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
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.
‘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.
