CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
Shutting USAID could make it harder to fight climate change
Trump’s shutdown of USAID threatens vital global climate and humanitarian aid, jeopardizing the fight against climate change.
The majority of countries will not make the climate deadline
The climate deadline is technically in February, but with only a handful of countries so far having submitted plans, it looks likely that most will miss it.
Climate change sparks “ecological grief”
Ecological grief is one of the emotional responses seen in those living with the impacts of climate change-induced extreme weather events.
California’s fires worsened by climate change
Climate change was a major factor behind the hot, dry weather that gave rise to the devastating LA fires, a scientific study has confirmed.
Fracking CEO to be Trump’s energy secretary
The US Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright, a fracking executive, to be Donald Trump’s energy secretary.
How Trump’s new administration will affect food systems
How the new US administration’s focus on food systems and climate change will drive bipartisan support for food innovation and sustainability.
Beer brewers are adapting to climate change
Climate change threatens beer’s iconic flavour as hops and barley face challenges, but brewers are adapting with new varieties and sustainable practices.
Trump’s water release could leave California’s farmers without water
Trump’s water release to send water to fire-ravaged Southern California risks future droughts by wasting vital reserves during a wet winter.
The Doomsday Clock is a warning to all world leaders
The Doomsday Clock has ticked forward to 89 seconds to midnight – the closest humans have ever been to annihilation.
Denmark embrace a world-first plant-based plan
An agreement between farmers, politicians and environmental groups in Denmark led to a €170m action fund for plant-based food.
USDA to remove climate change content from website
The USDA has ordered the removal of climate change content from its websites, echoing past efforts to downplay the issue, as climate-related funding faces uncertainty.
Cattle ranching harms the climate, not wild horses
Cattle ranching fuels climate change, while wild horses help restore ecosystems but are unfairly targeted.
Urgent action needed to prevent wildlife extinction
Climate change is devastating wildlife globally, and urgent action is needed to protect endangered species and ecosystems from extinction.
How climate change is impacting our health is under-researched
With 2024 marking record heat and 1.5°C of warming, the long-term health impacts of climate change, such as cognitive decline, are urgent but under-researched.
How the US will likely deal with food waste under Trump presidency
Inflation and the Trump administration will likely dictate how the US deals with food waste in 2025, according to ReFED, a leading non-profit.