World’s governments racing into a fossil-fuelled future
A report reveals that governments are planning major fossil fuel expansion, defying climate commitments and endangering global climate goals. Climate advocates on Monday said a new report from three climate think tanks reveals how “just how reckless” some of the...
Why the media keeps ignoring food’s massive role in the climate crisis
Food and agriculture contribute one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet media rarely highlights their impact on climate change. Food and agriculture contribute one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions – second only to the burning of fossil fuels. And yet...
Heatwaves putting unhoused people at extreme risk
During heatwaves, people experiencing homelessness are in great danger. Without shelter, they’re more likely to die from heat-related illnesses than the general public. Evan Shannon is a physician with the UCLA Homeless Healthcare Collaborative, which provides mobile...
How cruise ships are damaging our environment
The global cruise industry is booming, with passenger numbers expected to reach 33.7 million this year. But this rapid growth comes with serious environmental impacts. Cruise tourism has been booming since the Covid-19 pandemic, sparking concerns surrounding the...
What you need to know about heatwaves
Heatwaves have grown hotter and stronger as the planet has warmed. How worried should we be about heat – and how can we stay safe as the climate changes? Hot weather kills an estimated half a million people each year. The average annual death toll is greater than that...
