Climate Science News
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Declare climate emergency, say scientistsPutting together the many climate studies published in 2019, scientists tell the UN that the world is very close to tipping points. -
Trump claims climate change is important to himThe US president cited water and air quality as his main climate concerns.
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'Perfect storm' awaits farming and fisheries if world doesn't curb emissionsIf emissions continue to rise rapidly, nearly 90 per cent of the world's population are projected to be exposed to losses of food production. -
Earth nears irreversible tipping pointsChanges afoot now in at least nine areas could drastically alter the Earth’s climate. There’s no time left to act on these tipping points.
Climate Science Opinion
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Young climate activists: This is why we strike again– After more than a year of grim scientific projections and growing activism, world leaders and the public alike are increasingly recognising the severity and urgency of the climate crisis. And yet nothing has been done. -
Energy and climate education still missing in Southeast Asian universities– University curriculum in Southeast Asian varsities generally creates silos between energy and climate. Imparting energy-climate knowledge to our youth is integral to transforming the present state into a low-carbon future. -
How do we convince climate change deniers? That's the wrong question.– Instead of wasting time trying to convert opponents, we should invest it in motivating passive allies to act.
Videos
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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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Why emerging Asia is the hub of climate-smart urban development– About four out of every five people impacted by sea-level rise by 2050 will live in East or Southeast Asia, creating an urgent need climate-smart solutions for cities. This year’s Innovate4Climate summit will look at the climate-smart solutions the region needs.
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