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30 09 2020 | 09:22

‘Apocalyptic’ fires are ravaging the world’s largest tropical wetland.

Infernos in South America’s Pantanal region have burnt twice the area of California’s fires this year. Researchers fear the rare ecosystem will never recover. When Luciana Leite arrived in the…

30 09 2020 | 09:10

Revealed: BP And Shell Back Anti-Climate Lobby Groups Despite Pledges.

An Unearthed and HuffPost investigation identified at least eight trade associations the companies failed to disclose in transparency reports. Earlier this year, oil giants BP and Royal Dutch Shell…

29 09 2020 | 09:01

Chad halts lake's world heritage status request over oil exploration.

Exclusive: African state says it has agreements with oil companies in Lake Chad area. Chad has asked to suspend an application for world heritage site status for Lake Chad to explore oil and mining…

29 09 2020 | 08:57

It’s time for states that grew rich from oil, gas and coal to figure out what’s next.

These are very challenging times for U.S. fossil fuel-producing states, such as Wyoming, Alaska and North Dakota. The COVID-19 economic downturn has reduced energy demand, with uncertain prospects…

29 09 2020 | 08:57

Time to get serious about food waste in fight against global heating.

It is responsible for 8% of emissions, yet food waste is not mentioned in any country’s Paris climate action plan.

29 09 2020 | 08:52

UK launches COP26 Energy Transition Council.

London — The UK has announced it will launch an Energy Transition Council in a bid to speed up a shift from coal to renewable energy in developing countries. The announcement came at the start of…

29 09 2020 | 08:50

Homes are flooding outside FEMA’s 100-year flood zones, and racial inequality is showing through.

When hurricanes and other extreme storms unleash downpours like Tropical Storm Beta has been doing in the South, the floodwater doesn’t always stay within the government’s flood risk zones. New…

29 09 2020 | 08:22

I lived the climate crisis every day of my childhood. This November, I'll vote on it.

Chemical headaches, plant sirens – these were the constant background to my home and school life. My community is on the climate frontline. My teacher first taught me about global warming in the…

28 09 2020 | 10:09

The Media’s Climate Coverage Is Improving, but Time Is Very Short.

In this autumn of horrific fires and deadly floods, it's easy to overlook one bit of promising news on the climate front: Some major U.S. media coverage of the crisis is finally getting better.

28 09 2020 | 09:59

Mayors of 12 Major Global Cities Pledge Fossil Fuel Divestment.

In another win for climate campaigners, leaders of 12 major cities around the world — collectively home to about 36 million people — committed Tuesday to divesting from fossil fuel companies and…

28 09 2020 | 09:38

President 'has four years to save Earth'.

US must take the lead to avert eco-disaster. Barack Obama has only four years to save the world. That is the stark assessment of Nasa scientist and leading climate expert Jim Hansen who last week…

28 09 2020 | 09:11

New Zealand’s parliament goes solar, schools to phase out coal boilers.

New Zealand’s parliament building – known as the Beehive – is set to enjoy the benefits of solar power, as well as an improvement in energy efficiency measures, as part of a NZ$2.4 million (A$2.23…

27 09 2020 | 09:43

‘Climate change and debt are sinking us’: Small island nations cry for help.

A coalition of 44 low-lying nations has sounded alarm bells saying they are sinking not just because of climate change impacts but are also neck-deep in debt. Ahead of the 75th United Nations…

27 09 2020 | 09:37

Censored: Australian scientists say suppression of environment research is getting worse.

Survey finds that many researchers are banned from speaking about their work or have had their research altered to downplay risks.

27 09 2020 | 09:32

‘Trash Tsunami’ Washes up on Honduran Beaches.

A "trash tsunami" has washed ashore on the beaches of Honduras, endangering both wildlife and the local economy.

27 09 2020 | 09:29

Facebook suspends environmental groups despite vow to fight misinformation.

Facebook blames mistake in system for restrictions on groups including Greenpeace USA. Facebook has suspended the accounts of several environmental organizations less than a week after launching an…

27 09 2020 | 09:27

China pledges to become carbon neutral before 2060.

Unexpectedly forthright pledge will boost UN efforts to galvanise action on climate crisis. China will reach carbon neutrality before 2060 and ensure its greenhouse gas emissions peak in the next…

27 09 2020 | 09:25

Amsterdam artists celebrate fossil free museum square.

Amsterdam – Artists, performers, and cultural work

27 09 2020 | 09:23

GREENPEACE AFRICA: Nairobi volunteer reflects on Kenya’s plastic problem.

“As a young child, I remember I was baptised in a river, very clean and fresh, nothing to worry about. Right now, I cannot even imagine dipping my feet in the water. So much has changed since then;…

27 09 2020 | 09:23

GREENPEACE AFRICA: Plastic waste is not going anywhere, unless...

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