COP30: Could Brazil’s ambitious new ‘Tropical Forests Forever’ fund help curb deforestation?
Last year, the Brazilian government proposed a plan to pay countries to preserve their tropical forests. Over the…
What is COP30, why does it matter and who will be at this year’s UN climate talks?
Tens of thousands of people are set to gather in Belem, Brazil, for COP30, the UN’s annual climate…
Reduced air pollution is accelerating global warming, claims study |
Earth is warming faster than predicted as reduced air pollution has made marine clouds less reflective. A new…
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in Amazon lake were in water hotter than a jacuzzi, study finds
When dolphins began washing up dead by the dozens on Lake Tefe in Brazil’s Amazonas state, hydrologist Ayan…
Everyday ways to make your diet better for the planet
Opinion: For many budget-conscious families, spending leaner often beats out buying greener. Surveys have suggested that, though New…
Interpol announces a new global fight against illegal deforestation
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Interpol and partners launched a global law enforcement effort Wednesday aimed at dismantling criminal…
A decade after Mariana dam collapse, COP30 tests Brazil’s commitment to environmental justice
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A week before what the Indigenous Krenak people now call “the death of the…
Prince William’s 5,500 Mile Flight to Fight Climate Change Under Scrutiny
Prince William’s visit to Brazil for his Earthshot Prize climate change project drew criticism on social media over…
EU countries agree weakened 2040 climate goal and target for COP30 – POLITICO
That plan is not legally binding but sets the direction of EU climate policy for the coming five years. The…
As world leaders enter climate talks, people in poverty have the most at stake
RIO DE JANEIRO — When summer heat comes to the Arara neighborhood in northern Rio, it lingers, baking…
Spaces of anthropogenic CO2 emissions compatible with climate boundaries
Rockström, J. et al. Planetary boundaries: exploring the safe operating space for humanity. Ecol. Soc. 14, art32 (2009).…
Climate change increasingly contributing to home insurance premium hikes, IAG warns
A major insurer is warning Australians to expect rising home insurance premiums, in part due to increasingly frequent…