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Innovators share what helped convince them to take climate action

As part of covering climate change we've heard from a number of the doers. Here are a few of those innovators and influencers' thoughts and what motivated them to make a change in their communities.

WEKU

Climate change displaced 43 million kids

The report monitored children displaced due to climate change, predicting the problem will only get worse

Salon

Expedia CEO says people always choose cheaper travel options over greener ones

Expedia's CEO says people will always choose the cheaper travel option over the greener one despite their climate change concerns.

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The pope's new letter isn't just an 'exhortation' on the environment – for Francis, everything is connected, which is a source of wonder

Eight years have elapsed since Pope Francis released “Laudato Si,” his encyclical urging “care for our common home.” Though hailed as an eloquent plea to protect the environment, climate change was just one part of the pope’s message, from encouraging solidarity with the poor to criticizing “blind confidence” in technology.

The Conversation

The Philippines' capital is running out of water. Is building a dam the solution?

Officials say the Kaliwa Dam will help alleviate an impending water shortage in the capital that's being exacerbated by climate change. But the project is plagued with controversies and questions.

WEKU

Climate disasters uproot tens of millions of children, Unicef reports

Extreme weather events fueled by climate change have displaced more than 43 million over the past six years, research by the UN Children's Fund (Unicef) has found.

Radio France Internationale

Tripura traders get approval to export 2.5 kgs Agar oil to Dubai

AGARTALA: Tripura has got clearance from Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for exporting Agar oil (the main natural ingredient of perfume) to other countries, said chief minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday while addressing 3rd international buyer-sellers meet on Agarwood products in Agartala.

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Marching bands have been struggling with extreme heat. Here's how they're adjusting

Marching bands returned to practice this fall under challenges like extreme heat and irregular weather conditions. They're getting creative to beat the heat of climate change.

WEKU

Whales and dolphins in American waters are losing food and habitat to climate change, US study says

A first-of-its-kind assessment says whales, dolphins and seals living in U.S. waters face major threats from the warming ocean temperatures, rising sea levels and decreasing sea ice associated with climate change

The Independent UK

Climate change is disrupting ocean currents. We’re using satellites and ships to understand how

Earth’s ocean is incredibly vast. Some parts of it are so remote that the nearest human habitation is the International Space Station.

The Conversation

6 reasons why global temperatures are spiking right now

The world is very warm right now. We’re not only seeing record temperatures, but the records are being broken by record-wide margins.

The Conversation

Millions of children are displaced due to extreme weather events. Climate change will make it worse

A United Nations report says that storms, fires and other extreme weather events led to more than 43 million displacements involving children between 2016 and 2021

The Independent UK

How Arctic landscapes and Canadian cityscapes share a similar pattern

The year 2023 has been one of extremes, from heatwaves that baked millions across the globe and made the summer the world’s hottest on record to the fires that forced tens of thousands to evacuate across Western Canada. From the feel of surprising warmth in the mid-winter sun to the…

The Conversation

El Nino summer taking more of a toll on homeless

As hundreds prepare to walk a week in a rough sleeper's shoes, a charity warns rising costs and climate change are making life on the streets even tougher.

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Developed nations pledge $9.3 billion to global climate fund at gathering in Germany

The German government says developed countries have pledged $9.3 billion to help poor nations tackle climate change

Newsroom.co.nz

Carbon, cows and the conundrum of pine

is Tairāwhiti locked into a political deal made in Wellington that will eventually destroy it? Aaron Smale continues a series on the slow destruction of Tairāwhiti.

Newsroom.co.nz

Would I lie to you? No

'Minor' party leaders quizzed at TVNZ debate on issues ranging from coalition building to lying

Newsroom.co.nz

Defining Issues: Three major climate questions for next govt

In this first part of a three part series, political parties spoke to Newsroom about their approaches to adaptation, the next climate plan and farm emissions.

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Polar bears may struggle to produce milk for their cubs as climate change melts sea ice

When sea ice melts, polar bears must move onto land for several months without access to food. This fasting period is challenging for all bears, but particularly for polar bear mothers who are nursing cubs.

The Conversation

Climate change is a fiscal disaster for local governments − our study shows how it's testing communities in Florida

Climate change is affecting communities nationwide, but Florida often seems like ground zero. In September 2022, Hurricane Ian devastated southwest Florida, killing at least 156 people and causing an estimated US$113 billion in damages. Then Hurricane Idalia shut down the Florida Panhandle in September 2023, augmented by a blue supermoon…

Radio France Internationale

World's largest climate fund seeks cash for developing nations

The world's largest climate fund was seeking fresh cash at a donor conference on Thursday, with all eyes on what the United States will provide for vulnerable nations impacted by climate change.

The Hindu

Two of every five amphibians threatened with extinction, reveals study

Climate change is emerging as a major threat to frogs, salamanders, and caecilians, according to a new study. Data from over 8,000 species showed that two out of five amphibians are threatened with extinction, with climate change being the primary threat for 39%. Habitat destruction and degradation, disease, and overexploitation…

The Independent UK

Travel as we know it could be on the brink of extinction by 2040, warns report

Belgium, Slovenia and Poland touted as most popular future holiday destinations due to climate change

The Hindu

Health experts seek ban on firecrackers across all festivals, occasions in Karnataka

Edward and Cynthia Institute of Public Health urges Karnataka govt. and State High Court to ban firecrackers to combat climate change. Suggests 300% tax increase, strict regulation of timings and silent hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

WEKU

Earth is on track for its hottest year yet, according to a European climate agency

The report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service also noted that Earth set a new mark for how far above normal temperatures reached in September.

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