When the heat is on, the onus should be on the Coalition to explain why they don’t support measures to ensure their newly discovered battlers have access to rooftop solar Guardian Essential poll: almost half of Australian voters want Aukus reviewed after Donald Trump’s election win Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia is facing the extreme risk of dangerous concentrations of high pressure and hot air this summer. There is also a strong likelihood of heatwaves. The return of the performatively anti-climate Donald Trump will see the world’s biggest per capita carbon polluter pull out of global targets , emboldening energy incumbents and their mouthpieces to amp up their attacks on renewables. Continue reading...
One third of corals have died in a section of reef near Cooktown. SOURCE: Australian Institute of Marine Science
Statement hopeful about ‘soft landing’ for global economy as its silence on North Korean support for Russia reveals China’s sway.
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian research showed Tuesday, with scientists fearing the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
During his historic visit to the Amazon rainforest, US President Joe Biden emphasized the irreversibility of the clean energy revolution and the urgency of climate action. Biden's visit coincided with the UN climate conference and faced criticism from Russian media, highlighting the global significance of climate change and the political challenges ahead.
That’s one old kitty. Researchers have discovered the remains of a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed tiger cub nearly perfectly preserved in Siberian permafrost, according to reports. The remains — consisting of the animal’s upper torso, forward legs and head — were found encased in a chunk of ice by researchers in a remote corner of northeast Siberia,...
Athletes have not been spared the impact of climate change, with high temperatures, pollution, weather events and dirty water affecting performance
New report highlights policy lessons for Florida to stabilize insurance markets, protect communities, and build resilience against growing climate risks.
President Biden made a historic trip to the Amazon on Sunday to reiterate the urgency on climate change but it was his odd exit that got social media users talking.
Three states are bracing for a bomb cyclone and atmospheric river that could bring hurricane-force winds, catastrophic flooding and feet of high-elevation snowfall this week.
PHOTO: Pure Advantage By Liz Kivi New carbon market rules negotiated at the United Nations climate summit could have negative consequences for carbon forestry in New Zealand, experts are warning.
It is part of a wider plan to reduce emissions and pollution and restore natural habitat.
Indian capital imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles Pollution levels in India’s capital, Delhi, have soared to their highest levels this year, forcing schools and offices to close and cloaking the city in thick brown smog. In some parts of the city, a live air quality ranking by IQAir put pollution levels at more than 30 times the maximum level deemed healthy. Continue reading...
Sherry Rehman says rich nations should pay ‘internationally determined contributions’ to help poorer and worst-affected countries Amid the endless politicking and inscrutable arguments at the UN climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, this month, it can be hard to remember what is at stake. That’s why Sherry Rehman, Pakistan’s former climate change minister, is calling on global leaders to “keep an eye on the big picture”. “We’re here for life and death reasons,” Rehman said. Continue reading...
The president-elect’s energy team is pro-fossil fuel, skeptical of regulations and fiercely loyal.
President Joe Biden made a historic visit to the Amazon rainforest, becoming the first sitting US president to do so. During his visit, he pledged $50 million to Brazil's Amazon Fund and delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of combating climate change. However, his departure from the press conference, where he didn't take questions, sparked humorous reactions online.
Autocratic Azerbaijan is drawing criticism as COP29 host for its stance on fossil fuels, with President Ilham Aliyev calling them a “gift of the God.”
The State of Electric School Bus Adoption in the US helen.morgan@wri.org Mon, 11/18/2024 - 10:00 Editor’s Note: This article was updated with new findings as of October 2024 from WRI’s Electric School Bus Data Dashboard , which is updated monthly and contains the most recent data on electric school bus adoption. Previous versions of this article are available for download at the bottom of this page. More than 21 million children ride the bus to school in the U.S., and over 90% of these school buses run on fossil fuels, primarily diesel, putting children’s health at risk every school day. Diesel exhaust is a known carcinogen , with proven links to serious physical health issues as well as cognitive development impacts . But with...
[Ethiopian Herald] Ever since the conferences on the environment have been held at the international level Ethiopia has been an active participant because along with other African countries more or less like Ethiopia, it realizes that climate change has hurt it a lot causing extensive and prolonged damage to its subsistence rain-reliant farmers.
Scientists say goal to keep world’s temperature rise below 1.5C is not going to happen despite talks at Cop29 in Baku The internationally agreed goal to keep the world’s temperature rise below 1.5C is now “deader than a doornail”, with 2024 almost certain to be the first individual year above this threshold, climate scientists have gloomily concluded – even as world leaders gather for climate talks on how to remain within this boundary. Three of the five leading research groups monitoring global temperatures consider 2024 on track to be at least 1.5C (2.7F) hotter than pre-industrial times, underlining it as the warmest year on record , beating a mark set just last year. The past 10 consecutive years have already been the hottest 10 years ever recorded. Continue reading...
The Chinese-made Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit, which runs on rubber tyres and promises lower construction costs and reduced CO2 emissions.
Northwest region of Pacific Ocean has generated 25 named tropical storms this year, up from 19 recorded during typhoon season in 2023.
Public support for nuclear power is the highest its been in more than a decade as the nation struggles to reduce its reliance on planet-warming fossil fuels.
Communities living in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) pay the price of climate change in lives, livelihoods, and stunted sustainable development. Representatives from Caribbean islands have repeatedly expressed this ongoing concern at COP29. Dr. Colin A. Young, Executive Director of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center (CCCCC), reemphasized the catastrophic outcomes of the failure to […]
The $8 billion Summit Carbon pipeline would move carbon dioxide gathered from 57 ethanol plants across the Upper Midwest.
Energy experts say that the country will need to repurpose electric batteries, panels and turbine blades or risk creating millions of tons of waste.
Their message about expanding U.S. gas production came at a global meeting that's focused on moving the world away from fossil fuels.
Chris Wright is a passionate proselytizer for fossil fuels who has said "there is no climate crisis."
As COP29 climate talks in Baku enter their final week, the UN climate chief told negotiators on Monday to “cut the theatrics,” get down to business and hammer out a new finance deal to compensate countries for climate-driven damages and pay for a clean-energy transition.
Senior ministers are arriving in an effort to break a deadlock over the summit’s main goal: funding to help lower-income countries hit hard by global warming.
[New Era] Katima Mulilo -- Environment minister Pohamba Shifeta expressed disappointment in developed nations for their unwillingness to provide adequate funding towards climate change.
[263Chat] Climate-induced extreme weather events are wreaking unprecedented destruction, highlighting the urgent need for gender-responsive disaster management policies, said Master Makope, Acting Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Environment, Climate, and Wildlife.
The final cruise ship visit of the season has been cancelled due to weather – despite her credentials as a luxury polar exploration ship. Polar cruise ship cancels her maiden Lerwick call due to weather
In the 2015 Paris Agreement, most countries agreed to try hard to limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Delay and inaction mean that goal is becoming harder to achieve by the day.
Methane emissions have emerged as a focal point of discussion as global leaders congregate at COP29 in Baku to tackle the escalating climate crisis. In an exclusive interview with IPS, Roland Kupers, a lead architect at the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) International Methane Emissions Observatory, outlined actionable strategies to curb methane emissions by 2030, […]
It is a hectic week for UN environmental conservation talks with simultaneous meetings occurring around the world: Climate change negotiations are entering their second week in Baku, Azerbaijan and the G20 takes place in Rio de Janeiro November 18-19—so, it’s understandable other important issues could get lost in the mix. But that doesn’t mean they […]
Singapore oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin has been sentenced to 17 and a half years in jail for cheating HSBC Holdings Plc and instigating forgery in a case that has shaken the city-state’s commodity-trading community and left banks nursing hefty losses.
A study modelling the impact of melting ice suggests scientists have underestimated the risk that an important ocean current will shut down and cause climate chaos
[SAnews.gov.za] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the importance of considering the livelihoods and jobs of ordinary people, as the energy sector transitions towards renewable sources.
City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s mayor says she hadn’t received correspondence about storage or disposal before or after bill passed federal parliament Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Plans to dispose of low-level nuclear waste from Aukus submarines at an Adelaide naval facility have been unanimously opposed by the local council for the area, who say they weren’t consulted. The Osborne naval shipyard, 25km north of Adelaide CBD, and HMAS Stirling at Garden Island 50km south of Perth in Western Australia, have both been designated as “radioactive waste management facilities” for nuclear waste from Aukus submarines under the Australian naval nuclear power safety bill, which passed parliament in October...
Halfway through the negotiations there is plenty of frustration. But, according to our environment editor Fiona Harvey, there is also still hope Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves, studies reveal There are reports from AFP that the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres yesterday called on the G20 leaders who are gathering in Rio de Janeiro to rescue the stalled concurrent UN climate talks in Azerbaijan by showing “leadership” on cutting emissions. “A successful outcome at COP29 is still within reach, but it will require leadership and compromise, namely from the G20 countries,” Guterres, who will attend the summit of the world’s biggest economies starting Monday, told a press conference in Rio. Continue reading...
India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.
Smog season approaches, posing risks to heart health. Monitor blood pressure and stay hydrated. Watch for symptoms like shortness of breath and chest pain. Schedule heart check-ups and maintain a healthy diet. Track local air quality and limit outdoor activities when pollution is high. Protect your heart during smog season.
[New Times] With finance at the top of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) agenda in Baku, Azerbaijan, the International Trade Centre (ITC) unveiled its newly developed guidelines to help countries incorporate micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) into the upcoming cycle of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Environmentalists say appointment of Liberty Energy’s Chris Wright highlights US interests ‘driving fracking’ in Northern Territory Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Donald Trump’s nomination for energy secretary has connections to fracking operations for gas in the Beetaloo basin in the Northern Territory. Chris Wright is the chief executive of Liberty Energy, a company that provides services to the oil and gas industry across North America. Continue reading...
People living in parts of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have been told to brace themselves over the next few days, as snow falls, temperatures plummet and conditions become icy.
This year likely will end as warmest on record, and new findings show Earth's icy places are suffering. Meanwhile, CO2 emissions continue rising — and efforts to turn the climatic tide are increasingly threatened.
Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay with officials from Switzerland, Costa Rica and Iceland sign the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS). Photo: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...
Biden government pledged US$500 million to the Amazon Fund; Trump seems poised to scale back US commitment to combating climate change.
Biden’s emphasis on climate change during his trip creates yet another contrast with Trump as the president prepares to leave office.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 129, Issue 11, November 2024.
Labor government ‘not acting in good faith’ when it stands on global stage and promotes its climate credentials, special envoy at Cop29 says Pacific governments at a UN climate summit are criticising Australia’s plans for a massive gas industry expansion in Western Australia, saying it could result in 125 times more greenhouse gas emissions than their island nations release in a year. As the Cop29 summit in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku begins its second week, representatives from Vanuatu and Tuvalu have called on Australia to stop approving new fossil fuel developments, including a proposal to extend the life of Woodside’s North West Shelf gas facility until 2070 . Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday called on G20 leaders gathering in Rio de Janeiro to rescue stalled concurrent UN climate talks in Azerbaijan by showing "leadership" on cutting emissions.
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Learning how to change your vehicle's oil can be a great way to save money, but if you own one of these cars, it may be best to take it to a certified mechanic.
Forecaster’s storm tracker shows Super Typhoon Man-yi expected to weaken as its centre reaches within 800km of city.
Jochen Flasbarth called on Cop29 delegates to press on as world faces increasing crises and drop in solidarity Governments meeting to forge a global settlement on climate finance must get over their differences this week and come to a deal – because if talks carry on until next year they stand little chance with Donald Trump in the White House, the German development minister has said. Jochen Flasbarth, one of the most influential ministers at the UN Cop29 summit , said that if the final days of the summit did not produce a breakthrough countries would face a much tougher prospect. Continue reading...
Unlike traditional methods that retrieve one ingredient from an emulsion, study outlines system that saves both.
Unusually mild spell to end with subzero temperatures likely overnight in much of northern England and Scotland It could be time to get out the woolly jumpers, the UK Met Office has warned, as an Arctic blast brings the threat of plummeting temperatures, sleet, snow and ice. The unusually mild and dry weather conditions of November so far are set to be replaced by more typical patterns. A yellow weather warning for northern Scotland kicks in at 4pm on Sunday, extending to southern Scotland and northern England on Monday evening into Tuesday. Continue reading...
The environmental group is selling three new products on its online store in a bid to earn more cash to support its relentless campaign against the use of fossil fuels.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For people involved with research and advocacy about climate change, the results of last week’s presidential election sting. To get a sense of what’s to come and what’s needed to ensure domestic climate action continues, I spoke with Katharine […]
Lahore, Pakistan's second-largest city, remained engulfed in a thick blanket of smog on Thursday (November 14), posing serious health risks to its residents. - REUTER
Taylor Sheridan's latest series is pretty much Yellowstone, but with oil.
Delhi's air quality remains severely polluted for the fifth consecutive day, prompting the government to implement stricter measures. The ban on older vehicles aims to combat the hazardous smog engulfing the city and protect public health.
The Department of Corrections (DoC) has partnered with the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) to implement the "Green Prison" initiative, which involves the use of black soldier fly larvae to dispose of organic waste in jail.
Japan’s progress in shrinking its domestic carbon footprint is being offset by its aggressive LNG development drive in South and Southeast Asia.
As the world grapples with ongoing armed conflicts, from Ukraine to Gaza, advocacy for a more proactive approach to understanding and effectively responding to the needs of children affected by both armed conflict and climate-induced crises is growing. A paper published in 2023 confirmed the link between climate insecurity and grave violations against children in […]
Constructing buildings takes a lot of wood, metal, concrete and other valuable resources. Demolishing them generates a huge amount of waste and carbon emissions. But there's another way – what if they were "deconstructed" so the materials could be reused and recycled?
The pick will join the White House as staff secretary, the Trump transition announced.
Wright is expected to fulfil Trump's campaign promise to "drill, baby, drill" and maximise US energy production.
Climate change is altering the landscape of Pakistan's mountain regions, and changing lives forever.
Despite repeatedly declaring that Britain needs to 'tackle the climate crisis', the Energy and Net Zero Secretary has taken multiple long-haul flights since July.
The executive has taken a defiant approach to fighting climate change by attacking policies that call for shifting away from fossil fuels.
Trillions of dollars are needed to make poorer nations more resilient to climate change, and studies have estimated that every $1 invested today will save at least $4 in future.
Super Typhoon Man-yi (called Pepito in the Philippines) made landfall on Catanduanes Island in the Philippines at 9:40 p.m. local time on Saturday, Nov. 16, as a category 5 storm with 160 mph winds and a central pressure of 921 mb, as determined by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). The Philippines have suffered an […] The post Category 5 Super Typhoon Man-yi hits the Philippines appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Protesters have said the conflict in Gaza and the climate crisis are 'inextricably linked' as around 1,000 demonstrators marched through central London .
In a swaggering press conference at COP29, House Republicans delivered an aggressive message in support of oil, gas, and coal — but kept their options open.
Wealthy nations are yet to offer the hundreds of billions of dollars that economists say are needed to help the developing world cut emissions Leaders of the world’s biggest economies meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Monday must agree to provide the finance that the world’s poorest need to tackle the climate crisis or face “economic carnage”, the UN has warned. The G20 nations are about to gather in Brazil for two days of talks, while many of their ministers remain in Azerbaijan where crucial negotiations at the Cop29 climate crisis summit have stalled. Rich countries’ governments have not yet put forward the offers of hundreds of billions of dollars in financial aid that economists say are needed to help poorer countries cut their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of extreme...
US President-elect Donald Trump nominated fracking magnate and climate change skeptic Chris Wright as energy secretary on Saturday, tasking him with "cutting red tape" which the new administration hopes will drive investment in fossil fuels.
Chris Wright faced significant backlash last year when he denied the globe was facing a climate emergency.
Super Typhoon Man-Yi is the latest storm forecast to potentially cause further life-threatening conditions.
Donald Trump's Republican allies in Congress showed up at UN climate talks to tout natural gas and nuclear energy, but they tiptoed around the elephant in the room: a looming US withdrawal from the Paris agreement.
Super Typhoon Man-yi had sustained wind speeds of 160 mph as it made landfall in the Philippines Saturday.
A sudden flurry of activity as Jagadish Vasudev, known widely as Sadhguru, emerges from an interview room in the COP29 media centre. It’s early days of the conference and there is energy and excitement at the venue in Baku. With his long flowing beard and blue turban, it’s clear that many journalists are keen to interview […]
The daily effects of strong winds, large waves, as well as rising sea levels — which are fueled by human-caused climate change — are causing beaches on the Outer Banks to wash away.
MANILA — Tropical cyclone Man-yi has strengthened into a super typhoon, threatening to bring intense rains and high waves on the Philippines' main island that’s still reeling from a string of storms in recent weeks.
Tropical Storm Sara is stationary and causing life-threatening flooding and mudslides for portions of Central America, the National Hurricane Center said Saturday.
Plan International, a global leader in advocating for children’s rights and gender equality, sees the need for women and Indigenous people to be at the forefront of climate negotiations. Founded in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War, Plan International has spent over eight decades working to improve the lives of children in some of the […]
A professor at Laurentian University will be putting honey bees to work to better understand how climate change is affecting different plants and pollinators across Ontario.
Recently, I chanced to be, once again, in the great and noble city of Dundee, drawn primarily by a sporting engagement at Tannadice.
As we head into winter, it's unlikely Canadians are thinking about heat waves. But before we know it, summer will be upon us again, as will more extremely hot days. The challenge is, how do we stay cool in the future without contributing to climate change?
Total fire bans declared across parts of South Australia and Victoria amid hot, gusty weather and temperatures six to 12C above average Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A short-lived heatwave is bringing hot, dry and windy conditions to much of southern Australia, with total fire bans in place and some areas experiencing catastrophic fire danger. Forecaster Jonathan How from the Bureau of Meteorology said the combination of high temperatures and gusty winds was driving up fire dangers on Saturday, particularly across South Australia and Victoria. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
A powerful storm sweeping towards the Philippines intensified into a super typhoon on Saturday, the state weather forecaster said, warning of "significant to severe impacts" from the wind and "life-threatening" storm surges.
Ice Age 6 has claimed the December 18, 2026 release date originally designated for "Untitled Star Wars."
“I went diving in a place where the map said there was a shipwreck and then I saw something," said the cinematographer who made the stunning discovery.
Securing the Future of U.S. Industries with Decarbonization wil.thomas@wri.org Fri, 11/15/2024 - 16:16 With carbon border adjustments like in European Union taking effect and gaining traction globally, industries around the world will be expected to produce lower carbon products and reduce their emissions or pay import fees to the recipient country based on their emissions. While this trend is in its infancy, it is likely to grow as countries around the world increase efforts to mitigate climate change. The United States must leverage existing federal provisions and put in place new, innovative policies to reduce emissions from its industrial sector to secure the future of American industries and ensure their continued competitiveness in global markets. The heavy...
Trump taps North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as both interior secretary and energy “czar” to oversee efforts to gut climate rules and expand fossil fuel production.
Austria has long been heavily dependent on Russian gas, but its environment minister Leonore Gewessler insisted the energy supply was secure.
While the Chinese city was found to be worse than all of Colombia or Norway, a site in Texas ‘is the worst polluting site in the entire world’.
“If they were to target the energy sector again, this could be a tipping point,” said Matthias Schmale, the UN’s humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine.
Revealed: more than 100 executives given special guest badges as activists challenge role of oil and gas firms at talks The host country of this year’s UN climate summit, Azerbaijan, has rolled out “red carpet” treatment to fossil fuel bosses and lobbyists, the Guardian can reveal. At least 132 oil and gas company senior executives and staff were invited to the Cop29 summit , and had special badges denoting they were guests of the presidency. Continue reading...
Harvesting and recycling rare earth minerals can be ramped up faster than new mines, new report says.
Several groups say North Dakota governor will sacrifice public lands on the ‘altar of the fossil fuel industry’s profits’ Donald Trump ’s nomination of North Dakota ’s Republican governor, Doug Burgum, as the interior secretary has prompted swift backlash from environmental advocacy groups alarmed at the incoming administration’s plans to use federal lands for oil and gas drilling. Burgum, a former businessman, has been governor since 2016 of North Dakota, which is the third largest oil and natural gas producer in the country. Burgum, if confirmed by the Senate, would manage US federal lands including national parks and wildlife refuges, as well as oversee relations with 574 federally recognized Native American tribes. Continue reading...
Far-right president may announce country’s departure from agreement after meeting Donald Trump There is growing concern that Argentina’s far-right president, Javier Milei , is set to announce his country’s departure from the Paris climate accord. Earlier this week, negotiators from Milei’s government were ordered to leave the Cop29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, after just three days. Now, the Guardian understands that Milei is considering announcing a formal withdrawal from the agreement, and that a decision could be made after a formal meeting with Donald Trump . Continue reading...
The Energy secretary told reporters Friday that her department is close to wrapping up a study on liquefied natural gas exports.
The world's biggest coral — an organism made up of about a billion polyps — is about three times bigger than the previous record-holder and was discovered by chance during an expedition off the Solomon Islands.
An oil field in Texas has been named the most pollutive site in the world at the United Nations climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Temperatures in some areas of the UK will be significantly below average for the time of year next week - with daytime highs in London reaching just 6C (43F) and overnight lows of -1C (30F).
Growing worldwide energy demand and other factors have shifted the calculus, but hurdles still lie ahead.
Kennedy’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services keeps the longtime environmentalist far from oil and gas policy.
The program “has a huge target on its back,” said a former agency official. Billions of dollars are at stake as are enforcement and legal cases.
With billions sold each year, the battle is on to make the ideal electric car tire—one that offers the holy trinity of increased range, eco credentials and less noise. The results could benefit every vehicle on the planet.
STATEMENT: Countries Commit to 6x Global Energy Storage and Modernize Grid to Advance Clean Energy Economy darla.vanhoorn… Fri, 11/15/2024 - 06:56 BAKU, AZERBAIJAN (November 15, 2024) – At COP29, countries including the US, UK, Brazil, the UAE and Saudi Arabia committed to increasing the amount of global energy storage sixfold compared to 2022 levels, or 1,500 Gigawatts of capacity by 2030. In addition, there was a commitment to add or refurbish 80 million kilometers of electricity grids by 2040. The commitment comes a year after 133 countries committed at COP28 to tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling rates of energy efficiency by 2030. Following is a statement from Jennifer Layke, Global Director, Energy, World Resources Institute: ...
President-elect Donald Trump wants to increase oil and gas production and roll back the Inflation Reduction Act.
Two major cities have been locked down after smog has choked Punjab for weeks, sickening nearly 2 million people.
[African Arguments] Global leaders should keep in mind that the benefits of climate financing far outweigh the costs of implementing them.
It may sound counterintuitive, but this year’s hyperactive hurricane season may have helped fuel the drought across the United States.
[Nile Post] The satellite instruments will help Uganda monitor emissions such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrogen dioxide, enabling better-informed climate policies and targeted environmental interventions.
[Global Witness] Responding to the call from climate leaders for urgent overhaul of UN climate processes, Dominic Kavakeb, Co-Director of Campaigns at Global Witness, said:
Climate change minister Simon Watts PHOTO: National Party The government seems to be planning to limit public consultation around its next international climate target, which must be set by early February.
More than 24,000 people are evacuated from their homes in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Usagi makes landfall.
US vice president Al Gore told AFP Friday it was "absurd" for petrostates such as Azerbaijan to host UN climate talks, saying the selection process should be overhauled.
At the U.N. climate summit, agricultural emissions are being sidelined — again.
Apart from pollution, pesticides, and deforestation, cars are also now found to be killing bees in large numbers.
Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility accuses Australian oil giant of misleading and false claims in closing arguments Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Santos misled investors by positioning itself as a “clean fuels company” with a credible net zero plan, the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) has alleged in closing remarks to a world-first greenwashing case. Noel Hutley SC, representing ACCR, said the case was about protecting the public interest by “ensuring that commitments by Australian companies regarding climate change are reasonably based and not misleading”. Continue reading...
[UN News] As negotiations over how to tackle climate change head into their fifth day in Baku, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed solidarity with young climate advocates at COP29, who told him they are frustrated by the lack of political action on the crisis.
The choice of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum for Interior secretary underscores a commitment to increasing drilling access across federal lands.
Adding new nuclear energy has become a stronger bipartisan priority as rising power demand threatens to hobble the constrained power system and disrupt efforts to lower emissions.
Investigators concluded that flares combined with high winds and extremely dry weather and started a wildfire near the town of Keene and another near New Town.
Conservative challengers had argued that the rule makes it too easy for issues like climate change to land on shareholder ballots.
President Javier Milei met with Trump overnight as both countries explore leaving the landmark 2015 accord.
Countries providing aid also need strategies to address problems “causing the hunger in the first place,” whether climate change, war or other factors, one expert said.
Agency hopes tens of thousands of people will log details of their flatulence on an app to help researchers better understand gut health Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Heather knew she farted a lot but didn’t know just how often until she began to track her daily output. “I always thought that I just came from a farty family,” she said. “I’ll eat croissants or pasta or normal bread and I’ll end up having a sore stomach, and then I [would] just be tooting a lot after that.” Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
New analysis on the cost of decarbonising Australia’s power grid runs closely to the national market operator’s own – but you wouldn’t know it from the headlines Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Friday’s front page in Murdoch media’s the Daily Telegraph, declaring a “$500B GREEN HOLE”, could mark the opening salvo of scary claims about the cost of climate action in the run-up to next year’s federal election. Similarly bold claims worked well in the US presidential election to confound or confuse voters. Expect a barrage of such reports, particularly around contested issues such as energy. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
[New Times] Existing national climate goals, commonly known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), are 'not nearly ambitious enough' to limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to the World Resources Institute (WRI).
[Greenpeace] As COP29 discussions continue in Baku, Greenpeace Africa strongly opposes the push for unreliable market-based mechanisms as a solution to the climate crisis, warning that they undermine real climate action to address the growing crisis facing African communities.
A University of Dundee academic at COP29 calls for immediate practical solutions, such as sustainable housing projects to battle climate change.
[IPS] Global warming is no longer just an issue for the environment but a crisis of life itself. Yet, African governments' climate action strategies, specifically those submitted under the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), remain disproportionately focused on emission reductions--an approach that fails to address the most pressing health needs of African communities. For many Africans, it's hard to explain why their leaders prioritize reducing emissions, which are rather low and insignificant when the
[African Arguments] A coalition of African oil-producers is set to launch a $5bn oil bank. This is not just environmentally but economically misguided.
Primary schools ordered to cease in-person classes as air pollution deteriorates to dangerous levels in Indian capital India’s capital Delhi has ordered all primary schools to cease in-person classes until further notice due to worsening pollution in the sprawling megacity, while 220km away the country’s monument to love, the Taj Mahal, was also obscured by toxic smog. Delhi and the surrounding metropolitan area, home to more than 30 million people, consistently tops world rankings for air pollution in winter . Continue reading...
Former US vice president Al Gore believes a second Donald Trump term in the White House may have little impact on the "momentum" of the world's fight against climate change.
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An independent expert group, tasked with proposing ways to finance climate action post-2025, has put forth some key figures. They suggest aiming for $1 trillion annually by 2030, increasing to $1.3 trillion by 2035, to support developing nations in achieving the Paris Agreement goals. Interestingly, this amount represents a mere 1% of the global GDP.
Voters in Washington state narrowly passed a measure to preserve “energy choice” and block the state from discouraging natural gas—delivering a significant blow to climate efforts in one of the country’s greenest states. After days of counting, the measure, I-2066, passed Thursday with about 52 percent support, according to the Associated Press. I-2066, as I […]
From banning tuk-tuks and barbecues to demolishing old brick kilns, Pakistan's government is pushing a series of measures to fight record-breaking smog.
The depression is expected to intensify into Tropical Storm Sara and potentially bring catastrophic flooding to Honduras this weekend. The post Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Western Caribbean, threatens Honduras appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Right-wing President Javier Milei is considering withdrawing Argentina from the Paris climate agreement. Donald Trump has pledged to also remove the United States.
Dr Jan Udris notes the catastrophic contribution to global warming, and says the more complex technology is, the more likely it is to go wrong Victoria Turk ( As a jaded tech journalist, I’m in a battle to keep ‘smart’ devices out of my home – despite my partner’s efforts, 9 November ) makes an important point about the excesses of “smart” internet-connected appliances, and it is certainly true that many of us are truly spoilt: not only do we have devices that make it unnecessary for us to make any physical effort, we are now browbeaten into giving up any vestige of real control over those devices. But there are two other crucial points that Turk fails to make. First, the more complex the technology, the more likely it is to go wrong. When a vacuum cleaner malfunctions, I can...
By Hiro Shirakawa As one of the world’s top five importers and financiers of oil and natural gas, Japan is uniquely positioned to influence methane emissions along the supply chain. Though Japan has been recognized for the climate-action leverage it can exert as a major global buyer of liquefied natural gas, a new Deloitte report […] The post Financing provides Japan another lever to reduce global oil & gas industry emissions appeared first on Energy Exchange .
And, Adam speaks to Climate Change Committee Chief Executive Emma Pinchbeck.
A new lawsuit challenges part of the Biden administration’s curbs to industrial air pollution.
NASA’s Stennis Space Center has been awarded a highly competitive U.S. Department of Energy grant to transform its main administration building into a facility that produces as much renewable energy as it uses. Following an Oct. 29 announcement, NASA Stennis, located near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, will receive $1.95 million through the Assisting Federal Facilities […]
Negotiations at the United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan, COP29, are now picking up. Global leaders are tasked with deciding on a new goal for how much money will be provided to developing countries to take climate action. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance represents a critical opportunity to reshape how […] The post Getting Climate Finance Right at COP29: Key Issues to Address in Baku appeared first on Climate 411 .
[Global Witness] Brussels -- The European Parliament today backed a 12-month delay for the EU's landmark anti-deforestation law, which would see new rules to prevent imports and exports of commodities grown on deforested land come into effect at the end of 2025.
The average global temperature for last month was 59.58°F (15.32°C) - just 0.09°F (0.05°C) cooler than October 2023, the hottest October in history.
Former Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz has sought to abolish EPA, bolster the fossil fuel industry and cut back federal wetlands protections.
The group said climate-smart agriculture initiatives help farmers build resilience to harsh weather.
MANILA — The Philippines is bracing for its fifth powerful storm in three weeks, with Super Typhoon Usagi set to strike the country’s north on Thursday afternoon before tracking toward Taiwan.
Gigantic multicoloured organism is visible from space and has grown for between 300 and 500 years The world’s largest known coral, visible from space, has been discovered in the waters of the Solomon Islands. With a circumference of 183 metres, the gigantic multicoloured organism is an intricate network of individual coral polyps that have grown for between 300 and 500 years. Continue reading...
An N.W.T. regulatory board has told the diamond mine it will need to run climate-change models beyond 100 years, or propose a timeline for doing so. Diavik says it's talking with partners to figure that out.
Anti-fossil fuel protesters have struck several historic sites.
When I spent time with a brand new electric car, the amount of similarities it shared with my phone were obvious, so I decided to review it like one.
Meeting on Thursday with non-governmental entities in Baku for the COP29 climate talks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the crucial role that cities, regions, businesses and financial institutions must play in driving the worldwide effort towards reaching net-zero emissions by mid-century.
Much colder weather is set to arrive across the UK next week, bringing widespread frosts, plunging temperatures and for some areas, snow.
This type of dust storm, called a haboob, is carried by the wind of a weather front that typically occurs in flat, arid areas.
The UK announced Thursday that it would introduce legislation to ban new coal mines, as the Labour government ramps up its plans to make Britain a clean energy leader.
“Just when we think there is nothing left to discover on planet Earth, we find a massive coral … pulsing with life and colour,” said explorer-in-residence Enric Sala.
The European Parliament has bowed to pressure from various stakeholders and voted to delay a landmark deforestation regulation. Environmental NGOs and politicians warn the slowdown threatens forests and the climate.
Despite the urgent need to reduce carbon in the atmosphere to slow climate change, fossil fuel emissions are still rising, say scientists. Global heating projections have also 'flat-lined.'
A tropical depression in the Caribbean Sea is expected to strengthen and possibly turn into a hurricane as it approaches Honduras, the National Hurricane Center said on Thursday.
Taken together, the projects being financed would produce almost seven times the annual emissions of the United States.
Pakistan's Lahore remained the world's most polluted city, while visibility in parts of northern India fell to zero. Seasonal crop burning, low winds, and dropping temperatures contribute to toxic smog in these regions.
Floods and torrential rain have not gone away and residents hail stories of heroism as the clean-up continues.
Delhi and its surrounding areas woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Wednesday, significantly reducing visibility. The air quality plummeted to 'very poor' levels, with the worst affected areas reaching 'severe' levels. Experts attribute the deteriorating air quality to stubble burning in neighboring states and warn of potential health risks, especially for those with respiratory problems.
Oscar winners Mark Rylance and Olivia Colman among those writing to Rachel Reeves about excluding fossil fuels Leading British actors including Mark Rylance, Olivia Colman, and Benedict Cumberbatch have called on the chancellor to increase investment in clean energy by reforming pensions. Members of the performing arts union Equity have written an open letter to Rachel Reeves before her Mansion House speech on Thursday asking her to make “smart, strategic reforms” that could unlock £1.2tn from the pensions sector for growing clean energy and infrastructure in the UK. Continue reading...
Chris Wright is an oil industry executive who has been critical of plans to slash carbon emissions.
Chris Womack said that the Atlanta-based company’s target to be net-zero on carbon emissions by 2050 remains unchanged.
After nearly 30 years of holding global climate summits, the world has seen stunted action and accelerating damages.
Dutch appeal court ruled in favour of oil and gas company over judgment telling it to limit emissions A court ruling in favour of Shell does not spell the end of climate litigation against companies, legal experts have said. The oil and gas company celebrated on Tuesday when it won an appeal against a landmark climate judgment by a Dutch court. Continue reading...
[New Times] President Paul Kagame issued a rallying call on Wednesday, November 13, urging world leaders to fairly compensate the African continent for its "extensive contributions" to climate action, saying the continent is "the least responsible" for global emissions.
[Global Witness] As UN climate negotiations begin, a new Global Witness analysis shows that top oil and gas producers could pay for climate loss and damage in lower-income countries with their current profits. We share the stories of people around the world who have had to bear the cost instead
The climate crisis created the setting for Trump’s economy-first win and it’s the global south that will suffer most Donald Trump’s election is a triumph for the politics of the doomsday bunker, which is bad news for the world’s environment. This is the idea that in an age of climate disruption, nature extinction and ever wider social inequality, the best chance of survival for those who can afford it is to construct a personal shelter, where they can keep the desperate masses at bay. It is survival of the richest . Continue reading...
[Nigeria Health Watch] The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified climate change as one of humanity's most significant health threat, with significant impacts across Africa. Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns are severely having an affect on human health, compounding risks to individuals and communities. Particularly concerning is climate change's effect on vector-borne diseases; Shifting weather patterns will alter disease dynamics, the spread of diseases to new geographic areas, and increases the
The coral could be 500 years old and is bigger than a blue whale, scientists say.
US president-elect Donald Trump's expected climate rollbacks will likely have a "small" impact on global warming, as long as other countries resist the temptation to slacken their own carbon-cutting efforts, new research found Thursday.
Developing nations need trillions in annual climate funding by 2030, according to a UN report released at COP28. The report estimates that these countries will require between $1.1 trillion and $2.4 trillion annually to meet their mitigation targets. This figure highlights the financial chasm between developed and developing nations in tackling climate change.
One expert says climate targets can seem abstract but matter because they serve as an ‘investment signal’ to cashed up investors Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The UK’s announcement of an 81% emissions cut below 1990 levels by 2035 shows the Australian government should set an ambitious climate target that will quickly drive investment and create clean industries, experts say. The UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, was praised by campaigners and experts after confirming the pledge at the Cop29 UN climate summit in Azerbaijan, though they said it would need to be backed by clear plans. The UK is one of the first larger countries to announce a 2035 target before a UN deadline next February. Continue reading...
A small asteroid burned up in Earth's atmosphere off the coast of California just hours after being discovered and before impact monitoring systems had registered its trajectory.
In submissions on the issue, four Indigenous governments argued in favour of the Sahtu Secretariat’s right to refer Imperial Oil to environmental assessment, while the Town of Norman Wells and Northwest Territories government supported Imperial Oil’s application to stop the assessment.
Trump May Thwart Federal Climate Action, but Opportunities for Progress Remain christian.made… Wed, 11/13/2024 - 13:55 With President Trump’s recent election victory, the United States faces a shifting policy landscape. The potential negative repercussions for climate and environmental action are gargantuan. We’ve seen this show before: In his first term, Trump gutted federal climate initiatives while attempting to roll back 125 environmental protections critical to safeguarding people and the planet. While many of these attempts were overturned or halted in the courts, a second Trump presidency will likely be more successful in undermining laws and regulations designed to protect the climate, air, water and vulnerable communities. Some of the major setbacks we...
Extraordinarily warm ocean temperatures in the Atlantic are helping to fuel an unusually active hurricane season. The post World on track for hottest year ever as carbon pollution hits record levels appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The emerging hydrogen market presents opportunities and risks for investors. These key principles and due diligence questions offer a guide.
Political leaders in the United States, Finland and Canada announced Wednesday that the three nations will build world-class icebreakers for the Arctic and polar waters.
Countries Have Been Overlooking Their Biggest Climate Allies: Local and Regional Governments margaret.overh… Wed, 11/13/2024 - 12:39 Cities are home to more than half the world's population: 4.4 billion people commuting, working, eating, shopping, and using light, heat and air conditioning. As a result, cities collectively produce over 70% of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions warming the planet. They are also on the frontlines of the climate crisis, experiencing the increasingly devastating effects of storms, floods, extreme heat and wildfires firsthand. Local and regional governments will play a central role in delivering solutions that can correct the world's climate trajectory — from electrifying public transport to reimagining parks and green spaces. Research...
Most of us are familiar with the mammoths in "Ice Age," but how much do you really know about these creatures? Find out by taking our quiz.
Move adds to concerns about the stability of the Paris agreement after the election in the US of Donald Trump Argentinian negotiators representing the government of the climate science denier Javier Milei have been ordered to withdraw from the Cop29 summit after only three days, adding to concerns about the stability of the Paris agreement. More than 80 representatives from the South American country are in Baku, Azerbaijan, for two weeks of negotiations about climate finance for the energy transition. Argentina’s far-right leader has previously called the climate crisis a “socialist lie” , and during his election campaign last year he threatened to withdraw from the Paris agreement, though he has since backed down . Continue reading...
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Republican former congressman Lee Zeldin to head the country's Environmental Protection Agency. Zeldin, a Trump loyalist, is expected to undo dozens of environmental regulations.
No peak emissions yet.
To combat climate change, a lot of countries are spending billions on new and different kinds of nuclear reactors.
[Premium Times] Equally significant to the NCDMB was the consideration that the project was in alignment with Federal Government's expressed commitment to net-zero emissions by 2026, and the campaign for cleaner alternative to kerosene and firewood as cooking fuel
The Latin American and Caribbean region is a student with good grades in renewable energy, but not in energy efficiency, and has a long way to go in contributing to global climate action and overcoming the vulnerability of its population and economies. The recent energy crises in Ecuador and Cuba, with power outages ranging from […]
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev slammed the West's hypocrisy around emissions while hailing oil and gas as a "gift of God" during his opening remarks at COP29.
Plans for the National Grid's LionLink and Nautilus interconnector cables to connect the UK to wind farms in the Netherlands and Belgium have now been approved by the regulator Ofgem.
Riad Meddeb, Director of the Sustainable Energy Hub at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), stressed the urgency of finding innovative financial solutions during COP29. Meddeb was speaking to IPS in an exclusive interview at the conference. He said the negotiations were expected to focus heavily on finance—a core issue that has historically hampered climate […]
[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have agreed to forge a closer partnership to enhance women's participation in the oil, gas, and mining industries.
[ISS] More attention should be given to how remittances can help African countries withstand and adapt to climate change.
From olive oil to butter, extreme weather is pushing up the cost of living and having a dramatic political impact. Economists need a solution In the US, where Donald Trump swept the board last week, it was the experience of sharply increasing essentials prices, from food to energy, that glued together the Republicans’ new electoral coalition. About 75% of those voting Republican reported that they had faced “hardship” or “severe hardship” as a result of price rises; only 25% of Democrats said the same. When Trump asked if Americans felt better now than they did four years ago, the answer for most was a clear no. Price surges are having political impacts. In elections this year in three of the world’s largest economies, incumbent parties were hammered by voters angry about their helplessness...
The former and current premier were pictured together meeting Iraqi Kurdish leader Nechirvan Barzani at the event in Baku.
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes near the Costa del Sol over new flooding fears after locals and holidaymakers were warned of an 'extreme risk.'
The country is well-positioned in the global supply chain to increase exports and beneficiate raw materials for electric vehicle batteries
Progress roundup: Most of the world wants action on climate change, and would be willing to pay for it. Here’s where clean energy is making gains.
The race to develop artificial intelligence has spurred an emerging race for nuclear power to meet the technology’s intense energy demands.Read more...
[Octopus Energy] Octopus Energy's generation arm, in partnership with Idris Elba, has kicked off its first renewables project in Africa, a pioneering wind farm on Sherbro Island in Sierra Leone.
Keir Starmer unveiled a pledge to cut UK greenhouse gas emissions by 81 per cent by 2035 at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan yesterday.
World leaders gathered at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer taking center stage. Starmer announced ambitious new climate goals for the UK, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 81% by 2035.
[Vanguard] The United Nations, UN, Secretary-General, António Guterres, has warned about the dire need for climate action and increased funding to support vulnerable nations, stressing that "the era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived".
The government in Lahore has closed schools and public spaces and shut down factories. Environmental lawyer Ahmad Rafay Alam shares his perspective: "frustrated" but still fighting.
[New Times] The African Group of Negotiators (AGN) on Climate Change, at the ongoing 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, are pushing for a significant boost in climate financing and ensuring that adaptation measures, as well as addressing loss and damage, are given the same level of importance as mitigation actions.
[Nile Post] Uganda's delegation is taking a proactive stance at COP29 in Baku, presenting ambitious strategies in climate finance, sustainable energy, and climate adaptation--key areas for developing nations.
Survey by Greenpeace Hong Kong and Baptist University shows most respondents oppose importing electricity from mainland China.
[263Chat] In Zimbabwe, a quiet revolution is taking root as smallholder farmers embrace traditional grains like millet and sorghum to secure their livelihoods and combat the growing threat of climate change.
Global Carbon Budget report finds emissions from fossil fuels will rise to another record high this year The first national leader to speak at Cop29 on Wednesday was Shina Ansari Hamedani, Vice President of Iran, and her speech was a heady mix of climate policy and geopolitics. Her key point was that the “illegal and unilateral” international sanctions against Iran prevent it accessing the finance to build a green economy. In this she included nuclear power, the development of which is a key reason for the sanctions. She also called the sanctions “unjustified and irrational”, before also condemning the war in Gaza calling Israel the “occupying Zionist regime”. Her final point struck a milder note as she appealed for global action: “Our shared environment is a common bond.” Continue reading...
[Capital FM] Baku, Azerbaijan -- At the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need for substantial and immediate financial commitments to support developing nations in addressing the severe impacts of climate change.
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security and its disaster agency said people aren’t driving temperature increases.
With COP29 underway, the climate crisis is in the spotlight. Here are the most important facts on how our planet is changing.
Countries can sell carbon credits to other nations to help them meet their climate targets.
[Natural Justice] Baku, Azerbaijan -- The 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP29) has opened amid deep divisions over agenda items, fossil fuel lobbying by the host nation, and new carbon market rules that threaten to derail urgent climate action. Critical issues such as climate finance, just transitions, human rights, and the protection of Indigenous land and environmental defenders are already at risk.
Federal inquiry hears support for a nuclear industry in central Queensland even though local councillors say they were not consulted Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queensland regional councils and utility companies were not consulted about plans to build a nuclear power plant in their area before it was publicly announced, an inquiry has been told. But the controversial energy technology could be welcomed by many central Queensland residents regardless, with business people and farmers telling MPs they preferred nuclear and coal to renewable energy sources. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
A new electrode design boosts the efficiency of electrochemical reactions that turn carbon dioxide into ethylene and other products.
He singled out the US, the world’s largest historic carbon emitter, and the EU for particular criticism, accusing them of double standards.
Almost half of all warm-water species of coral are threatened with extinction -- and climate change is the chief culprit, a new report said on Wednesday.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D4EE02903H, Paper Gongxun Lu, Xinru Wu, Miaofei Huang, Mengtian Zhang, Zhihong Piao, Xiongwei Zhong, Chuang Li, Yanze Song, Chengshuai Chang, Kuang Yu, Guangmin Zhou Self-adsorbing molecules stabilize electrode interfaces and inhibit solvent decomposition to ensure high-voltage stability of lithium metal batteries. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
As global warming continues and space technology improves, there is more and more talk about the growing possibility of a sci-fi future in which humans become a multiplanetary species. Specifically, that we could live on Mars. Biologist Kelly Weinersmith and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith have spent the last four years researching what this would look like if we did this anytime soon. In their new book A City On Mars , they get into all sorts of questions: How would we have babies in space? How would we have enough food? They join host Regina G. Barber and explain why it might be best to stay on Earth. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith's book A City On Mars is out now. Have another space story you want us to cover on a future episode? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we'd love...
The Prime Minister announced the goal to reduce emissions at the UN climate summit Cop29 - but vowed that he would not tell people how to live their lives.
The warming impact of the vapour trails that emerge from airplanes is being discussed at climate gathering.
An annual accounting of CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels and land use change finds no sign emissions will peak this year
There is a 50% chance that global warming will consistently exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius in the next six years, according to a new report.
At COP29, India is advocating for clear standards in carbon market creation and pushing for substantial climate finance for developing nations. India emphasized the need for accessible, predictable funding exceeding $1.3 trillion annually to support mitigation, adaptation, and address loss and damage.
Residents living near the Okhla waste-to-energy plant in Delhi have reported severe health issues due to toxic emissions. Despite fines for pollution violations, the plant continues to operate, releasing hazardous pollutants into the air and soil, impacting the health of those in nearby areas like Haji Colony, Sukhdev Vihar, and Tajpur Pahari.
The head of one of the world's largest oil companies has had it with government flip-flopping.
Meteorologists track disturbance in Caribbean Sea predicted to become storm named Sara Florida is at risk of being hit by yet another major tropical storm only weeks after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated towns across the state. Meteorologists are currently tracking a new disturbance predicted to evolve into a storm in the Caribbean Sea. The storm, to be named Sara, will form in the western Caribbean later this week and may make a turn towards south Florida as a powerful hurricane next week if wind patterns change, according to the Hurricane Tracker App . Continue reading...
New Brunswick's premier says her newly elected Liberal government will draft a carbon pricing plan that will be submitted for Ottawa's approval.
António Guterres says global heating is super-charging disasters, and Cop hears warning of ‘inflation on steroids’ This year has been “a masterclass in human destruction”, the UN secretary general has said as he reflected on extreme weather and record temperatures around the world fuelled by climate breakdown. António Guterres painted a stark portrait of the consequences of climate breakdown that had arisen in recent months. “Families running for their lives before the next hurricane strikes; workers and pilgrims collapsing in insufferable heat; floods tearing through communities and tearing down infrastructure; children going to bed hungry as droughts ravage crops,” he said. “All these disasters, and more, are being supercharged by human-made climate change.” Continue reading...
The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans.
Exxon Mobil’s CEO said he wants Presidential-elect Donald Trump to keep the U.S. in the Paris Climate Agreement.Read more...
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King Felipe VI reportedly plans to revisit Valencia amid alerts for heavy rain, high waves and strong winds People in flood-hit Spain stacked sandbags and braced for new storms on Tuesday as the political repercussions from last month’s deadly climate disaster rumbled on. Amid fresh weather warnings, local media reported that King Felipe VI would soon return to the site of the flash floods, after he was pelted with mud and eggs on his first visit last week owing to local fury at the poor preparation and response of the authorities. Continue reading...
[Capital FM] Baku, Azerbaijan -- Kenya's Environment Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has stressed the urgency of addressing climate change and securing financial support for vulnerable nations at the ongoing COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Marine scientists say one area around Cooktown and Lizard Island had lost more than a third of its live hard coral after bleaching event Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Reefs across the north of the Great Barrier Reef have seen “substantial losses” of coral cover after a summer of extreme heat, two cyclones and major flooding, according to the first results of surveys from government marine scientists. After the most widespread coral bleaching event seen on the world’s biggest reef system, the Australian Institute of Marine Science said one area around Cooktown and Lizard Island had lost more than a third of its live hard coral – the biggest annual drop in 39 years of monitoring. Continue reading...
Tropical Storm Man-yi is estimated to be about 370km south of Hong Kong and is forecast to move west at about 18km/h.
The cold corridors of South Africa's once-mighty Komati coal-fired power plant have been quiet since its shutdown in 2022 in what was trumpeted as a pioneering project in the world's transition to green energy.
G20 leaders met in Rio de Janeiro on Monday for talks on climate change, ongoing wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, and more, at a forum that highlighted differences between world powers but also delivered some successes.
During the G20 Summit in Brazil, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the resumption of free trade agreement talks with India. Both leaders aim to bolster economic ties and strategic cooperation in areas like security, technology, and climate change. The potential deal seeks to build upon the existing £42 billion bilateral trade relationship.
Almost 5% of the world’s carbon emissions come from the healthcare sector. Rethinking how hospitals run can get this down. But healthcare workers say regulations stop them from doing this
STATEMENT: Proposed Amendments to EU Deforestation Law Create Dangerous Loopholes and Uncertainty nate.shelter@wri.org Mon, 11/18/2024 - 16:25 BRUSSELS (November 18, 2024) — The European Parliament voted last week to delay, and proposed amendments to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) which had originally passed the legislative process in 2023. The proposed amendments need to be approved by all three EU institutions and will be considered by the EU Commission and EU Council this week. Initially set for implementation on 30 December 2024, this critical regulation aims to curb the EU’s role in global commodity-driven deforestation. It prevents coffee, cocoa, soy, cattle, palm oil, rubber and wood, along with certain derivative products, that are linked to deforestation...
Emissions from burning fossil fuels are still rising, but the rapid growth of wind and solar power offers hope
In the new millennium, Hollywood has become far greener, embracing recycling technologies and making real progress for the entertainment industry.
The once powerful tropical storm Sara may have dissipated in the Gulf of Mexico, but forecasters have revealed the system's latest path that threatens Florida.
At the COP29 summit, diplomats are debating how to finance action on climate change – and what role the private sector could play.
Up to 20cm could hit worst-affected areas this week in Britain’s ‘first taste of winter’ this season Weather forecasters have warned the UK to be prepared for “disruptive snow” and plummeting temperatures after an Arctic blast brought the coldest night of the season so far. The Met Office said the early hours of Monday had been the chilliest night, with the lowest temperature, -7.8C, recorded at Tulloch Bridge in the Highlands. Continue reading...
UN climate chief addresses climate summit with no agreement in sight on how to help developing countries Countries meeting in Azerbaijan to discuss a new global financial settlement for tackling the climate crisis must “cut the theatrics” and get down to serious business, the UN has said. The UK and Brazil have been drafted in to try to break a logjam at the Cop29 climate summit , which entered its second week on Monday with no agreement in sight on the key issue of how to channel at least $1tn a year to developing countries. Continue reading...
The tweaks hinge on the growing effects of climate change and aim to more closely conserve old-growth stands across more than 24 million acres.
Today (18 November) British Antarctic Survey (BAS) joins global celebrations to mark LGBTQ+ STEM DAY and Polar Pride Day. Polar Pride is a celebration of the contribution of LGBTQ+ people … The post Polar Pride 2024 appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
India's capital city of Delhi has virtually shut down as air pollution hit "severe plus" levels, according to Indian government officials in its pollution control authority.
Leading researchers warn that relying on "passive" carbon sinks such as forests to absorb ongoing carbon emissions will doom the world to continued warming
[Ethiopian Herald] Climate change is defined as long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other components of the Earth's climate system. It is mostly caused by human actions, particularly the use of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes that raise the concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, causing the greenhouse effect.
Survey also reveals concern about Trump’s effect on economy and climate change – although 48% think hotter summers caused by ‘normal fluctuations’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Almost half of voters (48%) want the Australian government to review Aukus and the acquisition of nuclear submarines after the election of Donald Trump in the US. Those are the results of the latest Guardian Essential poll of 1,206 voters, which found Australian voters were concerned about the incoming Trump administration’s effect on the economy, peace and climate change. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
US climate envoy says Trump won’t derail progress as GOP argues for increasing oil and gas production at UN talks Throughout the UN climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijanin recent days, US officials have maintained a studiously sunny disposition, saying that Republican president-elect Donald Trump will not derail climate progress. US climate envoy John Podesta said the fight “for a cleaner, safer” planet will not stop under a re-elected Trump even if some progress is reversed. White House energy secretary Jennifer Granholm said: “The absence of leadership in the White House does not mean that this energy transition is stopped.” And Joe Biden’s climate and energy assistant Jacob Levine told reporters that the president’s climate policies have sparked an unstoppable clean energy “revolution”. ...
Final section of the east-route natural gas pipeline between China and Russia completed seven months ahead of schedule.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The United States’s blossoming emergence as a clean energy superpower could be stopped in its tracks by Donald Trump, further empowering Chinese leadership and forfeiting tens of billions of dollars of investment to other countries, according to a new report. Trump’s promise […]
From the cost-of-living crisis to the impacts of war, cuts to social protection and even climate change, families worldwide are facing a combination of pressures that test their capacity to cope and care for children. As a result, millions of children and young adults are at risk of losing vital and formative family bonds, care […]
State officials are seeking information by Dec. 16 from a long list of stakeholders.
Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten called Ilham Aliyev’s remarks “inappropriate,” given his role hosting the annual climate summit.
The United Nations moved forward with plans to create its own carbon market. That could bolster confidence in the existing carbon market.
Delhi NCR is experiencing severe air pollution, prompting the implementation of GRAP Stage 4 measures, including traffic restrictions and staggered office hours. The Supreme Court has mandated these measures remain in effect despite fluctuating AQI levels. Meanwhile, Delhi's environment minister criticizes the central government for inaction on stubble burning in neighboring states.
Biden set new efficiency rules for dozens of appliances to cut greenhouse emissions and energy bills. Despite his rhetoric, Trump has few real ways to gut them.
[Premium Times] During the fifth and sixth days at COP, several initiatives and pledges to scale climate actions through energy efficiency and digitalisation were endorsed.
[SAnews.gov.za] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - South African human rights and climate justice activist, Kumi Naidoo, has warned about the dangers of catastrophic climate change, calling on the Group of 20 (G20) leaders to urgently adopt clean energy solutions.
Powerful storm systems bring heavy rainfall, widespread flooding and landslides to Central America and Asia Tropical Storm Sara has caused significant disruption across Central America in recent days after forming in the Caribbean Sea on Thursday afternoon . It is the 18th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season and the third this month. The large number of tropical storm and hurricane formations this season can be attributed to the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico being warmer than average, thus providing more energy for the development and intensification of these systems. Since its formation, Sara has affected Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Belize and Guatemala, bringing heavy rainfall, widespread flooding and landslides. The slow-moving nature of the storm has exacerbated...
The city faces an annual smog crisis, blamed on stubble burning, factories, and traffic, with authorities implementing restrictions to curb pollution.
Empowering communities, fostering innovation and integrating socio-economic contexts into climate strategies are crucial for effective adaptation to climate change, says Srilata Kammila, Head of Climate Change Adaptation at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). In an exclusive interview with Inter Press Service, Kammila shed light on the agency’s pioneering approaches to locally-led climate adaptation. “Locally-led adaptation isn’t […]
The 29th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP29) currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a key global milestone for agreeing on a new compromise to reduce emissions and to provide to the Global South the much-needed finance to address the devastating consequences of the climate crisis. While these climate talks must aim at having […]
The founder of a failed Singapore oil trading company was sentenced Monday to nearly 18 years in jail for cheating banking giant HSBC out of millions of dollars in one of the country's most serious cases of fraud.
MANILA - At least eight people were killed as super typhoon Man-Yi hit the Philippine archipelago over the weekend, unleashing fierce winds and strong rains that triggered landslides and storm surges, authorities said.
STATEMENT: United States Achieves Biden’s Climate Finance Goal alison.cinnamo… Sun, 11/17/2024 - 23:43 BAKU (November 17, 2024) - Ahead of the G20 Summit in Rio, the Biden administration confirmed that that U.S. international climate finance has reached over $11 billion a year by 2024. According to the White House , this includes a six-fold scale up of adaptation finance to over $3 billion per year and achieving record-levels of climate investments through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and U.S. Export Import Bank. Following is a statement by Melanie Robinson, Global Climate, Economics and Finance Director: "It is very encouraging that the United States has surpassed its climate finance goal, providing over $11 billion a year towards...
[Business Day Africa] Coffee prices surged to their highest levels in the latest auction, driven by strong demand as buyers stockpile ahead of the European Union's deforestation regulation, which threatens to tighten market supplies.
Indian PM’s trip expected to focus on trade and investment as oil-rich Caribbean country’s economic boom continues India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, will make a “historic” state visit to the oil-rich Caribbean nation of Guyana this week when the two countries are expected to sign energy and defence agreements. Modi’s visit to the country, from Tuesday to Thursday, will be the first from an Indian prime minister since Indira Gandhi’s in 1968, two years after Guyana gained independence from Britain. Continue reading...
At a time when the COP29 summit is primarily focused on climate finance as a tool to cool catastrophically high global temperatures and reverse consequences for all life on earth, delegates—alarmed and concerned by the state of world peace and stability—are seeking ways to enhance safety.Delegates at a side event organized by Soka Gakkai International […]
During a historic visit to the Amazon rainforest, President Biden announced a $50 million pledge to Brazil's Amazon Fund, emphasizing the fight against climate change as a cornerstone of his presidency. Biden's visit included meetings with Brazilian President Lula and Indigenous leaders, focusing on collaborative efforts to combat deforestation and promote sustainable development.
Delhi NCR is grappling with severe air pollution, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to enforce its highest pollution control measures under GRAP Stage 4. The move comes as the region's air quality reached 'severe plus' levels, triggering school closures and construction bans.
[IPS] Baku -- African environmental activists at the ongoing climate summit (COP29) in Baku have called on climate financiers to stop suffocating poor countries with unbearable loans in the name of financing climate adaptation and mitigation on the continent.
Antonio Guterres said the spotlight was on G20 countries, which account for 80 per cent of global emissions.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections Governments around the world face a conundrum. Virtually none are on track to meet their Paris climate commitments. That includes the United States, which committed to cut its emissions at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030 but is only on track for 32-43% cuts by 2030 based on current policies. And many of those policies, like the clean energy incentives passed in the Inflation Reduction Act – the landmark 2022 climate law – could be rolled back by the incoming Republican administration and Congress, leaving the U.S. even further short of its climate targets. President-elect Trump has pledged to once again withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord, which would mean...
Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.
Florida resident Veronica Torres, 44, was apprehended for allegedly impersonating her mother to secure hurricane relief funds. Torres allegedly utilized her mother's identification to fraudulently obtain a check for $7,967, claiming hurricane-related displacement. When confronted about an age discrepancy, Torres attributed her youthful appearance to "botox treatments." She was subsequently arrested and charged with filing a false public assistance claim.
Trudeau acknowledged pushback to the policy, but he said it's being fueled by what he called propaganda ... that affordability issues and fighting climate change are in opposition.
The founder of a failed Singapore oil trading company will be sentenced Monday for cheating banking giant HSBC out of millions of dollars in one of the country's most serious cases of fraud.
Americans of a certain age tend to throw around the term “Orwellian” willy-nilly. But the expression really suits in describing the behavior of our felonious, twice-impeached president-elect. In George Orwell’s classic novel 1984, a dictatorship represented by the all-powerful “Big Brother” dictates the reality its citizens must adhere to, however topsy-turvy. Official slogans include “ignorance […]
Solar power may be the energy of the future, but in the present there are lots of solar scammers trying to take your money. Here's how to tell.
Manufacturers want ministers to ease EV mandate, which would mean energy firms losing out Big UK businesses including Ovo, SSE and BT Openreach are urging the government to stick to current electric car targets as struggling carmakers pile pressure on ministers to relax the rules before industry talks this week. The businesses said the zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate , which forces carmakers to sell greater numbers of electric cars each year, is an essential part of the plan to reduce the carbon and air pollution emissions caused by vehicles on Britain’s roads. Continue reading...
Concerns storm surges could raise water levels between one and three feet above ground level as Tropical Storm Sara makes landfall in Belize.
Toxic smog is overwhelming hospitals in Pakistan's Punjab province, with over 1.91 million respiratory illness cases reported in the past month. Lahore, the worst-hit city, is grappling with hazardous air quality, forcing school closures and lockdowns. The crisis, fueled by industrial emissions and agricultural practices, has left residents struggling to breathe and healthcare workers overwhelmed.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other leaders must mount a strong offense as well as robust defense against attacks on environmental protection and climate change mitigation.
US President Joe Biden began an historic trip to the Amazon rainforest on Sunday to promote his record on fighting climate change amid fears that Donald Trump will roll back his green policies.
It’s no secret that it takes longer to recharge an electric car than to fill up a gas tank.Read more...
People have been left stunned by how Antarctica looks at midnight after the clocks went back in the UK at the end of October - as other parts of the world benefit from the change.
Residents in New Delhi are facing severe health consequences as air quality reaches extremely dangerous levels. India's government is implementing measures to try reduce the toxic smog over the city but allergy sufferers are being told they must leave the world's most polluted capital to save their health. - REUTER
Biggest air strike in months raises fears for Ukraine energy infrastructure ahead of winter months The exiled Russian opposition will hold its first major demonstration against the invasion of Ukraine, in Berlin on Sunday afternoon. The Russian opposition lost its main figurehead in February, when Putin’s rival Alexei Navalny died in an Arctic prison in mysterious circumstances. Continue reading...
A listing of 33 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, November 10, 2024 thru Sat, November 16, 2024. Story of the week Our Story of the Week is completely "meta" (no, not that Meta). It's about our exploring how to improve the utility of the feature you're reading right now. Sharp-eyed or possibly even distracted regular readers of our weekly climate news roundup will have noticed some distinct differences in the prior two editions to this latest, compared with the past 634 releases. Typically our weekly listing of news and analysis centered on climate change has been displayed in chronological order, more-or-less following the sequence of original article publication dates. This is a perspective that sometimes...
The grim negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, have shown the need for reform of the UN annual global climate talks ‘Global emissions continue to increase, carbon sinks are being degraded and we can no longer exclude the possibility of surpassing 2.9C of warming by 2100.” It is a bleak assessment of our planet’s future and could have been made by just about any environmental organisation on Earth. In fact, they are the views of an international group of climate experts that highlight, in sharp detail, the manifest failings of the UN’s annual Cop climate summits, whose 29th iteration is now being staged in Baku, Azerbaijan. These talks, they said last week, are no longer fit for purpose and need an urgent overhaul. Continue reading...
New data reveals an extra 5,000 tonnes of waste is sent to landfill or incineration from November to March Plastic bottles are reviled for polluting the oceans, leaching chemicals into drinks and being a source of microplastics in the human body. They even cause problems with recycling. When plastic bottles are mixed with cardboard in recycling bins, in the wet winter months the sodden cardboard wraps around the plastic bottles and trays, causing havoc at recycling plants. Continue reading...
Wright is a supporter of oil and gas development and a critic of the fight against climate change, as well as a Trump campaign donor.
“We cannot rely on capitalistic logic to serve our fight for liberation. More investments will not build houses after floods because it’s not profitable. Corporations will not overthrow the industrial-agricultural complex that is completing our assault.” So say the Alliance of Non-Governmental Radical Youths and People’s Rising for Climate Justice Youth that jointly led this […]
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Chris Wright, a fossil fuel executive and campaign donor, to lead the Energy Department in his second term. Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, is a staunch advocate for oil and gas development, including fracking, aligning with Trump's goal of achieving U.S. energy dominance.
Even before Donald Trump’s election, global climate action faced challenges.
Conservationist Jane Goodall on the urgent need to turn the tide on climate change and nature loss.
A group of prominent figures, including Ban Ki-moon and Christiana Figueres, are urging a major overhaul of the UN climate process. They argue that while 28 COPs have established policy frameworks, the process needs to shift from negotiation to implementation to achieve rapid change and phase out fossil fuels.
Oilfield services exec denies climate crisis and is expected to support Trump’s plan to maximize oil and gas production Donald Trump said on Saturday that Chris Wright, an oil and gas industry executive and a staunch defender of fossil fuel use, would be his pick to lead the US Department of Energy. Wright is the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, an oilfield services firm based in Denver, Colorado. He is expected to support Trump’s plan to maximize production of oil and gas and to seek ways to boost generation of electricity, demand for which is rising for the first time in decades. Continue reading...
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of hypocrisy after the sheer scale of the UK delegation sent to the COP 29 conference in Azerbaijan was revealed.
Super Typhoon Man-yi uprooted trees, brought down power lines and ripped off corrugated iron roofing as it swept across the storm-weary Philippines on Sunday, following an unusual streak of violent weather.
Forecaster unsure on level of typhoon warning expected as storm moves closer on Monday.
New research suggests that climate change is currently driving a surge in global dengue infections and that case rates could increase by 60% by 2050.
Denver-based oil executive Chris Wright could be the nation's next Energy Department secretary, President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday.
While driving through floodwaters is a bad idea no matter what, are electric vehicles particularly susceptible to water damage due to their battery packs?
Trump announced Chris Wright, the CEO of oil and natural gas fracking services company Liberty Energy, as his pick for energy secretary.
Flyers draft pick Jett Luchanko scores twice as the Guelph Storm win a chippy game 8-5 over the Niagara Ice Dogs on Friday night.
If confirmed, Wright will be tasked with approving billions of dollars for renewable energy, carbon capture, gas, direct air capture and hydrogen projects.
Climate change is responsible for nearly a fifth of the record number of dengue cases worldwide this year, US researchers said on Saturday, seeking to shine a light on how rising temperatures help spread disease.
Around 255,000 people have fled their homes ahead of the super typhoon, the sixth major storm to hit the country in the past month.
Ongoing dry conditions threaten to aggravate blazes in New York and New Jersey as wildfire seasons grow in intensity Wildfires continue to ravage parts of New York and New Jersey , fueled by high winds and record low precipitation and, despite some rain over last weekend, there is no immediate relief in sight for the historic drought in the region , with ongoing dry conditions exacerbating the risk of spreading fires. Last month was the driest on record in New York City, with only 0.87in (2.2cm) of rain compared with the historic average of 4.12in for October, and forecasts predict the deficit between normal levels of rain and this autumn in the region will grow before the end of the season. Continue reading...
African environmental activists at the ongoing climate summit (COP29) in Baku have called on climate financiers to stop suffocating poor countries with unbearable loans in the name of financing climate adaptation and mitigation on the continent. Just a few months ago, a wave of protests by young people rocked the East and West African regions, […]
French President Emmanuel Macron will stress the importance of international action on climate change at talks Saturday with his right-wing Argentine counterpart Javier Milei who pulled his country out of the COP29 climate talks.
Snow and ice warnings issued as the weather turns colder across the UK
Delhi's air quality remained severely hazardous for the fourth consecutive day, with a thick smog layer blanketing the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached alarming levels, prompting concerns about respiratory and cardiovascular health. Drone footage revealed the extent of the smog, engulfing landmarks like India Gate and AIIMS.
More lobbyists for the controversial technology were present this year, despite debate about its viability At least 480 lobbyists working on carbon capture and storage (CCS) have been granted access to the UN climate summit, known as Cop29, the Guardian can reveal. That is five more CCS lobbyists than were present at last year’s climate talks , despite the overall number of participants shrinking significantly from about 85,000 to about 70,000. Continue reading...
As COP29 negotiations continue in Baku, agricultural leaders are pitching the need for climate-resilient and data-driven solutions to support marginalized farmers and low-income communities. In an exclusive interview with Inter Press Service (IPS), Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director of the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR), discusses the impact of digital tools, precision agriculture, and low-emission food systems […]
Authorities warn of ‘life-threatening’ surges as sixth storm to pound the country in the past month intensified Philippine authorities ordered all vessels back to shore and people in coastal communities to leave their homes as Super Typhoon Man-yi neared the storm-weary archipelago nation . Man-yi will be the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines in the past month, killing at least 163 people, leaving thousands homeless and wiping out crops and livestock. Continue reading...
Over 1,700 fossil fuel lobbyists were granted access to the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, outnumbering delegates from almost every country except the host nation, Brazil, and Turkey. This presence of industry representatives overshadows that of delegates from the 10 most climate-vulnerable nations combined.
With longer, hotter summers and barely-there winters, it’s time to start thinking about how to keep homes comfortable during oppressive temperatures Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com Get ready for a hot summer. Predictions say this one could be among the hottest on record and, due to climate change, it might be one of the coolest in the next few decades. With longer, hotter summers and barely-there winters, it’s time to start thinking about how to keep our homes cool and comfortable against the oppressive temperatures. Here are some easy, effective ways to beat the heat and stay chill this season...
For the First Time, a Satellite Can Deliver a Full Picture of Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Over Wide Areas, Revealing the Sizeable Share Currently Unseen by
The fast food giant is working with a seed company and a meat supplier on a more easily digestible cattle feed, to reduce the methane produced.
Philippine authorities ordered all vessels back to shore and people in coastal communities to leave their homes Saturday as Typhoon Man-yi neared the storm-weary archipelago nation, with forecasters expecting it to intensify before making landfall.
Argentina's abrupt snub of COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan has raised alarm that President Javier Milei -- an ally to US President-elect Donald Trump -- could be looking at pulling out of the Paris accord.
A hurricane tracker has revealed a major shift in storm Sara's path as it moved into the Gulf of Mexico Thursday evening as the system gained strength in the warm waters.
STATEMENT: Multiple Countries Commit to 6x Global Energy Storage and Modernize Grid to Advance Clean Energy Economy darla.vanhoorn… Fri, 11/15/2024 - 14:16 BAKU, AZERBAIJAN (November 15, 2024) – At COP29, countries including UK, Uruguay, Belgium and Sweden committed to increasing the amount of global energy storage sixfold compared to 2022 levels, or 1,500 Gigawatts of capacity by 2030. The commitment comes a year after 133 countries committed at COP28 to tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling rates of energy efficiency by 2030. Following is a statement from Jennifer Layke, Global Director, Energy, World Resources Institute: “Energy storage and the power grid are essential for clean energy delivery but for too long they were not on the political...
What to expect from Donald Trump’s EPA pick: deregulation justified as boosts for the economy and platitudes about the importance of clean air and water.
The United Nations recently released the 2024 Nationally Determined Contributions synthesis report, just weeks before presidents, global leaders, climate scientists and activists convene in Azerbaijan for the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference. The report reveals that current national climate plans are not sufficient. This is particularly alarming considering how many countries, including the United States, […]
The president of the Spanish province of Valencia, Carlos Mazón, rejected calls for his resignation amid growing public anger over his management of the recent devastating floods that killed more than 210 people in the area. He conceded mistakes were made but claimed the unprecedented and 'apocalyptic' scale of the disaster overwhelmed the system Valencia’s president admits mistakes in flood response but will not resign Almost half of Valencia’s flood victims were aged over 70, figures show Continue reading...
At Cop29 the global south needs to unite for sustainable growth, leveraging resources and negotiating transformative climate finance pacts More than a century of burning coal, oil and gas has fuelled intense heatwaves, prolonged droughts, heavier rains and devastating floods. To prevent even more severe impacts, the UN global climate summit, Cop29 , must deliver tangible results to keep global temperature rises below 2C – the limit defined in the 2015 Paris agreement. Achieving this goal means human societies can only emit a finite amount of additional carbon dioxide, known as the world’s “carbon budget”. Developed nations have exceeded their carbon budgets, while developing countries remain within theirs. Carbon dioxide lingers in the atmosphere for centuries, turning past unchecked...
Researchers have analyzed mummified remains pulled from Siberia's permafrost in 2020 and determined they belong to a 3-week-old saber-toothed kitten that died at least 35,000 years ago.
Exclusive: UK energy secretary says at Cop29 that people see the economic advantages of making the transition Cop29 climate summit – live updates Renewable energy is now “unstoppable”, and no government can prevent the shift to a global low-carbon economy, UK energy secretary Ed Miliband has said. He said the UK was acting out of national self-interest by taking a global lead on cutting greenhouse gas emissions and boosting financial help available to poor countries at crunch UN climate talks this week. Continue reading...
Argentina has left UN climate talks and US President-elect Donald Trump plans to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. So far, only a handful of countries have updated their climate targets. So, where do we stand?
Governments and companies almost never take action when satellites alert them about large methane leaks coming from oil and gas infrastructure
Prominent figures make appeal to the United Nations as Azerbaijan, a major oil and gas producer, hosts Cop29.
Analysts noted that devastating hurricanes in recent months likely disrupted consumption after the government data were released Friday.
Climate change minister’s effort to convince Ankara to drop out underlines push for ‘Pacific Cop’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The climate change minister, Chris Bowen, made a whistle-stop visit to Turkey on Friday night in an attempt to reach a deal for Australia to host tens of thousands of people at a major UN climate summit in 2026. Bowen visited the Turkish capital, Ankara, on the way to the Cop29 climate conference in the Azerbaijan capital, Baku. The two countries are vying to host Cop31, and the Albanese government hopes Turkey will exit the race in time for an announcement before next week. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
[The Conversation Africa] These days, it's hard to escape news stories discussing how climate change is contributing to extreme weather disasters, including the recent U.S. hurricanes. Aid agencies are increasingly worried about the widespread damage.
The UN environment agency chief warned the COP29 climate summit in Baku on Friday that methane emissions must come down – “and come down fast” –to have any chance of controlling global warming.
Researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences have uncovered the Siberian Simba - a perfectly preserved saber-toothed kitten frozen in the Arctic permafrost.
The project has generated fierce opposition, with tribal members and environmentalists saying rerouting construction will damage the region’s watershed and perpetuate the use of fossil fuels.
[IPS] The United States just went through its most consequential election. While the outcome raises questions about what the re-election of Trump means for U.S. engagement in global climate talks moving forward (in view of his previous stunt), the game is still on, with or without him. Despite the challenges, local communities, cities, states, private actors, and the public more broadly have embarked on an unstoppable journey--upholding the spirit of the Paris Agreement.
Today marks the release of The Seventh Continent, a new album from the international Sounds of Space Project that offers a unique aural journey to Antarctica. The album features contributions … The post Sounds of Antarctica come to life in new album appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. America’s oil industry released its wish list for the incoming Trump administration on Tuesday, a five-point plan that would eliminate many of the Biden administration’s most far-reaching efforts to reduce climate pollution and limit the warming that is driving ever […]
[Global Witness] Industry influx escalates calls to protect talks from Big Polluters
[Liberian Investigator] Baku -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia is advocating for the inclusion of climate change and security considerations in the country's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). This initiative is being presented at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Conference of Parties Twenty-Ninth Session (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
MANILA — Typhoon Usagi weakened sharply on Friday after bearing down on the Philippines' northern towns, blowing away houses in its path as authorities brace for another storm that could hit the capital Manila over the weekend.
The United States just went through its most consequential election. While the outcome raises questions about what the re-election of Trump means for U.S. engagement in global climate talks moving forward (in view of his previous stunt), the game is still on, with or without him. Despite the challenges, local communities, cities, states, private actors, […]
Trillions of dollars are riding on whether major emerging economies like China will have to step up climate aid.
Directly destroying schools and learning materials, climate shocks are increasingly taking away the right to education. A staggering 400 million students globally experienced school closures from extreme weather since 2022. As COP29 negotiations deepen, defining a sustainable financial path to learning for vulnerable children, particularly those caught up in crises and conflict, is critical and […]
Greenhouse gas methane is behind a third of planetary heating and is relatively easy to slash. The tools to cut methane exist but so does a gap between pledges on methane reduction and action, says a new UN report.
Delhi faced severe air pollution on Friday, prompting authorities to implement emergency measures. Construction activities were halted, vehicle restrictions imposed, and primary schools shifted online. The poor air quality is expected to persist, impacting flight operations at major airports.
What would it witness in Azerbaijan? A species that knows it is destroying itself but is too greedy to change course Imagine, as many people do, an all-seeing eye in the sky, looking down on planet Earth. Imagine seeing what it sees. It watches, over the course of decades, ice caps shrinking, rainforests retreating, deserts expanding, ocean circulation slowing, freshwater dwindling and sea levels rising, and it thinks – for it has been there since the beginning – “this is familiar”. All the signs are there, of an Earth system sliding towards collapse , as it has done five times since animals with hard body parts first evolved. But this time, it knows, is different. Not only is one of the life forms causing the collapse, but it shares some of the eye’s supernatural abilities: it too can...
President-elect Donald Trump tapped a former GOP congressman to run an agency with a major say on carbon storage plans.
The negotiations continue with plenty of disagreement about the way forward, as we approach the halfway mark in Baku, Azerbaijan Meanwhile extreme weather events continue to batter different regions of the world. Carmela Fonbuena has written for the Guardian about the repeated typhoons which have been hitting the Philippines, one after another. Usagi is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in just three weeks , with a sixth forecast for this weekend. At least 160 people have been killed and nine million displaced, while the unusual frequency has left people already struggling with the aftermath of previous heavy rains and flooding little time to prepare for the next strike. Typhoon Yinxing tore off a quarter of Diana Moraleda’s tiled roof in Tuguegaro City in northern Philippines...
Oil consumption in China has contracted for six straight months and will grow this year at just 10 percent of the rate seen in 2023, a report said.
Voters stripped Vermont Democrats of their state House supermajority, which they have used to pass climate legislation over vetoes from the state’s Republican governor.
President-elect Donald Trump isn’t at COP29, but his rapid-fire personnel moves to dismantle Joe Biden’s climate legacy are being felt there.
The vote on eight crucial bills, which are meant to help Europe’s biggest economy cut its carbon emissions by two-thirds this decade while expanding renewables and lowering energy costs, will be pushed until after elections pegged for February.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will start looking into the legal aspects of a small modular reactor project this month to prepare Thailand for using nuclear energy as observers voice concerns over a decline in domestic gas supply and uncertainty surrounding Thai-Cambodian talks on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA).
Residents in India's capital New Delhi again woke under a blanket of choking smog on Friday, a day after authorities closed primary schools and imposed measures aimed at alleviating the annual crisis.
[Nile Post] The UN Secretary-General's High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities (HLEG) has issued a sharp warning to global policymakers, stressing that existing policies fall short of the 1.5°C climate target established by the Paris Agreement.
[Capital FM] Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has praised former United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman for fostering Kenya -US Bilateral relations in key sectors including security, trade, investment, Health , people's relationship and tech.
[UN News] UN refugee agency, UNHCR, on Thursday launched the Refugees for Climate Action initiative in a bid to mobilise the world's forcibly displaced to join the fight against global warming.
[The Conversation Africa] The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the global south. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardised by the increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise.
Burgum is an aggressive champion of the oil industry, but his views on climate policy may diverge from those of Trump.
Oil executives descended on the COP29 talks in Baku for "energy day" on Friday as environmental groups denounced the presence of fossil fuel industry lobbyists at the UN climate talks.
Call for change comes after host country Azerbaijan's president calls oil and gas a 'gift of God'
Future UN conferences should only be held in countries that show support for climate action, urge influential group Over 1,700 coal, oil and gas lobbyists granted access to Cop29, says report Future UN climate summits should be held only in countries that can show clear support for climate action and have stricter rules on fossil fuel lobbying, according to a group of influential climate policy experts. The group includes former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon, the former president of Ireland Mary Robinson, the former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres and the prominent climate scientist Johan Rockström. Continue reading...
Typhoon Usagi blew out of the Philippines early Friday as another dangerous storm drew closer, threatening an area where scores were killed by flash floods and landslides just weeks ago, the weather service said.
Hurricane trackers have issued a 'life-threatening' warning in the Caribbean as a tropical depression barrels toward Florida. Experts say there is still a chance this storm could become Hurricane Sara.
Kia is expanding its much-loved lineup of electric cars -- and has gone as far as to launch the Kia EV5 in Australia.
Sara is the 18th named storm of the hurricane season.
MLA Daniel Qavvik, who was appointed minister of Environment in September 2023, was also the minister of Culture and Heritage, Energy, and Languages.
[Nile Post] The green energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift through the Green Energy for Women and Youth Resilience in Uganda project.
Lahore, Pakistan, is grappling with hazardous smog, recording a pollution index of 1165. Hospitals are overwhelmed with respiratory illness cases, exceeding 15,000 in a day. The severe air pollution, attributed to industrial emissions and other factors, has prompted school closures, outdoor activity bans, and emergency measures by authorities.
Both Republican-backed bills received some Democratic support.
Man took advantage of deserted streets during No 8 typhoon signal for Tropical Storm Toraji to break into school and steal over HK$6,600.
Melting snow and ice has revealed footprints of reptiles and amphibians, dating back 280 million years A hiker in the northern Italian Alps has stumbled across the first trace of what scientists believe to be an entire prehistoric ecosystem, including the well-preserved footprints of reptiles and amphibians, brought to light by the melting of snow and ice induced by the climate crisis. The discovery in the Valtellina Orobie mountain range in Lombardy dates back 280 million years to the Permian period, the age immediately prior to dinosaurs, scientists say. Continue reading...
BAKU, Azerbaijan - Pay now to help poorer countries cope with climate change or pay more later, negotiators were warned on Thursday, as experts said poor states need at least $1 trillion per year by the end of the decade to move to greener energy and protect against extreme weather.
This is the moment a heroic man saves an elderly woman from being swept away in the devastating floods that have plunged Malaga underwater.
Environmental Defense Fund announced the expansion of Air Tracker—its cutting-edge air quality monitoring tool—to Rio de Janeiro today.
The ex-congressman clashed with the president-elect’s first administration over water funding and offshore drilling near his Long Island district.
Delhi's air quality dipped to 'severe' with an AQI of 428, prompting the government to enforce stricter pollution control measures under GRAP Stage 2. Environment Minister Gopal Rai attributed the deteriorating air quality to calm winds and lower temperatures, highlighting contributions from both local sources and the National Capital Region.
Global warming is no longer just an issue for the environment but a crisis of life itself. Yet, African governments’ climate action strategies, specifically those submitted under the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), remain disproportionately focused on emission reductions—an approach that fails to address the most pressing health needs of African communities. For many Africans, it’s […]
Scientists said on Thursday they found what is believed to be the world's largest coral, which has been growing undisturbed in the Solomon Islands for possibly 300 years.
[263Chat] Global climate activists intensified their demands at COP29 in Baku, calling for developed countries to take accountability for climate change impacts that continue to devastate communities across the Global South.
“Though I come from a ‘no worries’ island, climate change is deeply worrisome for us,” Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell told IPS in an exclusive interview at COP29 currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. Asked how his country was recovering from Hurricane Beryl, Mitchell said the island in the last 24 hours “experienced flash flooding and […]
Concerns about Indonesia’s economy have emerged given Donald Trump’s distrust of multilateralism and climate change policies.
Krafla geothermal power station in Iceland. PHOTO: Ásgeir Eggertsson, CC BY-SA 3.0 The government is putting aside $60 million to investigate new geothermal energy generation technology, which has the potential...
The Middle East conflict has been inescapable at the COP29 climate talks.
Delhi Airport is operating normally despite low visibility due to high air pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 428, categorized as "severe." However, stronger winds are expected to improve air quality to the "very poor" range.
A new map lays bare the timeline of where the catastrophic rainfall has hit Spain and the deadly flash floods it has triggered, as region after region was affected by relentless weather fronts.
Data from tracking website Flight Radar shows that 65 private jets arrived in Baku in the week leading to Monday compared to 32 in the same period last year.
Climate Action Tracker said Thursday there has been a three-year standstill in global warming projections, with no improvement since 2021. The world is on a path to reach 2.7°C of warming.
Wealthy countries need to double the amount of public money being used to help poorer nations cope with a warming world, say experts. But will they do it? And how much has current financing helped already?
At this year's U.N. climate talks, the Biden team hopes a push for one of the most controversial forms of zero-emissions power will be palatable to the president's successor.
A metal-organic framework is activated to capture carbon dioxide at high temperatures
The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc's sweeping anti-deforestation rules but also voted to loosen some requirements -- raising fresh uncertainty over the landmark law.
Climate change exacerbates the difficulties already faced by indigenous communities, multiplying their vulnerabilities from political and economic marginalization and loss of land and natural resources. The ongoing climatic carnage is displacing indigenous communities at seven times the rate of the global population. Speaking on the sidelines of COP29, Charles Lokai Lonyamakan from the Youth Initiative […]
Climate change and its impact on public health hasn’t made the top of the agenda even at a forum like the UN Climate Conference, but is should, say the health community. Understanding the gap, more than 100 organizations from across the international health and climate community came together as the Global Climate and Health Alliance […]
Join us for all the latest developments from day 4 of the climate summit in Azerbaijan Away from the Cop negotiations fossil fuel giant Shell was celebrating earlier this week when when it won an appeal against a landmark climate judgment that had ruled it must limit its emissions. But my as my colleague Isabella Kaminski reports the decision does not spell the end of climate litigation against the big companies driving the climate crisis. As negotiators get down to business this morning my colleague Ajit Niranjan has a sobering report which reveals that current policies would lead to a disastrous 2.7C of warming. This would cause a level of disruption that many scientists say will put human civilisation at risk. It adds that the expected level of global heating by the end of the century...
Reports into recycling, published by Lancaster University, found uncertainty regarding product labels and different recycling facilities around the country means many are getting it wrong.
Pete Hegseth dismissed global warming as a tool of control during his time on the cable news channel.
Today, November 14, is Finance Day at COP29. We caught up with Leslie Labruto, EDF’s Managing Director for Sustainable Finance, about what she’s watching for at COP29, the United Nations’ climate change talks in Baku, Azerbaijan. Follow Leslie on LinkedIn. Q: You’re in Baku for COP29. What key issues are on your radar? A: […] The post Climate Finance and Accountability at COP29 appeared first on Climate 411 .
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- President Taye Atske Selassie, at COP29, has reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to the Paris Agreement and proactive disaster preparedness.
[Capital FM] Baku, Azerbaijan -- President William Ruto says Africa's natural resources and biodiversity place it in a unique position to lead global climate solutions, highlighting the continent's role beyond participation.
[VOA] Nairobi -- As African farmers struggle with unpredictability caused by climate change, some are looking into contract farming, which involves growing a certain crop for a price set in advance.
Fossil fuel emissions have increased steadily for almost two centuries. Now, the world may soon reach an important turning point for climate change.
South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target
Climate change and energy minister Chris Bowen has issued a defiant message over fears the US could pull out of the Paris climate agreement.
The mega-coral measures 34 metres by 32 metres – making it larger than a blue whale – and it is thought to be three centuries old
Scientists say they have found the world's largest coral near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, announcing Thursday a major discovery "pulsing with life and colour".
A group of climate change protesters have caused traffic chaos for thousands of Melbourne commuters today as they block off a key road.
All eyes on a Florida after new hurricane models reveal Sara has a direct path to the state. Meteorologists warned Sara could become a hurricane next week, event reaching a Category 3.
Air pollution has been linked to eczema before, and now a study of more than 280,000 people has strengthened the association
Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group, announced a $10 billion investment in US energy security and infrastructure projects following Donald Trump's presidential win. Adani also hosted EU diplomats, showcasing the Adani Group's renewable energy projects in Gujarat, including the upcoming Khavda Renewable Energy Park, planned to be the world's largest.
Climate campaigners are bringing a legal case they hope will halt drilling at two huge fossil fuel projects.
Exclusive: Mia Mottley, who has championed climate action, says she would seek common ground with US president-elect Mia Mottley, the climate-championing prime minister of Barbados, has invited Donald Trump to a face-to-face meeting where she would seek “common ground” and persuade him that climate action was in his own interests. “Let us find a common purpose in saving the planet and saving livelihoods,” she told the Guardian at the UN’s Cop29 climate summit in Azerbaijan. “We are human beings and we have the capacity to meet face-to-face, in spite of our differences. We want humanity to survive. And the evidence [of the climate crisis] we are seeing almost weekly now.” Continue reading...
What to expect: deregulation justified as boosts for the economy and platitudes about the importance of clean air and water.
The 90-million-year-old resin offers a rare trace of a long-lost ecosystem.
At this year’s U.N. climate conference, world leaders are proposing a “global solidarity levy” on high-polluting industries.
A new study signals potential future stress for bears already coping with a warming environment in Alaska and Siberia.
The Florida Republican representative has said “climate change is real” and introduced legislation to abolish EPA.
The information will help people who live in coastal areas prepare for impacts caused by rising sea levels. Earth’s ocean is rising, disrupting livelihoods and infrastructure in coastal communities around the world. Agencies and organizations are working to prepare people as their world changes around them, and NASA information is helping these efforts. The agency’s […]
Start with some context. Sea level rise is forecast to shrink the land area of Florida by some 1-10% by the end of the century. Much of this land is in Florida’s south. The area affected includes the Everglades and … Continue reading → The post After Hurricane Milton, whither Florida? (And the other 49 of these United States?) first appeared on Living on the Real World.
The Category 4 storm kicked up atmospheric swells many miles above Earth's surface.
Workers making way for NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, likely did not realize they were building something that would not only withstand the test of time but transcend it. Mosquitoes, snakes, hurricanes, and intense south Mississippi heat – early crews faced all with a spirit of resilience and adaptability that remains […]
Sydney was worst-ranked Australian city at 150th, receiving a poorer score than London Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Three Australian cities are among the top 10 global cities with the lowest levels of air pollution, according to analysis of nearly 400 cities worldwide. Hobart (third), Darwin (fourth) and Canberra (10th) topped the list, based on air pollution data analysed by Auto Trader , an online vehicle trading site. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
STATEMENT: Brazil Releases New 2035 Emissions Reduction Target alison.cinnamo… Wed, 11/13/2024 - 08:44 BAKU (November 13, 2024) – Today, Brazil announced its new commitment to reduce emissions by 59% to 67% by 2035, as compared to 2005. In absolute terms, this target translates to a reduction of 850 million to 1.05 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2035. Also, compared to the previously established 2030 target, the ambition for absolute emissions reduction has increased by 13% to 29%. Following is a statement by Karen Silverwood-Cope, Climate Director, WRI Brasil: “Brazil's new climate target shows that it is ready to tackle the climate crisis head-on, as long as the country strives for the highest end of its emission reduction target. Cutting emissions...
[This Day] Angola intends to replicate its maiden multi-year licensing round for oil and gas acreage from 2026, a senior government energy official said, as the country looks to boost production and investment.
Despite the urgent need to reduce carbon in the atmosphere to slow climate change, fossil fuel emissions are still rising, say scientists.
[The Herald] President Mnangagwa is expected to address the United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29, as the global summit officially opens today.
Climate talks at COP29 in Baku on Wednesday turned to the pressing issue of how to manage the demand for minerals essential to producing electric vehicles and solar panels without triggering a “stampede of greed” that exploits local communities and crushes the poor.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Egypt is keen on adopting an integrated national approach to shift to sustainable development compatible with the environment. The prime minister further cited the launch of Egypt National Climate Change Strategy 2050 and Egypt’s Sustainable Development Strategy (Egypt’s Vision 2030), directing investments to green transformation projects, enhancing cooperation with … The post PM: Egypt adopts integrated strategy to shift to sustainable development compatible with environment appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Researchers use community-submitted king tide photos to validate climate change models. This year's King Tides Project is scheduled for Nov. 15-17 and Dec. 13-15.
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton If Donald Trump pulls the United States out of the Paris Agreement, it’s not likely other countries such as New Zealand will follow, according to...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Gitson Energy Limited has petitioned the Kenyan High Court to join the Law Society of Kenya's case challenging the KETRACO-Adani contract as an Interested Party.
Carbon emissions across the territory continue to rise, states the Yukon government's latest progress report on Our Clean Future, its climate change strategy. But per-person emissions have gone down.
A new European Space Agency-backed study shows that the extreme heatwaves of 2023, which fuelled huge wildfires and severe droughts, also undermined the land’s capacity to soak up atmospheric carbon. This diminished carbon uptake drove atmospheric carbon dioxide levels to new highs, intensifying concerns about accelerating climate change.
Once again, scientists issued a red alert by analyzing ongoing world’s weather and its impact on the climate. The year 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record, contributed by an extended streak of high monthly global mean temperatures. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’s “State of the Climate 2024 Update” […]
Despite advances in clean and renewable energies, the growing consumption of oil and natural gas is causing global fossil emissions to climb: by the end of 2024, they are expected to increase by 0.8 percent to 37.4 billion metric tons of CO2 . The emissions from coal will increase slightly (by 0.2 percent). Despite the urgent need to reduce emissions and slow climate change, there is no indication that a turning point has been reached in fossil CO2 emissions worldwide. This is the conclusion of the Global Carbon Project, which researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute / the University of Bremen and the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) participate in. Together with the projected 4.2 billion metric tons from changed land use, particularly the clearing of forests, total...
The European Union is debating delaying a landmark deforestation regulation that has led to massive backlash among stakeholders. Environmental NGOs and politicians warn a delay would threaten forests and the climate.
[New Times] The UN annual climate summit is now underway in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, where thousands of world leaders, including representatives of governments around the world are converging for two weeks of negotiations over how to tackle the global climate crisis.
[Observer] The Conference of the Parties (COP) is a creature of Article 7 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), established as the supreme body of the convention.
Delhi's air quality has been classified as 'very poor' for 15 consecutive days, with the primary pollutant being PM10. This harmful particulate matter originates from sources like vehicle emissions and industrial activities, posing significant health risks to residents.
Unlike other aspects of the Biden climate agenda, goals to boost nuclear energy enjoy bipartisan support and could survive the incoming Trump administration.
The American Petroleum Institute released a road map of goals on everything from methane emissions to gas exports.
Interconnectors are a key piece of Britain’s plans to reach a clean power grid by 2030.
[The Herald] Baku, Azerbaijan -- ZIMBABWE aspires to transition from a mere supplier of raw minerals to a key player in the global renewable energy sector and create green jobs as it industrialises, President Mnangagwa has said.
The ignoble achievement is another reason it’s unlikely humanity will limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
An appeals court in the Netherlands said the company has a responsibility to address climate change — but can’t be legally forced to do so.
Opening speeches rarely contain such frank and unsparing political attacks, nor such open fossil fuel defenses.
Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog on Wednesday morning as pollution levels soared in the city.
[UN News] UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Tuesday for countries to step up contributions to a financial mechanism to assist developing countries affected by climate change.
[Africa Renewal] At COP29, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to transform Africa into a global renewable energy leader, emphasizing the continent's untapped potential and the urgent need for investment and reforms
President-elect Donald Trump wants to increase oil and gas production and roll back the Inflation Reduction Act. We asked energy and climate policy expert Brian Murray what that would mean.
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Global leaders offered competing views on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks Wednesday as a new report warned the world must reach carbon neutrality much sooner than planned.
Residents of India's capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.
Aussie owners of electric cars have been reminded of the dangers lithium batteries pose after a crash after a woman became trapped in her Tesla.
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from burning fossil fuels are set to be the highest on record in 2024, claims a new study led by the University of Exeter.
Despite nations’ pledges at Cop28 a year ago, the burning of coal, oil and gas continued to rise in 2024 There is “no sign” of the transition away from burning fossil fuels that was pledged by the world’s nations a year ago, with 2024 on track to set another new record for global carbon emissions. The new data, released at the UN’s Cop29 climate conference in Azerbaijan, indicates that the planet-heating emissions from coal, oil and gas will rise by 0.8% in 2024. In stark contrast, emissions have to fall by 43% by 2030 for the world to have any chance of keeping to the 1.5C temperature target and limiting “increasingly dramatic” climate impacts on people around the globe. Continue reading...
Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re are burning more than ever before.
During the US time out, Australia and its allies must remain steady and seek to deepen cooperation among themselves The idea of open international exchange that framed the Australian reforms of the late 20th century and its subsequent economic success are being challenged in the 21st century. The challenge is intensified by the restoration of Donald Trump as president of the United States. He is committed to higher protection, tax cuts that will set record highs for budget deficits, a trade war with Australia’s largest trading partner with a risk of worse, and separation of the United States from the rules-based international trading system. He is also committed to withdrawal from international cooperation and domestic action to reduce climate-changing emissions of greenhouse gases. Global...
The US president-elect has repeatedly referred to climate change as a 'hoax' and has also vowed to pull the US out of the Paris Agreement
Hurricane trackers reveal that another storm is brewing in the Atlantic that could become Tropical Storm Sara as it enters the Gulf of Mexico. This comes as storm Rafael fizzled out over the weekend.
Leaders at ongoing climate summit need to signal a renewed push for phasing out fossil fuels and mobilise finances to do so, analysts say.
Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge on emissions is an encouraging step at a frightening moment Predictions that this will be the first calendar year in which the 1.5C warming limit enshrined in the Paris agreement is surpassed provide a stark backdrop to the UN’s 29th climate conference. This year – 2024 – has already seen the hottest-ever day and month, and is expected by experts to be the hottest year too. Addressing delegates on Tuesday, the UN chief, António Guterres, referred to a “masterclass in climate destruction” . The escalating pattern of destructive weather events, most recently in Valencia , is a warning of what lies ahead. When the 1.5C figure was included in the 2015 deal, it was known to be a stretch. The treaty says countries must hold the average temperature “well...
Mike Smith cartoon on climate change and global wars.
A named storm will likely form in the Northwest Caribbean later this week, and it could strengthen and head toward Florida or Cuba next week. The post Yet another November hurricane threat is taking shape appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Premium Times] This year, the COP29 agenda is expected to be anchored on climate finance, mitigation, and adaptation, with the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) designed to provide support for vulnerable communities in global climate solutions.
[Nile Post] As COP29 opens in Baku, Azerbaijan, global attention shifts to the widening gap between the ambitious pledges of past climate summits and the urgent action needed to address the climate crisis. Despite high-profile commitments from COP26, COP27, and COP28, many promises--especially those supporting developing nations--remain largely unfulfilled, leaving these countries increasingly vulnerable to escalating climate impacts.
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