Indigenous cultural practices are a climate solution, report finds
Indigenous lands are crucial for climate mitigation and resilience. Research shows their health is a direct result of Indigenous stewardship. Source: Grist.
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Weathering Extremes at the World Cup as High Heat and Torrential Rain Hit Games
The World Cup is well underway across North America, where millions have traveled from around the world in recent weeks to watch their favorite soccer teams hit the pitch. This year’s matches could break…
UN chief says fossil fuel industry must cut methane for warming “relief”
The UN Secretary-General urges drastic reductions in methane emissions, starting with the energy sector, to limit an expected overshoot of global warming beyond 1. 5C The post UN chief says fossil fuel industry must…
UN asks AI companies to reveal full environmental impacts
UN chief António Guterres says big AI firms should disclose the emissions, water and energy use of their data centres amid community opposition The post UN asks AI companies to reveal full environmental impacts…
Outrage rescued an important ocean research program. Crucial ones remain at risk.
Senators saved the Ocean Observatories Initiative from “supreme stupidity. ” But other cutting-edge efforts are running out of funding, too. Source: Grist.
The hidden toll of wood pellet power
Though marketed as clean energy, industrial pellet plants are driving deforestation, worsening floods, and polluting rural counties. Source: Grist.
The Invisible Infrastructure of Climate Resilience
After years working in the climate movement, Katharine K. Wilkinson noticed that advocates consistently lacked the emotional stamina and support needed to stay active, inspired and connected to others engaged in climate work.
Women in Jamaica are opening eyes with climate photography
An innovative project is enabling women to chronicle untold stories of climate adaptation and influence policy with the stories they are documenting The post Women in Jamaica are opening eyes with climate photography appeared…
China’s coal-chemicals boom risks repeating the mistakes of the past
By reviving the problematic industry in the name of energy security, China runs the risk of higher emissions, stranded assets and setting back its ambitions as a clean energy leader The post China’s coal-chemicals…
Unprecedented June heat grips Europe this week
Climate change is making extremely dangerous heat waves like this one more common. The post Unprecedented June heat grips Europe this week appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Sustainability In Your Ear: Kendra MacDonald Steers to the Blue Economy at Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
The ocean produces about half the oxygen we breathe, absorbs roughly 30% of the carbon. The post Sustainability In Your Ear: Kendra MacDonald Steers to the Blue Economy at Canada’s Ocean Supercluster appeared first…
A Trump Ally’s Rise in Colombia Could Mean the End of Landmark Climate Policies
Right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella holds a razor-thin lead in Colombia’s preliminary presidential vote count, positioning the Donald Trump ally to clear the way for expanded fossil fuel extraction, including controversial fracking projects.…