Climate Change

A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals that the rapidly melting Antarctic ice is dramatically slowing down the flow of water through the world’s oceans. The marine food chain, the stability of ice shelves, and even the global climate might all be severely harmed by this decline in ocean flows. The movement of …

Melting Antarctic ice to slow global ocean flows: A study on climate change says Read More »

The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on Wednesday regarding a resolution that would seek an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the climate obligations of states to combat climate change. If the resolution passes, it will request that the ICJ define the legal obligations of countries to address …

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Climate change is one of the biggest global challenges of our time, and it has severe implications for human rights. Climate change victims are suing the governments of over 30 European countries in three independent cases before the European Court of Human Rights, accusing that state inaction violated their human rights. The three cases have …

Climate inaction and violating human rights: European governments face lawsuits Read More »

Berliners have voted down a referendum that would have bound the city to strive for climate neutrality by 2030. The measure would have required the new conservative local government to make significant investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and public transportation. However, the initiative did not receive enough votes to be legally binding on the …

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As the world grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, governments are taking unprecedented steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One unlikely target in the war against global warming is livestock, particularly cows. Cow farts and burps contribute 15% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations. However, the push to …

Fighting climate change: The stinky war on cow farts Read More »

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Monday that the climate time bomb is ticking and urged rich nations to cut emissions sooner, following a new scientific assessment that said there was little time to waste in addressing climate change. He issued this stark warning about the urgent need for climate action, following the publication of …

Climate time bomb ticking: Cut emissions or climate change will change everything Read More »

Residents in Menindee, a remote town in New South Wales state, are shaken by the mass fish death. They call for immediate action from authorities following the discovery of hundreds of thousands of dead fish in the nearby Darling River. Environmental authorities have identified low oxygen levels as the cause of the mass fish death, …

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Cyclone Freddy has made headlines worldwide as it wreaks havoc on the southern coast of Africa. The storm, which began on February 6, has already hit the coast of Mozambique and Madagascar, and recently made a second landfall in Mozambique, leaving more than 220 people dead. But aside from its devastating impact, Cyclone Freddy has …

Cyclone Freddy: A record-breaking storm caused by climate change Read More »

Two measures intended to reduce emissions in specific industries and increase CO2-absorbing natural habitats like forests received the final seal of approval from the European Parliament on Tuesday. The first rule establishes national goals for cutting emissions that contribute to global warming from industries like road transportation, building heating, agriculture, and waste management. The second …

Expanding forest carbon sinks: EU lawmakers made a step toward meeting the climate goals Read More »

Europe has just experienced its second-warmest winter on record due to climate change. The average temperature from December to February registered at 1.4 degrees Celsius above the 1991-2020 average for the Boreal winter season. This news comes from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), which has been monitoring climate data for years. High …

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