CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
How Paris aims to host the most sustainable Olympics to date
Here are five ways the Paris 2024 organisers have laid out a cutting-edge plan, with solutions for energy, food, venues, transport and digital services.
The US is facing a national wildfire crisis
Across the United States, a staggering 100 wildfires are raging, creating a national emergency and threatening communities.
Media silence on meat and climate impacting efforts to save the planet
Media is failing to highlight the significant climate impact of livestock farming, leaving a crucial environmental issue underrepresented.
Nitrous oxide emissions are causing climate problems
Food has a climate problem: Nitrous oxide emissions are accelerating with growing demand for fertilizer and meat – but there are solutions.
Why should we be worried about deforestation?
The pace of deforestation has exploded in recent years. Here’s how it negatively impacts the planet, animals and humanity.
Animal agriculture industry guilty of obstructing climate action
A new report uncovers how the meat and dairy industry have used their power and influence to ‘distract, delay, and derail meaningful climate action worldwide’.
Climate stories that you should keep an eye on this year
Here are four big climate stories from The Alliance for Climate Protection to keep your eye on in 2024.
Are days getting longer? This study blames climate change
Analysis shows that climate change is causing the length of each day to get longer, as the mass melting of polar ice reshapes the planet.
Wildlife killed as The Pantanal wetland burns
The Pantanal, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth and a refuge for jaguars and a host of vulnerable and endangered species, is on fire.
Hurricane Beryl fuelled by high ocean temperatures
Seawater heated by the climate crisis helped provide Hurricane Beryl with extra energy and with our warmer oceans extreme storms are more likely to happen.
NATO criticised for greenhouse gas emissions
Researchers have warned that NATO’s military budgets are eroding the climate, producing more planet-heating pollution than some entire countries.
California heatwave threatens to disrupt 4th of July celebrations
A brutal and long-lasting heatwave is threatening to wreak havoc across California this week, as sweltering conditions coincide with 4th of July celebrations.
Big dairy finds new way to mislead consumers about climate impact
A new feed additive intended to reduce methane emissions in dairy cows is now the first of its kind to be allowed for sale in the United States.
Climate change alters vegetables in the Netherlands
Climate change has led to an increase in “wonky” vegetables in the Netherlands, impacting food aesthetics and consumption patterns.
Drought endangers farm animals in Sicily
Drought in Sicily leaves farmers facing an uncertain future as they struggle with parched lands and dwindling water resources.