Investor Climate Coalition Suspends Operations After BlackRock Exit Amid Political Backlash LONDON/BOSTON, Jan 13 — A leading global coalition aiming to align the asset management industry with climate goals has paused its activities following the withdrawal of BlackRock, the world’s largest... January 22 Read More
Barcelona Faces Dual Water Crisis Amid Changing Climate: Droughts and Floods Threaten Catalonia’s Future Catalonia is grappling with two extreme water crises—prolonged droughts and destructive floods—that reflect the growing impacts of climate change. Authorities are tasked with providing water security ... January 21 Read More
Wildfires Drive Record Rise in Global CO2 Levels Amid Worsening Climate Crisis The year 2024 marked a grim milestone in the global climate crisis, with wildfires around the world driving a record annual increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. New data reveals that h... January 19 Read More
LA Wildfire Survivors Demand Accountability from Big Oil for Climate Devastation As wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles, survivors and activists are demanding that the fossil fuel industry take responsibility for its role in the escalating climate crisis. At a conference o... January 18 Read More
CO2 Levels Surged to Record Highs in 2024, Jeopardizing Climate Goals Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in Earth's atmosphere rose faster in 2024 than in any previously recorded year, scientists report, making the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C increasingly unattain... January 17 Read More
Climate Change to Reshape Türkiye’s Cotton Production by 2050 Global climate change is expected to bring significant transformations to Türkiye’s cotton production by the 2050s, shifting cultivation areas from traditional regions toward the Marmara and Black Sea... January 16 Read More
'Particularly Dangerous' Wildfire Weather Returns to California, Forecasts Warn of Prolonged Fire Season Dry Conditions and Santa Ana Winds Create Extreme Fire Risk California is once again facing extreme wildfire conditions as dry weather persists and the notorious Santa Ana winds return. Forecasters... January 14 Read More
2024 Becomes First Full Year Above 1.5°C Warming Threshold New global climate data confirms that 2024 was the first full calendar year in which average temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a critical milestone in the climate crisis. The Eu... January 14 Read More
Innovative Strategies for Combating Climate Change Explored As the world faces an escalating climate crisis, experts are exploring new and innovative solutions to mitigate its impact. From cutting-edge renewable energy technologies to sustainable agricultural ... January 13 Read More
Climate 'Whiplash' Intensifies Wildfires in Los Angeles Scientists warn that climate change is exacerbating the conditions fueling the wildfires raging across Los Angeles, with rapid shifts between dry and wet periods creating an abundance of highly flamma... January 12 Read More
L.A. Fires Highlight the Limits of U.S. Climate Adaptation Efforts California has long been at the forefront of wildfire preparedness, with some of the most stringent building codes and extensive firefighting resources in the United States. Yet, the devastating wildf... January 11 Read More
Stand with Environmental Defenders: Why Biden Should Pardon Steven Donziger Steven Donziger, an environmental and human rights lawyer, has found himself at the center of a global controversy after leading a landmark case against Chevron. His efforts to hold the oil giant acco... January 10 Read More
2025: A Defining Year for Climate and Nature The year 2025 is poised to be a significant one for climate and environmental policies, with major global events expected to shape the future of climate action. From the return of Donald Trump to the ... January 9 Read More
Climate Change Disrupts Global Water Cycle, Fuels Extreme Weather Events A new report from the Australian National University (ANU) warns that climate change is severely disrupting Earth’s water cycle, leading to an increase in extreme weather events, including devastating... January 8 Read More
Latin America’s Indigenous Women Revive Traditional Farming to Combat Climate Change Across Latin America, Indigenous women are at the forefront of the battle against climate change, using ancestral agricultural techniques to restore ecosystems, ensure food security, and sustain their... January 7 Read More
Middlesbrough Becomes First Town to Earn Gold Sustainable Food Award Middlesbrough has made history as the first town in the UK to receive a prestigious gold award for its commitment to sustainable food practices. Recognized by Sustainable Food Places, the town joins a... January 6 Read More
Climate progress screeched to a halt this year. One country had its foot on the brake. In a year in which global efforts to tackle some of the planet’s most pressing crises — from climate change to plastic pollution — have ended in failure or bitter disappointment, there is one country ... January 5 Read More
Morgan Stanley to leave sector climate coalition LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Investment bank Morgan Stanley (MS.N), opens new tab said on Thursday it had decided to leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, becoming the latest U.S. lender to quit the secto... January 4 Read More
Trump Wants Greenland and the Panama Canal. It’s About Climate. Global warming is making both places more important to global shipping and trade. January 3 Read More
Former EU Environment Official Criticizes Delay in Deforestation Law Virginijus Sinkevičius, a former European Commissioner for the Environment, has voiced strong opposition to the EU’s recent decision to postpone its pivotal deforestation regulation. The Lithuanian ME... January 2 Read More
Kenya’s Coffee Industry in Crisis: Climate Change and Economic Pressures Threaten Future The lush highlands of central Kenya, home to some of the world’s most sought-after coffee, are under siege from a combination of climate change and economic challenges. Farmers like Simon Macharia in ... January 1 Read More
The climate crisis: 5 things to watch out for in 2025 However, throughout the years there will be plenty of opportunities to make important progress on several climate-related issues, from the staggering levels of plastic pollution to financing the shift... December 31 Read More
Labour Faces Backlash Over Waste Incinerator Expansion Amid Environmental Concerns Labour is under fire for approving over 40 new waste incinerators across the UK, sparking nationwide opposition from environmental groups and local communities. Critics argue these energy-from-waste p... December 30 Read More
UK Steel Industry Demands Government Support for Offshore Wind Expansion The UK steel industry has called on the government to prioritize British-made steel in the country’s ambitious offshore wind projects, as a new study reveals that only 2% of the steel used in such pro... December 29 Read More
A Year of Climate Action: Monthly Steps to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in 2025 As we move into 2025, now is the perfect time to set meaningful climate resolutions. Small, consistent efforts can make a big difference in combating climate change. Here’s a month-by-month guide to s... December 28 Read More
Climate Change Adds 41 Days of Dangerous Heat in 2024 A new report from World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central reveals that human-caused climate change added an average of 41 extra days of dangerous heat in 2024, posing severe risks to human... December 27 Read More
Coastal Groundwater Threatened by Rising Saltwater Intrusion, NASA Study Reveals A groundbreaking study from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has uncovered alarming predictions for global coastal groundwater supplies, with saltwater intrusion projected to affect 77% of coast... December 24 Read More
Environmental Considerations Lead Gloucestershire's Road Planning Green priorities will shape Gloucestershire's future road networks as National Highways and Natural England collaborate on the £460 million A417 Missing Link project. This "landmark" agreement emphasi... December 23 Read More
Can U.N. Summits Save the Planet? Challenges and Opportunities Amid Environmental Crises Global efforts to address environmental crises are faltering. Recent United Nations-sponsored negotiations on climate change, biodiversity loss, plastic pollution, and desertification have either fail... December 22 Read More
Your Morning Coffee Is Getting Pricier—Blame Climate Change Climate change is brewing trouble for coffee lovers, with the price of high-quality arabica beans reaching $3.50 per pound this month—the highest since 1977. That’s a staggering 70% increase in 2024 a... December 21 Read More
Supreme Court to Review Industry Challenge to California's Emissions Standards Authority The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Friday it will hear a case challenging California's ability to enforce its own vehicle emissions standards, which are often stricter than federal regulations. December 20 Read More
Report Warns One in Four Properties in England Could Face Flood Risk by 2050 By 2050, around 8 million properties in England—equivalent to one in four—could be at risk of flooding as climate change drives heavier rainfall and rising sea levels, the Environment Agency (EA) has ... December 19 Read More
Global Drought Agreement Eludes Nations Amid Worsening Environmental Crisis A United Nations conference in Riyadh ended without a global agreement on addressing drought, despite dire warnings from scientists about escalating land degradation due to climate change and human ac... December 18 Read More
Experts Warn Coalition’s Nuclear Plan Could Increase CO2 Emissions by 1.7bn Tonnes by 2050 Australia could emit an additional 1.7 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2050 under the Coalition's nuclear-driven energy strategy compared to Labor’s renewable energy-focused approach, according to... December 17 Read More
Only Seven Countries Worldwide Breathe Safe Air A new report from Swiss air quality technology company IQAir reveals a stark global reality: only seven countries worldwide met the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines for safe air pollution ... December 16 Read More
World's Biggest Climate Case Concludes at ICJ he International Court of Justice (ICJ) has concluded hearings for a landmark climate case, led by Vanuatu and other vulnerable nations, seeking to define countries’ legal obligations in addressing cl... December 15 Read More
Central Africa Grapples with Climate Shocks, Humanitarian Crises, and Political Challenges Central Africa is facing a critical convergence of climate disasters, humanitarian crises, and political challenges, according to Abdou Abarry, UN Special Representative for Central Africa. Addressing... December 14 Read More
NI Approves Ambitious Climate Emission Cuts Northern Ireland's Assembly has passed a new law aiming for a 77% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, aligning with recommendations from the UK's Climate Change Committee. This legislation ... December 13 Read More
Dengue Fever Hits Record Highs in Americas Amid Climate Crisis The Americas are grappling with the highest dengue fever outbreak since records began in 1980, with 12.6 million suspected cases reported in 2024—nearly triple last year’s numbers. Over 7,700 deaths h... December 12 Read More
Air pollution still Europe’s leading environmental health threat, warns new EEA report Air pollution remains the top environmental health risk for Europeans, with significant impacts on both public health and ecosystems, according to the latest findings from the European Environment Age... December 11 Read More
Small island nations sound alarm on climate-induced catastrophe The 65 million people inhabiting the world’s small island developing states (SIDS) face an escalating climate crisis threatening their homes, livelihoods, and health, according to a new report by the ... December 10 Read More
South Korean Politician Urges Probe into Indonesian Biomass Imports A South Korean National Assembly member has called for a halt on wood pellet imports from Indonesia and an investigation into their environmental impacts, citing links between the imports and deforest... December 9 Read More
Airlines Falling Behind on Transition to Sustainable Jet Fuel, Study Finds A recent study by the Brussels-based advocacy group Transport and Environment reveals that most airlines worldwide are not transitioning quickly enough to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with insuffi... December 8 Read More
Vanuatu Appeals to World Court for Climate Change Accountability On Monday, Vanuatu urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' top court, to acknowledge the harm caused by climate change and establish clear legal obligations for nations to ... December 8 Read More
Australia Accused of Undermining Landmark Climate Change Case Brought by Pacific Nations in International Court Australia has been accused of undermining its Pacific neighbors in a landmark case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after arguing that high-emitting countries are not legally obligated to a... December 7 Read More
The World’s ‘Biggest’ Legal Case Has Just Begun – And It’s All About Climate Change The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has begun hearing evidence in what could become the largest case in its history. Over the next two weeks, more than 100 countries and organizations are set to ... December 7 Read More
Failure of Busan Talks Highlights Fossil Fuel Barrier to UN Plastics Pact The UN talks in Busan, which concluded early Monday, were meant to be the final step in agreeing on a global treaty to end plastic pollution. However, rumors emerged on Sunday afternoon, later confirm... December 6 Read More
Call for Climate Reparations at the ICJ Grows Urgent After COP29 Falls Short At this year’s COP29, major polluters failed to deliver the financial support needed to address climate harm, continuing their attempts to evade international legal obligations. Yet, a crucial opportu... December 6 Read More
Indigenous Involvement in Illegal Mining Hinders Brazil’s Amazon Crackdown The participation of Indigenous communities in illegal gold mining, fueled by record-high gold prices and the lure of quick money, is complicating Brazil's efforts to combat unauthorized mining activi... December 5 Read More
Panama Canal’s Bold Plan to Combat Drought Sparks Controversy In western Panama’s lush river valleys, hundreds of families in villages like El Zaino and Tres Hermanas may soon face relocation as the Panama Canal Authority moves forward with a $1.6 billion plan t... December 5 Read More
UK Boosts World Bank Contribution, Enhancing Climate Finance Efforts The UK has announced a significant increase in its funding for the World Bank, pledging £1.98 billion over the next three years—a 40% rise from its previous commitment. This move aims to strengthen cl... December 4 Read More
Nations Fail to Finalize Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution Efforts to finalize a global treaty on plastic pollution faltered on Monday, with over 100 nations advocating for limits on plastic production while a small group of oil-producing countries sought to ... December 4 Read More
Norway Halts Arctic Deep-Sea Mining Plans Amid Political Pressure Norway’s plans to mine the deep sea in the Arctic have been put on hold after a small left-wing party exerted pressure on the government. December 3 Read More
"The Smell Hurts": Argentina's Supreme Court Abandons Oversight of the 'Rotten River' Campaigners fear a recent ruling by Argentina's supreme court on the toxic Matanza-Riachuelo River Basin could exacerbate regional health crises and signal that environmental protection is no longer a... December 3 Read More
Key Decisions and Outcomes from COP29 in Baku The COP29 climate summit in Baku, held in late November 2024, ended with significant but contested agreements on climate finance, emissions reduction, and other key issues. The conference saw tensions... December 2 Read More
China’s CO2 Emissions Have Peaked or Will Do So by 2025, According to 44% of Experts in a Survey A recent study reflects increasing optimism about China’s green transition as the country takes on a more prominent role in global climate action. December 2 Read More
COP29 Debate Signals Planned 90% Emissions Cut Could Be a Tough Sell in Brussels The European Parliament’s debate over climate policy is becoming more contentious, as far-right climate sceptics gain influence. The centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) has also raised doubts a... December 2 Read More
Trump’s Energy Plan Aims to Boost Oil, Gas, and LNG Production President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to prioritize U.S. energy independence and fossil fuel expansion, with plans to roll out sweeping energy policies on his first day in office. According to sou... December 1 Read More
A Strong Global Treaty: The Key to Ending Plastic Pollution The promise made two years ago to establish a robust, legally binding global treaty to combat plastic pollution remains critical as the world faces escalating environmental and health threats from pla... December 1 Read More
Key Takeaways from the New Climate Finance Deal at UN Talks At the United Nations climate talks, countries reached a crucial agreement on funding to support developing nations in tackling climate change. While the deal was a step forward, it fell short of expe... December 1 Read More
Can the U.S. and Other Nations Achieve a Plastics Treaty? As delegates from 175 countries meet in Busan, South Korea, for the fifth round of United Nations negotiations (INC-5) on a global plastics treaty, significant challenges remain. The treaty aims to cu... November 30 Read More
Environmental Groups Brace for Legal Battles Under a Potential Trump Administration Environmental organizations are mobilizing to counter the anticipated policy shifts under a possible second term for Donald Trump. Building on his past environmental rollbacks, Trump is expected to pr... November 30 Read More
Aviation Industry Officials Voice Concerns Over Trump’s Potential Impact on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) Aviation leaders warn that the growth of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), critical to the industry’s net-zero carbon goals by 2050, could face serious setbacks under President-elect Donald Trump. Co... November 30 Read More
Plastics Lobby Dominates UN Talks on Treaty to Combat Pollution The UN treaty negotiations in Busan, South Korea, aimed at addressing the escalating global plastic pollution crisis, are seeing unprecedented influence from the plastics and fossil fuel industries. W... November 29 Read More
UK Vows to Lead Global Climate Action After Contentious COP29 The COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan concluded with a $300 billion financing deal for developing countries by 2035, sparking sharp criticism and exposing deep divides between rich and poor nations. ... November 29 Read More
Will China Take the Lead if Trump Steps Back on Climate Action? With the shadow of Donald Trump’s potential withdrawal of the U.S. from climate negotiations looming over COP29, the spotlight has shifted to China as a possible leader in global climate efforts. As t... November 28 Read More
The Gender Gap in Green Jobs: A Risk for an Inclusive Green Future As the world pushes toward cleaner energy and a more sustainable future, the gender gap in the green workforce is becoming a significant challenge. Despite the growth of the green energy sector, espec... November 27 Read More
Right-Wing Governments Divided on Climate Action: A Tale of Two Approaches While former U.S. President Donald Trump has been a vocal opponent of climate action, some right-wing governments around the world are embracing aggressive climate policies. This divide reveals a key ... November 27 Read More
EU Commissioner Stresses No Backtracking on Fossil Fuel Commitments at COP29 As COP29 negotiations continue, the European Union has firmly rejected any efforts to backtrack on the global commitment to transition away from fossil fuels. EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra re... November 27 Read More
What is Climate Change? A Simple Guide Climate change refers to the long-term shift in the Earth's average temperatures and weather patterns. Over the past century, global temperatures have risen rapidly, leading to significant changes in ... November 26 Read More
Climate Finance Negotiations at COP29: Key Points As the COP29 climate talks in Baku near their conclusion, a critical issue remains unresolved: the financial commitments from wealthy nations to support developing countries in their transition to cle... November 26 Read More
McKinsey’s Role in Global Emissions: Internal Analysis Revealed A recent investigation has uncovered details about McKinsey & Company’s internal analysis from 2021, revealing that its clients—many of whom are major fossil fuel producers—are on track to exceed glob... November 26 Read More
The Role of AI and Cloud Computing in Energy Demand: A Double-Edged Sword The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing is driving a significant increase in electricity demand globally. While these technologies promise innovation and efficiency, their... November 25 Read More
Island Nations Sound Alarm Over Rising Seas at COP29 Small island nations are raising urgent concerns at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, highlighting the existential threat posed by rising sea levels and warming oceans. These nations, many located in ... November 25 Read More
Why India Struggles to Tackle Delhi’s Persistent Air Pollution New Delhi, often labeled the world’s most polluted capital, is grappling with hazardous smog as winter sets in, bringing the usual surge in air pollution. Despite various interventions, the crisis per... November 25 Read More
Milei’s Plan to Privatize Argentina’s Paraná River Sparks Local Outrage and Environmental Concerns The privatization of operations along the Paraguay-Paraná waterway—a key shipping route for Argentina and its neighbors—has sparked backlash from local communities and environmental advocates. The ini... November 24 Read More
Automakers Call on Trump to Support EV Tax Credits and Self-Driving Innovation Major automakers, including General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen, have urged President-elect Donald Trump to maintain critical tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs) and accelerate the rollout of s... November 24 Read More
Trade Policies Collide with Climate Goals at COP29 The COP29 climate summit has revealed escalating tensions between global trade practices and climate agendas, as developing countries criticize climate-linked trade barriers imposed by wealthier natio... November 24 Read More
Fury at Climate Talks Over ‘Backsliding’ on Fossil Fuels Tensions have escalated at the COP29 climate talks, with key countries accusing the latest draft agreement of undermining the historic commitment to reduce fossil fuel use. November 23 Read More
Poor Nations May Need to Lower Climate Finance Expectations, Ex-UN Envoy Warns As COP29 climate negotiations approach their final hours in Baku, Azerbaijan, former UN climate envoy Mary Robinson has suggested that poorer nations may need to adjust their financial demands amid gl... November 23 Read More
Life on Qikiqtaruk: A Collapsing Arctic Island on the Frontlines of Climate Change Qikiqtaruk (Herschel Island), located off the north coast of Canada’s Yukon, is emblematic of the rapid changes wrought by climate change in the Arctic. Its once-stable landscape is crumbling into the... November 23 Read More
Eight Times More Children Will Face Extreme Heatwaves by the 2050s, UNICEF Says Without urgent action on the climate crisis, far more children will also face floods, wildfires, and droughts, according to a new report. November 22 Read More
Trump Might Nix America as a Climate Tech Leader. 5 Charts Show China Winning That Race High above the sand dunes of China's Kubuqi Desert, nearly 200,000 solar panels are arranged to form the outline of a galloping steed. This cultural symbol of Inner Mongolia also highlights the rapid ... November 22 Read More
Trump's Staff Selections Could Undermine Climate Action Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s high-ranking staff picks have strong ties to the fossil fuel industry, signaling a potential shift away from environmental protection and climate change mitig... November 21 Read More
COP29 Bulletin Day 8: G20 Backs New Climate Finance Goal But Ignores Fossil Fuels G20 leaders "commit to successful negotiations in Baku," including on climate finance, but promise little else to unblock fraught talks. November 21 Read More
How Biden Can Score a $41 Billion Trump-Proof Win for Climate Action As world leaders gather in Baku to negotiate global climate finance, a key opportunity for the Biden administration to secure a global win for climate is unfolding. November 21 Read More
Money for Climate Action: The Key Issue at COP29 As COP29 negotiations in Baku continue, the key issue on the table is how to raise the money developing countries need to combat climate change. While wealthy nations are proposing financial mechanism... November 20 Read More
Farmers Seek a Share of Climate Finance at COP29 As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, farmers, particularly those in the Global South, are advocating for a greater share of climate finance to be directed towards agriculture. ... November 20 Read More
Australia and Turkey Lock Horns Over 2026 UN Climate Summit Hosting Rights Australia and Turkey are in a diplomatic standoff over hosting the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), with neither nation willing to relinquish their bid. The issue has become a focal point at... November 19 Read More
The Trillion-Dollar Climate Puzzle: A Diplomatic Nightmare At the ongoing COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, climate negotiators are wrestling with a difficult question: how much money should wealthy countries provide to poorer nations to help mitigate climate... November 19 Read More
Trump Administration Plans to Roll Back Biden's Fuel-Efficiency Standards President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration plans to weaken federal regulations on fuel efficiency and tailpipe emissions set by the Biden administration, according to sources familiar with... November 18 Read More
Argentina's Milei Channels Trump at the G20 Summit in Rio Argentine President Javier Milei made waves at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, adopting a combative stance reminiscent of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Milei's approach, marked by climate denia... November 18 Read More
Pakistan Urges Climate Diplomacy with India Amid Smog Crisis at COP29 South Asia faces an unprecedented air pollution crisis, with both India and Pakistan grappling with hazardous smog levels. While Delhi and northern India struggle with choking air quality, Pakistan's ... November 17 Read More
China and India’s Developing Country Status Questioned at COP29 Delegates from poorer nations at the COP29 climate summit argue that China and India should no longer be classified as developing countries alongside the world's most impoverished nations. Critics say... November 16 Read More
Climate Finance Agreement Critical as COP29 Nears Conclusion As COP29 delegates race against time to finalize a global climate finance agreement, German development secretary Jochen Flasbarth urged nations to set aside their differences and reach a consensus. F... November 16 Read More
Don't Lose Hope: Climate Experts Share Insights on Staying Positive After Trump's Victory November 15 Read More
Living in Delhi's Smog: A Perpetual Dystopian Reality Winter has arrived in Delhi, bringing its usual companion—a suffocating, ash-like blanket of smog. The sky hangs gray, the air reeks of toxicity, and stepping outdoors feels like inhaling poison. For ... November 15 Read More
Argentina's Potential Exit from Paris Climate Agreement Raises Concerns There is increasing anxiety that Argentina’s far-right president, Javier Milei, may announce the country's departure from the Paris climate accord. Milei, a well-known climate science denier, had prev... November 14 Read More
Trump Appoints Oil Industry Executive Chris Wright as Energy Secretary Pick President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Chris Wright, the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, an oilfield services firm based in Denver, will be his choice to lead the Department of Energy (DOE... November 14 Read More
Protesters Demand Action as Climate Talks Stall at COP29 At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, frustration boiled over during a global day of action for climate justice, with protesters urging stronger commitments from world leaders. Activists formed a human chain ... November 13 Read More
Winter Contamination Hinders UK Recycling Efforts New data reveals that recycling efforts in the UK are significantly affected by winter weather, with plastic contamination increasing by 40% from November to March. This results in an additional 5,000... November 13 Read More
What is COP29 and How Could Trump's Election Impact Climate Talks? COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), is the world’s premier climate summit. This year, it runs from November 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan, ... November 12 Read More
Indigenous Peoples Raise Alarm and Offer Solutions at COP29 At COP29 in Azerbaijan, Indigenous representatives are sharing their lived experiences with climate change's impacts and proposing solutions rooted in centuries of traditional ecological knowledge. Th... November 12 Read More
Jane Goodall: Humanity Faces Urgent Need to Act Amidst Sixth Mass Extinction At 90 years old, Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist and conservationist, continues her global advocacy for environmental protection and biodiversity preservation. Speaking from Vienna during a d... November 11 Read More
COP29 Hosts Accused of Silencing Climate Defenders Amid Global Summit As world leaders gather in Azerbaijan for COP29 to address the climate crisis, the Azerbaijani government faces mounting allegations of human rights abuses and repression of environmental activists. H... November 11 Read More
UN Warns G20 Leaders of "Economic Carnage" Without Climate Finance Agreement The United Nations has issued a stark warning ahead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, urging leaders of the world's largest economies to agree on critical climate finance for developing nations. Wi... November 10 Read More
Fossil Fuel Executives Granted VIP Access at COP29, Sparking Concerns Over Influence More than 130 senior executives from oil and gas companies, including leaders of Aramco and BP, were given special guest badges at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The preferential treatment, likened to a "... November 10 Read More
Why the Global Community Should Support Colombia's Shift from Fossil Fuels At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the spotlight is on securing a new climate finance agreement. Alongside this, countries are preparing updated national climate plans targeting emissions reductions throug... November 9 Read More
Adaptation Fund Head Highlights "Paradoxical" Funding Shortfall at COP29 As extreme weather events continue to wreak havoc globally—from devastating floods in Spain to relentless typhoons in the Philippines—vulnerable nations remain in dire need of support. Yet, COP29 in A... November 9 Read More
Legal Experts: Trump Could Exit Paris Agreement, But Leaving UNFCCC Would Be Much Harder As Americans head to the polls, the close race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could have major implications for global climate efforts. While climate change has not dominated the campaign, the... November 8 Read More
COP29: Delivering on Global Energy Transition Promises At last year’s COP28, nations made a historic commitment to move away from fossil fuels and to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030. Now, COP29, set to begin next week in Azerbaijan, is pos... November 8 Read More
Unprecedented Droughts Impacting Nearly All U.S. States Following a summer of record heat, more than 150 million people and 318 million acres of crops across the U.S. are facing drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Every state except ... November 8 Read More
China Seeks Talks on Trade Measures at COP29 Climate Summit, Document Reveals China has requested that countries discuss carbon border taxes and other “restrictive trade measures” at next week’s COP29 U.N. climate summit, which Beijing argues are adversely impacting developing ... November 7 Read More
Trump Unlikely to Revoke Biden's IRA Climate Legislation, TotalEnergies Executive Predicts French oil giant TotalEnergies does not foresee former U.S. President Donald Trump withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement on climate change or overturning the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) if h... November 7 Read More
India Confronts Growing Threat of Climate-Sensitive Diseases, Extreme Heat: Lancet Report A new report from The Lancet highlights India's escalating vulnerability to climate-sensitive infectious diseases, underlining the urgent need for enhanced climate-integrated forecasting, a bolstered ... November 7 Read More
Climate Crisis Leaves European Farmers Vulnerable to Far Right, Say Campaigners Populist groups are capitalizing on expensive environmental policies affecting farmers by offering them support. Anti-racism campaigners and academics warn that the climate crisis and globalization ha... November 6 Read More
Degradation of Land is a Threat to Human Life, Says Saudi Government The Deputy Environment Minister calls for urgent action as Riyadh prepares to host a global summit on the issue next month. Saudi Arabia has warned that the degradation of the world’s soils and landsc... November 6 Read More
Climate Change Legislation Passed by MSPs Legislation amending Scotland’s climate change targets has been approved by Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). The Climate Change Bill removes annual targets and the interim 2030 and 2040 goal... November 6 Read More
What Trump misunderstood about China, coal, and climate change. During a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, former U.S. president and GOP candidate Donald Trump claimed that China is constructing a new coal plant every week and asserted that the country "... November 5 Read More
Two facets of the same issue’: officials emphasize the connections between climate change and the degradation of nature. At the Cop16 summit in Colombia, representatives engaged in discussions amid severe weather events and ecosystem collapse, highlighting the urgent connection between climate change and biodiversity lo... November 5 Read More
Climate change was a significant issue in the 2020 U.S. elections. Why has it become less prominent in 2024? The upcoming month is critical for global climate action, with the U.S. voting for its next president on November 5, followed by the COP29 climate talks in Baku. The U.S. ranks as the second-largest e... November 5 Read More
Why is a forest in Ecuador seeking legal rights for a song? The Evolution of Legal Rights for Nature: Understanding the Implications of Ecuador's Forest Petition November 4 Read More
Mexico City’s Floating Gardens, Sustaining Communities for Centuries, Now Face Threats Cassandra Garduño squinted against the sunlight, her pink boots caked with dirt as she surveyed her family’s chinampa—one of the islands initially constructed by the Aztecs using rich mud from the lak... November 4 Read More
COP16 empowers Indigenous communities but does not resolve the funding deficit for nature conservation. The UN biodiversity summit yielded mixed outcomes, benefiting Indigenous communities while falling short in addressing the financial requirements for nature conservation. Following extensive negotiati... November 4 Read More
UN Nature Summit Reaches Agreement on Payments for Use of Genetic Information Countries at UN Nature Summit Agree on Payments for Use of Genetic Information During the U.N. COP16 nature talks in Cali, Colombia, countries reached a significant agreement on Saturday regarding ho... November 3 Read More
Azerbaijan Plans to Unveil a Green Investment Guideline Book at COP29. Azerbaijan, as the host of the COP29 U.N. climate talks, is set to unveil a framework of standards agreed upon by over 100 countries to facilitate sustainable investment, according to the country’s ce... November 3 Read More
Schools to shut down as air pollution reaches unprecedented levels in Lahore, Pakistan. Unprecedented Air Pollution Levels Prompt Emergency Measures in Lahore Authorities in Lahore, Pakistan's second-largest city, have announced the closure of primary schools for one week due to "unprec... November 3 Read More
COP16 concludes in disarray and indecision, despite breakthroughs in biodiversity. At a global summit aimed at stopping the destruction of nature, governments reached some significant agreements but ultimately ended in confusion and frustration over unresolved key issues. Held in Ca... November 2 Read More
A second exit by the United States could severely weaken the Paris climate agreement, according to a warning from the UN chief. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the importance of the United States remaining in the international climate process to avoid a "crippled" Paris Agreement, especially amid concerns ... November 2 Read More
Public Funding for Nature Conservation Hits a Standstill at COP16, Focusing on Private Investment Wealthy nations appear to have reached their limits regarding the financial commitments they are willing to make for global nature conservation, instead redirecting their discussions at the recent two... November 2 Read More
India is facing increasing risks from climate-sensitive diseases and extreme heat exposure, according to a report. The latest Lancet report reveals that climate-sensitive infectious diseases are increasingly threatening India, prompting calls for enhanced climate-integrated forecasting, strengthened healthcare inf... November 1 Read More
The UN warns that current climate policies could lead to a 3.1°C rise in Earth's temperature, with G20 nations falling behind. Global greenhouse gas emissions rose by 1.3% between 2022 and 2023, reaching a record 57.1 gigatonnes of CO₂ equivalent, according to a UN report. Current climate policies are set to result in global ... November 1 Read More
Thousands of protesters dressed in blue gathered in London to march in support of clean water access. More than 130 organizations participated in a large-scale protest in London, demanding government action to address the UK’s sewage crisis. Thousands of protesters, dressed in blue and chanting for cl... November 1 Read More
"The European Central Bank delays its strategy to increase climate financing for Africa and Latin America." "The African and Inter-American Development Banks are seeking to channel assets through themselves to secure more funding for climate initiatives." October 30 Read More
"Global climate disaster is inevitable if emissions are not drastically reduced by 2035, the U.N. warns." Scientists and experts have long warned that a 3 degrees Celsius rise in average global temperatures compared to pre-industrial levels would be "catastrophic" for populations worldwide. Following a ye... October 30 Read More
"Campaigners urge for more significant reductions in UK greenhouse gas emissions." Climate campaigners are urging UK ministers to implement steeper cuts to greenhouse gas emissions after the Climate Change Committee (CCC) recommended an 81% reduction by 2035 compared to 1990 levels,... October 29 Read More
The G20 has diluted the climate finance report from experts, despite the United Nations urging for action. A report by leading economists regarding financing for climate action was diluted following feedback from G20 nations, despite the UN's assertion that all countries must significantly reduce emissions... October 29 Read More
"At COP16, nations are at odds regarding the future of the global fund dedicated to nature conservation." Some biodiversity-rich developing nations are advocating for a new fund that would grant them greater influence over its management and improve their access to its resources. October 29 Read More
Southeast Asia is increasingly deepening its dependence on fossil fuels, according to a warning from a report. ASEAN’s 10 members met the entirety of the region's rise in electricity demand last year through fossil fuels, according to a report. October 28 Read More
"When do the clocks go back, and does it save energy? Experts claim that the difference is minimal." Several studies in Europe and the US indicate that Daylight Saving Time has minimal impact on energy conservation. October 28 Read More
"World on track for significantly higher warming without immediate climate action, report warns." The world is on track to warm by 1.8 degrees Celsius (3.2 degrees Fahrenheit) compared to current temperatures, but it could reduce that projection by half a degree if countries fulfill their climate ... October 28 Read More
More than 60 climate scientists have stated that corporations relying on "ineffectual" carbon offsets are hindering progress toward achieving "real zero" carbon emissions. Over 60 leading climate scientists have signed a pledge asserting that carbon offsets, particularly those generated from forest-related projects, are "ineffectual" and are impeding the transition to "... October 28 Read More
G20 ministers have reached an agreement to enhance world trade to promote sustainable development and strengthen the role of women. Ministers from the G20 group of the largest economies agreed on Thursday that international trade and investments should promote sustainable development and increase the participation of women in glob... October 27 Read More
Spain has committed 400 million euros to a World Bank fund aimed at supporting the poorest countries. Spain announced on Thursday its plans to contribute 400 million euros ($433 million) to the World Bank's fund for low-income countries, representing a 37% increase over the previous International Deve... October 27 Read More
The G20 welcomed recommendations aimed at unlocking funding for climate transition projects A group of funds supported by the world's 20 largest economies, aimed at financing climate transition projects, needs to be more focused and operate with greater efficiency to improve the slow pace of... October 27 Read More
Morgan Stanley has reduced its climate target and issued a warning about a sluggish transition to a more sustainable economy. Morgan Stanley has adjusted its emissions reduction expectations for its corporate lending portfolio, citing a slow transition to a greener economy, as reported by the bank's chief sustainability offi... October 26 Read More
The World Bank is in discussions to increase its exposure in Turkey to $35 billion, according to a source. The World Bank is in discussions with Turkey to increase financing to Ankara beyond the $35 billion already provided through 2028, according to a source familiar with the matter. October 26 Read More
The future of the UN climate dialogue is at risk due to a budget shortfall. The leading U.N. body on climate change is facing a significant budget shortfall, according to a Reuters analysis of documents from the organization, a funding gap that diplomats have warned could hin... October 26 Read More
Scientists warn at COP16 that biodiversity is declining at an accelerated rate even within "protected" areas Biodiversity is declining more rapidly within key protected areas than outside them, according to research presented as a “wake-up call” for leaders at COP16 in Colombia, where global progress on stop... October 25 Read More
India's top court has stated that living without pollution is a "fundamental right." India's Supreme Court has urged authorities to tackle the worsening air quality in the northern region of the country as the capital, Delhi, prepares for its annual winter haze. On Wednesday, the cour... October 25 Read More
Commonwealth leaders have declared that sinking nations should retain their maritime boundaries despite rising sea levels. In a significant boost for Pacific Islands like Tuvalu, which are threatened by rising sea levels, Commonwealth nations agreed on Saturday that a nation's maritime boundaries should remain fixed even ... October 25 Read More
The UN warns that current climate policies are on track to warm the Earth by 3.1°C, with G20 nations falling behind in their commitments. Global greenhouse gas emissions rose by 1.3% from 2022 to 2023, reaching a record high of 57.1 gigatonnes of CO₂ equivalent, according to a UN report. Current climate policies are projected to drive g... October 24 Read More
El Niño has been influencing global climate patterns for 250 million years. Using advanced climate modeling, a team from Duke University simulated Earth's climate across various points over the past 250 million years. Their new study, published in Proceedings of the National ... October 24 Read More
Regulator urged to stop penalizing doctors who participate in climate protests Hundreds of healthcare workers have urged the General Medical Council (GMC) to stop suspending doctors imprisoned for non-violent climate activism, as a trial looms for a GP who could become the first... October 24 Read More
COP16 faces a significant challenge in safeguarding 30% of the world's land and marine areas. Ahead of the UN biodiversity summit, nations are urged to develop robust new strategies and secure funding to fulfill global nature objectives. The aim to safeguard at least 30% of the world's land an... October 23 Read More
Pacific and Caribbean island nations are advocating for the implementation of the first universal carbon levy on emissions from international shipping. The International Maritime Organization has been urged to implement a carbon levy of $150 per ton of emissions from large freight and passenger ships, with a vote among its 175 member nations expected... October 23 Read More
Growing water crisis endangers half of global food supply, report reveals. "Densely populated regions, including northwestern India, northeastern China, and southern and eastern Europe, will experience the most severe consequences of water mismanagement, as reported by the G... October 23 Read More
How climate change is driving individuals to migrate within their own countries. Analyzing over 107,000 migration flows within 72 countries between 1960 and 2016, the research indicates that as droughts worsen and regions become drier, the movement of people increases. A new study... October 22 Read More
The UK is under pressure at the Commonwealth summit to contribute billions for its role in the climate crisis. Britain is facing increasing demands at the Commonwealth summit to pay billions in reparations to poorer nations for its role in causing climate change and slavery. Leaders from nations most affected ... October 22 Read More
The most severe drought in a century is causing devastation in Southern Africa, endangering millions of lives. Over 27 million lives are impacted by the worst drought in a century, with 21 million children suffering from malnutrition, according to the WFP. Due to an unprecedented drought, millions in Southern... October 21 Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to halt the implementation of a new federal rule governing emissions from power plants. The U.S. Supreme Court denied emergency requests from 27 states to pause a new federal rule mandating reductions in emissions from fossil fuel-powered plants. The ruling comes in response to challenge... October 21 Read More
The Biden administration rushes to distribute billions for clean energy as the election approaches. The Biden administration is spending billions of dollars on clean energy and approving key offshore wind projects as officials rush to secure major climate policies before President Biden's term ends.... October 20 Read More
Kamala Harris is being pushed to provide more details on her climate plan amid warnings about Trump. The Democratic presidential nominee has sounded the alarm about Trump’s plans but has not offered much detail about her own. As the southeastern U.S. works to recover from two deadly, climate-fueled h... October 20 Read More
Despite a surge in solar energy production, the world is not on track to meet the renewable energy targets set for COP28. The world is not making adequate progress toward the goal of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030, despite achieving record growth last year, according to the International Renewable Energy Agen... October 19 Read More
Bolivia has enacted national laws that recognize the rights of nature, but these laws have not been effectively enforced. This year marks the highest recorded loss of the Amazon rainforest in Bolivia, driven by slash-and-burn agriculture and climate change, endangering Indigenous lives and cultures. Dario Mamio Serato re... October 19 Read More
Half of the world's rivers, including the Ganga, are facing record low water levels, prompting an alarm from the UN. The Mississippi and Amazon River basins recorded unprecedented low water levels last year, and the Ganges and Mekong River basins also experienced below-average conditions. A recent report from the Un... October 18 Read More
Colombia and Ecuador are striving to preserve crucial wetlands, which are under threat due to ongoing drought Rural communities in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador are fighting to protect fragile high-altitude wetlands, known as paramos, that regulate the region’s water cycles. Both nations have been hit har... October 18 Read More
Last year, trees and land absorbed very little CO2. Is nature’s carbon sink breaking down? The sudden breakdown of carbon sinks was not included in climate models, which could lead to a faster rise in global temperatures. Each night, billions of zooplankton and other marine organisms rise t... October 17 Read More
A young Latina leading the charge on clean air policies views her mission as deeply personal Andrea Vidaurre, the Goldman Environmental Prize winner, was born and raised in California's Inland Empire, a region known for having the worst air quality in the U.S. As a Peruvian American, Vidaurre... October 17 Read More
The United Nations has authorized protections for carbon markets to safeguard the environment and human rights. The UN's new carbon market will feature a mandatory framework designed to prevent developers of carbon credit initiatives from violating human rights or causing environmental harm through their action... October 16 Read More
Colombia's River Guardians Fight to Safeguard the Atrato Amidst Threats and Neglect Sediment and pebbles are now all that remain around Bernardino Mosquera’s small riverside community in Colombia's Choco region. Just a year ago, lush shrubs and trees flourished in this biodiversity h... October 15 Read More
The leader of the global shipping regulatory body has stated that the sector needs to increase efforts to reduce carbon emissions For many years, the global shipping sector has faced criticism for its minimal advancements in reducing the carbon emissions generated from the fuels used by ships transporting everyday cargo like foo... October 15 Read More
Tornadoes, widespread power outages, and fatalities: essential information regarding the effects of Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton has resulted in at least nine fatalities and caused significant property damage throughout Florida, impacting areas previously affected by Hurricane Helene last month. Here are the ma... October 15 Read More
Foreign assistance for fossil fuel projects increased fourfold within just one year Activists have pointed out that with only 1% of foreign aid directed towards clean air projects, nations "cannot persist with polluting practices at the expense of climate stability." A recent report ... October 14 Read More
The harvest in England is the second worst on record due to excessive rainfall The wheat harvest in England is projected to be 21% lower, with British wine producers also significantly affected. England has experienced its second worst harvest on record, raising concerns for the... October 14 Read More
Plibersek shares the rationale behind the suspension of the $1 billion McPhillamy's gold mine project located near Blayney Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has determined that the 'irreversible' and 'permanent' loss to Aboriginal heritage outweighs the financial implications of pausing a $1 billion gold mine p... October 14 Read More
The UAW leader criticizes Trump for his plan to roll back investments in electric vehicles. On Thursday, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain stated that hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs were in jeopardy if former President Donald Trump were to win the November 5th election and follow ... October 13 Read More
Ukraine's extensive forests have been destroyed in a war-torn landscape Serhiy Tsapok gazed at the smoldering remains of pine trees, with blackened stumps stretching as far as the eye could see, a testament to a devastated nation. “They’re gone now,” said the exhausted ra... October 13 Read More
Indigenous communities in Brazil assert that they were not consulted regarding carbon credit initiatives Indigenous organizations in Brazil's Para state have stated that they were not consulted by the government prior to its agreement with multinational companies to sell carbon offset credits aimed at co... October 13 Read More
Biden Administration Sets 10-Year Deadline for Lead Pipe Replacement President Joe Biden's administration is finalizing an aggressive overhaul of the country's lead-in-water standards, marking the most significant update in over three decades. The new Environmental Pro... October 12 Read More
China Set to Lead Green Energy Boom, Accounting for 60% of New Projects in the Next Six Years The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that China will account for nearly 60% of all renewable energy capacity installed globally from now until 2030. According to the IEA's latest renewable e... October 11 Read More
Global Warming Doubles Likelihood of Hurricanes Similar to Helene, Data Reveals As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, driven by unprecedented warmth in the Gulf of Mexico, a new analysis reveals that the heat contributing to last month’s Hurricane Helene was 200 to 500 times mo... October 11 Read More
U.S. Emergency Crews Struggle as Climate Crisis Fuels ‘Unprecedented’ Competing Disasters Resources Strained as Southeast Faces Hurricanes and West Endures Heat Waves. This past week has been particularly brutal in the U.S. due to a series of weather-related disasters. While large parts of... October 11 Read More
Punjab's Chief Minister of Pakistan Urges Diplomatic Efforts With India to Combat Smog The chief minister of Pakistan's largest province urged for "climate diplomacy" with neighboring India, its long-standing rival, to tackle smog ahead of the winter season, which brings dangerous pollu... October 10 Read More
Fitch Reports: Global Economy's Decarbonisation Moving Far Too Slowly The transition to a decarbonized global economy is happening too slowly, according to a report by Fitch Ratings released on Wednesday. While significant progress has been seen in major developed natio... October 10 Read More
Global Energy-Related CO2 Emissions Expected to Reach Peak This Year, According to Consultancy DNV Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the energy sector are likely to peak this year, driven by decreasing costs of solar power and batteries, which are reducing reliance on coal and oil, accordi... October 10 Read More
Severe Drought Brings Amazon River Tributary to Record Low in Over 122 Years Brazil’s geological service reported on Friday that one of the main tributaries of the Amazon River, the Negro River, has dropped to its lowest level in over 122 years, highlighting the devastating im... October 9 Read More
European Commission Delays EU Deforestation Regulation, Sparking Concerns for Nature and Climate After months of speculation, the European Commission’s abrupt decision on October 2 to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has caused widespread concern. Just a week bef... October 9 Read More
Climate-Vulnerable Nations Could Receive Long-Awaited Compensation by 2025 At COP29 in Baku next month, countries will finalize the details of the much-anticipated loss and damage fund, which aims to assist nations most affected by climate change. Dubbed the ‘finance COP,’ t... October 9 Read More
Severe Drought Causes Record Low Water Levels in Major Amazon Tributary, Leaving Brazilian Villages Isolated The Solimões River, one of the largest tributaries of the Amazon River in Brazil, dropped to its lowest level ever recorded on Monday due to the worst drought in the Amazon region’s history. This has ... October 8 Read More
Mexico's New President Pledges to Revive Fight Against Climate Change In her early days as Mexico’s first woman president, Claudia Sheinbaum vowed to shift away from the fossil fuel-heavy policies of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. She emphasized her commi... October 8 Read More
Study Reveals Exported Gas Has Worse Emissions Than Coal A new comprehensive study has found that exported liquefied natural gas (LNG) emits significantly more greenhouse gases than coal, contradicting claims by the fossil fuel industry that LNG is a cleane... October 7 Read More
Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration's Methane and Mercury Emissions Regulations The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld key Biden administration regulations aimed at reducing methane emissions from oil and gas facilities and curbing mercury and other toxic pollutants from coal-fi... October 7 Read More
Kazakhstan Holds Referendum on Building Its First Nuclear Power Plant Kazakhstan held a referendum to decide whether to move forward with the construction of its first-ever nuclear power plant. The proposal, championed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's administration... October 6 Read More
Colombia Advocates for Joint Climate and Biodiversity Commitments at COP16 Colombia is pushing for a unified pledge that addresses both climate change and biodiversity protection in upcoming U.N. talks, Colombian Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said in an interview with ... October 6 Read More
French AI summit to focus on environmental impact of energy-hungry tech Event will push for greater transparency and aims to rank AI firms in terms of ability to meet climate goals World leaders at the next AI summit will focus on the impact on the environment and jobs, ... October 5 Read More
Colombia adds nature to the mix with its $40-billion energy transition plan The investment plan mirrors the model of Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) – and includes $8.5 billion to conserve and restore natüre Colombia has launched a new $40-million investment plan... October 5 Read More
Helene rainfall boosted by human-driven climate change, studies find Two rapid-attribution studies found that the warming climate made Helene more destructive. Two rapid-attribution studies released Tuesday found that human-caused global warming made Hurricane Helene ... October 5 Read More
Wielding a chainsaw or welcome relief? EU anti-deforestation law delay seen as a 'disgrace' by many A much-debated deforestation law has been postponed by the European Commission, sparking outrage from environmentalists but relief from affected businesses. October 4 Read More
The industrial revolution began here. Now, the U.K. is the 1st G7 country to phase out coal-fired power plant Britain becomes first G7 country to phase out coal-fired power facilities As the clock approached midnight on Monday, workers were invited to gather in the canteen at the coal-fired power plant in th... October 4 Read More
Russia's drought woes: How extreme heat could devastate 2025 wheat supply This drought is part of a series of weather extremes that have hit Russia's main agricultural areas this year. Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, is facing a critical situation as severe dro... October 4 Read More
Private Equity Firms Invest Billions in Fossil Fuels, Analysis Finds Private equity firms are using the retirement savings of U.S. public sector workers to finance fossil fuel projects that emit over a billion tons of greenhouse gases annually, according to a new analy... October 3 Read More
Scientists Criticize UN Agency for Failing to Withdraw Flawed Livestock Emissions Report Over 20 academic experts have expressed their disappointment with the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for not retracting or revising a report on livestock emissions, which two of the repo... October 3 Read More
Chicken Farm Dispute Heads to High Court in Seven-Year Battle Campaigners are set to challenge Shropshire Council in the High Court over a long-running dispute involving a large-scale chicken farm. The council granted permission in May for LJ Cooke & Son to buil... October 3 Read More
Severe Drought Strands Amazonian Communities in Brazil Francisco Mateus da Silva, 67, spent an hour trekking over dried-up riverbeds and sandbanks near his home in the Amazon, in a desperate effort to gather food and water amid the region's worst drought ... October 2 Read More
Brazilian State Hosting COP30 Defends Controversial Gold Mining Regulations The Brazilian state of Pará, set to host next year's COP30 global climate summit in the Amazon, is defending regulations that allegedly promote illegal gold mining, according to court documents viewed... October 2 Read More
Japan to Maintain Nuclear Energy and Expand Renewables, Says New Industry Minister Japan will continue the safe restart of nuclear power plants while maximizing the use of renewable energy, Industry Minister Yoji Muto announced on Wednesday, suggesting that there will be no signific... October 2 Read More
COP Troika Falls Short on 1.5°C Climate Plans, Experts Call for Ambitious Action The three upcoming COP climate summit hosts – the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, and Brazil, collectively known as the "Troika" – have once again urged governments to submit stronger climate action... October 1 Read More
Amazon State Hosting COP30 Secures Largest Carbon Credit Deal in History The Brazilian state of Pará, set to host COP30 in 2025, has signed a historic $180 million carbon credit deal with the LEAF coalition, a global initiative aimed at mobilizing finance for forest protec... October 1 Read More
Northern Ireland Approves First Environmental Improvement Plan Northern Ireland's first-ever Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) has been officially approved by the Northern Ireland Executive, marking a significant step toward addressing the region's environment... October 1 Read More
UAE to Announce New National Climate Plan Before COP29 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to unveil its updated national climate strategy under the Paris Agreement before the COP29 climate summit in November. The new plan, known as the "nationally deter... September 30 Read More
Coastal Communities Face ‘Catastrophic Flooding’ as Sea Levels Surge Rising sea levels, driven by accelerating climate change, are putting nearly a billion people living in low-lying coastal areas at risk, warns UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Speaking at the UN... September 30 Read More
Brewing Cold Beer Amidst Climate Change: Germany Leverages Education to Tackle Challenges The future of combating climate change, which has greatly impacted Germany’s beer industry, might just reside in a unique plant nursery — referred to as “our kindergarten” — within the Society of Hop ... September 30 Read More
UK Climate Envoy to Maintain Charity Role Despite Links to Fossil Fuel Investments The UK's newly appointed climate envoy, Rachel Kyte, will continue her position on the board of a charity linked to fossil fuel investments, despite concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Kyt... September 29 Read More
North Sea Oil and Gas Companies ‘Failing to Invest in Renewable Energy’ North Sea oil and gas companies are falling short in shifting their investments to renewable energy, new research reveals. According to data compiled by Rystad, 75% of offshore oil and gas companies o... September 29 Read More
Extreme Heat Forces Changes to Travel Habits and Daily Life Across the Globe A recent study has revealed a significant shift in how people alter their transportation choices and daily routines in response to extreme heat. Conducted by researchers from Arizona State University,... September 29 Read More
Rich Countries Could Raise $5 Trillion a Year for Climate Finance, Study Shows A recent study by Oil Change International reveals that wealthy nations could generate up to $5 trillion annually for climate finance through simple measures such as windfall taxes on fossil fuels, en... September 28 Read More
UN climate chief warns of “two-speed” global energy transition Some economies are starting to see dividends from the hundreds of billions of dollars flowing each year into clean energy around the world – but progress is uneven, with richer countries reaping most ... September 28 Read More
Brazil’s Lula talks climate at UN, but Amazon fires back home undermine his message Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opened the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday with a call for the world to do more to combat climate change. He mentioned the fires ravaging the rainforest b... September 28 Read More
Oceans Becoming More Acidic, Putting Marine Life at Risk of Extinction A new report has revealed a growing crisis in our oceans, as increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, primarily from burning fossil fuels, are driving ocean acidification. This alarming ... September 27 Read More
Government Approves Three NSW Coal Mine Extensions, Sparking Environmental Backlash The Australian federal government has approved the extension of three coal mines in New South Wales, allowing operations to continue for the next 30 to 40 years. This decision has secured over 1,800 j... September 27 Read More
Swing States Gain Big from Democrats' Climate Bill, But Political Payoff Remains Unclear A new analysis shows that seven key swing states, which will be crucial in the upcoming U.S. election, have received nearly half of the clean energy manufacturing investments made possible by the Infl... September 27 Read More
California’s Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic bags at grocery stores State had already banned thin plastic shopping bags, but new measure bans all plastic bags starting in 2026 “Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California ... September 27 Read More
Firms Including Amazon to Buy $180 Million in Carbon Credits From Namesake Rainforest Amazon and several other companies have committed to purchasing carbon offset credits to aid in the preservation of the Amazon rainforest, located in the Brazilian state of Pará, as part of a deal wor... September 26 Read More
Focus on Renewable Energy Takes Center Stage at UN Side Events On Tuesday, a coalition consisting of some of the world’s largest companies, financial institutions, and cities urged governments to implement policies that could unlock up to $1 trillion in clean ene... September 26 Read More
Pacific Island Nations Look to UN as Rising Seas Threaten Their Survival As the United Nations General Assembly prepares to hold a special session this week, leaders from Pacific island nations like Kiribati are hoping to draw attention to the existential threat posed by r... September 26 Read More
Major new UN pact reaffirms global commitment to transition away from fossil fuels The 42-page plan for the UN's 193 member states to work together in addressing the most significant global challenges has been years in the making. September 25 Read More
Led by the South, clean energy sector added more than 150,000 jobs last year The Inflation Reduction Act has fueled job growth in the clean energy industry, which employs nearly 3.5 million people in the U.S., a new report found. Nearly 3.5 million people in the United States... September 25 Read More
Governments Urged to Create 'Positive Tipping Points' Through Climate Mandates A new report suggests that setting clear mandates for key industries to transition to clean energy could trigger beneficial "positive tipping points," accelerating the global shift away from fossil fu... September 24 Read More
What if polluters footed the climate bill? Should rich countries and fossil fuel companies pay for the climate losses and damages they have caused? September 24 Read More
Fossil fuel firms 'spent £4bn on sportswashing' says report Fossil fuel companies have invested more than £4bn in sports sponsorship "in an attempt to divert attention from their role in fuelling the climate crisis and harming human health”, according to a new... September 24 Read More
Leaders at U.N. Climate Summit Warn of Rising Mistrust Between Nations On Sunday, U.N. Secretary General António Guterres kicked off a two-day "Summit for the Future," as part of the U.N. General Assembly, where global leaders expressed concern over growing mistrust betw... September 23 Read More
Korean team uses Artificial Intelligence to produce clean water The new AI model demonstrated impressive accuracy in predicting the concentrations of key ions such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride. Approximately 2.2 billion people worldwide lack access... September 23 Read More
Global Push for Renewable Energy Must Include Responsible Mineral Mining Since Greenpeace unveiled its pioneering Energy Revolution scenarios in 2005, the adoption of renewable energy has progressed at an incredible rate, surpassing expectations. However, leaders gathering... September 23 Read More
Corporations Urge Global Leaders at UN to Fulfill Renewable Energy Commitments On Monday, top executives from major corporations called on world leaders to uphold the commitments made during last year’s COP28 summit in Dubai. The agreement aims to triple the global renewable ene... September 22 Read More
California Sues Exxon Mobil for Role in Global Plastic Pollution On Monday, California, along with several environmental groups, filed a lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, accusing the company of contributing to global plastic pollution through decades of misleading prac... September 22 Read More
Survey Finds 40% of Regions, Cities, and Companies Lack Emissions Reduction Targets A recent annual survey has revealed that over 40% of leading companies, cities, and regions have yet to set any formal goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting a major gap in global e... September 22 Read More
Brazil’s Supreme Court Allows Emergency Drought and Wildfire Spending Outside Fiscal Targets Brazil's Supreme Court has approved the government’s request to exclude spending related to droughts and wildfires in the Amazon and Pantanal regions from this year's fiscal target. This ruling enable... September 19 Read More
US Gulf of Mexico Sees 20% of Oil and 28% of Gas Production Offline, Regulator Reports In the wake of Hurricane Francine, approximately 20% of crude oil production and 28% of natural gas output in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico's federal waters remain offline, according to the U.S. offshore en... September 19 Read More
Flooding Devastates Central Europe, Exposing Lack of Preparedness, Say Climate Scientists Central European towns were swamped by severe flooding after a weekend of torrential rain turned peaceful streams into destructive rivers, damaging infrastructure and claiming at least 15 lives across... September 19 Read More
UK to Appoint Nature and Climate Envoys in Major Environmental Push For the first time, the UK will appoint a special envoy for nature, signaling the country’s commitment to leading global efforts against ecological crises. The foreign secretary, David Lammy, plans to... September 19 Read More
The Hague Becomes World's First City to Ban Fossil Fuel-Related Ads The Hague has made history by becoming the first city to pass a law banning advertisements for fossil fuel products and services with a high carbon footprint. The legislation, approved on Thursday, wi... September 18 Read More
Slow Progress in Baku Threatens to Derail Climate Finance Talks Ahead of COP29 At the latest climate negotiations in Baku, countries made minimal progress toward establishing a new climate finance goal, jeopardizing the main expected outcome of the upcoming COP29 summit. The tal... September 18 Read More
Human rights must be “at the core” of mining for transition minerals, UN panel says The UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals launches principles to guide responsible, fair extraction of minerals for green value chains A panel of experts convened by the UN Secretary-Genera... September 18 Read More
EU Permits Member States to Increase Payments to Farmers Following Protests The European Commission announced on Friday that EU member states will be allowed to increase financial support to farmers, following widespread protests that led to the relaxation of certain climate ... September 17 Read More
Ozone Pollution Slows Growth of Tropical Forests, Undermining Carbon Capture Efforts A recent study published in Nature Geoscience reveals that ground-level ozone is significantly hindering the growth of tropical forests, leading to an estimated 290 million tonnes of carbon dioxide re... September 17 Read More
India Faces Escalating Climate Crisis: 60 Million at Risk from Rising Sea Levels A new study reveals that by 2100, an estimated 60 million Indians could be at risk from rising sea levels, with the country facing an intensifying climate crisis. The research, published in The Lancet... September 17 Read More
High Court Blocks Plans for UK's First Deep Coal Mine in Over 30 Years The UK’s plan to open its first deep coal mine in more than three decades has been halted by the High Court. Legal challenges brought forward by Friends of the Earth (FOTE) and South Lakes Action on C... September 16 Read More
ADM Violates U.S. Water Laws After Carbon Capture Project Leak Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) has been found in violation of U.S. federal water safety regulations and its underground injection permit following a leak at its Illinois carbon capture project, accordin... September 16 Read More
Italy Court Orders Retrial in Deadly Pollution Case Tied to Former Ilva Steel Plant An Italian appeals court has overturned a 2021 verdict that convicted 37 individuals and three companies for pollution linked to the former Ilva steelworks. The court ordered a retrial, according to t... September 16 Read More
War, Deforestation, and Flooding: A Deepening Crisis in Afghanistan On May 10, 2024, Haroon Nafas was with friends at his family’s guesthouse in Baghlan, northern Afghanistan, when the peaceful afternoon was disrupted by a deafening crash. "At first, we thought it mig... September 15 Read More
High Court Stops Plans for UK's First Deep Coalmine in 30 Years In a major decision, the High Court has blocked the proposed development of the UK's first new deep coalmine in three decades, located in Whitehaven, Cumbria. The ruling, delivered on Friday by Justic... September 15 Read More
‘The System, Not People, Is the Problem’: How a Radical Food Movement Grew Globally Pam Warhurst, the founder of the guerrilla gardening movement "Incredible Edible," is clear about one thing: she’s no anarchist. But she does believe that governments need to step aside and let commun... September 15 Read More
Lula Pushes to Pave Amazon Road Despite Warnings of Increased Deforestation Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has committed to paving the BR-319 roadway, a decision that has sparked concerns among environmentalists and some in his own government. During a visit to... September 14 Read More
Climate Advocates Criticize Harris for Supporting Fracking in Debate Against Trump Kamala Harris, known for her progressive stance on climate issues, made a surprising shift during a debate with Donald Trump, expressing strong support for fracking and expanded U.S. gas production. T... September 14 Read More
Behind the Scenes: The Complexities of Using Direct Democracy to Halt Oil Drilling in Ecuador In 2023, Ecuador made international headlines when over 10 million citizens voted to halt oil extraction in a portion of the Amazon rainforest, marking a historic moment for environmental conservation... September 14 Read More
EU Accused of Overstating Climate-Related Spending by Auditors European Union auditors claim that the bloc is inflating its green spending, potentially by billions of euros. Some projects, like IT systems and staff salaries, were labeled as climate-friendly, desp... September 13 Read More
Climate Change and Rapid Infrastructure Development Fueling Landslide Surge in India A recent study reveals a troubling rise in landslide frequency and intensity across India, driven by climate change and rapid infrastructure growth. The RMSI report comes shortly after a devastating l... September 13 Read More
Europe Faces Energy Challenges as Data Centre Investments Soar by 168% Data centre investment in Europe has surged by 168% this year, according to new research by Knight Frank, a global real estate consultancy. As demand for artificial intelligence (AI) grows, so does th... September 13 Read More
Green Climate Fund Revamps to Become Top Donor Partner Mafalda Duarte, the head of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), outlines her strategy to increase the fund’s influence and attract more financial support. Since its inception in 2015, GCF has grown its clim... September 12 Read More
Majority of US Voters Support Holding Plastics Industry Accountable for Recycling Claims A growing number of Americans, including 54% of Republicans, are in favor of legal action against the fossil fuel and plastics industries for allegedly deceptive recycling claims, according to new pol... September 12 Read More
10 Tough Climate Questions for the Presidential Debate Climate and energy get little acknowledgement in most political debates. But there are plenty of questions for both Trump and Harris on the urgent choices the next president faces. As Vice President ... September 12 Read More
Amazon Rivers' Low Water Levels Pose New Hardships for Local Communities The rivers running through the Amazon rainforest are reaching record-low levels, following an intense drought and reduced rainfall. This drastic change is creating severe challenges for the Ribeirinho... September 11 Read More
Summer of 2024: Earth's Hottest Season Shatters Records The summer of 2024 has officially been declared the hottest on record for the Northern Hemisphere, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). This historic heat wave, s... September 11 Read More
US Classrooms Face Rising Heat: Cooling Solutions Needed Beyond Air Conditioning As the climate crisis worsens, schools across the United States are grappling with extreme heat, prompting an urgent need for cooling solutions beyond air conditioning. Phoenix, Arizona, recently set ... September 11 Read More
UK Faces Urgent Challenge in Managing Nuclear Waste Sellafield, located in Cumbria, is one of the world's most hazardous nuclear sites, temporarily storing the vast majority of the UK's radioactive waste and the world’s largest stockpile of plutonium. ... September 10 Read More
Rising Ocean Temperatures Force Sharks to Abandon Coral Reefs, Study Finds The escalating climate crisis is driving crucial marine predators away from their coral reef habitats, posing a significant threat to already fragile ecosystems, researchers have revealed. September 10 Read More
China and Norway to Strengthen Cooperation on Green Energy, Xi Jinping Says During a meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed China's willingness to collaborate with Norway on expanding "friendly" cooperation, particularly in green energy, environmental prot... September 10 Read More
Pope Urges Immediate Action on Climate Change, Citing Human Exploitation of Nature During his visit to Indonesia, Pope Francis called on both Muslims and Catholics to unite in urging global leaders to tackle the urgent threats posed by climate change and extremism. On Thursday, he a... September 9 Read More
UN Climate Chief Calls for Drastic Shift in Investment to Tackle Climate Crisis in Africa UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged global leaders on Thursday to shift from chronic under-investment in Africa to seizing the continent's vast potential for renewable energy and climate resilience. S... September 9 Read More
Fossil Fuel Funding in Universities Slowing Green Energy Transition: Report A new peer-reviewed study published in WIREs Climate Change reveals that fossil fuel companies’ funding of university research is impeding the transition to green energy. The study, conducted by six r... September 9 Read More
Indonesia's President Urges Developed Nations to Invest in Green Economy Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has called on developed countries to invest in the nation’s energy transition and climate solutions, highlighting Indonesia's vast potential for renewable energy and ... September 8 Read More
Today Marks Plastic Overshoot Day: A Global Treaty Could Help Combat the Plastic Waste Crisis Did you know that over 220 million tons of plastic waste are expected to be produced in 2024? Today, September 5, marks Plastic Overshoot Day—the point where the world's plastic waste surpasses the ca... September 8 Read More
Think Tank Calls for Creation of New EU Energy Agency to Guide Climate Action On September 4, Bruegel researchers recommended the establishment of a European Energy Agency, increased electrification efforts, and leadership in the negotiations on the 2040 climate target. These s... September 8 Read More
New Anti-Pollution Law Could Jail Water Executives, Ban Bonuses Under new government legislation, water company executives in England and Wales could face prison sentences and be barred from receiving bonuses if they fail to address pollution issues. The proposed ... September 7 Read More
Australia May Postpone 2035 Climate Target Announcement Due to US Election Uncertainty Australia might delay announcing its 2035 climate target until after the upcoming US presidential election, with some experts urging against a prolonged postponement. The delay is partly influenced by... September 7 Read More
Yellen Warns Against Ending US Clean Energy Tax Credits U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cautioned that rolling back the clean energy tax credits established by the Biden administration would increase costs for consumers and undermine new investments i... September 7 Read More
EU Vows to Boost Water-Saving Technologies in Agriculture Amid Worsening Droughts Officials from nine southern European Union nations have pledged to collaborate on developing water-saving technologies in agriculture as intensifying droughts threaten food security and put additiona... September 6 Read More
UN Experts and Environmental Advocates Urge Canada to Accurately Report Logging’s Climate Impact A recent report from groups such as Nature Canada reveals that logging in Canada could be the third-largest source of carbon emissions if reported separately. This places logging emissions behind only... September 6 Read More
Delaying the EU's Anti-Deforestation Law Is Not an Option The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was initially celebrated as a groundbreaking measure to combat illegal deforestation. Enacted in June 2023, it marked the world’s first law aimed at ensuring tha... September 6 Read More
Global Data Center Industry to Generate 2.5 Billion Tons of CO2 by 2030, Morgan Stanley Reports The rapid expansion of data centers worldwide is projected to produce around 2.5 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions by 2030, according to a recent Morgan Stanley report. This s... September 5 Read More
Amazon River Drying Up: A Looming Environmental Crisis The Amazon, the world’s largest river, is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis as water levels continue to plummet, isolating communities and disrupting access to vital resources. Last year’s ... September 5 Read More
European Farming Lobbies Acknowledge Need to Cut Meat Consumption in Landmark Report In a collaborative effort with environmental groups, Europe’s farming lobbies have recognized the need to reduce meat consumption, marking a significant shift in agricultural policy discussions. A new... September 4 Read More
EU Handles Record Number of Extreme Weather Responses Amid Rising Climate Threats The European Union has coordinated an unprecedented number of emergency responses to extreme weather events this year, as climate change accelerates the frequency and intensity of disasters across Eur... September 4 Read More
Volvo Cars Adjusts 2030 All-Electric Goal, Retains Hybrid Models in Strategy Shift Swedish automaker Volvo Cars has revised its ambitious goal of becoming an all-electric brand by 2030, announcing that it will continue to offer hybrid vehicles as part of its lineup. The decision ref... September 4 Read More
Walz's Clean Energy Push in Minnesota Could Shape National Climate Policy In May, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz took the stage at a conference for clean energy advocates in Minneapolis, proudly highlighting that his state now sources over half of its power from renewables. Ho... September 3 Read More
UN Chief to Urge Stronger Climate Action at Pacific Islands Summit UN Secretary-General António Guterres is set to attend the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Tonga this week, where the primary focus will be on addressing the climate crisis—a critical issue for the reg... September 3 Read More
Unprecedented Winter Heat: Australia's Climate Crisis Unfolds Australia is currently experiencing an unusual heatwave despite being in the midst of winter. Temperatures across much of the country have surged well beyond the seasonal norms, raising concerns among... September 2 Read More
Canada to Impose Heavy Tariffs on Chinese-Made Electric Vehicles Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that Canada will introduce significant tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured in China, mirroring a similar strategy already being i... September 2 Read More
Climate Change and Urban Development Force Nigerian Herders into Capital City In Nigeria's capital, Abuja, an unusual traffic scene unfolds daily. At an intersection not far from the presidential villa, a herd of cattle slowly makes its way across the road, causing drivers to h... September 2 Read More
Which Conservative Leader Could Best Support the UK's Climate Goals? While none of the current Conservative leadership candidates may appear particularly strong on climate action, some pose a more significant risk to achieving net zero than others. Despite their curren... September 1 Read More
Australian Homeowners Struggling with Soaring Insurance Costs as Climate Risks Escalate, Report Reveals A growing number of Australian households are finding it increasingly difficult to afford home insurance as climate-related threats drive up premiums, placing billions of dollars in mortgage loans at ... September 1 Read More
Flygskam, Cli-fi, Gretini: How Many of These European Climate Words Do You Know? The term "Klimakleber," which refers to climate activists who glue themselves to airport runways, has become so widely recognized that it has been officially added to the German dictionary. September 1 Read More
Study Reveals 'Huge Benefits' of Greater Debt Relief for Low-Income Countries Reducing the debt burdens of low-income countries could significantly improve education, sanitation, and health outcomes, according to a study conducted by researchers at the universities of St Andrew... August 31 Read More
US District Court Overturns Federal Agency's Assessment Allowing Expanded Gulf of Mexico Drilling A federal court has invalidated an environmental assessment that underestimated the harm to endangered marine species from oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The United States District Court ... August 31 Read More
Two-Day Shipping Faces Climate Change Threats as Retailers Adapt with AI and Predictive Modeling Walmart and other major retailers are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive modeling to navigate the challenges posed by extreme weather, which threatens the fast shippin... August 31 Read More
Germany's Wind Energy Growth Slows for 2024, Potentially Increasing Fossil Fuel Dependence Wind energy production in Germany is projected to increase by only 1% in 2024, marking the slowest growth in three years. This deceleration is attributed to both low wind speeds and a slowdown in the ... August 30 Read More
Climate Activists Accuse Police of Acting as "Private Security" for Drax Power Station Greenpeace and nearly 150 other groups have expressed outrage, accusing the police of acting as "private security" for Drax power station, the UK's largest carbon emitter. The accusations follow the p... August 30 Read More
Caribbean Nations Seek Greater Accountability from Major Emitters for Climate Damages Caribbean nations hope that a landmark international court case on climate obligations will strengthen their ability to claim damages from developed countries after natural disasters. The case, brough... August 30 Read More
Bacteria Paving the Way for Green Tech: Extracting Rare Metals from Used Batteries Researchers at the University of Edinburgh are utilizing microbes to reclaim valuable minerals like lithium and cobalt from old batteries, offering a promising boost for green technology. In a novel a... August 29 Read More
Innovative Reusable Cup Program Takes Aim at Single-Use Waste in Petaluma In Petaluma, California, an array of purple reusable cups is quickly becoming a common sight at Avid Coffee. On a recent weekday, barista Sam Gearhard stood behind the counter, serving customers not i... August 29 Read More
Guatemala's Drought-Induced Hunger Addressed by Sustainable Farming Initiative In Guatemala, drought and crop failures are a constant menace, exacerbating hunger and malnutrition, especially in rural regions. To tackle this issue, international aid programs are stepping in, with... August 29 Read More
1,500 policies to fix global warming were implemented in 41 countries. Here are the ones that worked best As the need for effective global climate action becomes ever more urgent, a “first-of-its-kind” analysis has identified policies around the world that have done the most to rein in planet-heating poll... August 28 Read More
The top UN court sets a December date for the start of hearings in a landmark climate change case The top United Nations court announced Friday that public hearings will open Dec. 2 in a landmark case seeking a non-binding advisory opinion on “the obligations of States in respect of climate change... August 28 Read More
France to Host EU’s First Onshore Carbon Removal and Storage Facility A groundbreaking project in France could play a pivotal role in advancing Europe’s climate goals. On Monday, a partnership was announced between carbon storage start-ups RepAir Carbon and C-Questra, m... August 28 Read More
London Airport Expansion Highlights Potential Pitfalls of “Jet Zero” Strategy The recent decision by the UK government to approve an expansion of London City Airport has sparked debate over the effectiveness of its “Jet Zero” strategy for reducing aviation emissions. The expans... August 27 Read More
Climate Disasters and the Imperative for Safe Housing As climate disasters increasingly threaten millions globally, ensuring resilient and safe housing has become crucial in mitigating displacement. In 2023 alone, climate-related disasters such as floods... August 27 Read More
We must restore nature to avoid global catastrophe, warns biodiversity summit president Just cutting carbon emissions will not prevent climate breakdown, says Susana Muhamad before Cop16 in Colombia. Humanity risks catastrophic global heating if it focuses only on decarbonisation at the ... August 27 Read More
Inflation Reduction Act Ignites a Surge in Manufacturing and Clean Energy Development Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), 271 manufacturing projects focused on clean energy technology and electric vehicles have been announced across the United States. This legislati... August 26 Read More
Industry Moves to Preempt Regulation on PFAS Pollution from Semiconductors The Chips and Science Act has sparked a significant production boom in the semiconductor industry, but experts warn that it could result in massive amounts of toxic waste. In response, producers of PF... August 26 Read More
Could Climate Stripes Transform Our Perception of Air Pollution? A novel approach to visualizing air quality data dating back to 1850 may compel governments to take decisive action, according to scientists. August 26 Read More
UK Energy Bills Set to Rise by 10% Amid Extreme Weather and Global Tensions The UK's energy regulator, Ofgem, announced on Friday a 10% increase in the cap on household energy bills, bringing the annual limit to £1,717 ($2,250.64) starting from October 1. This surge is attrib... August 25 Read More
Climate Change and Security Take Center Stage as Pacific Island Leaders Prepare for Crucial Meeting Climate change and security concerns are expected to dominate next week's meeting of Pacific Island leaders in Tonga, as China and the United States continue to vie for influence in the region. August 25 Read More
China Issues Guidelines for Green Power Trading with Market-Based Approach China has introduced new guidelines for medium- and long-term green power trading, emphasizing a market-driven approach, according to a notice published on the state planner's website on Friday. August 25 Read More
Harris Stirs Hope for a New Chapter in Climate Action Although expected to follow in Biden's pragmatic footsteps, her record as a prosecutor and voice for justice has environmentalists looking to the future. August 24 Read More
Sicily's Agricultural Heritage at Risk as Drought Turns Land into Desert For the first time in four generations, Vito Amantia's family farm in Sicily has fallen silent. This year, his threshers have remained unused, with the 650,000kg of wheat his farm typically produces l... August 24 Read More
Austria Faces Severe Flooding After Unprecedented Rainfall Alpine regions in Austria were hit by intense rainfall over the weekend, resulting in widespread flooding that submerged parts of Vienna and caused significant damage across the country, according to ... August 23 Read More
Insurance Premiums Hit Record Highs as Floods and Storms Intensify Katy Williams, a mother from Charleville in south-west Queensland, finds herself in a tough spot after receiving an insurance quote she can’t afford. Despite having three school-aged boys, she knows s... August 23 Read More
The EV Boom: A Driver of Electricity Demand and a Double-Edged Sword for the Power Grid Peter Petrovsky is far from your average consumer. As an early adopter of technology, he purchased his first electric vehicle (EV) a decade ago, back when the industry in Australia was still in its in... August 23 Read More
Danish Wind Power Giant Ørsted Delays Major U.S. Offshore Project Ørsted, the Danish company developing the world’s largest offshore windfarm in the North Sea, has announced a delay in its major U.S. project off the northeast coast, following the cancellation of two... August 22 Read More
Nonstop Heat: NOAA Predicts 2024 May Be the Hottest Year on Record July marked the 14th consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Following this unprecedented streak, NOAA predic... August 22 Read More
Wildfires Are Increasing Due to Climate Change, and Their Smoke Poses Serious Threats to Farmworkers, Study Reveals In 2020, as wildfires ravaged vast areas of Sonoma County's wine country, Maria Salinas was still harvesting grapes amidst flying ash and smoke-choked air. Her saliva turned black from inhaling toxic ... August 22 Read More
Revealed: Shell Oil Foundation Donated to Anti-Climate Groups Linked to Project 2025 A foundation associated with Shell Oil has funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to right-wing and religious organizations that challenge climate science, tax records reveal. Fourteen of these gro... August 21 Read More
Survivors of Climate Disasters Demand U.S. Investigation into Big Oil’s 'Climate Crimes' Over 10,000 people have signed a letter urging the U.S. Department of Justice to launch a federal investigation into the fossil fuel industry’s alleged misinformation about climate change. August 21 Read More
'We Should Have Better Answers by Now': Climate Scientists Confounded by Unexpected Pace of Global Warming The surge in global temperatures over the past 13 months has outpaced expert forecasts, raising questions about whether this is just an anomaly or indicative of a more fundamental change in the climat... August 21 Read More
US Takes a Stand Against Plastic Producers, Raising Hopes for a Robust Global Treaty The United States’ recent shift in stance has sparked accusations of betrayal from the plastics industry while environmental advocates and a negotiator from the Pacific region have welcomed the move. August 20 Read More
World Experiences Hottest July on Record, Say US Scientists A record-breaking heatwave has extended its grip on the globe, with US scientists announcing that last month marked the hottest July ever recorded, part of a continuous 15-month streak of temperature ... August 20 Read More
Government Drops Appeal Against Climate Activist Who Held Sign Outside UK Court The UK government has decided not to proceed with an appeal against a judge’s decision to dismiss a contempt of court case involving a climate activist who displayed a sign outside a trial, urging jur... August 20 Read More
Thousands Evacuated as Wildfires Sweep Through Western Turkey Wildfires have ravaged large areas of western Turkey, leading to the evacuation of nearly 4,000 residents, according to the country’s disaster management agency. August 19 Read More
Forest Fires Nearly Doubled in 20 Years, Contributing to 33% of Tree Cover Loss: Report A recent analysis by the University of Maryland reveals that the frequency of forest fires has nearly doubled over the past two decades, with an average annual increase of 5.4% in burned areas. Forest... August 19 Read More
Electric Vehicles Starting to Overtake Gas-Powered Cars in Addis Ababa In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, long lines at gas stations have become common due to recent fuel shortages and price increases. However, electric vehicle (EV) owners like Mikial Belayneh are bypassing these... August 19 Read More
Nonstop Heat: NOAA Predicts 2024 Could Be the Hottest Year on Record After experiencing a 14th consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures in July, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts that 2024 might end up as the hottest y... August 18 Read More
Nearly 68 Million Affected by Drought in Southern Africa, Regional Bloc Reports Around 68 million people in Southern Africa are grappling with the impacts of a severe drought induced by El Niño, which has devastated crops throughout the region, according to the Southern African D... August 18 Read More
World Court to Begin Hearings on Case That Could Shape Nations' Climate Responsibilities The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on Friday that it will commence public hearings on December 2 regarding an advisory opinion that could set a precedent for defining national obligati... August 18 Read More
Unprecedented Methane Emissions Drive the Amazon Toward Environmental Disaster As global temperatures rise, methane released from thawing permafrost and warming tropical wetlands is accelerating climate change. However, mitigating these emissions is within our grasp. Addressing ... August 17 Read More
Heat Inequality Leads to Thousands of Unreported Deaths in Poor Nations Friederike Otto of World Weather Attribution has raised concerns that heat inequality is leading to thousands of unreported deaths in impoverished countries worldwide. As global temperatures soar to l... August 17 Read More
Can a Unified European Airspace Solve Air Traffic Control Issues and Cut CO2 Emissions? For airlines grappling with the challenge of balancing carbon emission reductions with the goal of maximizing profits from increasing passenger numbers, one major frustration has emerged: the air traf... August 17 Read More
Conservationists Strive to Shield Alabama's Ecologically Rich Delta from Development and Climate Change The Mobile-Tensaw Delta, a sprawling and vibrant ecosystem spanning over 400 square miles (1,036 square kilometers) of cypress swamps, oxbow lakes, marshland, hardwood stands, and rivers, is one of No... August 16 Read More
Experts Criticize the Musk-Trump Interview: 'The Dumbest Climate Conversation of All Time' During a highly anticipated conversation on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Donald Trump and Elon Musk made several misleading and baseless claims about climate change, sparking outrage fro... August 16 Read More
US workers launch Heat Week to fight for ‘the right to water, shade and rest’ In probably the hottest summer ever, workers are organizing in 13 cities to raise alarm about workplace heat exposure. As temperatures in Baltimore neared 100F earlier this month, 36-year-old sanitati... August 16 Read More
How wildfires are changing face of the Mediterranean landscape The Mediterranean is a landscape that's always been shaped by fire. But now climate change is supercharging heatwaves and wildfires, the region is at risk of long-term change to its ecosystems. August 16 Read More
2024 US Election's Impact on Climate Policy: Stark Choices Ahead The 2024 US presidential election carries significant weight, particularly for global climate policy. The two leading candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, present vastly different approaches to... August 15 Read More
World Bank Issues $225 Million Bond to Support Amazon Reforestation Efforts On Tuesday, the World Bank announced the launch of a $225 million nine-year bond, fully protected against principal loss, to fund reforestation efforts in the Amazon rainforest. This bond, set to matu... August 15 Read More
Analysis: Carbon Offset Challenges May Cause Corporations to Rethink Climate Commitments Efforts to increase the use of carbon credits by companies to offset their greenhouse gas emissions have stalled, raising concerns that some corporations might scale back or abandon their climate goal... August 15 Read More
SpaceX Violated Environmental Regulations in Texas, Polluting Local Waters SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, has been found to have repeatedly violated environmental regulations in Texas by releasing pollutants into or near water bodies, according to a notice f... August 14 Read More
Urban Birds Found to Harbor Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Study Reveals A recent study has uncovered that wild birds living in urban environments, such as ducks and crows, are more likely to carry bacteria resistant to crucial antibiotics. These findings suggest that the ... August 14 Read More
Integrated Environmental Projects Benefit Both Nature and Humanity, Study Finds A recent study has highlighted that environmental projects designed to address biodiversity and climate challenges can simultaneously benefit human communities, particularly when these projects are in... August 14 Read More
‘I feel like there is no help’: Year-round energy poverty for millions of Europeans as heatwaves hit A significant proportion of European homes are very difficult to keep cool in summer due to the way they are designed. Each winter, millions of Europeans struggle to keep their homes warm in freezing ... August 13 Read More
How Better Buildings Can Help von der Leyen Maintain Her Green Legacy The EU President, Ursula von der Leyen, must prioritize boosting energy efficiency in the building sector to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and protect against geopolitical risks. This vision of a su... August 13 Read More
Italian Hospitals Report Increase in Heat-Related Cases as Tourists Keep Coming The number of people seeking emergency care for heat-related illnesses has surged in some of Italy's most popular tourist destinations, as the country grapples with an intense heatwave that hasn’t dis... August 13 Read More
Insurance Payouts Hit Seven-Year High Due to Climate Crisis, Warns Industry The UK's leading insurance companies have reported that the climate crisis has significantly contributed to a surge in insurance payouts, marking the highest level in seven years. This increase follow... August 13 Read More
Australian fossil fuel exports ranked second only to Russia for climate damage with ‘no plan’ for reduction Australia’s coal and gas exports cause more climate damage than those from any other country bar Russia, according to a new study that argues the country is undermining a global agreement to transitio... August 12 Read More
Study Reveals Carbon Pollution-Driven Heat Claimed 50,000 Lives in Europe Last Year A recent study has revealed that heat exacerbated by carbon emissions claimed nearly 50,000 lives across Europe last year, as the continent experiences warming at a rate much faster than other regions... August 12 Read More
Norway's Carbon-Free Concrete Plant Aims to Revolutionize the Cement Industry A slender metal tower, recently erected at the mouth of a fjord two hours southwest of Oslo, stands as a potential milestone in the global energy transition. This 100-meter-tall structure, part of Hei... August 12 Read More
Government Proposes Higher Compensation for Substandard Water Service The UK government is proposing that water companies increase compensation payments to customers when they fail to meet basic service standards. This initiative includes new rules for what triggers the... August 12 Read More
Massive Protests in Belgrade Oppose Controversial Lithium Mining Project Thousands of protesters in Belgrade have voiced their concerns over a lithium mining project led by Rio Tinto, fearing it could contaminate water supplies and pose health risks. The streets of the Ser... August 11 Read More
California Experiences Record-Breaking Heat in July In July, California faced its hottest month ever recorded, as relentless heat waves gripped the western United States. The average temperature across the state was a scorching 81.7°F (27.6°C), but cer... August 11 Read More
NOAA Maintains Forecast for Highly Active 2024 Hurricane Season The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its midseason update on Thursday, affirming expectations for an extraordinarily active 2024 hurricane season. The federal agency sli... August 11 Read More
Gov. Hochul Considers Adjusting New York’s Ambitious Climate Law Amid Rising Costs and Implementation Challenges New York Governor Kathy Hochul is weighing potential adjustments to the state's landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), as business groups and political figures pressure for ... August 11 Read More
China Reports First Heat-Stroke Fatalities Amid Record Temperatures At least two people have died from heat-stroke in a Chinese city as temperatures have remained around 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for the eighth consecutive day along the eastern seabo... August 10 Read More
Climate Change Fuels Record Early Fires in Brazil's Wetlands, Study Finds Climate change has intensified the conditions fueling devastating wildfires in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands by 40%, likely resulting in the deaths of millions of animals this year, according to a study ... August 10 Read More
Climate Change Could Worsen Future Enterovirus Outbreaks, Study Warns A recent study highlights the potential impact of climate change on future enterovirus outbreaks, including hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) and polio. Using data from 14 different climate models,... August 10 Read More
Consumers and the Environment Will Bear the Costs of Issues with the Nation’s Largest Grid Region Last week's auction conducted by PJM Interconnection revealed a significant surge in prices, driven by delays in approving renewable energy projects. This auction, meant to ensure reliable electricity... August 10 Read More
Residents in Alaska's Capital Grapple with Flood After Ice Dam Breaks Following the rupture of an ice dam, residents in Alaska’s capital city are left dealing with the aftermath as they clean up waterlogged homes. The flood was triggered by the retreat of a smaller glac... August 9 Read More
Widespread Disinformation Campaign' Hinders Global Shift to Renewable Energy The United Nations has reported that fossil fuel companies are driving a significant “mis- and disinformation campaign” aimed at slowing the global transition to green energy and delaying the shift aw... August 9 Read More
Cruisezilla’ Ships Have Doubled in Size Since 2000, Environmental Campaigners Warn New research reveals that "cruisezillas," massive passenger vessels, have significantly increased in size since the year 2000, raising concerns about their growing environmental impact as demand for o... August 9 Read More
Second Hottest July Breaks 13-Month Record Streak, EU Scientists Report July 2024 was the second hottest July on record globally, breaking a 13-month streak where each month set new temperature records, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service. ... August 9 Read More
Ancient Tundra Ecosystem Unveiled Under Greenland's Ice Sheet A recently published study has uncovered evidence of an ancient tundra ecosystem beneath Greenland's thickest ice. The analysis of forgotten sediment samples revealed the presence of fungi, willow woo... August 8 Read More
Rising Heat in Schools: A Growing Challenge for Learning Increasing temperatures are making schools hotter, leading to dehydrated and exhausted students and teachers who are more focused on heat safety than instruction August 8 Read More
Streetlights Disrupting Natural Ecosystems, New Study Shows Leaving streetlights on all night appears to significantly alter the surrounding natural ecosystem, a recent study reveals. The continuous illumination seems to toughen plant leaves, making them harde... August 8 Read More
Deforestation Less Harmful to Climate than Other Amazon Degradation, Study Finds Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who assumed office in 2023, has pledged to combat deforestation in the Amazon and reestablish Brazil as a leader in climate action, following extensive d... August 8 Read More
Evacuation Ordered as Chilcotin River Landslide Causes Overflow in Western Canada In western Canada, water has started overflowing a natural dam created by a landslide blocking the Chilcotin River, prompting evacuation orders for residents along the banks of the Chilcotin and Frase... August 8 Read More
Disagreements on Timeline Jeopardize IPCC’s Role in UN Climate Review Governments have once again reached an impasse on scheduling key climate science reports, halting progress at the recent IPCC meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria August 7 Read More
Nearly a Quarter of US Congress Denies Climate Change, All Republicans Nearly one in four members of the US Congress deny the reality of climate change, making the US an outlier on the global stage. This group consists entirely of Republicans, with 23 senators and 100 Ho... August 7 Read More
English Vineyards See Significant Growth Amid Climate Crisis English vineyards have experienced a remarkable year, with the largest ones increasing their revenues by 15% as climate change spurs investment. Despite the UK’s relatively small wine industry compare... August 7 Read More
The Evolving Nature of Modern Hurricanes Modern hurricanes are transforming in behavior due to the climate crisis, making them less predictable and more dangerous. Hurricanes, powered by ocean heat, are now cutting different paths, slowing d... August 7 Read More
'This is climate change': Scottish Beach Eroding by 7 Meters Annually The centuries-old Montrose golf links are succumbing to the sea, and the town faces an increased flood risk as coastal erosion intensifies. August 6 Read More
Lyme Disease on the Rise: Symptoms Often Elusive Climate change is driving a global increase in Lyme disease, but many doctors struggle to identify its symptoms. August 6 Read More
Severe Drought Returns to the Amazon, Earlier Than Expected Several rivers in the southwestern Amazon are experiencing record-low water levels for this time of year. August 6 Read More
Minnesota Settles Lawsuit Over ‘Deceptive Environmental Marketing’ of Plastic Bags The lawsuit is part of a growing trend of plastics litigation in response to the global plastics crisis. August 6 Read More
Climate Advocates Say Harris is ‘Perfect Person’ to Prosecute Big Oil Environmentalists are urging the Department of Justice (DoJ) to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate disinformation, with Kamala Harris as the ideal leader for the effort if elected pres... August 6 Read More
China Records Hottest Month in Modern History China experienced its hottest month in observed modern history in July, according to Chinese state media, mirroring the record-breaking hot weather seen around the world last month. Temperatures avera... August 5 Read More
Extended Drought Parches Sicily, Farmers Worry About Livestock Sell-Offs On a scorching July afternoon, a municipal water truck arrives in a cloud of dust at Liborio Mangiapane’s farm in southern Sicily. Some of the precious liquid is transferred to a smaller cistern on a ... August 5 Read More
Council offers cash for climate change schemes Funding is being offered to charities and voluntary groups to take action against climate change. August 5 Read More
Indian Official Deems EU Carbon Border Tax Unfair and Unacceptable India has rejected a European Union proposal to impose higher taxes on its carbon-emitting industries, which the 27-member bloc claimed it would offset upon entry of these products into its borders, a... August 4 Read More
Antarctic Temperatures Soar 10C Above Average in Near Record Heatwave Reported temperatures on the continent during midwinter reached 28C above expectations on some days in July. Ground temperatures across vast areas of Antarctica's ice sheets have risen an average of 1... August 4 Read More
Report Reveals Nearly a Quarter of Major Fashion Brands Lack Decarbonization Plans DKNY, Tom Ford, and Reebok are among the companies that scored 0% in a Fashion Revolution report ranking the top 250 firms. August 4 Read More
Climate Change and Extreme Weather: The Deadly Impact of Wayanad Landslides Over the past decade, the state has seen a significant increase in extreme weather events, including Cyclone Ockhi in 2017 and severe floods in 2018 and 2019. August 3 Read More
The IPCC Must Deliver Its Key Report Ahead of the Next UN Global Stocktake An IPCC author from the Global South emphasizes the importance of aligning the IPCC report timeline with the upcoming UN global stocktake to uphold the integrity of international climate cooperation. August 3 Read More
Harris Grabs Green New Deal Network Endorsement That Eluded Biden Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the endorsement of the Green New Deal Network, a coalition of progressive, youth-led, and environmental justice-focused climate advocates, marking a significan... August 3 Read More
Extreme 'Heat Dome' Impacting Olympics Impossible Without Global Warming Scorching temperatures in Mediterranean and North African countries are already leading to an increase in premature deaths. The "heat dome" causing extreme temperatures across Western Europe and North... August 2 Read More
Labour Aims to Secure Clean Energy Contracts with Historic £1.5bn Auction Budget The Labour government is set to provide a record amount of funding for clean energy developers, increasing the value of its summer subsidy auction by 50% to £1.5bn. This budget is seven times larger t... August 2 Read More
From Scotland to Malawi: Climate Survivors Rebuild with World's First Loss and Damage Fund Cyclone Freddy wreaked havoc in southern Africa last year, leaving a trail of destruction. Sixteen months later, 2,695 households have received unconditional relocation payments. August 2 Read More
As Wildfires Rage, What Is the Smoke Doing to Our Health and Bodies? As wildfires continue to ravage the US and Canada, scientists are uncovering more about the severe health impacts of wildfire smoke. Fires like the Durkee fire in Oregon, the Park fire in California, ... August 2 Read More
The Galapagos Islands and many of their unique creatures are at risk from warming waters Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, deep blue water, thousands of creatures — fish, hamme... August 1 Read More
Historic UNESCO world heritage park in Germany grapples with dying trees as climate change kicks in The avenues, monuments and gardens in the park surrounding Sanssouci Palace, a sprawling green oasis in the heart of the German city of Potsdam and a UNESCO world heritage site, look as magnificent as... August 1 Read More
Heat Pushes Human Limits: How It Claims Lives In the summer of 2021, a 37-year-old ultra-marathon runner mapped out an 8-mile loop in California’s Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park using an app. On July 10, as temperatures climbed into the 90s, Krey... July 31 Read More
Could a Tax on Plastic Bottles Address the Pollution on UK Shores? The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is advocating for the UK government to implement a deposit scheme for plastic bottles. This call comes after a significant reduction in plastic bag pollution on B... July 31 Read More
Number of Plastic Bags Found on UK Beaches Drops 80% Since Charge Introduced Celebrating the success of carrier bag legislation, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is urging countries to advance plans for other single-use items. Over the past decade, the number of plastic b... July 31 Read More
Extreme Heat and Its Impact on Air Travel: How the Aviation Industry is Adapting As climate change pushes global temperatures higher, the aviation industry faces new challenges. To ensure safety and efficiency, airports and airlines are making significant adjustments to accommodat... July 30 Read More
Record 50C temperature increase over Antarctica to shift Australia's weather patterns Earlier this July, the temperature more than 20 kilometres above the east Antarctic coastline suddenly warmed by about 50 degrees Celsius in a week — an event called a sudden stratospheric warming (SS... July 30 Read More
Why Women Are Key To Climate Action? Women and girls face disproportionate impacts from climate change. They are also driving climate solutions at all levels – as farmers, workers, consumers, household managers, activists, leaders, and e... July 30 Read More
Massive Wildfire in Northern California Becomes Largest in the U.S. Thousands of firefighters are currently battling a rapidly expanding wildfire in northern California, which has more than doubled in size within a single day. July 29 Read More
Potential Second Trump Term Could Hinder Regulations on Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’, Experts Caution Allies of former President Trump and Project 2025 have suggested measures that could limit the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) power to regulate harmful substances like PFAS, raising concerns ... July 29 Read More
Should Companies Get Paid When Governments Phase Out Fossil Fuels? They Already Are A common clause in free trade agreements is allowing fossil fuel companies to secure large payouts from governments phasing out oil and gas projects. Recently, the U.S. narrowly avoided a $15 billion ... July 29 Read More
Public Health Advisor Highlights Risks for Visitors Unaccustomed to Higher Temperatures The intensifying climate crisis poses a significant threat to Spain’s traditional mass tourism model, especially as rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves impact the country's prime coastal destin... July 28 Read More
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Emphasizes the Economic Opportunity in Climate Investment On Saturday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen highlighted the urgent need for $3 trillion in annual funding to facilitate the global shift to a low-carbon economy by 2050. This figure vastly surpa... July 28 Read More
Stories from Around the World Highlight the Human Impact of Soaring Temperatures In Morocco's Middle Atlas region, the oppressive heat forced people to sleep on rooftops. Hanna Ouhbour, seeking refuge herself, was outside a hospital where her diabetic cousin was struggling without... July 28 Read More
Azerbaijan Must Accelerate Diplomatic Efforts Ahead of COP29 July is set to break numerous records, not just in sports with the Paris Olympics, but also in terms of global temperatures. This month, we've witnessed the hottest day in over 120,000 years due to cl... July 27 Read More
Childhood Air Pollution Directly Linked to Adult Lung Health, Study Reveals A recent study highlights a direct link between air pollution exposure during childhood and adult lung health. Researchers have discovered that early exposure to pollutants is associated with bronchit... July 27 Read More
How Climate Change is Intensifying Rainfall and Strengthening Typhoons A recent study published in Science highlights how climate change is significantly altering global rainfall patterns, potentially intensifying typhoons and other tropical storms. This research follows... July 27 Read More
What to Watch for at Paris 2024 Olympics: Reusable Cups In the spirit of the Olympics, it's time for us to unite and replace single-use plastics with reusable alternatives. As the 2024 Olympic Games approach, the world is excited to follow the action and w... July 27 Read More
Global Hunger Reduction Efforts Falter, United Nations Reports The United Nations has issued a stark warning that the goal of eradicating global hunger by 2030 is increasingly out of reach, with the number of people experiencing chronic hunger remaining largely u... July 26 Read More
Paris Olympics Lead the Way in Sustainability Despite Climate Challenges The upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris aim to demonstrate how major sporting events can adapt to environmental challenges while promoting sustainability. As Europe experiences a severe heat wave, ... July 26 Read More
UAE’s ALTÉRRA Fund Invests in Fossil Gas Despite “Climate Solutions” Pledge Months after launching a significant climate fund at COP28, the UAE’s ALTÉRRA is now backing a fossil gas pipeline investment, raising questions about its commitment to climate solutions. July 26 Read More
Wealthy Western Nations Leading Global Oil and Gas Expansion Despite Climate Pledges A dramatic increase in new oil and gas exploration in 2024 is poised to release nearly 12 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases, with affluent countries such as the US and the UK driving this expansion d... July 25 Read More
US Collaborates with Ukraine on Future Energy Generation Plans The United States is partnering with Ukraine to develop a comprehensive roadmap for the country's post-war energy grid, which will incorporate safe nuclear power technologies alongside renewable energ... July 25 Read More
Researchers Discover ‘New Vital Climate Service’ Provided by Trees in Emission Reduction Scientists have found that microbes residing in tree bark are crucial in removing methane from the atmosphere. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas originating from agriculture and fossil fuel combustion,... July 25 Read More
Solar and Wind Power Will Fall Short of 2030 Clean Energy Goals Without £48bn Investment Achieving a zero-carbon electricity system by 2030 will require a significant transformation, according to Cornwall Insight, a leading UK energy analysis firm. July 24 Read More
Labour Urged to Overcome Wealthy Opposition to Achieve Net-Zero Goals To decarbonize Britain’s homes, transport, and electricity system, the government will need to tackle opposition from affluent areas and significantly increase public investment, according to the Reso... July 24 Read More
India Faces Dual Challenge of Climate Mitigation and Economic Growth, Highlights Economic Survey The Economic Survey 2023-24 presented in Parliament underscores India's strategy to tackle climate change while sustaining its development goals. As a developing nation, India grapples with the comple... July 24 Read More
Kew Gardens Braces for Potential Tree Loss Due to Climate Change Scientists at Kew Gardens warn that more than half of its 11,000 trees, including English oak, beech, silver birch, and holly, could be at risk by the end of the century due to climate change. These t... July 24 Read More
Advocating for a Global Wealth Tax to Fund a Just Green Transition This week, as G20 finance ministers gather in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and France have a pivotal opportunity to champion the implementation of a global wealth tax. This tax could potentially raise over ... July 24 Read More
AI-Driven System Aims to Inform Public of Immediate Health Risks from Bacterial Water Pollution In an effort to inform the public of immediate health risks from water contaminated with bacteria, real-time water quality monitors are being installed at various wild swimming locations and beaches a... July 23 Read More
Councilor Warns Against Solar Projects on Prime Farmland, Citing Intermittency of Renewable Energy A senior Lincolnshire councilor has raised concerns about the intermittency of renewable energy, suggesting that solar projects should not be located on high-quality farmland. Colin Davie, a Conservat... July 23 Read More
India's Growing Need for Energy Storage Amid Renewable Energy Expansion In the southern Indian city of Chennai, a Coca-Cola factory is powered by a giant battery that runs machinery around the clock, replacing a diesel generator. This site is among the few in India utiliz... July 23 Read More
Azerbaijan Proposes $1 Billion Climate Fund from Fossil Fuel Producers at COP29 Azerbaijan, the host of the upcoming COP29 UN climate summit in November, is seeking $1 billion from countries and corporations involved in oil and gas extraction to establish a climate investment fun... July 22 Read More
Bega's Ambitious Plan for a Circular Economy by 2030 Barry Irvin, a prominent Australian businessman, envisions Bega becoming Australia's leading circular economy by 2030. Since taking over Bega Cheese, now known as Bega Group, in 1991, Irvin has transf... July 22 Read More
'The Sea Has Taken Everything': Italy's Po River Delta Reclaimed by the Adriatic In the Po River Delta of northern Italy, farmers and residents are grappling with the encroaching Adriatic Sea, which has submerged landmarks and poisoned crops with salt. Only locals familiar with th... July 22 Read More
Surging Demand for Energy and the Rise of AI Straining the U.S. Power Grid The United States is experiencing a significant increase in energy demand for the first time in decades, driven largely by the proliferation of data centers and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI... July 22 Read More
Big Oil's Profits Have Stolen Our Future Children’s education and prospects are suffering due to extreme heat driven by climate change, and fossil fuel giants are to blame. July 21 Read More
Extreme heat may be crucial factor in human spread of bird flu As heatwaves hit the US, farm workers struggle to wear PPE. The country now faces its biggest human outbreak July 21 Read More
Plastics Pollution Has Become a ‘Crisis,’ Biden Administration Acknowledges The White House strategy aims to cut pollutants, not cap production, and use government purchasing power to discourage single-use plastic. July 21 Read More
As States Recover from Climate-Related Disasters, They Also Must Prepare for Future Ones New policies for flooding and wildfires could help people prepare for future damages. July 21 Read More
Increased Cooling Demand to Sustain Coal Plants This Year, IEA Reports International Energy Agency notes rapid growth in global electricity demand driven by air conditioning needs July 20 Read More
Over Six Million in England Face Extreme Heat Risk, Warns Advocacy Group Friends of the Earth highlights the heightened vulnerability of the elderly and young children in susceptible neighborhoods July 20 Read More
African Nations Must Assert Their Stance on Deep-Sea Mining Africa's crucial role in shaping the future of the deep-sea mining industry and protecting marine ecosystems July 20 Read More
Climate Change Alters Running Patterns: When, Where, and Whether to Run Extreme weather prompts runners to rethink schedules, routes, and safety July 20 Read More
China's Henan Hit by Unprecedented Flooding: A Year's Rainfall in One Day China's Henan province has been struck by a historic deluge, receiving nearly a year's worth of rainfall within just 24 hours. This extreme weather event, which is part of a broader shift in storm pat... July 19 Read More
Climate change risk hits oil market From forest fires to hurricanes and other natural disasters: climate change risk is increasingly influencing oil prices, just as the world is struggling to shift away from high-polluting fossil fuels. July 19 Read More
UN climate talks leader says financial help for poor nations is urgent goal of negotiations The head of upcoming climate negotiations told world leaders Wednesday that a new financial aid package for poor and disaster-struck nations is the urgent, make-or-break goal of United Nations talks t... July 19 Read More
NATO Report Highlights Escalating Climate Risks to Global Security Leaders from over 30 countries across North America and Europe convened in Washington last week for a NATO summit to discuss pressing security threats. During the summit, NATO issued a report emphasiz... July 18 Read More
Londoners Urged to Pay for Paving Over Gardens, Climate Report Suggests A new report to the mayor suggests that Londoners who pave over their gardens should face charges and be incentivized to remove the paving. The report highlights the necessity for a new reservoir, enh... July 18 Read More
UK Approves Lab-Grown Meat, Starting with Pet Food The United Kingdom has become the first European country to approve lab-grown meat, beginning with pet food. The approval was granted by the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the Department for Envir... July 18 Read More
Spain Issues Heatwave Alert as Summer's First Extreme Heat Approaches Spain is set to experience its initial heatwave of the summer, starting on Thursday, according to the meteorological agency AEMET. In response, the government has launched a heat risk awareness initia... July 18 Read More
Labour’s Decarbonisation Strategy for UK Transport: A Comprehensive Approach Environmental specialists are advocating for a robust strategy to revamp the UK’s transport system as the Labour party unveils its plans for achieving net-zero emissions. Key recommendations include e... July 17 Read More
Global Companies Call for Stronger Government Action to Halt Nature Loss Over 100 companies, including Unilever, L'Occitane, and Iberdrola, are urging governments to implement stricter policies to achieve a U.N. target of halting nature loss by the end of the decade. As th... July 17 Read More
UK Court Decision Strengthens Legal Challenges Against Fossil Fuel Projects Globally A landmark ruling by the UK's Supreme Court is set to complicate the approval of new fossil fuel projects across Europe and beyond, according to climate activists and legal experts. The decision is al... July 17 Read More
China's Emissions of Two Major Greenhouse Gases Surge by 78% Over a Decade A recent study reveals that China's emissions of two potent greenhouse gases, tetrafluoromethane and hexafluoroethane, have surged by 78% over the past decade. These emissions now account for approxim... July 17 Read More
Low Yields and Crop Prices Contribute to a 13% Decline in Farm Output In 2023, farming income in England experienced a significant 19% decline, primarily due to floods that made harvesting many crops impossible. This decline has led farmers to call for increased governm... July 16 Read More
Despite Challenges, Offshore Wind Shows Resilience and Growth Potential In a significant milestone for renewable energy, wind power generated more electricity than coal in the U.S. during March and April of this year. This development signals that despite the setbacks fac... July 16 Read More
Record-breaking heatwave shifts east as millions of Americans under heat alert Over 245 million Americans are expected to experience 90F temperatures early this week, with some as high as 105F July 16 Read More
Rising seas wiped out an entire US species for the first time. Scientists say it’s a sign of things to come A unique plant has become the first species in the United States to be exterminated from the wild by the compounding effects of rising seas, scientists say. It’s a grim first, but not last, as the sci... July 16 Read More
£1.2 Billion Plan to Convert Sewage Waste into Drinking Water Criticized as a ‘White Elephant’ Southern Water Aims to Protect Chalk Streams Amid Environmental Concerns Southern Water has unveiled a £1.2 billion initiative to recycle sewage wastewater into drinking water, a move branded by crit... July 15 Read More
Ed Miliband Sets New Solar Panel Rules and Approves Major Solar Farms Under the leadership of Keir Starmer, the Labour government has announced an ambitious "rooftop revolution" to install solar panels on millions of homes across the UK. This initiative aims to reduce d... July 15 Read More
US Government Launches New Attempt to Gather Data on Electricity Usage of Bitcoin Mining The Energy Information Agency is starting the process to require cryptocurrency miners to submit energy consumption data after a previous attempt faced legal challenges. July 14 Read More
Government approves three new solar farms that could power 400,000 homes The new Labour government has pledged to approve many new infrastructure projects - including on green energy. However, MPs impacted by the changes have already raised concerns. July 14 Read More
EU to push at COP29 for followup on deal to curb fossil fuels The European Union will pressure other countries at this year’s COP29 climate summit to follow through on their pledge to transition away from fossil fuels, a draft of the bloc’s negotiating position ... July 13 Read More
Lower air pollution may help preserve older people’s independence – study Researchers estimate 730,000 people a year in the US lose their ability to live independently due to traffic pollution July 13 Read More
Renewable Energy Growth Rate Falls Short of 2030 Goal, IRENA Reports The world risks missing the goal to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 due to the current inadequate growth rate, according to a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) relea... July 12 Read More
How Hot is Too Hot for Humans? Researchers are urgently investigating the temperatures humans can endure without air conditioning as the planet warms. July 12 Read More
Groundwater Temperatures Could Rise by 3.5°C, Threatening Billions Researchers emphasize the critical need to address the effects of climate change on groundwater, often overlooked compared to its impact on weather and water availability. July 12 Read More
New Zealand’s Sea Temperatures Hit Record Highs, Surpassing Global Averages Experts warn that the new data dispels the belief that New Zealand is shielded from extreme temperatures and raises concerns for local marine life July 12 Read More
The Loss and Damage Fund Must Include Fragile States As the Loss and Damage Fund’s board meets this week, it must address crucial decisions such as selecting a host country and disbursing financial resources July 11 Read More
Canadian Insurers Invest in Fossil Fuels Amid Rising Climate Risks, Says Shareholder Group Canada's leading property and casualty insurers have poured over C$19.5 billion ($14.30 billion) into fossil fuel production, even as climate change intensifies risks for the industry, according to a ... July 11 Read More
Lawyers Mobilize to Defend the Oceans from Human Threats Several years ago, Anna von Rebay left her high-paying job in a corporate law firm to follow her passion for the ocean. "All threats to the sea come from humans treating nature as a mere resource," sa... July 11 Read More
How pollution worsened not just your health but also finances Delhi, long considered one of the world's most polluted cities, recorded the highest number of pollution-related deaths at 12,000 per year during the study period. July 10 Read More
Nato’s 2023 military spending produced about 233m metric tonnes of CO2 – report Report says member states poured $1.34tn into their militaries last year – an increase of $126bn from 2022 July 10 Read More
Rewards for tourists who litter pick in Copenhagen Tourists will be rewarded with free food and activities if they participate in environmentally friendly tasks while visiting Copenhagen, the city's tourist board has announced. July 10 Read More
Florida: tree cactus becomes first local species killed off by sea-level rise Key Largo tree cactus no longer growing naturally in US thanks to salt water inundation and soil depletion July 10 Read More
How record-breaking Hurricane Beryl is a sign of a warming world Hurricane Beryl has wreaked havoc in parts of the Caribbean – and put the role of climate change under the spotlight. With maximum sustained wind speeds of more than 160mph (257km/h), it became the e... July 9 Read More
What’s happening with the climate crisis and heat-trapping emissions in Australia What is Australia’s contribution to the climate emergency, and how successfully is it acting to address it? July 9 Read More
Russia Endures Intense Heatwave, Moscow Surpasses Century-Old Record for Early July İn 4 July, Russia experienced one of its hottest days in over a century, with Moscow surpassing a record set in 1917. Cities across the vast nation endured sweltering temperatures soaring beyond 35 de... July 8 Read More
China Warns of Intensified Heatwaves and Unpredictable Rainfall Due to Climate Change China's weather bureau warned on Thursday that the country will face hotter, longer heatwaves and more frequent, unpredictable heavy rainfall as climate change worsens. The world's second-largest econ... July 8 Read More
EU Governments Divided on Chinese EV Tariffs Amid Trade Dispute EU nations are debating whether to impose additional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), highlighting the European Commission's challenge in securing support for its largest trade case to... July 8 Read More
The world’s biggest capital cities are heating up – and Asia tops the charts The world’s largest capital cities are seeing more extremely hot days than ever, according to a new study, which says the dangerous trend is being driven by scorching temperatures across Asia as the c... July 7 Read More
Denmark to Implement World's First Carbon Tax on Livestock Emissions Denmark will tax livestock farmers for the greenhouse gases their animals emit starting in 2030. July 7 Read More
Heatwave Amplified by Climate Change Claims Over 1,300 Lives During Hajj in Saudi Arabia A recent analysis by ClimaMeter disclosed that temperatures along the Hajj pilgrimage route soared to an oppressive 47°C, with peaks reaching up to 51.8°C at Mecca's Great Mosque. A team of European s... July 7 Read More
AI Energy Consumption Drives Significant Rise in Google’s Emissions Increased Data Center Usage Challenges Tech Giant's Climate Goals July 6 Read More
When it comes to power, solar could leave nuclear and everything else in the shade Opposition Leader Peter Dutton might have been hoping for an endorsement from economists for his plan to take Australian nuclear. July 6 Read More
Vermont becomes first state to mandate that fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages The state's new law, enacted on Thursday, has been referred to as the Climate Superfund Act because it is modeled after the Environmental Protection Agency’s superfund program. July 5 Read More
New fuel restrictions for ships in Arctic fall short, green groups say LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Ships sailing through Arctic waters will no longer be able to use or carry heavy bunker fuel oil under a United Nations shipping agency regulation which took effect on Monda... July 5 Read More
"Women Leaders Meeting" Held! The "Women Leaders Meeting", organized in cooperation with the United Nations Women's Unit and the Turkish Grand National Assembly's Commission on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, was held on Ju... July 5 Read More
Hurricanes, heatwaves and rising seas: The impacts of record ocean heat Record ocean temperatures suggest the seas are warming faster than expected, and the impacts will be felt from polar ice shelves to coastal cities across the globe. July 3 Read More
The legal battles changing the course of climate change Governments, fossil fuel firms and airlines are increasingly being met with climate lawsuits. Isabella Kaminski analyses what difference this legal action is making, and how much it is helping fight c... July 3 Read More
India’s Extreme Heat Leaves at Least 29 Dead, Local Media Say A scorching heat wave in India killed at least 29 people in two states, according to local media reports, as temperatures neared records across much of the country. May 31 Read More
Climate change and disorders of the nervous system Anthropogenic climate change is affecting people's health, including those with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Currently, making inferences about the effect of climate change on neurological a... May 31 Read More
Monthly Climate Bulletin / April 2024 – 11th consecutive warmest month globally The global average surface air temperature last month was warmer than in any previous April in the ERA5 reanalysis dataset, going back to 1940. April 2024 is the eleventh consecutive month being the w... May 31 Read More
The Plastics Industry Says This Technology Could Help Banish Pollution. It’s ‘An Illusion,’ Critics Say A squat, light-colored building in Tigard, Oregon, was supposed to be part of a game-changing new solution for the global plastics industry. Called Regenyx, this recycling facility took in polystyr... May 31 Read More
As Temperatures In India Break Records, Ancient Terracotta Air Coolers Are Helping Fight Extreme Heat In India's scorching summer heat, the ancient practice of chilling water in terracotta pots is inspiring new trends – from cooling towers to screens for buildings. May 31 Read More
Majority Of US Voters Support Climate Litigation Against Big Oil, Poll Shows Researchers at McGill University have come up with an innovative approach to improve the energy efficiency of carbon conversion, using waste material from pulp and paper production. May 28 Read More
A Program Meant To Help Developing Nations Fight Climate Change is Funneling Billions Of Dollars Back To Rich Countries Wealthy countries sent climate funding to the developing world in recent years with interest rates or strings attached that benefited the lending nations, a Reuters data analysis found. May 22 Read More
How To Be Part Of The Plan? This year, the theme of the International Day for Biodiversity is a call to action to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (the Biodiversity Plan). May 9 Read More