Malaysia must declare climate emergency, groups say
Activists urge govt to effectively deal with natural disasters before more tragedies occur.
By Alfian Z.M. Tahir · 1 year ago
Vanuatu to relocate dozens of villages in facing threat from rising sea levels
Government identifies at-risk areas to be relocated in next 2 years.
· 1 year ago
Experts warn fossil fuel dependence risks current and future health
Lancet paper says governments still prioritising fuel subsidies over public health.
· 1 year ago
Climate change puts 1 billion children at ‘extreme risk’, says watchdog
KidsRights estimates 286,000 children died during Covid-19 lockdowns from lack of access to medical care.
· 1 year ago
Warming waters ‘key culprit’ in Alaska crab mass die-off
NOAA says 84% decline in numbers is due to heatwaves of 2018 and 2019.
· 1 year ago
Scientists urge top publisher to withdraw faulty climate study
Expert says authors manipulate data, cherry pick some facts, ignoring others.
· 1 year ago
‘Extreme heat belt’ to cover middle of US by 2053, says report
Temperatures exceeding 52C expected to impact 8.1 million people in 2023 and grow to 107 million people in 2053.
· 1 year ago
Britain off track for net zero targets, say experts
Report shows emissions rose by 4% in 2021 as the economy recovered from the pandemic.
· 1 year ago
What is causing record floods and heatwaves in China?
Climate experts point to global warming, La Nina weather event as key factors in extreme weather.
· 1 year ago
UN chief urges swift return to civilian rule in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali
Guterres says climate emergency poses security risk with Africa most vulnerable.
· 2 years ago
Humanity stuck in ‘spiral of self-destruction’
UN warns activities and behaviours are causing climate change and surging number of disasters around the globe.
· 2 years ago
Twitter bans ads that defy climate change science
Announcement comes with major shareholder Musk insisting platform should allow unbridled free speech.
· 2 years ago
Canada torn between economy, climate in deciding oil project
Analysts say knife-edge decision for eco warrior environment minister learning about his nation’s true need for fossil fuels.
· 2 years ago
EU forges ahead with new green label for gas, nuclear energy
Bloc to unveil latest criteria towards achieving net zero-carbon economy by 2050
To win the label, gas and nuclear projects will be given constraints: projects must be approved by 2030 and 2045, respectively, as well as meet a long list of sector-specific criteria.
· 2 years ago