How Climate Change May Impact Winter Storms
This latest winter season in the U.S. included extreme rains and flooding. How did climate change affect these extreme weather events?
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Stop Calling Storms “Once-in-a-Generation”
Winter Storm Elliot in December of 2022 brought up the question of whether a "once-in-a-generation" label is accurate for weather events.
Advancing Climate Justice in New York
An essay from environmental journalist Yessenia Funes on achieving climate justice in New York City and beyond.
How Climate Change, Poverty, and Social Stigma Affect Menstrual Hygiene
Approximately 800 million people menstruate. Climate change greatly impacts period products and the people who need them.
COP27 Establishes Historic Loss and Damage Fund
Nearly 200 countries agreed to the ‘Loss and Damage Fund’ proposed at COP27, but the conference’s outcome still had limitations.
World Predicted to Surpass Global Warming Threshold
The world is expected to surpass its goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the early 2030s, warns a new IPCC study.
No, the 1.5°C Climate Target Is Not Dead
COP27's agreement did not include India's proposal for a phase down of fossil fuels, but there is still a chance for optimism and hope.
Warning About Critical Threshold for Global Warming
Prof. Robert Kopp of Rutgers University discusses the recent UN climate report, and the path to slashing global emissions.
Plastic Bags Are a Problem. Are Plastic Bag Bans a Solution?
Plastic bags lead to lot of waste. But could plastic bans or using reusable bags be effective solutions to this problem?
Opinion: Are Big Banks Really Climate Activists?
An October 2022 subpoena of six banks overemphasized the climate efforts of big banks when in fact they’re still conducting business as usual.
How Can Soy Reduce Its Environmental Impact?
Soy is a staple in much of our food, but it's associated with monocropping, pesticides, and deforestation. How can soy be more sustainable?
Six Big Banks Investigated Over Net-Zero Emissions Pledge
Six banks are being investigated by nineteen states for net-zero goals that are supposedly against the United States' best interests.