The Trump Administration’s Approach to the Environment Is Immoral

Jill Richardson / OtherWords Dec 17, 2018 Many "scientific" questions are more accurately considered moral questions. The EPA and Interior Department are failing in both areas. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Young Activists School the U.N. at Climate Summit

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Dec 13, 2018 At COP24, the gathered heads of state and their climate negotiators would do well to listen to wise youths striving for climate justice. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

EU’s Climate Target Draws Large Show of Support

The Associated Press Dec 2, 2018 At least 65,000 people march on the European Union's headquarters in Belgium to show their backing of the bloc's proposed curbs on climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

We Need to Triple Cuts to Stand a Chance Against Climate Change

Alex Kirby / Climate News Network Nov 28, 2018 The gap between the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and countries’ planned reductions is growing, and only multiplying climate cuts can reduce global warming enough. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

After Years of Repression, Iraq’s Climate Threatens New Miseries

Kieran Cooke / Climate News Network Nov 12, 2018 The Middle Eastern nation's climate stresses are worsening, raising the prospect of a hotter, drier future for a country that has already seen widespread devastation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Earth’s Ozone Layer Is Healing, Says U.N.

SETH BORENSTEIN / The Associated Press Nov 5, 2018 The planet's protective layer is finally recovering from damage caused by aerosol sprays and coolants, according to a new United Nations report. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Carbon Removal Is Not Enough to Save the Climate

Alex Kirby / Climate News Network Sep 13, 2018 The geo-engineering fix cannot match reducing emissions of greenhouse gases as a way of slowing global warming, analysts say. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Masses Around Globe Demand Action on Climate Crisis

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Sep 9, 2018 Environmental activists protest in 90 countries and 800 cities worldwide in the runup to a major climate conference in San Francisco. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Where Is the War on Climate Change?

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 29, 2018 Although Hurricane Maria's death toll in Puerto Rico rivals that of the 9/11 attacks, the response to the two events has been dramatically different. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Here Out West, ‘Smoke Season’ Keeps Getting Worse

Jill Richardson / OtherWords Aug 22, 2018 Addressing climate change costs money. Wildfires gobbling up our country—and seas swallowing up our shores—cost more. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Climate Strategy Needs Tailoring to the World’s Poorest

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Aug 12, 2018 Climate change presents a dilemma. Inaction means ultimate catastrophe. But before then an ill-considered climate strategy could harm the poorest even more. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ireland on Track to End Fossil Fuel Investments

Kieran Cooke / Climate News Network Aug 8, 2018 Lawmakers ban investment in companies that derive more than 20 percent of their revenue from coal, oil and gas, the key drivers of climate change. Ireland is the first country in the world to take such action. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )