Environment
Groundwater levels are rapidly declining around the world — with a few notable exceptions
January 25, 2024
Groundwater levels are rapidly declining around the world — with a few notable exceptions
CNN — Many parts of the world are experiencing a rapid depletion in the subterranean reserves of water that billions…
The 1.5-degree climate goal may be ‘deader than a doornail,’ and scientists are bitterly divided over it
January 18, 2024
The 1.5-degree climate goal may be ‘deader than a doornail,’ and scientists are bitterly divided over it
CNN — For years, the fight against climate change has been symbolized by one number: 1.5. Ever since countries agreed…
What is ‘new denial?’ An alarming wave of climate misinformation is spreading on YouTube, watchdog says
January 17, 2024
What is ‘new denial?’ An alarming wave of climate misinformation is spreading on YouTube, watchdog says
CNN — If you’ve been on YouTube lately, you might have come across someone claiming wind and solar energy don’t…
US climate pollution fell in 2023 as country shutters coal-fired power plants, new data shows
January 11, 2024
US climate pollution fell in 2023 as country shutters coal-fired power plants, new data shows
CNN — Planet-warming pollution in the US decreased nearly two percent in 2023 even as the economy grew, according to…
World is dangerously close to a global warming limit as 2023 goes down as hottest on record
January 10, 2024
World is dangerously close to a global warming limit as 2023 goes down as hottest on record
CNN — Global warming in 2023 hit 1.48 degrees Celsius, data published Tuesday shows, as the hottest year on record…
The year’s most extreme weather shows what a warming planet is capable of, and what’s to come
December 31, 2023
The year’s most extreme weather shows what a warming planet is capable of, and what’s to come
CNN — In the hottest year on record, the fingerprints of a changing climate in a warming world were all…
Pledges from climate talks not enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, IEA says
December 10, 2023
Pledges from climate talks not enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, IEA says
Dubai, United Arab Emirates CNN — The world is still off track to limit global warming to the crucial 1.5-degree…
These small words could make or break the global climate summit
December 7, 2023
These small words could make or break the global climate summit
CNN — The thorniest issue at the global climate summit in Dubai is clear: Fossil fuels. More precisely, the role…
Fossil fuel industry nearly quadrupled registrations at climate summit since last year, watchdog report says
December 5, 2023
Fossil fuel industry nearly quadrupled registrations at climate summit since last year, watchdog report says
CNN — More than 2,400 people connected to the fossil fuel industry registered to attend the COP28 climate summit in…
‘Moment of truth’ for oil industry: Deepen the climate crisis or help fix it
November 25, 2023
‘Moment of truth’ for oil industry: Deepen the climate crisis or help fix it
London CNN — Oil and gas producers must confront a “pivotal” choice: continue to accelerate the climate crisis or become…