Pandemic lockdowns caused ‘just a tiny blip’ in climate-polluting emissions, WMO finds
The news comes as it's more critical than ever to seriously tackle rising global emissions.
With just 1% of farms controlling 70% of global farmland, study reveals ‘shocking’ level...
"A transformative agenda... is urgent and is in the interests of all humanity."
Indigenous groups vow to keep resisting as construction is approved for Enbridge tar sands...
“Are willing to put our children’s futures on the line to allow through a Canadian corporation to do as it wishes and to suppress the rights of our citizens.”
CO2 levels hit record high despite pandemic lockdowns
Scientists calculate that emissions must fall by half by 2030 to give a good chance of limiting global heating.
Oil companies can’t find any buyers for refineries struggling amid pandemic crisis
“Refiners previously eking out a narrow profit — or acceptable loss — must decide whether their operations justify costly and necessary maintenance. Deferring work risks even more expensive, unplanned shutdowns.”
Changes to National Environmental Policy Act increases logging in national forests
The new rule will "authorize logging and other activities without following NEPA’s public notification and environmental review requirements."
‘Historic’ court ruling will force France to justify its climate targets
The court is now demanding answers from the government.
Microplastics discovered near Mount Everest summit
Understanding how climate change will impact mountain glaciers is the ultimate goal of the Perpetual Planet expeditions, of which the Everest trip was the first.
Automakers show ‘concerning’ lack of engagement on human rights and climate, analyses reveal
The analysis of 30 car companies found the auto sector to be the worst performing corporate sector ever assessed by World Benchmarking Alliance's human rights benchmark.
New report reveals plastic crisis affects on marine mammals and sea turtles in oceans
"While there may never be a complete account of the fate of all marine animals impacted by plastic, this report paints a grim picture."