CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
Spain’s wildfires are proof of global heating
Spain’s Environment Minister says the recent blazes are proof of the country’s vulnerability to global heating and a clear warning of a climate emergency.
Travellers also need to adapt to climate change
“Best time to visit” no longer applies when it comes to travel planning. Climate change is rewriting the rulebook – and travellers need to adapt.
Earth could surpass 1.5c warming limit within three years, scientists warn
The Earth could be doomed to breach the 1.5C warming limit in as little as three years at current levels of carbon dioxide emissions.
US class-action lawsuit to reinstate climate program
A first-of-a-kind US class-action lawsuit could force the Environmental Protection Agency to reinstate a terminated $3bn climate program.
How flooding puts communities and pets at risk and what you can do
Floods can cause significant damage to homes and communities. By taking these steps, you can help protect your home, family, pets and others in case of a flood.
Canadian wildfires fuel hazardous smoke across North America
Out-of-control wildfires in Canada, driven by climate change and drought, are causing poor air quality across North America.
What’s missing in climate change media isn’t hope – it’s facts
We need to counter misinformation with climate truths while elevating local environmental conversation revolving around the facts people care deeply about.
Clearing rubble in Gaza will generate tonnes of emissions
Clearing millions of tonnes of rubble in Gaza could generate more than 90,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions – and take as long as four decades to remove.
Climate shocks are driving food prices and political unrest
Extreme weather is raising food prices, worsening health and sparking instability, especially in vulnerable and low-income communities.
Closing the gap between climate science and political action
Governments are falling behind on climate commitments and it’s time for leaders across the globe to face the hard truths of climate science.
How a warming planet is fuelling Covid-19
Climate change accelerates Covid-19 spread, mutation, and human vulnerability through ecosystem disruption and extreme weather.
Court dismisses Torres Strait climate duty of care case
Australian court rejects case claiming government failed its duty to protect Torres Strait Islanders from climate change.
The environmental impact of processed foods
Beyond the taste and convenience of processed foods lies a chain of environmental impacts that often go unnoticed.
Trump EPA’s chemtrails websites cause confusion amid climate denial
Since Trump re-entered the White House in January, the EPA has slashed funding for climate research and removed all mentions of climate from federal websites.
A simple guide to how your diet impacts the planet
When it comes to the climate crisis, animal agriculture is a leading culprit. Here’s a simple explanation of how your diet is impacting the planet.