Should Harming the Planet Be a Crime? The Case for Ecocide Laws
Ecocide laws could deter destructive practices such as oil spills, deforestation, and factory farming, protecting ecosystems and human well-being.
The Anthropocene is not an epoch − but the age of humans is most definitely underway
The proposal to declare the Anthropocene epoch starting in 1952 was rejected, but the ongoing impact of human societies on the planet is still undeniable and important to understand.
Focus Friday: Carbon Renewal funding moonshot
The IPCC estimates that by 2050, an eye-watering 5–16 gigatonnes (Gt) of
Why We Need [Eco] Socialism
"A planned, rational, anti-imperialist, anti-colonial, and deeply democratic mode of production is
World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target
"The Guardian approached every contactable lead author or review editor of IPCC reports since 2018. Almost half replied, 380 of 843."
How can forests be reforested in a climate-friendly way?
Only a few tree species are fit for the future, and mixed forests are important for the survival of forests.
New Rule Ups Big Oil’s Financial Responsibility for Offshore Clean-up
The more companies are on the hook for clean-up costs, the more incentivized they are to limit the mess.
Fourth Global Mass Coral Bleaching Event
Climate change is causing the fourth Mass Coral bleaching event, threatening coral reefs and marine life worldwide.
Running Up for Air | Patagonia Films
The Running Up For Air event involves participants racing up and down a peak, raising money for local air quality nonprofits.
Study quantifies ecological restoration effectiveness on greenhouse gas emissions
Plants are in fact excellent little carbon capture factories.
Earth at risk: An urgent call to end the age of destruction and forge a just and sustainable future
"We are optimistic that humanity can correct the unsustainable pathway that we are on."
Despite gains in Brazil, forest destruction still ‘stubbornly’ high: Report
The forest lost in 2023 is equivalent to 2.4 billion tonnes of CO2—nearly half of US annual emissions from fossil fuels.
The leap second is being affected by climate change, scientists warn – The Washington Post
Melting polar ice is affecting Earth's rotation and might lead to a "negative leap second."
The Midwest Had a Historically Terrible Ski Season. What Happened?
March marked the end of the Midwest ski season, with many resorts closing early due to high temperatures and a lack of snowfall.
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