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21 05 2020 | 11:32

‘Green Swan’ Coronavirus Shock Proves Need for Joint Climate Action.

The coronavirus pandemic that’s sent the global economy into a tailspin highlights the need for international collaboration to tackle crises posing severe threats to human lives, chief among them…

21 05 2020 | 11:23

Climate Explained: What Caused Major Climate Change in the Past?

Earth had several periods of high carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and high temperatures over the last several million years. Can you explain what caused these periods, given that there was no…

21 05 2020 | 11:05

Why shouldn't Greta Thunberg speak at CNN's coronavirus town hall?

Thunberg isn’t a Covid-19 expert, but she’s world-renowned activist using her platform to inform people about the pandemic. Shortly after CNN announced yesterday that 17-year-old climate activist …

21 05 2020 | 10:36

Amphan: Indian city of Kolkata devastated by cyclone.

The eastern Indian city of Kolkata has been devastated by a powerful cyclone. Cyclone Amphan made landfall in eastern India and Bangladesh on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people as it lashed…

21 05 2020 | 08:58

50 of the most endangered species on the planet.

Climate change, overfishing, poaching and deforestation are just some of the man-made issues that have led many species to the brink of extinction. However, there is still a chance to save these…

19 05 2020 | 07:54

Greening the planet and slouching towards Paris?

A new paper finds higher than expected CO2 fertilization inferred from leaf to global observations.  The paper predicts that the Earth is going to gain nearly three times as much green matter as was…

19 05 2020 | 07:28

Unusual warmth pours over North Pole, potentially jump-starting melt season for Arctic ice.

Climate Signals Summary: The Arctic is warming two to three times faster than the rest of the world, which accelerates sea ice melt, and that melt actually further contributes to 

18 05 2020 | 12:44

Bluer Skies, Less Greenhouse Gas. What Happens After the Pandemic?

Earlier this month, health care experts from across the United States gathered to address hundreds of journalists and policymakers by webinar. But their focus was not testing, nor vaccines, nor "herd…

18 05 2020 | 12:22

New Zealand budget: $1bn for 'nature jobs' but dismay at lack of climate action.

Up to 11,000 jobs, including pest and weed control, to be created but critics call for greater emphasis on climate change. More than a billion dollars will be spent by the New Zealand government…

18 05 2020 | 12:17

Climate change cannot be put on furlough.

Is it time to rethink our relationship with the planet? As of today, more than 260,000 people have sadly lost their lives due to COVID-19. The civil liberties of billions of people have been put on…

18 05 2020 | 12:04

People of Colour Experience Climate Grief More Deeply Than White People.

We are not only disproportionately affected by the climate crisis, but we carry a pain that comes from a long history of racial terror.  When the wildfires hit Australia last year, Bee Cruse was…

15 05 2020 | 08:25

Why it doesn't make economic sense to ignore climate change in our recovery from the pandemic.

It will be tempting for some to overlook the climate change challenge in the rush to restart the economy after the pandemic.

15 05 2020 | 08:20

The emergence of heat and humidity too severe for human tolerance.

Abstract Humans’ ability to efficiently shed heat has enabled us to range over every continent, but a wet-bulb temperature (TW) of 35°C marks our upper physiological limit, and much lower values…

15 05 2020 | 08:05

Analysts point to green recovery as route to ‘Shovel-worthy decade”.

From prominent international economists to an (almost as prominent?) Canadian think tank, there’s a widening consensus that green investment in projects that are “shovel-worthy” as well as “shovel-…

15 05 2020 | 07:49

Rebuilding better: CCC sets out plan for a resilient recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has set out key principles for a nationwide green recovery. In letters addressed to the Prime Minister and First Ministers in…

15 05 2020 | 07:17

Drop in pollution may bring hotter weather and heavier monsoons.

Scientists say fewer particles and polluting gases means more sunlight can reach Earth’s surface. The dramatic improvements in air quality associated with the coronavirus lockdown could increase…

15 05 2020 | 07:08

Forests Are Vanishing More Slowly, But Not Slowly Enough.

A United Nations report says Africa and South America lost the most trees in the past decade, but the data don’t show the whole picture. The world’s total forest area is decreasing more slowly than…

15 05 2020 | 06:56

How is the Covid-19 energy slump affecting the weather?

Global emissions are expected to be 8% lower this year but the long-term impact is unclear.

15 05 2020 | 06:52

The Status of Climate Change Litigation : A Global Review Why does climate change matter?

The Climate Emergency we currently face requires adequate and immediate action. It is one of the most pervasive and threatening crises of our time.  We are facing an existential threat and rapid…