A massive heat wave has scorched much of Europe this week, with the U.K. shattering its record for highest temperature ever recorded Tuesday. We’re joined by author and environmental activist George Monbiot, whose latest column for The Guardian is headlined “This heatwave has eviscerated the idea that small changes can tackle extreme weather.”
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UN climate report: It’s ‘now or never’ to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees
By Me & TheeBy Me & TheeReacting to the latest findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Secretary-General insisted that unless governments everywhere reassess their energy policies, the world will be uninhabitable. His comments reflected the IPCC’s insistence that all countries must reduce their fossil fuel use substantially, extend access to electricity, improve energy efficiency and increase the use of alternative fuels, such…
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UN Commission on the Status of Women reaffirms women’s and girls’ leadership
By Me & TheeBy Me & TheeThe 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66)—the second largest UN intergovernmental meeting in New York—closed its two-week long session today (14 to 25 March) acknowledging the important role of women and girls as agents of change for sustainable development, in particular safeguarding the environment and addressing the adverse effects of climate change.
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Ice shelf collapses in previously stable East Antarctica
By Me & TheeBy Me & TheeAn ice shelf the size of New York City has collapsed in East Antarctica, an area long thought to be stable and not hit much by climate change, concerned scientists said Friday. The collapse, captured by satellite images, marked the first time in human history that the frigid region had an ice shelf collapse.
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Flights are taking huge ‘detours’ around Russian air space. Here’s what that means for the climate crisis
By Me & TheeBy Me & TheeSince Russia closed its airspace to airlines from dozens of countries at the end of February—in response to sanctions levied for its invasion of Ukraine—about 400 flights per month that had previously been routed over the country are being forced to take a wider berth, according to Flightradar24. In lieu of using Russian airspace, some flights from Europe to Asia are flying south…
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Amazon rainforest reaching tipping point, researchers say
By Me & TheeBy Me & TheeThe Amazon rainforest is moving towards a “tipping point” where trees may die off en masse, say researchers. A study suggests the world’s largest rainforest is losing its ability to bounce back from damage caused by droughts, fires and deforestation. Large swathes could become sparsely forested savannah, which is much less efficient than tropical forest at sucking carbon dioxide from…
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A marine biologist is using virtual reality to bring people closer to the ocean
By Me & TheeBy Me & TheeDiving in the oceans, marine biologist Erika Woolsey has seen first-hand how coral reefs and sea life are being damaged by climate change. It has made her determined to find a way for others to share her experience—including those who can’t easily explore the ocean. Through her non-profit, The Hydrous, Woolsey is using virtual reality to “bring the ocean to everyone.”
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Climate change: Animals shapeshifting to stay cool, study says
By Me & TheeBy Me & TheeWhen you hear the word “shapeshifting” you probably think of a sci-fi or horror film, and not the climate. But that’s what scientists say is happening to some animals in response to climate change. Warm-blooded species are evolving to have larger beaks, legs and ears to regulate body temperature as the planet warms up, a new study suggests. The scientists…