Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Global Tribunal Issues ‘Historic’ Ruling for Oceans and Small Island Nations
An international tribunal on Tuesday delivered a decision that green groups and leaders of small island nations celebrated as a “groundbreaking victory for ocean and climate protection.”
It’s not just rising sea levels – the land major cities are built on is actually sinking, NASA images show
Rising sea levels are threatening the East Coast of the U.S., but that’s not the only thing to worry about, according to NASA.
Key chunk of Antarctica destined to melt even if humanity slashes carbon emissions, study says
No matter how much the world cuts back on carbon emissions, a key and sizable chunk of Antarctica is essentially doomed to an “unavoidable” melt, a new study found.
‘Alarming Trend’: Despite Growing Climate Threat, Venice Avoids UNESCO Endangered Listing
“If nations continue to ignore the existential threat climate change poses to places like Venice, they could be irrevocably damaged or lost forever,” said one climate expert.
Small Island Nations Take High-Emitting Countries to Court in Landmark Climate Justice Case
Countries threatened by rising sea levels are asking a tribunal to decide on responsibility for pollution of the marine environment
‘Coastal squeeze’: the fight to save shoreline habitats from rising tides
Seawalls are causing intertidal habitats to vanish as ocean levels increase. But eco-entrepreneurs say artificial rockpools and crevices can save wildlife.
Stronger El Niño events may speed up irreversible melting of Antarctic ice, research finds
Stronger El Niño events due to global heating may accelerate irreversible melting of the Antarctic ice sheet and ice shelves and the rise in sea levels
Climate, ice sheets & sea level: the news is not good
Parts of Earth’s ice sheets that could lift global oceans by metres will likely crumble with another half degree Celsius of warming, and are fragile in ways not previously understood, according to new research.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.