Climate change: World now sees twice as many days over 50C
The number of extremely hot days every year when the temperature reaches 50C has doubled since the 1980s, a global BBC analysis has found. They also now happen in more Continue Reading
Biden Outlines a Plan for Cleaner Jet Fuel. But How Clean Would It Be?
At first glance, it’s a big step forward in curbing climate change. In a deal announced Thursday, the Biden administration and the airline industry agreed to an ambitious goal of Continue Reading
Forecasters: Tropical Storm Nicholas forms in Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Nicholas strengthened as it headed for the Gulf Coast on Sunday, threatening heavy rain and floods in coastal areas of Texas, Mexico and Louisiana. Forecasters at the National Continue Reading
What Smart People Get Wrong About Climate Change Extremes
Offshore oil supply containers are strewn about after Hurricane Ida’s storm surge swept through Port Fourchon, Louisiana. Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg If anyone should be attuned to the real-world impacts of Continue Reading
‘Huge’ Financial Risks Face Climate Change Deniers, Swedish Minister Says
Companies and investors who fail to recognize how rapidly the planet is overheating are exposing themselves to enormous financial risks, according to Sweden’s minister in charge of financial markets. “Climate Continue Reading
Study: World Must Keep Most Fossil Fuels In The Ground To Achieve Climate Goals
Almost 60 percent of global crude oil and fossil methane gas reserves, plus 90 percent of coal reserves, should be kept in the ground if the world has a chance Continue Reading
Oil Companies Need To Plan For 50% Output Cuts: Carbon Tracker
Oil and gas companies need to start planning for production cuts of 50 percent and more by the 2030s. That is, if they want to become aligned with Paris Agreement Continue Reading
Record heat scorches West as fire danger escalates yet again
Heat waves punished the West all summer and, even at the brink of fall, another sweltering blast had moved over the region. The heat was bringing record-setting temperatures in the Continue Reading
World’s Largest Carbon-Sucking Plant Starts Making Tiny Dent in Emissions
The world’s largest direct-air capture facility, Orca, right, at the Hellisheidi geothermal power site, in Iceland. Startups Climeworks and Carbfix are working together to store carbon dioxide removed from the Continue Reading
The Next Weeks Are Critical for Climate Diplomacy
There’s a back-to-school feeling in the air as summer draws to a close in the northern hemisphere. Pressure is mounting on governments to secure a major global breakthrough on climate Continue Reading