CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
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.
Oil and gas drilling back as Trump rolls back climate laws
Donald Trump reiterates Paris withdrawal plan, overturns auto-emissions standards and rolls back restrictions on oil and gas expansion in Alaska.
Melting ice in the Arctic now a huge source of carbon emissions
A third of the Arctic’s land now releases carbon, as thawing permafrost turns the region from a carbon sink into a source of emissions.
Trump pulls out of the Paris Agreement – again
Trump’s second withdrawal from the Paris Agreement pushes the US further from climate action, despite global efforts to curb emissions.
Futuristic Danish film sparks debate on future of climate crisis
“Families Like Ours” sparks nationwide debate on climate change and refugee crises through Denmark’s dramatic climate collapse.
Urgent climate action needed as global warming spirals out of control
2024 was the hottest year on record, pushing temperatures past the 1.5°C threshold, urging urgent climate action.
What to expect on agriculture and climate now that Republicans are in control
It’s too soon to say what changes will take place, but we can make some educated guesses about what to expect from the new Congress on agriculture and climate.
Fossil fuels are not a sustainable energy option for the future, say scientists
Rising sea levels threaten key oil ports, highlighting the urgent need to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy for long-term security.
UN climate expert says we need systemic change to fix the planet
UN climate expert Elisa Morgera calls for reform of climate summits, citing misinformation, bad faith actors, and ineffective solutions.
Britain faces extreme, freezing weather caused by climate change
Britain faces extreme cold, with temperatures dropping to -16°C, heavy snow, ice, and widespread disruption.
Volcanic eruption could lead to “climate chaos”, say scientists
Earth faces a one-in-six chance of experiencing a massive volcanic eruption this century, scientists warn, and ‘humanity has no plan to address it.’