Three companies that manage pulpwood plantations in Indonesia are facing a citizen lawsuit over repeated fires on their concessions that have been blamed for illnesses and other disruptions.
Climate change is driving or contributing to increased risk of extreme wildfires in many parts of the world, and experts say urgent action on climate change is needed.
As climate change makes smog and bushfires more common, people will die from air pollution at increasingly high rates – especially in densely populated cities.
By
Yuming Guo and
Wenhua Yu
Human health relies on healthy ecosystems, but these are under threat. Securing the right to live in a healthy environment is crucial for all.
By
Chris Beyrer
Respecting planetary boundaries can bring us back to a safe operating space where Earth’s life support systems are not at risk.
By
Mary Robinson and
Johan Rockström