Toronto Floods Cause Chaos, Cleanup Underway Toronto faces aftermath of major flooding with cleanup underway. Prime Minister Trudeau calls for improved infrastructure to combat climate change impacts. Top News · Jul 18, 2024
Sen. Bernie Sanders Urges Biden To Stay In Presidential Race Senator Bernie Sanders supports President Biden's candidacy, emphasizing accomplishments and urging focus on critical issues like climate change. Top News · Jul 18, 2024
Methane emissions are the low-hanging fruit of the climate transition Methane is well known for coming from ruminants digestive system. What is less known is its important role in current climate change and what we could do to drastically reduce our emissions. The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024
Ontario floods: How nature-based solutions can promote effective flood management This week, large areas of Ontario experienced severe flooding that caused widespread power outages, water damages and disruption. Severe rainfall events are not new, but they are becoming more frequent and costly due to human-caused climate change. The Conversation · Jul 17, 2024
Nitrous oxide is no longer funny – it’s an environmental villain Letter: Prof Pete Ford and Dr Hemal Bosamia respond to a long read on laughing gas, pointing out that it contributes significantly to climate change The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024
Wildfires in South Africa are set to increase: how legal action can help the country adapt better to climate change As climate change drives temperature increases and lower precipitation in southern Africa, research has found that there is likely to be an increase in the number of wildfires in regions that are already hot, dry and water scarce. The Conversation · Jul 17, 2024
Climate Talks Host Urges Rich Nations To Break Stalemate The host of this year's UN climate summit on Wednesday urged governments to start compromising to break a deadlock over how to help poorer countries tackle global warming. International Business Times · Jul 17, 2024
Why next-generation tech is the next big leap towards the cities of the future THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENTS The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
Earth is wobbling and days are getting longer — and humans are to blame New studies, which utilized AI to monitor the effects of climate change on Earth's spin, have shown that our days are getting increasingly longer and that our planet will get more wobbly in the future. These changes could have major implications for humanity's future. LiveScience · Jul 17, 2024
Washington State Climate Law Funds Native American Climate Projects Governor Inslee allocates million from the Climate Commitment Act to assist Native American tribes in climate change adaptation efforts, including relo... Top News · Jul 17, 2024
Climate Change Risk Stirs Oil Market From forest fires to hurricanes and other natural disasters: climate change risk is increasingly influencing oil prices, just as the world is struggling to shift away from high-polluting fossil fuels. International Business Times · Jul 17, 2024
Money from Washington's landmark climate law will help tribes face rising seas, climate change Tens of millions of dollars raised by a landmark climate law in Washington state will go to Native American tribes that are at risk from climate change and rising sea levels to help them move to higher ground, install solar panels, buy electric vehicles and restore wetlands The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
Attributing Canada’s June heat wave to climate change is an important step in adapting to a warmer world This June saw major heat waves across Canada with peak temperatures — measured over a three-day period — of 7.4 C in eastern Ontario, 10.7 C in southern Québec, 7.2 C in northern Québec and 10.6 C in Atlantic Canada. On June 19, more than 100 locations across Canada set… The Conversation · Jul 16, 2024
Olympic Cyclist Embarks On Climate Change Awareness Ride To Paris Gold medalist cyclist embarks on Manchester to Paris bike ride to raise climate change awareness and promote eco-friendly practices in sports. Top News · Jul 16, 2024
The Conversation · Jul 16, 2024 From melting tracks to rising alcoholism – how sport is being forced to adapt to the effects of climate change In the unlikely event I ever run another marathon, I wouldn’t want to do it at night. But some famous global running events, including the world championships in Doha, are having to reschedule races to avoid participants having to run in extreme heat conditions.
Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2024 Science Museum ends sponsorship deal with oil giant Equinor following pressure from climate change protesters The Science Museum has encouraged Equinor to put in place targets which align with the Paris Climate Agreement
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024 JD Vance: Climate activists alarmed by Trump’s ‘dangerous’ pick for vice president ‘JD Vance will empower Donald Trump to enact even worse damage on our planet,’ campaign group warns
The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2024 Matt Kean tells clean energy industry to speak out against vested interests ‘undermining the transition’ Former NSW Liberal minister calls on renewables sector to ‘put your mouth where your money is’ in first speech as incoming Climate Change Authority chair
The Conversation · Jul 15, 2024 Struggling to discuss climate change with older relatives? These 3 scenarios can help Have you ever felt it difficult to express your climate anxiety in conversation with older relatives? You are likely not alone, as climate change is a topic rife with high stakes, differing views and strong emotions. Discussions can devolve into arguments, and arguments invite fallacies.
The Conversation · Jul 15, 2024 Why Westminster’s new backbench MPs may unlock progress on climate change As far as the UK government is concerned, its backbenchers are “the most important Members in the House [of Commons]”. This simple insight, from a classic 1976 article by the political scientist Anthony King, could not have been demonstrated more clearly during the previous 14 years of Conservative rule.
The Conversation · Jul 15, 2024 Saskatchewan’s new oil and gas high school courses are out of step with global climate action Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe recently announced new oil and gas courses that will be offered to grade 11 and 12 students in the province to prepare students to work in those industries.
The Conversation · Jul 15, 2024 Idiotfruit and tree kangaroos: here’s why the ancient rainforests of Queensland’s Wet Tropics are so distinctive In Queensland’s northern reaches lie the Wet Tropics, spanning about 450 kilometres between Townsville and Cooktown. These mountainous rainforests are a relic of the ancient continent of Gondwana, dating back million of years when Australia and parts of Antarctica were covered in rainforest.
Space · Jul 14, 2024 Why is Earth's weather getting weirder? We take a look at the apparent uptick in weird weather events and discuss the possible causes with leading climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2024 Artist punches holes in UN climate report six hours a day for Dutch installation Johannes-Harm Hovinga has to take painkillers to complete the 20-day artistic protest at Museum Arnhem
Advnture · Jul 13, 2024 What will the UK's new Labour government mean for the outdoors? The pledges and actions of the new UK government on land access, nature and the environment