Mar 21 Analysis: Latest IPCC report confirms climate change is worsening, but we have the tools to combat it By Frank Jotzo, Mark Howden, The Conversation A child born now is likely to suffer, on average, three to four times as many climate extreme events in their lifetime as their grandparents did. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 6:59 UN scientists warn drastic steps needed to prevent climate change catastrophe By Amna Nawaz Scientists warned that human-induced climate change is warming the planet to the point where it is causing irreversible damage in some parts of the world. The report was released by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Climate Scientist… Continue watching
Mar 20 Humanity can still stop worst consequences of climate change, but time is running out, IPCC warns By Seth Borenstein, Frank Jordans, Associated Press This is likely the last warning the IPCC will be able to make about the 1.5 mark because their next set of reports will likely come after Earth has either breached the mark or locked into exceeding it soon, several… Continue reading
Mar 19 Nations approve key UN science report on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Governments gave their blessing on Sunday to a major new U.N. report on climate change, after approval was held up by a battle between rich and developing countries over emissions targets and financial aid to vulnerable nations. Continue reading
Mar 19 How climate change is throwing off key timing for wildflowers and trees in spring By Richard B. Primack, Benjamin R. Lee, Tara K. Miller, The Conversation Many beloved wildflowers bloom in early spring, while trees are still bare and the flowers have access to sunlight. Continue reading
Mar 15 New EPA 'good neighbor' rule aims to cut downwind pollution by power plants By Matthew Daly, Associated Press A new "good neighbor" rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency will restrict smokestack emissions from power plants and other industrial sources that burden downwind areas with smog-causing pollution they can't control. Continue reading
Mar 13 Scientists confirm global floods and droughts worsened by climate change By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press Scientists can now see the big picture on water globally — which areas are repeatedly drying and which are getting hammered by extra-strong rainstorms, thanks to new analysis of satellite data. Continue reading
Mar 12 Iraqi prime minister promises action to tackle climate change, transition to renewables By Associated Press Iraq's prime minister Sunday promised sweeping measures to tackle climate change — which has affected millions across the country — including plans to meet a third of the country's electricity demands using renewable energy. Continue reading
Mar 02 World leaders to discuss who pays for rainforest protection at Gabon summit By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press A summit on how to protect the world’s largest forests underway in Gabon is set to be dominated by the issue of who pays for the protection and reforesting of lands that are home to some of the world’s most… Continue reading
Mar 01 Watch 7:37 Is climate change accelerating the risk of disease spreading from animals to humans? By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman Scientists researching the aftermath of California wildfires say they are finding evidence that climate change is accelerating the risk of disease spreading from animals to humans. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports. Continue watching