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How one student forced the government to admit the economic risks of climate change

Last month, a significant victory for climate change was won behind closed doors. In 2020, Katta O’Donnell, then a 23-year-old university student in Melbourne, launched a world-leading class action lawsuit against the Commonwealth government.

The Conversation

Nigerian court rejects opposition challenge to Tinubu's election win

In tonight's edition: A Nigerian court has dismissed a major opposition petition to overturn President Bola Tinubu's victory in February's election. Also, the first ever Africa climate change conference comes to an end with a declaration from African leaders calling for new global taxes to help the continent combat climate…

France 24

Africa Climate Summit: Leaders call for rich polluters to keep their word

African nations reached a consensus on climate change action as the first Africa Climate Summit drew to a close on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kenya. Hosted by President William Ruto, African leaders discussed how to harness the continent's potential to tackle global warming.

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Air conditioning: Welcome relief from climate change, but part of the problem

As heatwaves become increasingly common, sales of air conditioning units are going up in France and around the world. But while these cooling systems offer relief from high temperatures – in some cases, even saving lives – they are also a source of pollution and extra energy consumption that contributes…

France 24

African leaders seek global taxes for climate change at Nairobi summit

The Nairobi Declaration represents a united front for Africa before negotiations for more funding at COP28.

Al Jazeera

Extreme heat: how deadly will it be by 2030?

Extreme heat represents one of the “gravest threats to humanity”, according to a new study, as countries all over the world battle record-breaking temperatures fuelled by climate change and the weather pattern known as El Niño.

The Week

‘Smashed’: summer of 2023 the hottest ever recorded

The climate crisis and emerging El Niño event pushed up temperatures and drove extreme weather across the world

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This exhibit on climate change at Chennai’s DakshinaChitra displays stories from People’s Archive of Rural India

This two day exhibit walks us through the complexities of climate change and its consequences

The Hindu

UN announces ‘climate breakdown’ after record summer heat

Scientists blame ever warming human-caused climate change from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas.

Al Jazeera

From fatal allergies to heart attacks and cholera – the devastating health effects of global warming in Africa

The winds that whip the towns of the Eastern Cape in South Africa have the power to generate energy. But on a dry, hot day, those winds can gather up embers and dump them into tinder dry savannah and forest, destroying crops, fodder and homes, and taking lives.

The Conversation

Is bottomless prosecco going to be killed off by climate change?

Climate change is threatening prosecco vineyards in Northern Italy. Hannah Twiggs explores what this means for bottomless brunchers, al fresco drinkers and the future of sparkling wines

The Independent UK

National to elevate climate minister

Christopher Luxon pledges to put a climate minister in Cabinet

Newsroom.co.nz

Heritage council told to consider climate change in decisions

The Heritage Minister has set 10 priorities for the interim heritage council.

The Canberra Times

Why we won't be able to prevent climate breakdown without changing our relationship to the rest of the living world

Because of its growing impact on society, global warming has taken centre stage in the public debate. While most of us have not read the reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), heat waves, intensifying storms and the multiplication of extreme events remind us of the scale of…

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French historic landmarks threatened by ravages of climate change

Located off the coast of the southern French city of Marseille, the Château d'If has withstood the wear and tear of time. But today, this landmark is facing the threat of climate change. In recent years, sea levels have risen by 15 centimetres, forcing the castle to close 180 days…

Radio France Internationale

UAE pledges $4.5 billion investment in clean energy for Africa

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged $4.5 billion in clean energy investments in Africa at the landmark Africa Climate Summit in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday.

The Conversation

The US broke global trade rules to try to fix climate change – to finish the job, it has to fix the trade system

The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law, is now expected to prompt a trillion dollars in government spending to fight climate change and trillions more in private investment. But the law and Biden’s broader “buy American” agenda include measures that discriminate against imports.

The Conversation

California and Florida grew quickly on the promise of perfect climates in the 1900s – today, they lead the country in climate change risks

Images of orange groves and Spanish-themed hotels with palm tree gardens filled countless pamphlets and articles promoting Southern California and Florida in the late 19th century, promising escape from winter’s reach.

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The Independent UK

Kenya's leader says climate change is eating away Africa's GDP, calls for talks on global carbon tax

Kenya's president says climate change is “relentlessly eating away” at Africa’s economic progress and it’s time to have a global conversation about a carbon tax

Reason

Climate Liberalism in Public Choice

A nice review of Climate Liberalism by Jordan Lofthouse (and a less nice one by Robert Bradley).

The Hindu

Emerging countries need women-led climate action

Climate change impacts can particularly exacerbate poverty and socioeconomic vulnerabilities among women

The Independent UK

Chris Packham climate change protest: TV presenter leads scientists in Westminister demonstration

Mr Packham joined scientists in calling on the government to stop issuing future oil and gas drilling licences

The Hindu

Climate change may impact foodgrains production up to 47% by 2080: ICAR-DG

Union Min. Shobha Karandlaje urges addressing climate risks through adaptation to bring immediate benefits. ICAR Director General & Secretary of DARE Himanshu Pathak says agriculture in India is highly vulnerable to climate change & govt. has initiated schemes to promote adoption of climate resilient technologies. 1,600 scientists, research scholars &…

The Conversation

Climate change will affect hydropower -- African countries must be prepared

Hydropower provides clean electricity to millions in Africa. It’s the largest source of renewable energy on the continent and accounts for nearly one quarter of total electricity generation in sub-Saharan Africa. Some countries, however, have a much heavier reliance on it than others. For instance, hydropower accounts for at least…

Al Jazeera

Africa Climate Summit begins in Kenya: A simple guide to proceedings

The meeting opens in Nairobi as Kenyan President Ruto, its champion, stands accused of doublespeak on climate change.

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