3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels·5 Sustainable Transportation·Link Turkey Imposes A Carbon Tax On Shipping This is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality in coastal regions. July 31, 2024
3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels Methane Emissions Worldwide Rising at Fastest Pace in Decades, Study Finds Methane is a strong lever that, if reduced, could have a significant impact on global warming in a relatively short amount of time. July 30, 2024
2 Build Political Will·3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels The Disastrous Impact of Fossil Fuel Subsidies on Our Health, the Planet and the Economy "In 2022, global fossil fuel subsidies were US$7 trillion, or 7% of global GDP" July 30, 2024
8 Sustainable Cities Air conditioning causes around 3% of greenhouse gas emissions. How will this change in the future? Ensuring the purchase of more efficient AC units and implementing energy efficiency standards can curb the rise in energy demand... July 29, 2024
2 Build Political Will·3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels California Still Has No Plan to Phase Out Oil Refineries Refineries are a major source of industrial fossil fuel pollution and pose health risks to communities. July 27, 2024
3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels Study Finds Switching From Gas to Electric Stoves Cuts Indoor Air Pollution Transitioning to electric stoves not only benefits health but also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. July 26, 2024
4 Renewable Energy The Best Reason for Optimism About Climate Action Clean energy has transitioned from being much more expensive to cheaper than fossil fuels, making climate policy stronger. July 25, 2024
3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels The plastic industry’s $30 million lie Despite the industry's claims, advanced recycling plants are not widely operational, and the main products they produce are oil and chemicals, not recycled plastic. July 25, 2024
1 Act Now·3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels·Link Vancouver Rolls Back Bylaw Restricting Gas Heat in New Buildings The 6-5 vote on the bylaw amendment “restores the option for new home construction to use natural gas for heating and hot water”. July 25, 2024
10 Dangerous Limits·Dire Warnings July 21 hottest day ever recorded globally: EU climate monitor Seasonal temps haven't subsided yet -- record heat could still be coming this summer. July 23, 2024
1 Cop29: five critical issues still left hanging after an underwhelming UN climate summit in Azerbaijan November 25, 2024
2 Car tyres shed a quarter of all microplastics in the environment – urgent action is needed November 27, 2024