Extreme heat expected to hit much of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and inland NSW as central Queensland braces for flooding Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Much of Australia’s east coast will swelter through heatwave conditions this weekend with temperatures set to soar to up to 12 degrees above average. The extreme heat warning comes as central Queensland braces for flash flooding after days of soaking rain. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Researchers in Canada are using artificial intelligence to monitor the ongoing mass extinction of insects, hoping to collect data that can help reverse species collapse and avert catastrophe for the planet.
Delhi residents are turning to air purifiers for relief from hazardous air pollution, but experts warn they are a temporary and potentially problematic solution. While these devices can filter out PM2.5, they can't address rising carbon dioxide levels in enclosed spaces, posing health risks, especially during sleep. Experts recommend limited use, ventilation, and masks as more viable strategies.
Weather experts have warned of flash floods, blizzards and debris flows in California and southwestern Oregon. Meanwhile two people have died in Washington.
Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
For most of the storms — 40 of them — the extra oomph from warmer oceans made the storms jump an entire hurricane category.
The Republican-majority state legislature has been accused of using a hurricane relief bill to attempt to limit the power of Democratic state officials.
Study finds many climate-stabilization plans are based on questionable assumptions about the future cost and deployment of “direct air capture” and therefore may not bring about promised reductions.
At least two deaths have been reported, as atmospheric river is also expected to extend from Hawaii to California Millions of people on both US coasts are enduring extreme weather conditions, with a lethal, once-a-decade bomb cyclone storm system descending on the north-west while east coast residents are experiencing persistent wildfires amid weeks of bone-dry drought conditions. More than 650,000 people were waking up on Wednesday without power in Washington state, as a system of powerful storms descended on the pacific north-west and northern California. An estimated 100,000 people are without power in British Columbia as well as 24,000 in northern California. Continue reading...
As Cop29 in Azerbaijan reaches final stages, countries try to shore up support for conference where question of limiting global heating will be key Australia is locked in a standoff with Turkey over which will host vital UN climate talks in 2026, where the question of whether the world can limit global heating in line with scientific advice is likely to be decided. Australia’s government wants to host the summit in partnership with Pacific nations, which are among the countries most threatened by climate breakdown. Continue reading...
Chile, a country rich in solar and wind energy and with huge photovoltaic power stations and wind turbines in its elongated territory, managed to change its grid by incorporating renewable energies, which account for an installed capacity equivalent to 43.8 % of its electricity production. However, it is woefully lacking in distributed generation projects, also […]
Models can accurately predict the future migration routes of animals and extend the shelf life of corridors, researchers found.
A 'once in a decade' bomb cyclone has unleashed itself on western states, and has already left hundreds of thousands of Americans without power and one dead.
Queen’s University will install North America’s first carbon-sequestering field turf at Nixon Field, enhancing sustainability while supporting sports and research.
Charities worry it could block a crucial deal giving women more support in the face of climate change.
The locals are worried: “Just because CO2 sequestration can be done doesn't mean it should be done." The post The nation’s first commercial carbon sequestration plant is in Illinois. It leaks. appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
OECD complaint alleges top firm has increased investments in companies implicated in environmental devastation BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset management company, faces a complaint at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for allegedly contributing to environmental and human rights abuses around the world through its investments in agribusiness. Friends of the Earth US and the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil accuse BlackRock of increasing investments in companies that have been implicated in the devastation of the Amazon and other major forests despite warnings that this is destabilising the global climate, damaging ecosystems and violating the rights of traditional communities. Continue reading...
Exclusive: Five oil and chemical companies which promised to divert plastic from environment produced 132m tonnes of it, analysis finds Bali recycling scheme swamped with garbage Oil and chemical companies who created a high-profile alliance to end plastic pollution have produced 1,000 times more new plastic in five years than the waste they diverted from the environment, according to new data obtained by Greenpeace. The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) was set up in 2019 by a group of companies which include ExxonMobil, Dow, Shell, TotalEnergies and ChevronPhillips, some of the world’s biggest producers of plastic. They promised to divert 15m tonnes of plastic waste from the environment in five years to the end of 2023, by improving collection and recycling, and creating a circular...
At COP29, Saint Kitts and Nevis, the smallest independent nation in the Western Hemisphere, stands as a beacon of climate action and renewable energy ambition. The Federation has set its sights on achieving 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, leveraging its natural resources of trade winds, solar radiation, and geothermal potential. Despite a modest 40 […]
With Donald Trump expected to take the United States again out of climate diplomacy, China, the world's largest emitter but green energy powerhouse, is seizing on the chance to project itself as the global leader.
The Independent Petroleum Association of America outlined its priorities as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
The aim is to make the homes more comfortable as they release less carbon pollution. The retrofits also allow them to better withstand extreme weather.
Career negotiators at the climate talks face working for a president who says global warming is a hoax, being reassigned or finding new jobs.
Parts of Australia's Great Barrier Reef have suffered the highest coral death on record, reveal experts at the Australian Institute of Marine Science's (AIMS).
Thailand will aim to further reduce its emissions of harmful gases because a follow-up on the 2015 Paris climate agreement shows the country’s efforts are falling short of its target to help control the rising temperature of the planet, according to Chalermchai Sri-on, the minister of Natural Resources and Environment.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Power has unveiled its Sustainability Strategy, aimed at integrating sustainable business practices into its operations.
[Premium Times] Dozens of climate groups from across the continent under the aegis of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), asked world leaders to refrain from increasing the continent's debt burden with loan instruments disguised as climate finance.
Scheme has collected a fraction of the waste it set out to handle and is struggling with broken machinery and poor finances Five firms in plastic pollution alliance ‘made 1,000 times more waste than they saved’ The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) makes high-profile claims about the projects around the world it supports in the pursuit of clearing up plastic waste leaching into the environment. It works with partner organisations in developing countries to support community initiatives to collect and recycle plastic waste. Continue reading...
For decades, Coho salmon were turning up dead in urban streams the Pacific Northwest. The salmon would stop swimming straight, and then die before they had a chance to spawn. Researchers worried that unless they figured out the cause, the species would eventually go extinct. Enter a formidable crew of biologists, modelers, community scientists, environmental chemists. After eventually ruling out the obvious suspects — things like temperature, oxygen levels and known toxins — researchers eventually zeroed in on a prime suspect: chemicals in tires. But the question remained: Which one? If you liked this episode, check out our other episodes on satellites monitoring emissions and how air pollution could create superbugs . Want to hear more environmental stories or science mysteries?...
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Communities across the United States face extreme weather, but some are prepared to thrive. Find out how your city ranks.
In today’s newsletter: Governments are clashing with the agricultural sector across Europe – it’s a complex battle that involves everything from the climate crisis to the far right • Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First Edition Good morning. More than 10,000 of farmers descended on Westminster yesterday to protest against the Labour government’s changes to inheritance tax, which they describe as a “betrayal” that represents an existential threat to British family farming. Ukraine | Ukraine’s power network is at “heightened risk of catastrophic failure” after Russia’s missile and drone attack on Sunday, Greenpeace has warned, raising fears about the safety of the country’s three operational nuclear power stations. The strikes by Russia were aimed at electricity substations...
Targeting of substations connected to three working nuclear plants risks nuclear catastrophe in Europe, says Greenpeace Ukraine’s power network is at “heightened risk of catastrophic failure” after Russia’s missile and drone attack on Sunday, Greenpeace has warned, raising fears about the safety of the country’s three operational nuclear power stations. The strikes by Moscow were aimed at electricity substations “critical to the operation of Ukraine’s nuclear plants” and there is a possibility that the reactors could lose power and become unsafe, according to a briefing note prepared for the Guardian. Continue reading...
Strongest atmospheric river seen by California, Washington and Oregon this season knocks out power and downs trees California and Pacific north-west brace for an atmospheric river – but what is it? What was expected to be one of the strongest storms in the north-west US in decades arrived on Tuesday evening, knocking out power and downing trees across the region. The Weather Prediction Center issued excessive rainfall risks beginning on Tuesday and lasting through Friday as the strongest atmospheric river – a large plume of moisture – that California and the Pacific north-west has seen this season bears down on the region. The storm system is considered a “ bomb cyclone”, which occurs when a cyclone intensifies rapidly. Continue reading...
Education is under threat as multiple crises push children out of school and into harms way. COP29 Baku could break historical barriers that hold back education from playing a unique, critical role to accelerate the ambition of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement, protecting people and planet from life-threatening risks of climate change. […]
Air pollution harms our kidneys. Studies show a link between air pollution and kidney disease. A study found that air pollution increases the risk of new kidney disease cases and its progression. The study observed veterans over time and found a correlation between air pollution and kidney health. Other studies also suggest that air pollution negatively impacts kidney function.
The world is at a turning point, CO2 emissions could soon stop rising thanks to a renewable energy boom. But according to a new climate protection ranking, countries aren't doing enough to move away from oil and gas.
[UNOWAS] During the COP29, UNOWAS, in collaboration with its partners, organized two important meetings to raise awareness and to mobilize public and private players on the impact of climate change on peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel.
[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed a high-level African Union (AU) delegation, led by H.E. Ana Nembe, to engage in collaborative efforts aimed at helping Liberia enhance its climate change mitigation efforts. The courtesy visit, held on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marks a significant step towards strengthening cooperation between Liberia and the AU on pressing environmental issues.
Australia and Turkey are both lobbying to host Cop31, the world's annual United Nations climate change negotiations planned for 2026. The climate change minister, Chris Bowen, said Australia wants to co-host Cop31 'in partnership with our Pacific family'. Bowen also announced a $50m contribution to loss and damage caused by the climate crisis. Paris agreement is working, Australian minister tells Cop29, but much deeper cuts needed by 2035 Chris Bowen makes last-minute diplomatic stop in Turkey as Australia ramps up bid to host Cop31 Continue reading...
From my perspective as a 12-year-old, it’s devastating that the protest is getting such a negative reaction from the NSW government Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast All year, I have been looking forward to the People’s Blockade of the Newcastle coal port . I’ve been so excited to see the colourful array of kayaks and get to swim and paddle in the harbour with my friends to make our voices heard, and let the government know that we need to do everything we can right now to stop the climate crisis. I know that Rising Tide has been working incredibly hard to make the blockade a fun and safe experience for everyone, but it feels like instead of listening to our concern about the climate crisis, the...
PHOTO: Federated Farmers Holding back on agricultural emissions pricing could cost New Zealand hundreds of millions more in future offshore climate mitigation.
Marles said the Coalition’s attack on the government for not joining a US-UK civil nuclear deal is Peter Dutton ‘intentionally seeking to conflate two ideas’ and spreading ‘misinformation’. Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Oxfam reacts to Australia’s Cop29 pledge Oxfam Australia has welcomed the government’s Cop29 pledge of $50m towards a global loss and damage fund to help the world’s most vulnerable people to repair the damage from climate breakdown. If climate change losses and damages are not included in the new global climate finance goal, the new fund for responding to loss and damage risks becoming an empty vessel. The danger is that developed country governments will prioritise meeting the new and ambitious climate...
The bomb cyclone moving toward the US is powerful enough to create Category 1 hurricane-force winds. Forecaster have revealed exact locations set to endure the powerful winds.
A Kingston student’s concerns over high CO2 levels at a new school prompt an HVAC inspection. The school board vows action to ensure safety for students and staff.
A powerful bomb cyclone is taking aim at the Pacific Northwest and northern California with hurricane force winds forecast to gust up to 70 mph with as much as 15 inches of rain and heavy snow in the mountains.
Beijing is under pressure to fill the leadership vacuum, but the world’s largest carbon emitter is resisting calls to provide more funding.
Our impact on the planet has caused the Sixth Mass Extinction. Here are the main reasons why we are causing the most recent animal extinctions.
The new document allows Putin's strategic forces to deploy their devastating weapons if Russia or Belarus is threatened by a non-nuclear nation supported by a nuclear power
Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine allows for broader use of nuclear weapons, including against non-nuclear states supported by nuclear powers.
[This Day] The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, recently witnessed a transformative milestone in renewable energy deployment. With the unveiling of a ₦900 million, 240KW solar car park donated by Azura Power West Africa, Precious Ugwuzor writes that the company is setting an example for energy sustainability in Nigerian institutions and transforming its landscape
Kingston is making strides in reducing its environmental impact, with new data shedding light on both progress and challenges in the city's sustainability efforts.
Nasa satellite images showed a thick smog covering several South Asian cities.
Thousands of pupils across Wales and central England were given the day off after nearly 5in (12cm) of snow fell in places and temperatures plunged to -11.2C (12.2F).
Scientists from ETH Zurich in Switzerland and Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium have predicted glacier loss under different carbon emissions scenarios.
Passengers and crew aboard Princess Cruises' Coral Princess were plagued by an outbreak on its 31-day journey from Singapore to Los Angeles.
Chris Bowen also pledges A$50m to a fund to help the world’s most vulnerable people to repair the damage from climate breakdown Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian climate change minister, Chris Bowen, has declared the landmark Paris agreement “is working” as it had brought the world back from “the brink of catastrophic 4C warming”, but argued countries must set the most ambitious emissions targets possible for 2035 to limit worsening global heating. Giving Australia’s national statement on the conference floor at the Cop29 summit in Azerbaijan, he also pledged A$50m (US$32.5m) towards a global loss and damage fund to help the world’s most vulnerable people to repair the damage from climate breakdown. The funding was welcomed by climate...
As Arctic temperatures rise, marine-terminating glaciers—especially in places like Svalbard—are undergoing rapid retreat and intensified calving.The ESA-funded Space for Shore project utilises radar data from the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission to provide precise, year-over-year insights into glacier retreat and calving intensity, particularly in areas like Kongsfjorden, where notable glaciers are experiencing significant retreat.
[Daily Maverick] As you gather in Rio for the G20 Leaders' Summit, you do so at a critical moment for our planet, humanity and the future of every young person alive today and those yet to come. This letter is addressed to you not only as heads of government but as mothers, fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers - people who care deeply about the well-being of your children and grandchildren.
Flooding from Hurricane Helene tore through Asheville's water system in late September, destroying so much infrastructure that officials at the time said repairs could take weeks.
STATEMENT: More than 30 Countries Commit to Tackle Methane from Organic Waste alison.cinnamo… Tue, 11/19/2024 - 07:37 BAKU, AZERBAIJAN (November 19, 2024) – Today at COP29, over 30 countries committed to reduce methane from organic waste such as food. The Declaration on Reducing Methane from Organic Waste supports previous COP commitments, including the Lowering Organic Waste Methane (LOW-Methane) initiative to cut 1 million metric tons of annual waste sector emissions and the broader Global Methane Pledge to cut all global methane emissions at least 30% by 2030. Food loss and waste accounts for 8-10% of total annual greenhouse gas emissions and methane emissions from food waste in landfills are a significant component, representing 3% of total greenhouse gas emissions...
The United States needs to invest in new technologies to trim emissions.
Despite president-elect’s vow, energy companies focus on managing resources to be profitable, not pumping more oil At the Republican national convention in July, Donald Trump pledged to cut gas prices by boosting domestic oil production. “We will drill, baby, drill ,” he declared. Despite the president-elect’s promise , oil and gas companies probably have other ideas. For the past few years, US energy producers have focused on keeping costs down to stay profitable, balancing between producing enough oil to satisfy global energy needs and paying shareholders big dividends, according to energy experts. That’s unlikely to change soon. Continue reading...
The World Health Organization estimates 600 million people a year already suffer from foodborne illnesses. The post Climate change is spoiling food faster, making hundreds of millions of people sick around the world appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Some are looking to Biden to make the designations before the arrival of an administration that has advocated for opening public lands to oil drilling and other development.
Commuters faced travel chaos and the coldest UK temperature this early in the season since 1998 was recorded as Braemar in Aberdeenshire fell to -11.2C (12.2F).
A rare oarfish, long associated with doomsday myths, has washed ashore in California for the second time this year, sparking speculation about climate change and natural disasters.
Video: 00:04:31 The double-satellite Proba-3 is the most ambitious member yet of ESA’s Proba family of experimental missions. Two spacecraft will fly together as one, maintaining precise formation down to a single millimetre. One will block out the fiery disc of the Sun for the other, to enable prolonged observations of the Sun’s surrounding atmosphere, or ‘corona’, the source of the solar wind and space weather. Usually, the corona can only be glimpsed for a few minutes during terrestrial total solar eclipses. Proba-3 aims to reproduce such eclipses for up to six hours at a time, in a highly elliptical orbit taking it more than 60 000 km from Earth. The two spacecraft are being launched together by India’s PSLV-XL launcher from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Follow the mission’s deployment...
Tropical Storm Man-yi is estimated to be about 370km south of Hong Kong and is forecast to move west at about 18km/h.
As climate changes sends summer temperatures higher worldwide, new research finds most urban residents don't have a key source of cooling shade: trees.
Romina Khurshid Alam, the Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Climate Change, praised the resilience of the people of her country in the face of climate disasters and has put her faith into diplomacy to achieve climate justice. Speaking to IPS against the backdrop of a rising environmental crisis and unfulfilled promises by […]
Another year of wildfires, heat, hurricanes and floods linked to human-made climate change has raised the stakes about who should pay for the damage. Are fossil fuel companies contributing?
Alongside climate finance, COP29 currently being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, was expected to serve as an important platform for nations to demonstrate their intention to submit stronger national climate commitments, strengthen adaptation efforts, and show tangible progress and action on previous pledges. Halfway through the conference some key experts and leaders including UN Former Sec […]
As the glaciers of South America retreat, the supply of freshwater is dwindling and its quality is getting worse.
Statement hopeful about ‘soft landing’ for global economy as its silence on North Korean support for Russia reveals China’s sway.
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.
The industrial revolution set the ball rolling towards global warming. Today, developing nations are on the frontlines of a climatic carnage and its snowballing effects. Developed nations bear a financial responsibility to provide climate finance to developing nations, as financing the transition to a low-carbon economy is an urgent, critical matter. This year, 2024, is […]
The president-elect may find success in slashing regulations and speeding up natural gas exports, while drilling and refining plans could be harder to change.
Former reality star and ex-congressman Sean Duffy has questioned the science of global warming during his time as a Fox Business host.
Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who is also the energy minister, said 11 suspects have been detained in connection with the Nov. 11 pipeline blast and other similar attacks targeting facilities that supply 80 percent of the nation’s natural gas.
Former reality star and ex-congressman has questioned the science of global warming during his time as a Fox Business host.
Forests absorb planet-warming pollution, but world leaders shouldn't include them in plans to reach net-zero emissions, one study recommends.
Experts say mix of taxes with development bank and private funding can provide $1tn a year needed by 2030 Raising money needed to tackle the climate crisis need not be a burden on overstretched government budgets, leading economists have said. The sums needed – approximately $1tn a year by 2030 – are achievable without disruption to the global economy, and would help to generate greener economic growth for the future. Continue reading...
[New Times] As climate impacts intensify and hit the world's poorest, the Adaptation Gap Report 2024 has found that nations must dramatically increase climate adaptation efforts to curb devastating floods, longer-lasting droughts, extreme heat and others.
STATEMENT: G20 Summit Reaffirms Support for Inclusive, Just Climate Action alison.cinnamo… Tue, 11/19/2024 - 00:40 BAKU (November 19, 2024) – Today, Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies issued a joint statement , as the COP29 negotiations enter their final stretch. G20 countries reaffirmed the goals of the Paris Agreement, reiterated the outcome from the Global Stocktake in Dubai and agreed to reform Multilateral Development Banks and scale up climate finance. G20 countries account for 85% of the world's economy and are the largest contributors to multilateral development banks helping to steer climate finance. Following is a statement from Ani Dasgupta, President and CEO, World Resources Institute: “The G20 Leaders’ Summit has reaffirmed that just...
The global climate aid fund is not the only option discussed at the World Climate Change Conference (COP29). Imposing a new tax on cryptocurrencies and the plastics industry could help close the money gap needed to address the impacts of climate change, especially in the countries of the Global South. The pool of proposals presented […]
[ANGOP] Baku -- Angola has benefited from more than US$100 million in pilot projects to combat climate change since 2015, the National Director for Climate Action and Sustainable Development, Cecilia Bernardo, said on Saturday in Baku, capital of Azerbaijan.
[UN News] 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.
Scientists uncover the remarkably preserved remains of a saber-toothed kitten from the Siberian permafrost.
Delhi experienced its worst air quality this season with a severe AQI of 494, causing respiratory problems for residents. The hazardous air, attributed to local pollution, stubble burning, and unfavorable weather, is expected to persist, prompting health warnings from experts.
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.
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...
Northwest region of Pacific Ocean has generated 25 named tropical storms this year, up from 19 recorded during typhoon season in 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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,...
Final section of the east-route natural gas pipeline between China and Russia completed seven months ahead of schedule.
It is part of a wider plan to reduce emissions and pollution and restore natural habitat.
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.
[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.
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.
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...
By relying on natural carbon sinks such as forests and peatlands to offset emissions, governments can appear closer to goals than they actually are Relying on natural carbon sinks such as forests and oceans to offset continued fossil fuel emissions will not stop global heating, the scientists who developed net zero have warned. Each year, the planet’s oceans, forests, soils and other natural carbon sinks absorb about half of all human emissions , forming part of government plans to limit global heating to below 2C under the Paris agreement. Continue reading...
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.”
Athletes have not been spared the impact of climate change, with high temperatures, pollution, weather events and dirty water affecting performance
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...
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.
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 president-elect’s energy team is pro-fossil fuel, skeptical of regulations and fiercely loyal.
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.
[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.
[New Era] Katima Mulilo -- Environment minister Pohamba Shifeta expressed disappointment in developed nations for their unwillingness to provide adequate funding towards climate change.
[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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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...
[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.
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
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.
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 […]
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, […]
Antonio Guterres said the spotlight was on G20 countries, which account for 80 per cent of global emissions.
Chris Wright is a passionate proselytizer for fossil fuels who has said "there is no climate crisis."
Their message about expanding U.S. gas production came at a global meeting that's focused on moving the world away from fossil fuels.
Energy experts say that the country will need to repurpose electric batteries, panels and turbine blades or risk creating millions of tons of waste.
State officials are seeking information by Dec. 16 from a long list of stakeholders.
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 […]
[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).
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.
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.
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...
Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.
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...
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.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE03483J, Opinion Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Xuan Gao, Haobo Dong, Chang Su, Yuhang Dai, Yiyang Liu, Ivan P. Parkin, Claire J Carmalt, Guanjie He Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) present a transformative avenue in electrochemical energy storage technologies, leveraging zinc anodes and aqueous electrolytes for safety and cost-effectiveness. The primary challenge of mitigating zinc... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
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.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 129, Issue 11, November 2024.
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.
A bomb cyclone and corresponding atmospheric river are bringing precipitation to Northern California. See satellite photos and videos of the storm.
A powerful storm, classified as a "bomb cyclone," has wreaked havoc across the US Northwest, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Hurricane-force winds and torrential rainfall led to widespread power outages, affecting over 600,000 homes and businesses. Tragically, two lives were lost due to falling trees. The storm also impacted Canada's British Columbia, causing power disruptions for thousands.
Gautam Adani, a billionaire from India, and seven others are accused of hiding bribes to Indian officials from U.S. investors in a solar energy scheme worth billions of dollars.
Under different circumstances, you might expect to see someone like Gubad Ibadoghlu speaking at a United Nations conference on climate change. But as the world leaders gather at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the economist and outspoken fossil fuel critic is 30 kilometres away, locked inside his home, under 24/7 police surveillance.
Indian chair of Adani Group, worth about $85bn, accused of agreeing to pay bribes to obtain solar energy contracts Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest men, has been indicted in New York over an alleged multi-billion-dollar scheme to pay $250m in bribes and conceal the scheme from US investors. Prosecutors charged the chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and two other executives of a renewable energy company with securities fraud and conspiring to commit securities and wire fraud. Continue reading...
California regulators just voted to ignore the long-term environmental and social costs of factory-farm incentives. Our climate solutions must not come at the expense of environmental justice.
Climate change minister Simon Watts at COP 29. Climate change minister Simon Watts reaffirmed his commitment to New Zealand’s emission reduction targets at the global climate summit at the same time as the country...
Researchers determined that 44% of the economic damages caused by Hurricane Helene and 45% of those caused by Hurricane Milton could be attributed to climate change. The post Human-caused ocean warming intensified recent hurricanes, including all 11 Atlantic hurricanes in 2024 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Ukraine's environmental protection minister, Svitlana Grynchuk, and the Palestinian chair for the environmental quality authority, Nisreen Tamimi, raised the alarm on the ecological impact of war in their countries and beyond. Grynchuk said Russia's 'unlawful reporting' of its carbon emissions on Ukrainian territory was undermining the integrity of the Paris agreement. Tamimi said the rebuilding effort in Gaza would release an estimated 30m tonnes of carbon dioxide Cop29 live: campaigners say talks are ‘reaching point of real emotion’ Continue reading...
The Weather Prediction Center issued excessive rainfall risks through Friday and hurricane-force wind warnings were in effect as the strongest atmospheric river — a large plume of moisture — that California and the Pacific Northwest has seen this season overwhelmed the region.
Spain's under-fire ecological transition minister, a candidate for a top European Commission post, said Wednesday that questioning the role of state agencies during the country's devastating floods was "dangerous".
Come learn about the Tesla Powerwall and how it's pretty much necessary if you're installing a solar power system or own an EV vehicle from Tesla.
A Hilcorp oil field in Alaska’s Arctic is set to host a tech firm that wants to use natural gas-fired power to mine digital currency.
WRI and Partners Launch Zero Emissions and Resilient Buildings (ZERB) Accelerator at COP29 margaret.overh… Wed, 11/20/2024 - 11:28 At the 2024 UN Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Subnational Climate Action Leaders' Exchange (SCALE) partnership launched the Zero Emissions and Resilient Buildings (ZERB) Accelerator. The ZERB Accelerator will rapidly reduce operational and embodied greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen climate resilience in the buildings sector through enhanced multilevel collaboration with subnational governments around the world. The announcement was made at SCALE's COP29 Action Dialogue, where subnational leaders explored opportunities for strengthening climate action across key sectors. The buildings sector is a major contributor to...
[This Day] Abuja -- The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has said that efforts by the government as well as oil and gas companies to plug the leakage of methane emissions, had shielded the equivalent of removing 400,000 vehicles from roads nationwide.
Chris Uhlmann says power costs are soaring while renewables are falling short, but do the pair have anything in common? Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast What is “The Real Cost of Net Zero” asked political journalist Chris Uhlmann this week, after weeks of trailing his new documentary on Sky News Australia. Uhlmann is no fan of Australia’s shift to renewables, and in a preview published in the Australian said politicians and governments “pushing ambitious renewables targets” were “breathtakingly, stunningly energy illiterate.” Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Graham Readfearn is Guardian Australia’s environment and climate correspondent Continue reading...
Interviews and analysis of court documents show how the world’s most prestigious consulting firm quietly helps fuel the climate crisis Two giant, mirrored walls are set to rise out of the sands of the Arabian desert. They will run parallel for more than 100 miles from the coast of the Red Sea through arid valleys and craggy mountains. Between them, a futuristic city which has no need for cars or roads will be powered completely by renewable energy. This engineering marvel, its creators say, will usher in “a revolution in civilization”. It’s the jewel in the crown of a $500bn Saudi government project known as Neom , turning a vast scrubland into a techno-utopia and world-class tourist and sporting destination. Perhaps a harbinger for the end of oil , it will supposedly put the powerful...
Fresh warnings for snow and ice have been issued by the Met Office as Arctic air continues to dominate the UK’s weather.
Migration is growing as the planet gets even hotter. Climate change is fuelling a migration crisis and millions of people in vulnerable nations are continually being uprooted from their homes. The climate and migration nexus are undeniable and the global community has turned to the Baku climate talks for urgent and sustainable solutions. Ugochi Daniels, […]
Preliminary data in the last quarter showed that global oil inventories declined by about 1.16 million barrels a day — significantly more than the IEA projection.
A draft rule could land in January, the outgoing administration's last gasp bid to reshape the offshore fossil fuel program.
Two hurricanes, Debby and Oscar, likely would have remained tropical storms in a world without global warming.
The idea includes compelling the National Academies to put together a team of researchers to debate the reality of climate change.
A trio of former Cabinet ministers today urged the new party leader to distance it from the president-elect's regime on climate change, warning that what works in the US does not work here.
François Poirier said the former U.S. president's re-election has been "top of mind" for the company, which has a network of natural gas pipelines in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
[New Times] Eight countries in the Horn of Africa region are set to receive more than usual rainfall leading to floods, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, said on Tuesday, November 20, Xinhua reports.
US embassy has received ‘specific information’ of potentially significant air attack; Russia spokesperson attacks Biden administration In a television interview in France, foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s approval of a new nuclear doctrine yesterday as rhetoric, and, Reuters reports, said “We are not intimidated.” The change in nuclear doctrine yesterday lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of nuclear weapons, with a significant development being that Russia says it now considers a nuclear response justified if it is on the receiving end of aggression by a non-nuclear power that is being aided by a nuclear power. Continue reading...
Aligning climate action with major economic initiatives is essential to cutting emissions while promoting sustainable development.
ScottishPower’s customer business is leading the company’s strategy to help households decarbonise, either by supporting householders as they navigate and manage their energy needs via smart meters and green tariffs or by installing smart low-carbon technologies for their home such as heat pumps, EV chargers, solar panels and batteries.
Organized labor has a plan for how to keep New England’s renewable energy momentum going.
A new analysis finds that the storms’ wind speeds increased by up to 28 miles per hour, boosting their destructive power.
[Daily Trust] The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on behalf of the federal government with the People's Republic of China.
Coming hot weather prompts Australian Energy Market Operator to predict shortfall in electricity supplies for NSW and Queensland Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast South-eastern Australia will endure its first big heatwave of the season in the coming days, elevating fire risks and potentially straining the power grid in some states. Dean Narramore, a senior Bureau of Meteorology forecaster, said day and night temperatures would be as much as 8-14C hotter than usual for this time of year. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Day nine of the climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, begins as negotiators work against the clock Away from Cop29 my colleagues at the Guardian have pulled together a striking article outlining the real world consequences of the escalating climate crisis. Outlining the extent of rising temperatures and more extreme rainfall it is essential reading – and a stark reminder of why rapid action is needed to rapidly reduce emissions. Argentina to stay in the Paris agreement - foreign minister Continue reading...
From a harrowing car incident in China to a toxic smog cloud visible from space, explore six stories from the video team at the South China Morning Post.
Nick McKenzie had no idea his response to a mysterious letter would lead him on one of the largest ever international bribery investigations into the oil industry.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE04803B, Paper Yimei Chen, Kaijie Zhang, Zhixiao Xu, Facheng Gong, Renfei Feng, Zhehui Jin, Xiaolei Wang The zinc-ion batteries are challenged by zinc dendrite, notorious side reactions, and poor performance at low temperatures. Here, we present a dual-salts tuned electrolyte exhibiting a wide temperature range (-60... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
[ANGOP] Rio De Janeiro -- The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, warned on Tuesday in Brazil of greater sensitivity of international partners with recognized financial, technological and scientific robustness, to engage more in the fight against climate change.
[Observer] World leaders and some more than 70,000 delegates from 170 countries descended on the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) that kicked off on November 11, running till November 22.
Without action on climate crisis, far greater numbers will also experience floods, wildfires and droughts, according to report Eight times as many children around the world will be exposed to extreme heatwaves in the 2050s, and three times as many will face river floods compared with the 2000s if current trends continue, according to the UN. Nearly twice as many children are also expected to face wildfires, with many more living through droughts and tropical cyclones, according to the annual state of the world’s children report. Continue reading...
From harnessing the power of lightning to make fertiliser to using yeast to produce forest-friendly palm oil, these start-ups are helping solve big environmental problems.
“When sea water floods the road, children are either stranded in their homes or forced to wait for the water to recede so that vehicles that transport them to school can access the road,” she said.
STATEMENT: Global Clean Power Alliance Launched at G20 Leaders Summit darla.vanhoorn… Tue, 11/19/2024 - 16:58 At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, leaders of the United Kingdom and Brazil officially launched the Global Climate Power Alliance, an alliance of countries that will work together and share expertise with the goal of meeting the COP28 commitments to triple renewable energy and double energy efficiency. The effort will involve “missions” to address critical energy transition challenges. Brazil, Australia, Barbados, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Morocco, Norway, Tanzania, the African Union are the first countries to sign up to its first mission. Following is a statement from Jennifer Layke, Global Energy Director, World...
Plus: Blue state sanctuaries. Climate change. Trump the truth-teller.
On this real world, natural threats and hazards – cycles of flood and drought; hurricanes and winter storms; earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions; and more – are much in evidence. They are not merely features that make Earth a bit … Continue reading → The post We manage other risks. Why do natural disasters pose a special challenge? first appeared on Living on the Real World.
As China emerges as a climate leader, the US can still be a reliable partner by staying in global agreements and making progress at home.
As concern mounts that Argentina might leave the Paris Agreement, DW takes a look at what the course is doing to address climate change and the course that this may take under climate-skeptic President Javier Milei.
President Joe Biden continued to push Tuesday that climate change is 'the existential issue humanity faces' amid the backdrop of Russia lowering the threshold to use its nuclear arsenal.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell was in front of lawmakers to answer questions over the U.S. government response to recent catastrophic hurricanes and political accusations.
The Delhi Metro reached a new record ridership of over 7.8 million passengers on November 18, surpassing its previous high set just three months prior. This surge comes as Delhi grapples with severe air pollution, prompting many to choose the metro over private vehicles. The DMRC has increased services and promoted the metro's environmental benefits to encourage ridership.
West Coast states are bracing for hurricane-like conditions today as a 'bomb cyclone' drags an atmospheric river onto land. New maps reveal the areas that will see the most intense impacts.
The Yukon Arctic Security Advisory Council released a report Tuesday with suggestions to the territory to improve its defence planning and capacity in part by investing in transportation and communication technologies.
From India’s toxic smog crisis to McDonald’s tackling cow methane, explore the global fight against pollution in our latest stories on the environment.
In a recent podcast appearance, Musk spread climate misinformation.
A multifaceted storm will bring snow, rain, wind and chilly temperatures to the Northeast and Great Lakes.
Police launched urgent searches for three missing teenagers in Scotland, South Yorkshire and North Tyneside today amid the Arctic chill as temperatures fell to -11C (12F).
RELEASE: WRI Launches New Guidance for National Governments to Enhance Climate Ambition Through Partnerships with Cities, States, Regions darla.vanhoorn… Tue, 11/19/2024 - 08:56 BAKU, AZERBAIJAN (November 19, 2024) – Today, at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, World Resources Institute (WRI) launched a new report offering practical guidance and recommendations for national governments to strengthen their climate commitments through strategic partnerships with cities, states and other subnational actors. With the 2025 deadline for updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) approaching, the report shows how to integrate multilevel partnership into the NDC updating process, highlighting improved collaboration as key to achieving climate goals. Created through...
One third of corals have died in a section of reef near Cooktown. SOURCE: Australian Institute of Marine Science
"Numerous flash floods, hazardous travel, power outages and tree damage can be expected as the storm reaches max intensity" Wednesday, the Weather Prediction Center said.
The protesters had occupied a pine forest near the plant outside Berlin since the end of February over concerns about water and deforestation.
Local officials across the West Coast are bracing for flash floods, power outages, and possible blizzards at high altitudes after announcing heavy rain from Nov. 19 to Nov. 22. Powerful winds also raise concerns about the increased risk of wildfires.
[IPS] Baku -- The industrial revolution set the ball rolling towards global warming. Today, developing nations are on the frontlines of a climatic carnage and its snowballing effects. Developed nations bear a financial responsibility to provide climate finance to developing nations, as financing the transition to a low-carbon economy is an urgent, critical matter.
An update on our progress from the Guardian’s head of sustainability The Guardian environment pledge 2024 Support urgent, independent climate journalism today Five years ago the Guardian made a pledge that we would “play a part, both in our journalism and in our own organisation, to address the climate emergency” with our first annual environment pledge. That commitment reflected our long history of environment reporting and our view that individual companies had to take greater responsibility for their impact on the natural world. We wanted to demonstrate to readers that we were taking the action that our journalism showed was so necessary, and to be transparent about our progress. Today we publish the 2024 pledge . Since then we have worked hard to measure and reduce our...
Clean energy tax breaks, pollution rules and America’s participation in the Paris climate agreement could all be on the chopping block once Donald Trump returns to office.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The internationally agreed goal to keep the world’s temperature rise below 1.5 Celsius 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 […]
On November 1, 2024 we announced the publication of 33 rebuttals based on the report " Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles " written by Matthew Eisenson, Jacob Elkin, Andy Fitch, Matthew Ard, Kaya Sittinger & Samuel Lavine and published by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School in 2024. Below is the blog post version of rebuttal #3 based on Sabin's report. The amount of waste that solar panels are expected to generate over the next few decades is trivial compared to the amount of waste that will be generated by fossil fuels. A study published in Nature Physics in October 2023 found that “35 years of cumulative PV module waste (2016-2050) is dwarfed by the waste generated by fossil fuel energy and...
Refurbishing an old building is subject to full VAT, but it isn’t if you build a polluting new one. The government’s priorities are all wrong You can damn oil companies, abuse cars, insult nimbys, kill cows, befoul art galleries. But you must never, ever criticise the worst offender of all. The construction industry is sacred to both the left and the right. It may be the world’s greatest polluter, but it is not to be criticised. It is the elephant in the global-heating room. It’s hard not to feel as though we have a blind spot when it comes to cement, steel and concrete. A year has now passed since the UN’s environment programme stated baldly that “the building and construction sector is by far the largest emitter of greenhouse gases”. The industry accounts for “a staggering 37% of global...
Kremlin raises stakes after decision to allow Kyiv to use US long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Vladimir Putin has signed a decree lowering the threshold for using nuclear weapons, as the Kremlin intensified its rhetoric over Joe Biden’s decision to permit Kyiv to use US-made long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia. The revised nuclear doctrine declares that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. Continue reading...
Britons are being told to expect icy patches on the roads and, as the cold flurries continue, a risk of power cuts and disruption to bus and train services.
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.
An international research team, led by British Antarctic Survey (BAS), has been awarded £3.7M to advance a ground-breaking study on how underwater tsunamis are triggered by glacier calving around Antarctica. … The post Underwater tsunamis focus of new study appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
As global leaders gather at COP29 to address the urgent challenges posed by climate change, Saad Abdulla Al-Hitmi, Director of the Climate Change Department at the Government of Qatar, highlighted the nation’s ambitious goals in an interview with IPS, stressing its commitment to balancing environmental stewardship with economic growth. Qatar’s Vision for Climate Action Qatar’s […]
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2024, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE03419H, Paper Ciyu Ge, Qi Xu, Dayu Liu, Wenjiang Ye, Yongxin Zhu, Peiyan Zhang, Jiakuan Yang, Guang-xing Liang, Ling Xu, Ying Zhou, Haisheng Song, Chao Chen, Jiang Tang Vacuum-assisted technology, favored for its low cost, environmental friendliness, and scalability, is widely used in perovskite solar cells and is a preferred choice for commercialized production. However, strong solvent extraction... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Mercury pollution from burning coal is contaminating our oceans and seafood, threatening global health. Dr. Amina Schartup, a marine chemist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, has spent nearly 20 years studying the mercury cycle. Her research sheds light on how this heavy metal, released through industrial activities like coal burning, affects ecosystems and people […]
Thousands of NATO soldiers are taking part in large-scale artillery exercises in Finland's Arctic this month, seen by some as a signal to neighbouring Russia over its war on Ukraine.
In the face of a growing climate crisis, the connection between housing and environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly urgent. Habitat for Humanity International, a global nonprofit operating in over 70 countries since the 1970s, is at the forefront of this challenge. By providing housing solutions for low-income families, the organization is tackling the twin imperatives […]
As day eight begins in Baku, leading economists say finding the required $1tn a year ‘is feasible’, even as negotiators run into a ‘valley of death’ amid deadlock in climate talks Cop29 negotiations aren’t moving fast enough, according to one of the Pacific leaders attending the summit in Baku. Surangel Whipps Jr , the president of the republic of Palau, has written an op-ed for the Guardian in which he describes the relentless invasion of his country’s coastlines by rising seawater and calls for bolder action by negotiators. He says: The importance of these issues to Pacific countries cannot be understated. Around the world, conversations on global security often revolve around invasions, acts of terrorism and threats to peace. For us, the climate crisis is our invasion. It’s a relentless...
But upfront capital investment needed to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy is a major hurdle for heavy industry.
Congressional Republicans have attacked Robert Howarth's study linking U.S. natural gas exports with climate harm.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country.
Congressional Republicans and the president-elect could embrace carbon tariff legislation.
Researchers who study tea report that in some regions around the world, tea cultivation could decrease by over half.
[Leadership] The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene has advocated accessible and equitable policies, including tax holidays and vocational grants to empower youth in renewable energy in African nations, especially in Nigeria.
[New Times] The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, has once again brought the world's attention to the urgent need for decisive action on climate change. As nations gather to discuss the future of our planet, African leaders, particularly Rwanda's representatives, brought a powerful message to the table: Africa is not just a victim of climate change but a proactive agent of change.
[Capital FM] COP29 in Baku has marked a historic step forward with the establishment of a global carbon market under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement.
Sustainability-focused inclusive income formula accounts for non-monetary factors overlooked in GDP, says ONS For generations, the economy’s progress has been measured by a single figure: gross domestic product (GDP). But the UK’s official number cruncher, the Office for National Statistics (ONS), is developing an alternative way of judging what constitutes economic growth, with a view to declaring whether the way we are doing business is more or less sustainable than the previous year. The rival metric to GDP supplements all the money transactions in the economy with everything from housework to renewable energy’s knock-on environmental benefits, according to the ONS. Continue reading...
[Africa Renewal] A stronger Africa is essential for the world to effectively build resilience against the impacts of climate change. The Africa we want is the Africa the World needs
The U.S. has some of the toughest environmental laws in the world and has been content to let other countries mine, and buy many of its critical minerals on the global market. In recent years, there's been a push to get them at home with China and Russia dominating that market.
Emissions from burning fossil fuels are still rising, but the rapid growth of wind and solar power offers hope
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...
The Department of Interior announced Monday that it will invest $125 million to create new recycled sources of water in California and Utah to help both states mitigate ongoing droughts.
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.
New report highlights policy lessons for Florida to stabilize insurance markets, protect communities, and build resilience against growing climate risks.
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.
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...
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.
In the new millennium, Hollywood has become far greener, embracing recycling technologies and making real progress for the entertainment industry.
The Chinese-made Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit, which runs on rubber tyres and promises lower construction costs and reduced CO2 emissions.
The city faces an annual smog crisis, blamed on stubble burning, factories, and traffic, with authorities implementing restrictions to curb pollution.
[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.
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...
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...
Leading researchers warn that relying on "passive" carbon sinks such as forests to absorb ongoing carbon emissions will doom the world to continued warming
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...
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.
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”. ...
At the COP29 summit, diplomats are debating how to finance action on climate change – and what role the private sector could play.
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...
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.
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.
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
[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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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
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.
[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.
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 […]
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.
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...
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 United Nations moved forward with plans to create its own carbon market. That could bolster confidence in the existing carbon market.
Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten called Ilham Aliyev’s remarks “inappropriate,” given his role hosting the annual climate summit.
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...
The $8 billion Summit Carbon pipeline would move carbon dioxide gathered from 57 ethanol plants across the Upper Midwest.
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...
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.
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...
[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.
Biden government pledged US$500 million to the Amazon Fund; Trump seems poised to scale back US commitment to combating climate change.
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.
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.
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.
Biden’s emphasis on climate change during his trip creates yet another contrast with Trump as the president prepares to leave office.
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.
Peatlands, formed by ancient wetlands, store more carbon than the world's forests. But when they're drained for farming, they vent heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air.
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.
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