2023 extreme weather events: What is causing a year of disasters, from Hurricane Idalia to Greek wildfires? From Greece to Florida, extreme weather has caused chaos and displaced people around the world Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023
Exxon: climate goals destined to fail An expanding population and worldwide economy will drive up energy demand for fossil fuels, per Exxon researchers Salon · Aug 31, 2023
Overheated: What it was really like inside Billie Eilish’s party to save the planet Yesterday, the world’s biggest pop star hit a west London roller rink in the name of climate change. Amy Francombe reports Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023
The future of Prosecco is at risk Centuries-old tradition of ‘heroic’ grape-growing under threat in parts of Europe, researchers fear The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
Hurricane Idalia slams Florida Experts agree that climate change is fueling the devastating storm, which left at least two dead Salon · Aug 30, 2023
Flood protection based on historical records is flawed – we need a risk model fit for climate change Despite countries pouring billions of dollars into “protecting” communities, flood-related disasters are becoming more frequent and are projected to become even more severe as the climate crisis worsens. The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023
We studied more than 1,500 coastal ecosystems - they will drown if we let the world warm above 2℃ Much of the world’s natural coastline is protected by living habitats, most notably mangroves in warmer waters and tidal marshes closer to the poles. These ecosystems support fisheries and wildlife, absorb the impact of crashing waves and clean up pollutants. But these vital services are threatened by global warming and… The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy: The mini Trump making waves in the Republican contest Broadly viewed as the winner of the Republican presidential debate, the ‘anti-woke’ tech bro has broken out from the GOP pack Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2023
Climate change makes wildfires in California more explosive A new study pins about 25% of the extra risk on human-caused climate change. WEKU · Aug 30, 2023
Australia’s greenhouse emissions are a national disgrace that are destroying the planet and costing households The quarterly emissions data reinforces how much of a joke our 2030 emissions target is The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023
Scottish Government urged to bring in tough new green laws to combat climate change ENVIRONMENTALISTS have demanded the Scottish Government introduce tough new green legislation when it unveils its new priorities next week. The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2023
Why it may be time to stop using the polar bear as a symbol of the climate crisis The warming planet is causing steep declines among some of the world’s 26,000 wild polar bears, but it is not universal and the picture is complicated, say experts The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023
Australia to acknowledge climate risk to government bonds after world-first court settlement Government to state that climate crisis poses systemic risk to bond value after class action brought by student Katta O’Donnell The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023
Climate change may kill 1 billion people "A future person is killed every time 1000 tons of fossil carbon are burned," the authors report Salon · Aug 30, 2023
The Texas Tribune · Aug 29, 2023 Texas eighth graders will soon be required to learn about climate change. But not without a showdown over textbooks. Texas is one of the few states that don’t already require eighth graders to be taught about climate change. That’ll change next fall.
The Conversation · Aug 29, 2023 'I tend to be very gentle': how teachers are navigating climate change in the classroom Climate change education is increasingly seen as an essential part of schooling.
The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2023 ‘Telling truths about this moment’: climate change author Jeff Goodell curates vital exhibition The acclaimed writer takes on a new challenge with his first art show, bringing together work and writing that tells a long history of environmental change
The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023 An exhibition on climate change featuring stories from PARI at Chennai’s DakshinaChitra Krishnapriya CP curates Bhin Bhini: Changing Climate, Uncertain Livelihoods, an exhibition featuring works from People's Archive of Rural India (PARI).
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 Maine's puffin colonies recovering in the face of climate change Scientists who monitor seabirds said Atlantic puffins had their second consecutive rebound year for fledging chicks after suffering a bad 2021
Space · Aug 29, 2023 Did the Tonga undersea volcano eruption cause this year's extreme heat? The 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption may have contributed to this year's heat, but it's not causing climate change.
The Week · Aug 29, 2023 Cleverly China visit: can UK pull off tricky diplomatic balancing act? Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visits China on Wednesday hoping to tread a fine diplomatic line between calling out Beijing over human rights abuses and posturing over Taiwan and seeking greater cooperation on economic ties and climate change.
France 24 · Aug 29, 2023 Macron defends French foreign policy as Niger junta's ultimatum expires In tonight's edition: France says it will not budge in its refusal to engage with Niger's coup leaders. A month after their takeover, they issued a Monday deadline to the French ambassador to leave their country, but Paris has insisted its envoy will stay put. Also, Africa sets its own…
The Week · Aug 29, 2023 The extinction threat to emperor penguins caused by climate change Thousands of emperor penguin chicks are thought to have died across Antarctica last year as a result of a “catastrophic breeding failure”.
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 Native nations on front lines of climate change share knowledge and find support at intensive camps Dozens of tribal citizens and employees have benefitted in recent years from tribal climate camps that serve as a refuge for Native Americans on the front lines of climate change
Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2023 Is a global food crisis the new normal? From Indian rice to Australian wheat, climate change is worsening a food crunch and price spikes due to war in Ukraine.