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.
Tag: climate change
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.
Climate change is coming for Europe’s cocoa and coffee
The region relies on agricultural imports from around the world -- and with climate change kicking in, things are not ...
Swiss voters say ‘no’ to carbon tax hike and further climate change measures
This will make it more tricky for the country to reduce its emissions. The Swiss also voted against a ban ...
Denmark approves construction of artificial island off the coast of Copenhagen
The island will protect the port from rising sea levels and house around 35,000 people.
World’s lakes are losing oxygen rapidly as the planet warms
This is bad news for water quality and biodiversity
Reducing climate emissions would save millions of lives from air pollution
Needed another reason to tackle climate change? Here's one.
More than 1 in 3 heat-related deaths can be linked to climate change
These concerning findings highlight the need for urgent action aimed at mitigating the effects of man-made climate change.
Dutch court orders Shell to steeply cut 45% of its carbon emissions in landmark ruling
Other companies could soon face the same legal pressure.
The surprising link between climate inequality and racism
Not everyone is affected by climate change the same way
Climate disasters are now causing more displacement than conflicts
The effects of climate change are already dire.
Landmark report calls for no more new fossil fuel projects from next year
It's time to say farewell to coal, oil and natural gas -- as quickly as possible.
It’s May, but Europe is colder than the Arctic. Here’s why
You've guessed it: climate change strikes again.
A third of all food is threatened by climate change
Like food? Then you should probably start paying more attention to climate change.
It took some time, but the EPA finally acknowledged humans are causing climate change
It was waaaay overdue.
China’s emissions now exceed all developed countries combined
It's a massive country with massive emissions.
German top court hands climate advocates important win
The government now has until the end of 2022 to update its legislation accordingly.
Satellite data shows that the Earth’s glaciers are melting faster than ever before
This doesn't make it high on the idealio scale.
Tackling climate change is a great way to alleviate extreme poverty, new study shows
The two work hand in hand.
The difference between 2˚C and 1.5˚C of warming — why half a degree matters so much
It's the difference between big problems and a disaster.
Money is still the elephant in the room when it comes to climate change
We need a lot of money to adapt to climate change and reduce emissions.
Climate change literally shifted Earth’s axis
Melting glaciers and the depletion of groundwater has redistributed so much mass that the poles started to drift.
The US is back in the climate game: Biden promises 50% emissions reductions by 2030 at Earth Day climate summit
It's almost double the previous target set by Obama. But is it enough?
What to expect from Biden’s global climate change summit on Earth Day
More than 40 presidents and ministers are expected to attend. It's crunch time for climate action.
Researchers create the “whitest paint” — it reflects 98% of sunlight
Buildings in hot areas could greatly benefit from this -- and the paint could become widely available very soon.
World’s polluter elite has to shift behavior to meet global climate targets
We are in a climate emergency, but the responsibility isn't evenly shared.
Private planes to remain on the hangar as executives choose video meetings
Air travel accounts for 2% of the world's emissions
Pollen allergies are getting worse each year. Climate change and sexism are to blame
Are allergies getting worse? Yes -- and you can thank botanical sexism for that.
Electric trucks can totally compete with diesel trucks — they just need fast chargers
With the right infrastructure in place, trucks could turn electric in no time.
Climate change really ruins everything — now, it’s coming for our coffee
Colombia's coffee production is struggling to cope with climate change, and that's bad news for coffee lovers.
Climate change is reducing agricultural productivity
Technology is improving productivity, but climate is slowing it down.
NASA just released the first direct evidence that humans are causing climate change
It was clear humans were warming the planet for some time -- now we have official confirmation.
Sweat, not oil: Sports are floating on a sea of high-carbon sponsorship
It's a multi-million-dollar business but also a high-emissions one.
“Climate facts are back”. EPA brings back climate change to its website
With Trump gone, the Environment Protection Agency can finally be about the environment again.
Study finds Greenland ice-sheet has already melted before – and it could again
Researchers find million-year-old plants in frozen ice core.
Life in the tropics could become impossible if we don’t reduce our emissions
In less than a century, it could become too hot and humid to live there.
Study reveals the climate footprint of the food sector. And it’s a lot
Our food habits are largely unsustainable.
What is the albedo effect, and why it matters in the climate crisis
Warm, sleep, melt, repeat.
We need about a pandemic’s worth of CO2 drop to stop climate change
We're still very far from our sustainable objectives.
A deep look at carbon capture and storage (CCS) and its role in the climate crisis
CCS (or carbon capture and storage) is one of the terms that often pops up in the climate debate -- ...
The planet is on “red alert” because of insufficient climate action, UN warns
Biggest polluters have to step up their game this year
Climate change is making allergy season worse
Bad news for allergy sufferers: it's getting worse.
