Capital cities face dangerous rise in extreme heat as climate crisis intensifies
Extreme heat days in major capitals have surged 25% since the 1990s, threatening millions without urgent adaptation. The world’s biggest capital cities are now sweltering under 25% more extremely hot days each year than in the 1990s, an analysis has found. Without...
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...
