Texas Sees ‘Bonanza’ in Carbon Storage Market Critics say Railroad Commission and politicians focus on business, not environmental protection. Capital & Main · Nov 7, 2023
Most countries can’t access climate data A report finds only 23 percent of countries use climate data to inform their public health strategies Salon · Nov 6, 2023
Pacific Islands Forum: what is it and why does it matter? Climate change and rising strategic competition among issues facing leaders at region’s most important political gathering The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2023
Climate change hits indebted businesses hardest, new research suggests Climate change poses the biggest risks to the most vulnerable people, and the same is true for businesses: Highly leveraged companies – those that have accumulated too much debt – are uniquely susceptible to climate shocks. That’s what we found in a forthcoming study in The Review of Corporate Finance… The Conversation · Nov 6, 2023
3 cities face a climate dilemma: to build or not to build homes in risky places Towns across the U.S. want to stop building homes that are vulnerable to climate-driven disasters, like wildfires, floods and droughts. It's easier said than done. WEKU · Nov 6, 2023
Concerns over Europe economy as poll finds almost 23% of Spaniards have anxiety over cost of living – as it happened Respondents to survey for newspaper El País and radio network SER also saw inflation as a bigger global threat than war, energy instability, terrorism and the climate crisis The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023
Our minds handle risk strangely – and that's partly why we delayed climate action so long We now have a very narrow window to significantly and rapidly slash greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the most disastrous effects of climate change, with just an estimated six years left before we blow our carbon budget to stay below 1.5°C of warming. The Conversation · Nov 5, 2023
Some houses are being built to stand up to hurricanes and sharply cut emissions, too Climate change is increasing billion-dollar disasters, many of them from intensifying hurricanes The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Cobalt nanoparticles could become a significant player in the pursuit of clean energy To help address climate change, we urgently need to transition to clean energy. The energy sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, which are the primary drivers of global warming. The Conversation · Nov 5, 2023
Prince William arrives in Singapore for annual Earthshot Prize award, the first to be held in Asia Prince William has arrived in Singapore for the annual Earthshot Prize awards, the first to be held in Asia, to support environmental innovators with solutions to battle climate change and save the planet The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Rampant use of weedicides in Wayanad raises concern Wayanad district's rampant use of weedicides in coffee, tea, ginger, and plantain farms raises public health concerns. Environmentalists warn of the risks posed by unscientific use, which is driven by labour costs, climate change, and weed growth. Studies show weedicides cause cancer and damage soil quality, biodiversity, and fish populations. The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023
New research on climate change urges global leaders to take action DAMNING new research on climate change suggests that global warming will exceed 1.5 degrees celsius by 2030, and 2 degrees celsius by 2050, unless… The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2023
The climate crisis is making gender inequality in developing coastal communities worse Across the world, women and men experience the impacts of the climate crisis in different ways. These are shaped by societal roles and responsibilities and result in widening inequalities between men and women. The Conversation · Nov 3, 2023
It's time to limit how often we can travel abroad – 'carbon passports' may be the answer The summer of 2023 has been very significant for the travel industry. By the end of July, international tourist arrivals globally reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels. In some European countries, such as France, Denmark and Ireland, tourism demand even surpassed its pre-pandemic level. The Conversation · Nov 3, 2023
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023 Jellyfish on the rise as UK sightings increase by 32 per cent This September saw a 400% rise on the same month in 2022
The Conversation · Nov 3, 2023 The world's boreal forests may be shrinking as climate change pushes them northward Earth’s boreal forests circle our planet’s far northern reaches, just south of the Arctic’s treeless tundra. If the planet wears an Arctic ice cap, then the boreal forests are a loose-knit headband wrapped around its ears, covering large portions of Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and Siberia.
The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023 Global warming will reach 1.5C threshold this decade Climate change is accelerating and the world will cross the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming threshold this decade, according to research published
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Animal-to-human diseases ‘could kill 12 times as many people by 2050’ Researchers called for ‘urgent action’ to address increased risk of spread of disease due to climate change and deforestation
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Animal-to-human diseases could kill 12 times as many people by 2050, study warns Researchers said these epidemics could be more frequent in the future due to climate change and deforestation.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Pioneering scientist says global warming is accelerating. Some experts call his claims overheated One of modern climate science’s pioneers is warning that the world isn’t just steadily warming, but is dangerously accelerating
Salon · Nov 2, 2023 Earth heating up faster than predicted James Hansen began sounding the alarm on climate change in the 1980s. The situation is only getting more dire
The Texas Tribune · Nov 2, 2023 To fight climate change and housing shortage, Austin becomes largest U.S. city to drop parking-spot requirements Affordable housing advocates, developers and climate activists say rules requiring a minimum amount of parking spaces on new projects drives up construction costs and enables a dependency on vehicles to get around town.
Cinemablend · Nov 2, 2023 Whoopi Goldberg Praised Kim Kardashian's New Nipple Bra, But Joy Behar Has Another Boob-Specific Request For SKIMS Kim Kardashian's new nipple bra was discussed on The View, with Whoopi Goldberg praising the SKIMS product and Joy Behar making a request of her own.
The Walrus · Nov 2, 2023 Climate Talks: Protecting Biodiversity from the Impacts of Climate Change Breaking Down Silos—The Role of Communication
Texas Observer · Nov 2, 2023 Hella Hail Coming Down in Texas Climate change is increasing the size of stones, making people—and insurance companies—anxious.