At Delhi summit, demonstrate climate leadership The G-20 summit in New Delhi is a crucial moment for the Heads of State and Government as far as climate change actions are concerned The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023
Are Coal Prices Setting Up for an End of the Year Rebound? After reaching highs in 2022, coal prices have come back down to earth. Climate change has caused the U.S. and Europe to inhibit the production and consumption of all fossil fuels. Still, coal has long been the least favorite hydrocarbon and a four-letter word in the traditional energy market. Barchart · Aug 28, 2023
The CEO of water treatment company Ecolab doesn't think fossil fuels are going away anytime soon: 'We will need more oil and gas than we use today' Renewable energy is a small percentage of global energy production, says Ecolab's CEO. Fortune · Aug 28, 2023
Climate change threatens the rights of children. The UN just outlined the obligations states have to protect them Climate change is not just an environmental crisis, it’s a human rights crisis. And the humans to be most affected by climate catastrophe are the youngest ones: children. The Conversation · Aug 28, 2023
Sea level rise may be catastrophic Humanity needs to plan accordingly for the countless number of future climate refugees fleeing rising oceans Salon · Aug 28, 2023
Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas In a time of the unpredictable impact of climate change events, conservation of the Himalayan region is vital The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023
Wildfire smoke is an increasing threat to Canadians' health Air quality in Canada has improved over the past several decades, and Canada’s air is among the cleanest in the world. But that progress is threatened by smoke from wildfires, which are becoming more frequent and more intense with climate change. The Conversation · Aug 27, 2023
Some Coral Reefs Could Weather Climate Change Better Than We Thought Unprecedented ocean temperatures are triggering mass coral bleaching events across the world Inverse · Aug 26, 2023
Tropical forests may be getting too hot for photosynthesis Study finds 0.01% of leaves in tropical forests may exceed critical temperature threshold for photosynthesis. Modelling suggests forests can withstand up to 3.9°C increase before tipping point. Action needed to protect forests from climate change; ambitious mitigation goals & reduced deforestation can help. The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023
India, Asian Development Bank to set up climate change and health hub in Delhi India to open climate change & health hub in Delhi in partnership with ADB. WHO Centre for Global Traditional Medicine in Gujarat to provide leadership on global health matters. The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023
Mass communication students from 174 universities to participate in second GMC workshops Second Global Media Congress (GMC) workshops to be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with 174 universities from 24 local, 19 GCC, 47 Arab, and 84 foreign participating. Students invited to develop expertise, explore media industry, tackle challenges such as climate change and promote tolerance. The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023
Futuristic Geoengineering Projects To Solve Climate Change Could Have Drastic Side Effects Geoengineering, theoretically, aims to restore balance, but changes that help one region could harm another. Inverse · Aug 26, 2023
Istanbul facing drastic water shortages brought on by climate change Turkey's largest city faces one of its worst droughts with record high temperatures, blamed on climate change. With many of the city's water reservoirs nearly empty, experts warn Istanbul could face water shortages in just weeks if rain doesn't come. Radio France Internationale · Aug 26, 2023
Grassland birds decline, deadly Michigan tornado, Maui lawsuit: What to know in extreme weather now The grassland birds that bring sweet song to North America’s prairie are in decline, with habitat loss, land degradation and climate change threatening what’s left of a once-vast ecosystem The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
LiveScience · Aug 25, 2023 Did the Tonga 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 Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023 North American grassland birds in peril, spurring all-out effort to save birds and their habitat North America's grassland birds are in trouble 50 years after adoption of the Endangered Species Act as habitat loss, land degradation and climate change threaten what remains of a once-vast ecosystem
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023 Norway to spend $6 million a year stock-piling grain, citing pandemic, war and climate change Norway will spend 63 million kroner ($6 million) per year until the end of the decade on filling up emergency stocks with grain
WEKU · Aug 25, 2023 Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win Climate change is a top issue for young voters across political parties, but most of the Republican presidential candidates avoided the question.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 Video shows Vivek Ramaswamy flip-flopping on climate change GOP climate change denial came despite tropical storm in Southern California and Hawaii wildfires
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 Study reveals how much carbon damage would cost corporations if they paid for their emissions Economists calculate that the world's corporations produce so much climate change pollution, it could eat up about 44% of their profits if they had to pay damages for what they put out
The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2023 Republican activist says party ‘deserves to lose’ if it fails to address climate crisis Benji Backer, executive chairman of conservative climate group, calls question on crisis in debate ‘historic’ but laments answers
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 Dominican's recovery, penguin peril and GOP denial: What to know about extreme weather now The Dominican Republic is getting back on its feet after Tropical Storm Franklin struck the island nation, causing heavy flooding that killed at least two people and knocked out power and water to hundreds of thousands
The Conversation · Aug 24, 2023 'Worthless' forest carbon offsets risk exacerbating climate change In early 2023, the Guardian published an article suggesting that more than 90% of rainforest carbon offsets are worthless. These credits are essentially a promise to protect forests and can be bought as a way to “offset” emissions elsewhere. Verra, the largest certifier of these offset credits, said the claims…
Salon · Aug 24, 2023 Climate anxiety can spur action: study Despite harboring negative feelings about the future of climate, many young adults are motivated to act
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 Presidential debate shows how GOP candidates are struggling to address concerns about climate change The Republican Party's presidential candidates are struggling to address growing concerns about climate change