Tag: environment
Climate scientist: As UN warns of global catastrophe, we need a...
Or otherwise, millions will be imperiled by increasing droughts, floods, fires and poverty.
Dutch court of appeals upheld aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reduction, puts...
"The court of appeal's decision puts all governments on notice. They must act now, or they will be held to account."
Ties of blood
Our deep and abiding connection with Mother Earth is what compels us to fight to protect it.
In the race to achieve zero hunger and mitigate climate change,...
"In the race to beat food insecurity, achieve zero hunger, and address climate change, we must pay attention to the soil."
Scientists’ urge international body to protect and regrow forests as a...
"...our message as scientists is simple: Our planet's future climate is inextricably tied to the future of its forests."
Jerry Brown didn’t invite grassroots activists to his Climate Summit –...
The youth, indigenous, and climate and environmental justice groups gathered that morning were largely excluded from official programming. So, they created their own.
Help save creatures great and small on World Animal Day
On this international day of action, participants aim to "raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe."
Nations to sign groundbreaking Arctic Ocean fishing ban
Signatories include the U.S., Canada, Denmark (for Greenland and the Faroe Islands), Norway, Russia, China, Iceland, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the European Union.
Fossil fuel divestment debates on campus spotlight the societal role of...
Divestment debates are forcing colleges and universities to reconsider how to contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future.
The US Defense Department is losing the battle against climate change
"None of us have any clue as to how bad it's going to be."
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US senators threaten ICC with sanctions if Israeli officials are targeted
This stern admonition, aimed directly at the ICC's prosecutor, comes as the court contemplates charges against Israeli officials for alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
New reports highlight urgency to shield Medicare and Social Security from GOP cuts
Recent government trustee reports underscore the vitality of Medicare and Social Security, sparking a fierce debate over the future of these programs under potential Republican governance.
‘Stop weaponizing antisemitism’: Police ‘body-slam’ Jewish Dartmouth prof. at campus Gaza protest
This comes as more than 50 chapters of the American Association of University Professors have issued a statement condemning the violent arrests by police at campus protests.
Gray whale sighting off New England coast marks fifth documented observation outside Pacific
In a rare event, the New England Aquarium aerial survey team spotted a gray whale 30 miles south of Nantucket.
Renewable energy surpasses 30% of global electricity supply for first time ever
According to Ember’s executive summary of the report, record solar and wind construction in 2023 means “a new era of falling fossil generation is imminent.”