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05 11 2020 | 10:57

Fate of climate crisis hangs on election as US exits Paris agreement.

Trump administration set US withdrawal in motion a year ago but it didn’t take effect until 4 November. The United States on Wednesday officially became the only country in the world refusing to…

05 11 2020 | 10:44

Even if he loses, Trump has won.

This is going to drag on now. There will be challenges and counter-challenges, lawsuits and recounts. Maybe protests, maybe violence. It’s been almost 24 hours since the polls closed and it’s…

05 11 2020 | 10:41

U.S. Now Officially Out of the Paris Climate Agreement.

The U.S. has officially left the Paris climate agreement.

05 11 2020 | 09:06

Climate change: China's forest carbon uptake 'underestimated'

China's aggressive policy of planting trees is likely playing a significant role in tempering its climate impacts. An international team has identified two areas in the country where the scale of…

05 11 2020 | 08:50

'Sleeping giant' Arctic methane deposits starting to release, scientists find

Exclusive: expedition discovers new source of greenhouse gas off East Siberian coast has been triggered. Scientists have found evidence that frozen methane deposits in the Arctic Ocean – known as…

05 11 2020 | 08:49

'Ghost Forests' Are an Eerie Sign of Sea-Level Rise.

Along the Atlantic coast, ghost forests provide haunting signs of sea-level rise. These stands of bleached and broken tree trunks are all that remain after salty water inundates a forest. Matt…

05 11 2020 | 08:49

Why there is hope that the world's coral reefs can be saved.

From coral farming to 3D printing, scientists are using novel methods to save a vital part of our ecosystem.

05 11 2020 | 08:43

Scientists Say Methane Release Is Starting in Arctic Ocean. How Concerned Should We Be?

Arctic Ocean sediments are full of frozen gases known as hydrates, and scientists have long been concerned about what will happen when and if the climate crisis induces them to thaw. That is because…

05 11 2020 | 08:35

The world's banks must start to value nature and stop paying for its destruction.

As a new report spells out how financial institutions contribute to biodiversity loss, the clamour is growing for a new approach.

05 11 2020 | 08:32

South Korea vows to go carbon neutral by 2050 to fight climate emergency.

South Korea relies on coal for about 40% of its electricity generation, with renewables making up less than 6%. South Korea’s president, Moon Jae-in, has declared that the country will go carbon…

05 11 2020 | 08:22

Winners of the 2020 UN Global Climate Action Awards Announced.

Bonn, Germany - The recipients of the 2020 United Nations Global Climate Action Awards were announced today, shining a light on some of the best examples of what people across the globe are doing to…

05 11 2020 | 08:21

We must not miss this glorious chance to address the climate and biodiversity crises.

If the government plots a green recovery from coronavirus, the benefits are endless. If it doesn’t, we’re screwed.

05 11 2020 | 08:11

Drought and hunger drive Nepal farmers to India, defying COVID ban.

Western Nepal has suffered a long dry spell, harming rice harvests and pushing farmers across the border to seek work even amid the pandemic NARAINAPUR, Nepal - As an exceptionally wet monsoon…

05 11 2020 | 08:02

Asda opens new sustainability store.

Supermarket giant has opened its new sustainability trial store and unveiled a new plastics reduction strategy with a promise that customers will not pay more for greener options. In partnership…

05 11 2020 | 07:38

Amazon removes 'eco' badge from flushable wipes and Donald Trump toilet paper.

Environmental campaigners raise concerns over sustainability of some eco-friendly items. Disposable nappies, cotton buds , pet food and novelty Donald Trump toilet paper were among the products on…

04 11 2020 | 11:30

For Peat’s Sake

  Kenya taking steps to save its swamps.

04 11 2020 | 08:58

As the election hangs in the balance, the US officially exits the Paris Climate Agreement.

On 4 November, the US officially exits the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. As the US election hangs in the balance, the consequences of four years of President Trump continue to take effect. Whatever…

03 11 2020 | 08:21

Climate crisis: Plumes of methane stretching ‘hundreds of kilometres’ rising from Arctic seabed.

First documented evidence of large-scale release of potent greenhouse gas from region may have ‘serious climate consequences’ Scientists have found alarming new evidence that large quantities of…

03 11 2020 | 08:14

Climate change: Better warning systems needed for extreme weather - UN

A new UN report says the world needs to rapidly raise investment in early warning systems for extreme weather events. Over the past 50 years, recorded disasters have increased five-fold, thanks in…

03 11 2020 | 08:02

This White Paint Could Reduce the Need for Air Conditioning.

What if paint could cool off a building enough to not need air conditioning? Purdue University engineers have created white paint that can keep surfaces up to 18 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than their…