Climate Science News
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How to stop global warming? The most controversial solutions explainedAn in-depth look at the various proposals to remove CO2 from the atmosphere or deflect sunlight away from the Earth. -
How China’s carbon neutrality goal will transform the global heating trajectoryChina’s new climate pledge will lead to a dramatic dip in warming projections. If its upcoming presidential election sees the United States return to the climate negotiation table in earnest, the goals of the Paris accord could be firmly within reach.
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Arctic sea ice shrinks to second-lowest summer minimum on recordThe largest losses of sea ice are observed typically in September, reinforcing the finding that the region is entering a ‘new Arctic’ with reduced sea ice and warmer temperatures, new data has revealed. -
Seas and forests are muddying the carbon budgetAs climates change, forests may not absorb more carbon as expected. But a new carbon budget could appeal to the oceans.
Climate Science Opinion
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Not enough climate action in stimulus plans– While the amount of climate-friendly stimulus spending leaves much to be desired, some countries are making strides toward greening their economic recovery. How can countries expand their green recovery efforts? -
Will the tropics eventually become uninhabitable?– Absolute temperatures are expected to rise more slowly in the tropics than in higher latitudes and polar regions, but the combination of heat and rising humidity will make life more challenging. -
The neglected water and sanitation crisis– Hand washing is one of the best frontline defenses against the virus that causes Covid-19. Yet three billion people – almost half of the world’s population – lack access to basic hand-washing facilities.
Videos
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Sun, waves and steam: How is Indonesia winning with renewables?– Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.
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Lawyers file complaint against BP for misleading 'greenwash' in new ad campaign– In the video, environmental law group ClientEarth compares the oil and gas giant's advertisements on its low-carbon investments to a burger chain claiming that they’re vegan because they’ve got salad on the menu.
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Arctic Awakening: What the North Pole's melting ice means for Asia– Eco-Business releases the trailer for a documentary that traces the relationship between ecosystems in the North Pole and Asia, in the second edition of its flagship campaign on climate action, Changing Course.
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Australian media outlet launches 'honest government ad' on climate change– We're screwed, claims a government parody ad, as politicians drag their heels on climate change. Taking a shot at the Australian government, the video exposes the absurdity of longstanding political inaction to address the climate crisis and puts out a not-so-subtle call for collective action.
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