Calculating the economic cost of climate change is tricky, even futile – it’s also a distraction Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It’s here, it’s real and it increasingly affects us all. The Conversation · Feb 25, 2025
Farmers, investors, miners and parents: how unconventional climate advocates can reach new audiences When you think about climate advocates, you’ll likely picture left-leaning environmentalists who live in cities. This group has contributed to building public support for climate action worldwide, through protests, petitions, lobbying and so on. The Conversation · Feb 24, 2025
Losing family to climate change denial Climate change denial is ruining some relationships, but people who have lost loved ones claim it’s worth it Salon · Feb 24, 2025
First eggs, now coffee: The price of roast beans hits highest mark in 50 years Climate change and US ‘geopolitical uncertainty’ are making staple groceries more expensive for Americans The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025
Germany will likely continue its leadership on climate action. But expect a change in tone Germany has long been considered to have relatively ambitious climate goals and it’s likely that combatting climate change will remain a priority The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025
Why religion is fundamental to addressing climate change “There is no time for imagination, religious or otherwise. We need to act now!” an irritated scientist told me during a workshop on climate change and religion in 2024. Contrary to the tone of his comment, this scientist was not dismissing religion as being marginal to tackling climate change, but… The Conversation · Feb 24, 2025
Coalition nuclear plan hides a 2bn tonne ‘carbon bomb’ that puts net zero by 2050 out of reach, new analysis shows Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean says Dutton’s energy proposal is equivalent to adding ‘two Beetaloo basins’ worth of emissions to atmosphere The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2025
Crocodiles are overheating due to climate change — and it's changing their behavior Global warming is raising the body temperature of Australian crocodiles, forcing them to spend less time diving and more time cooling down. LiveScience · Feb 22, 2025
US Government Scientists Told To Halt Vital Climate Report Work The Trump administration's directive to halt US scientists' work on a crucial global climate report raises concerns about the future of climate research. Top News · Feb 21, 2025
Texas TV station removes clip showing Nazi book burning over Republican protests Houston’s KPRC aired a report on Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District’s removal of chapters from textbooks about vaccines, climate change and diversity The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
Droughts, floods and economic uncertainty: Portraits of the Wayuu people in northern Colombia Climate change is rapidly altering the way of life of the Indigenous Wayuu people, a semi-nomadic Indigenous group living in the arid La Guajira region, which spans northern Colombia and Venezuela. The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
Iconic Dutch skating race on thin ice as fans forced to watch rerun Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport aired the race live in lounges The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
Glaciers Melting At Accelerated Rate Due To Climate Change Study in Nature journal reveals alarming global glacier melt due to climate change, emphasizing urgent need for climate action. Top News · Feb 21, 2025
Outcry as Trump withdraws support for research that mentions ‘climate’ US government stripping funds from domestic and overseas research amid warnings for health and public safety The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2025
The Conversation · Feb 21, 2025 Climate change could make more turtles female – but some are starting to adapt Rising global temperatures are a particularly acute threat for the world’s sea turtles. That’s because the temperature of a turtle’s nest controls the sex of their offspring.
The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025 Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever, with 7 trillion tons lost since 2000 A new and massive study finds that climate change is melting the world’s mountain glaciers faster than ever
The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025 Turtles are changing their nesting patterns in response to climate change - and potential extinction Scientists say how long the cold-blooded sea creatures will be able to survive in a warming world remains ‘unclear’
The Conversation · Feb 20, 2025 Five ways to have more constructive climate conversations Talking about climate change is never easy. The issue is complex and upsetting. Headlines bring bad news way more often than good ones.
The Conversation · Feb 20, 2025 German election: why most political parties aren’t talking about the climate crisis After months of wrangling over public debt and spending decisions, the German government collapsed in November 2024. Among the many disagreements between the parties which made up the governing coalition was how to pay for measures to combat climate change.
The Conversation · Feb 20, 2025 Indigenous futures thinking: 4 approaches to imagining a better world Indigenous people make up only 6% of the world’s population but manage over a quarter of the world’s land surface. These groups, descended from original occupants of a geographical place and identifying as culturally distinct, possess knowledge about adapting to social and environmental change. Yet their perspectives are rarely included…
The Conversation · Feb 20, 2025 A fiscal crisis is looming for many US cities Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many U.S. cities are still adjusting to a new normal, with more people working remotely and less economic activity in city centers. Other factors, such as underfunded pension plans for municipal employees, are pushing many city budgets into the red.
Latin Times · Feb 19, 2025 Marco Rubio to Skip G20 Meeting in South Africa After Calling Country Anti-American On Feb. 5, Rubio said he would also be skipping the main G20 summit in Johannesburg later this year due to South Africa's "DEI and climate change" frameworks
The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025 How satellites revolutionised climate change science Until relatively recently, humans were limited by the horizon. Climate scientists of the early 20th century could gather data from the world around them and perhaps what they were able to see from a hot air balloon or plane. But the really big picture – the global snapshot – remained…
The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025 Climate change is threatening Lake Ontario — lessons from the Little Ice Age show us why we need to adapt Humans have always had a close connection with Lake Ontario. For centuries, this Great Lake has been a backbone of the region’s economy — relied upon for trade, food and industry. But a warming climate could dramatically change this relationship.
The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025 How plants are able to remember stress without a brain It may sound strange but plants can remember stress. Scientists are still learning about how plants do this without a brain. But with climate change threatening crops around the world, understanding plant stress memory could help food crops become more resilient.