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.
Atlantic Ocean is headed for a tipping point…
...once melting glaciers shut down the Gulf Stream, we would see extreme climate change within decades, study shows
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,
Why We Need [Eco] Socialism
"A planned, rational, anti-imperialist, anti-colonial, and deeply democratic mode of production is
The Maldives faces existential threat from a climate crisis it did little to create. We need the world’s help now
Mohamed Muizzu is the president of the Maldives
11 Unsolved Problems in Climate Change
The IPCC defines three broad areas of climate science: learning how the physical Earth system is changing, understanding the impacts of that change, and assessing what can be done to
Countries Must Cut Climate Pollution, Ocean Court Rules
This provides activists with more legal options to force countries to act.
Report ranks 60+ ideas, including geoengineering, to save the Arctic
The Arctic is warming at an alarming rate due to climate change, with significant impacts on indigenous peoples and wildlife.
The curse of climate brain
"We forget how the seasons were"
Conservation Works — and Science Just Proved It
Successful conservation efforts are proving that we can save endangered species, but we need more support to protect our planet's biodiversity.
Wildfires in old-growth Amazon forest areas rose 152% in 2023
The number of forest fires rose from 13,477 in 2022 to 34,012 in 2023. The main cause was drought.
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.
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