How 39 young people experience climate education in a rapidly changing world Ecological grief is growing — and our current approach to climate change education isn’t keeping pace. The Conversation · 3h ago
Ford Foundation funded 324 groups with $158.5 million for land rights and forests Forests are more than stretches of trees for the Indigenous peoples and local communities who have lived among them for generations. They provide food, shelter and livelihoods, while also carrying cultural traditions and ancestral ties to the land. Yet securing legal rights to these territories remains a challenge in many… The Times of India · 3h ago
£3.7bn plan to halt sewage pollution in Lake District ‘jewel’ Windermere The investment would transform the sewage system around England’s largest natural lake where climate change is worsening impacts of pollution. Evening Standard · 4h ago
Africa’s bats could survive climate change – if they can find somewhere to live Climate change and changes in the way land is used are the two biggest threats to wildlife because they change the environment in which animals survive and thrive. Knowing how species respond to these pressures is central to planning conservation actions. The Conversation · 4h ago
World set to breach 1.5C warming limit as UN warns time is running out Global warming is now set to breach the 1.5C target limit set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement, after decades of insufficient climate action, the United Nations Environment Programme has warned. Temperatures could still be reduced, but only with far larger emissions cuts and the removal of vast amounts of… Radio France Internationale · 5h ago
'Who are the vandals?' ask the French press after weekend riots PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 21: The identities of some 300 suspects from Saturday's riots are emerging in the Paris courts. Meanwhile, the far-left France Unbowed party has promised legal action against the French government for claiming the radical left was responsible for the degeneration of protests. Also, as the… France 24 · 6h ago
US extreme weather survivors are a growing group – now they want to be a political force At a gathering in Texas, near where floods killed 136 people last year, survivors are united on the need for urgent action The Guardian - US · 8h ago
The Jackdaw gas field and what it means for the climate crisis and your bills Andy Burnham insists the decision will ‘protect hundreds of jobs and keep millions of homes warm’ but the move has proved controversial with environmentalists The Independent UK · 9h ago
Politics latest: Trump hails Burnham’s decision to approve Jackdaw gas drilling in North Sea Miatta Fahnbulleh promises greater energy security but tells Britons not to expect lower bills this winter The Independent UK · 10h ago
Wednesday briefing: Why has Jackdaw been approved in the middle of a climate crisis? In today’s newsletter: The government has approved drilling in the Jackdaw gas field despite fierce opposition and evidence against it The Guardian - UK · 11h ago
'This is possible': Emissions must fall by 18% in next 4 years to limit worst impacts of global warming “Every additional fraction of a degree and additional year of warming above 1.5°C increases climate impacts and risks, such as the deadly floods, heatwaves and wildfires that have plagued many nations this year”. Euronews · 12h ago
World falling 'dangerously short' on climate action, warns UN Global commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are insufficient, threatening to push temperatures up to 2.6C by 2100. The UN warns that current climate pledges will not meet the agreed Paris goals, with dire consequences expected. Major emitters must take immediate action to significantly lower emissions, as a leadership gap… The Economic Times · 12h ago
Ahead of COP31, UN sees higher global warming, even in best-case scenario Global warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with average temperatures expected to rise significantly. Urgent and stringent cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are crucial to achieve best-case outcomes by mid-century. Current national emissions reduction plans fall far short of the necessary targets outlined in the recent UN report.… The Economic Times · 12h ago
What is Spain’s DANA weather phenomenon and is climate change making it worse? A DANA caused the deadly flooding in Valencia in 2024 which killed 200 people. Euronews · 13h ago
The Independent UK · 13h ago Global warming could hit 2.8C by the end of the century, UN scientists say The United Nations on Wednesday released its annual ‘Emissions Gap’ report, detailing multiple 1.5C overshoot scenarios
AAP · 13h ago 'No surrender': UN urges action as 1.5C goal slips away Global temperatures are on track to rise by 2.8C by the end of the century unless nations make deep emission cuts, including those from coal, oil and gas.
Euronews · 13h ago From ‘sleepmaxxing’ to rising temperatures: getting a good night's sleep is getting harder Climate change, unequal access to healthcare and an ‘always-on’ work culture are undermining sleep across Europe — essential for good health.
The Independent UK · 17h ago Pakistan's factory workers swelter in extreme heat as global brands fail on safety pledges Extreme heat intensified by climate change is creating dangerous conditions for factory workers in Pakistan
Evening Standard · 19h ago Wildlife bucks challenges with 5,000 species recorded at National Trust estate Wimpole estate hosts abundant wildlife amid one of the driest and most nature depleted parts of the country, managers say.
The Conversation · 22h ago Adaptation policies must be built around the local communities facing climate change Municipal governments are at the forefront of climate adaptation, developing plans and responding when disasters strike. But even though local governments are limited to their municipal boundaries, events like floods, wildfires, extreme heat and drought are not, often affecting numerous communities at once.
The Guardian - UK · 23h ago What does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean? Decision has implications for household energy bills, the UK economy and the climate crisis
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20 Mayer Hillman obituary Pioneer of ideas about the climate crisis and road safety, and a champion of walking, cycling and children’s mobility
Capital & Main · Oct 20 Can This Film Change Our Understanding of the Climate and Migration Crises? Josh Fox fueled the fight against fracking with his documentary Gasland. His latest film, The Welcome Table, sends a potent message on climate and immigration.
Euronews · Oct 20 El Niño tracker: How the weather phenomenon is wreaking havoc around the world this week El Niño is combining with climate change to drive extreme weather conditions around the globe.
Latin Times · Oct 20 Ron DeSantis Statue Melts in Florida Heat, Revealing a Skull as Climate Activists Target His Legacy A life-size statue of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lasted barely an hour in the Tallahassee heat before his face melted away, exposing a skull underneath. The unusual spectacle was no accident. It was designed to deliver a political message just weeks before Florida voters choose his successor.