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Tag: climate change
The world is set to 2.4ºC global warming despite new climate pledges
While governments tell stories of 1.5C, we're headed to almost double that warming.
European Space Agency launches new mission to measure climate change in unprecedented detail
TRUTHS measurements will allow changes in Earth’s climate to be detected faster
COP26 experts weigh in: Climate disasters are getting worse – but we can get ahead of them
Floods and droughts are here to stay, but we can act in advance.
These poignant cartoons sum up exactly how we feel about COP26
It's frustration, frustration, frustration
More countries agree to quit coal at COP26 – but not China and the US
Dumping coal is a top priority for the environment. So why are we still pumping it?
Begone, methane: Over 100 countries pledge to cut methane emissions
If countries deliver, it could make a big difference to the climate crisis.
G20 leaders promise big climate efforts but make few tangible commitments
The world's richest promised "meaningful and effective actions" to curb climate change -- but we've heard promises before.
US government: Climate change is a risk to national security
Climate change is not just about the environment -- it's about the economy and security.
Over 99.9% of the published science agrees: climate change is caused by humans
Remember that study that said 97%? Well, it's now 99.9%.
Airborne microplastics have a growing influence on the climate, but we need more data
It's big enough to know something is happening. But we're still unsure exactly what.
Climate researchers from the global south struggle to make their voices heard
Voices from the global south are largely underrepresented
The UK says it wants to have a net-zero economy by 2050
Easier said than done
Climate change has already affected most of humanity. Here’s the proof
And it could get worse.
Climate change is making the Earth dimmer, which, in turn, warms up the climate
Our planet is reflecting less sunlight into outer space.
Plastic and climate crisis are linked — we shouldn’t address one and ignore the other
It’s all part of the same problem, really.
Climate change is choking the oxygen out of deep water, and it’s putting fish in a double bind
It's not a good time to be a fish.
Climate change to intensify summer droughts in Europe
Get ready for a serious lack of rain.
We have gravely underestimated the economic cost of climate change
Get ready for a big GDP decline, unless emissions are cut
In unprecedented bid, health science journals unite and call for ambitious climate action
It's a health problem by now, they argue.
We need a simpler way to talk about climate change
There's too much jargon and people are getting confused.
Europe’s deadly floods were much more likely because of climate change
We urgently have to scale up climate action -- or face the consequences.
Satellite images show the massive extent of August’s wildfires
Fires are ravaging many parts of the world.
Temperature extremes on both ends impair bees’ flight, raising new concerns about climate change
At higher temperatures, bees simply can't fly.
We just lived through the Earth’s hottest month on record
... the hottest month so far!
It’s not just CO2. We urgently have to tackle methane emissions
The less-infamous greenhouse gas is also a problem to be reckoned with.
We can still avoid breaking the 1.5ºC climate change barrier, says IPCC scientist — but we need to act *now*
To avoid the brunt of climate change, we need to absolutely transform the economy.
It’s totally our fault: Humans “unequivocally” causing global warming
It's our last chance to transform the economy and prevent catastrophic climate damage.
How global warming causes both extreme heat and cold weather
Extreme heat and cold may arise from the same underlying mechanisms, with global warming as the common denominator.
A new IPCC report on climate change is coming. What should we expect?
It will be a wake up call for governments, urging them to act on the climate crisis
Last month was the worst July for wildfires since records began
From North America to Africa, many places are dealing with record burns. Climate change may have a part in that.
Greece orders emergency measures as heatwave grips the country
The future is here, and it looks drenched in
The best countries to survive the apocalypse
Let’s hope the scenario stays hypothetical.
15,000-year-old viruses found in Tibetan glacier ice — and we know nothing about them
Just in case we needed another reason to prevent glaciers from melting.
Climate change is slowing down Europe’s storms, raising flooding risks
The hazard will increase 14-fold by the end of the century.
“No more delays” — Developing countries urge for real climate action before crucial summit
Developing nations have had enough.
EU unveils sweeping climate plan to drastically reduce CO2 emissions
The bloc wants to cut emissions by 55% over this decade. Here’s how
The new climate normal: Extreme, “once in a century” floods rip houses, kill dozens in Western Europe
With climate change, "once in a century" weather events are becoming more and more common.
Shark teeth found in Antarctica unlock mystery of Earth’s ancient climate cooling
Some 50 million years ago, the Earth shifted to a cooler climate. Here’s why
Just 25 mega-cities generate half of the world’s urban CO2 emissions
Our cities need to set more ambitious climate targets otherwise they may become urban ovens.
US-Canada heat wave “virtually impossible” without climate change
The event would have been 150 times less likely if humans hadn’t altered the climate.
NASA says U.S. coastal cities should expect frequent high-tide floods by mid-2030, and the Moon is partly to blame
We're more to blame but that doesn't make for catchy headlines.
Last month was hottest June on record in North America
Scandinavian countries are also affected by the scorching heat.
Dragonflies drop their bling when it gets too hot — and climate change spells trouble
The wing bling could be making male dragonflies too hot for their own good.
How we know climate change is happening — and that we’re causing it
We're way past the point of doubts on this one.
Asia´s new coal plans are jeopardizing world’s climate targets
It makes little sense both financially and environmentally.
Scotland is building a massive plant capable of removing one million tons of CO2 from the air every year
The technology won't save us from climate change -- but it can play a role.
Europe’s woodlands want to shift north — but birds are carrying them soutwards
Sometimes the plan is all set but logistics don't help you.
Gabon becomes first African country to get paid for protecting its forests
It's not a lot of money but it's something. Could this be away to help struggling nations reduce their emissions?
Novel technologies could reduce agriculture emissions by 70%
From better use of fertilizers to soil management, farming measures can go a long way.
