The Antarctic is experiencing unprecedented warming and widespread ocean heating, which could destabilize the global climate system.
Tag: GHG emissions
New Zealand’s Feb 2023 Extreme Flooding and Climate Change
Within a fortnight, a deluge and a cyclone hit New Zealand's biggest city and surrounding areas, causing widespread floods and landslips.
The Effect of the US Supreme Court’s Ruling on EPA
On 30 June, the US Supreme court, with its 6-3 votes, ruled in favour of West Virginia vs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Are Plant-Based Protein Sustainable Solutions for Emissions Reduction?
The IPCC Sixth Assessment Report identifies plant-based and cultured meat as a transformative solution to halving emissions by 2030.
IPCC AR6 FAQ – Assessing Climate Adaptation Plan’s Progress
IPCC authors provide these five questions as guides when assessing the progress of a climate adaptation plan regionally and globally.
Can We Plant Our Way Out of Climate Change?
Can we plant enough trees to suck up all human carbon dioxide emissions? How many trees will it take, and do we have enough land area for it?
Climate Change Negotiations Outcomes at the COP26 Glasgow
At the COP26 conclusion, negotiators finally settled the issues on the Paris Agreement Rulebook, carbon markets regulations and climate data.
Rich Nations Must Aid Developing Countries’ Climate Adaptation Platforms
With Glasgow COP26 coming in November, wealthy countries are called upon to increase their climate finance pledges for developing countries.
Countries Need to Redouble their Climate Change Actions
As countries update their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the UN calls on all parties to redouble their climate efforts urgently.
Climate Change Adaptation through Reducing Methane Emissions
The UNEP and the Climate & Clean Air Coalition report say that slashing methane emissions is an important step to slow down global warming.