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.
Why We Need [Eco] Socialism
"A planned, rational, anti-imperialist, anti-colonial, and deeply democratic mode of production is
Focus Friday: Carbon Renewal funding moonshot
The IPCC estimates that by 2050, an eye-watering 5–16 gigatonnes (Gt) of
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.
‘Tourists ask a lot of questions’: Great Barrier Reef guides face up to bleaching tragedy – The Guardian
The Great Barrier Reef is in the middle of its fifth mass bleaching event in eight years due to global heating causing record global ocean temperatures.
Only Seven Countries Met WHO Air Quality Standards in 2023, Report Finds
"Just seven countries met WHO’s annual PM2.5 guidelines — Australia, New Zealand, Estonia, Iceland, Finland, Grenada and Mauritius."
Europe is not prepared for rapidly growing climate risks
Incremental adaptation will not be sufficient and, as many measures to improve climate resilience require a long time.
Arctic sea ice set for steep decline
Another month, another broken record. Another broken record, another pretty chart.
Wetlands and a Changing Climate
Wetlands are some of the planet’s most biodiverse habitats and are essential for human health and prosperity. Wetlands are also vital for mitigating climate change.
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