‘Era of global boiling’ has arrived, UN chief says & more environmental news.

[View this email in your browser]( Monday, July 31, 2023 “We’ve been given a warning by science and a wake-up call by nature; it is up to us now to heed them.” – Bill McKibben ‘Era of Global Boiling’ Has Arrived, UN Chief Says As [heat waves]( and [wildfires]( cause chaos in North [Africa]( [Europe]( and [North America]( climate scientists from the United Nations (UN) have announced that it is almost certain this July will be the warmest month ever recorded. [Read More]( Related: [Florida Waters Reach Hot Tub Temperatures of 101.19 Degrees Fahrenheit]( Wild Tiger Population in Bhutan Increases 27% Since 2015 Wild tiger numbers in Bhutan have risen from 103 tigers in the country’s first tiger survey in 2015 to 131 individuals in a recent survey. But the wild tigers still face major threats, including poaching and habitat loss, according to the survey. [Read More]( Related: [Wild Tiger Population Rises in India]( In ‘Landmark’ Decision, Court Approves London Ultra Low Emissions Expansion That Could Bring Cleaner Air to 5 Million People A challenge to London’s [Ultra Low Emission Zone]( (ULEZ), which covers almost all of Greater London, by five local authorities has been dismissed by the city’s high court. London Mayor Sadiq Khan extended the zone intended to reduce [pollution]( in the city of around nine million people to encompass an additional five million in some of the outer boroughs. The extension is to begin August 29. [Read More]( Related: [Report: London Ultra Low Emissions Zone Succeeded in Curbing Harmful Air Pollution]( Maine’s Offshore Wind Boost Could Meet Half Its Energy Needs by 2040 Offshore wind energy is getting a major boost in Maine, which has just approved adding 3,000 megawatts of energy provided by offshore wind turbines by 2040. The 3,000 megawatts would be enough to meet about half of Maine’s electricity demand. [Read More]( Related: [Bottom-Dwelling Marine Animals Thriving on Offshore Wind Farm Foundations]( Do you get this newsletter daily? If not, [sign up here]( or forward to a friend. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [Instagram]( Copyright © 2023 EcoWatch, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for EcoWatch Top News of The Day Our mailing address is: EcoWatch 1122 Oberlin RoadRaleigh, NC 27605 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](