case.' The appeal was filed by the law firm Hutchinson Black and Cook of Boulder, Colorado, and was first reported by Front Office Sports. It would be heard by the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Boston Globe
11-06-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Female athletes appeal landmark NCAA settlement, saying it violates federal antidiscrimination law
Ashlyn Hare, one of the attorneys representing the athletes, said in a statement that the settlement violates Title IX, the federal law that bans sex-based discrimination in education. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'We support a settlement of the case, but not an inaccurate one that violates federal law. The calculation of past damages is based on an error that ignores Title IX and deprives female athletes of $1.1 billion,' Hare said. 'Paying out the money as proposed would be a massive error that would cause irreparable harm to women's sports.' Advertisement The House settlement figures to financially benefit football and basketball stars at the biggest schools, who are likely to receive a big chunk of the $20.5 million per year that colleges are permitted to share with athletes over the next year. Some athletes in other sports that don't make money for their schools could lose their partial scholarships or see their roster spots cut. Advertisement 'This is a football and basketball damages settlement with no real benefit to female athletes,' Hare said. 'Congress has expressly rejected efforts to exempt revenue-generating sports like football and basketball from Title IX's antidiscrimination mandate. The NCAA agreed with us. Our argument on appeal is the exact same argument the conferences and NCAA made prior to settling the case.' The appeal was filed by the law firm Hutchinson Black and Cook of Boulder, Colorado, and was first reported by Front Office Sports. It would be heard by the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
