Developed nations aren’t supporting poor countries’ climate transition as much as they promised
They promised $50 billion in support -- but the promises are falling short.
Tag: climate change
The Earth’s “lungs” could start irremediably deteriorating in just two decades, study shows
Plants are on track to move from being carbon sinks to carbon sources
US carbon emissions dropped 10% last year — but only because of the pandemic
It's the largest drop since World War II, but not because of climate action
Flooding caused by climate change is costing the US billions every year
There's more rainfall due to climate change -- and more flooding.
2020? Yeah, that’s the hottest year on record (tied with 2016)
Pandemic or no pandemic, the climate continues to heat up year after year.
Your daily coffee has a big climate cost — here’s how to reduce it by 77%
The way coffee is produced can make a big difference to the climate.
Organic meat has the same impact on the world’s climate as ‘normal’ meat
Eating meat isn't good for the environment -- even when it's organic.
Cooking actually accounts for a lot of our emissions. Here’s how that could be improved
Changing cooking methods can make a real difference.
The most important news on the environment, climate and energy of 2020
It's been quite the year.
Scientists report unusual seismic activity in Antarctica: over 30,000 tremors
The earthquakes range from 0.9 to 5.6 magnitude and took place from August to November.
Pandemic causes 7% plunge in carbon emissions this year — but there’s little cause for joy
It's not much, but it's some good news.
The Paris Agreement, five years on. Can we still avoid a climate crisis?
It was supposed to be a pivotal moment to fight climate change. Things are not so clear.
No pandemic break for the Arctic, as climate change continues to kick in
2020 ends with higher temperatures and less sea ice
UN urges top 1% earners to urgently address their carbon footprint
We all have to reduce our carbon footprint, but especially the rich
We are losing the battle in a “suicidal” war against nature, UN head warns
This year is on track to be one of the three warmest ever recorded.
Climate change could flood thousands of affordable houses in the US by 2050
Not everyone is affected on the same way by climate change.
Climate change is making leaves fall sooner and store less carbon. Here’s why
Surprisingly, trees are dropping their leaves sooner rather than later.
Climate change brings more infectious diseases. Many people are completely unaware of this
More than half of the people in a survey didn't know about the link
Climate change. Facts and figures behind mankind’s greatest challenge
The effects are already visible and will get worse if the world doesn't act fast.
This new satellite will help us understand the effects of climate change
It looks a bit like a dog house, doesn't it?
The 1% of flying: a small elite is responsible for half of the world’s aviation emissions
Reserchers are increasingly calling for frequent flyer taxes.
This new app shows how climate change will affect your city by 2100
It shows two scenarios, one with lower emissions and one with higher emissions.
Warming climates make hurricanes more dangerous and longer-lasting over dry land, a new study explains
They are no longer confined to coastal areas, the authors explain.
Wealthy countries aren’t spending what they should on climate change
They need to help poor countries fight climate change -- but they are falling short.
The Arctic sea ice keeps declining as the world gets warmer, setting a record low for October
This year is on track to be among the hottest years ever.
Larger, older trees can store more carbon and help tackle climate change
We have to leave large trees alone as they capture a lot of carbon, researchers argue.
Health professionals in the UK call for a climate tax on meat
We need to reduce our meat consumption, both for the climate and for our health.
While it waits for election results, the US formally withdraws from Paris Agreement
The country can still re-join, if it so desires.
What the US vote means for the world’s climate
The results of the elections will make a big difference for the whole world.
Let more big fish sink — it can help tackle climate change
Ocean fishing releases a lot of CO2 that would otherwise be locked on the sea floor.
Melting caused by global warming creates more melt and it’s a dangerous vicious cycle
Less ice means more melt which means less ice.
Better health care can help prevent tropical deforestation
An accessible health clinic for communities in Indonesia helped bring down local deforestation rates.
Japan, the sixth-largest emitter, pledges to become carbon neutral by 2050
Question still remain on how this target will be met.
The Great Plains could be drying down into a new Dust Bowl
A new study says we should get ready for a blast from the past -- in all the wrong ways. ...
Recycling paper might not be as good for the world’s climate as we think
It's only meaningful when it's powered by renewable energy, according to a new study.
Hurricanes are becoming faster, more frequent, and almost 40% of Americans are exposed to them
Climate change is partially to blame.
Climate change wiped out five human relatives, new study says. Are we next?
We were just lucky we made it last time climate change threatened our species.
The oceans are reaching record-temperatures not seen in thousands of years
Climate change is noticeable everywhere, including the oceans.
Global warming is making lakes everywhere hotter, and this is putting wildlife at risk
It's not just the oceans, lakes are also being influenced by climate change.
Tight border policies risk leaving millions of migrants stranded in countries hard-hit by climate change
How we treat these lines on a map can have huge consequences for individual lives.
Facebook is becoming a hotbed for climate denial disinformation
Better look closely if you see a strange ad on Facebook
EU moves to cut carbon emissions 60% by 2030 after vote in Parliament
It will now have to be approved by the Council of Ministers.
Last month was the hottest September ever recorded
Climate change is kicking in across the globe, as evidenced by the spree of record-breaking temperatures.
Having more electric vehicles won’t meet our climate targets
More walking, biking, and public transport is also needed.
Say goodbye to the office — California’s Bay Area set to enforce telecommuting
The move would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it's not without its critics.
UK butterflies need more shady spots or risk dying to climate change
These butterflies would really like it if we threw some shade on them.
Governments are involved in climate hypocrisy, not truly engaged with the problem
We should learn from the responses to the COVID-19 and the ozone layer crisis in order to safeguard the climate.
China tightens its climate targets and aims for carbon neutrality by 2060
The devil is in the details, as it remains to be seen exactly how China plans to pull this off.
Planting trees helps — but location matters
Restoring forestland could increase carbon sequestration capacity by 20%.
Maple species face a growing threat of extinction
Known for their vivid colors, several maple species are now in danger of extinction.
