CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
Innovative farmers find ways to produce food while healing the environment
Farmers are adopting innovative methods to cool local environments and mitigate climate impacts.
Denmark to go ahead with carbon tax on agriculture
Denmark is going ahead with a carbon tax on agriculture – saying the legislation will be the first of its kind in the world.
Hawaii youth activists win significant settlement
The settlement, described by legal experts as historic, includes a detailed plan to fully de-carbonise Hawaii’s transportation by 2045.
Climate crisis is leading to more wildfires, scientists warn
Scientists are concerned about a dangerous cycle where wildfires contribute to more global heating, which in turn leads to additional wildfires.
Climate migrants may be left to die in extreme heat at US- Mexico border
Biden’s border closure may put climate migrants from Mexico at risk of exposure to extreme heat.
Chicken may be better for the planet, but it’s worse for animal welfare
While swapping beef for chicken may lower your impact on the climate, it also means killing more poorly treated animals.
Paris 2024 is set to be the hottest Olympic games on record
Athletes have voiced concern about the high temperatures they will be expected to compete in at the Paris Olympics this year.
Why organic foods are less climate-friendly
Organic food has become increasingly popular over the last several decades. However, here’s why organic food is not a viable strategy for fighting climate change.
Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, promises climate reform
Claudia Sheinbaum, a former climate scientist and Mexico City Mayor, has often led with politics over the environment.
Media fails to report on link between climate and animal agriculture
Despite overwhelming scientific research on animal agriculture as a cause of the climate crisis, there is very little media coverage on the matter.
UN Officials should eat vegan for the climate says Heather Mills
Heather Mills joined climate activists protesting at the Bonn Climate Conference calling on officials to sign a plant-based treaty to save the environment.
Did climate change impact India’s elections?
India’s dramatic election results have confirmed a third term for Narendra Modi, but with a much-weakened mandate. Is climate change to blame (or thank) for that?
50,000 Californians killed in 10 years due to wildfire smoke
More than 50,000 people have died prematurely in California over a decade due to exposure to toxic particles in wildfire smoke, according to a new study.
Our biggest environmental problems
Here are 15 of the biggest environmental problems of our lifetime, from deforestation and biodiversity loss to food waste and fast fashion.
Earth’s oceans are being pushed to extremes say scientists
New study shows that oceans are being impacted by man-made threats including extreme heating, a loss of oxygen and acidification.