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Fear and Wonder podcast: the solutions needed to address climate change already exist

One of the key findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Synthesis Report is that there are solutions available right now, across all sectors of the economy, that could at least halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

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Excessive personal consumption has serious global consequences

Climate change is a global problem. Its origin is less so, however, because we do not all contribute equally: the countries that suffer the most from the impacts of climate change are precisely those that are the least responsible.

The Conversation

Forest fires: North America's boreal forests are burning a lot, but less than 150 years ago

Unseasonably hot and dry weather conditions in early May 2023 led to dozens of forest fires in western Canada. As of May 6, the Alberta government declared a state of emergency over wildfires, and at the time of writing this article, nearly 30,000 people had to be evacuated. Although it…

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Federal money is coming to fix aging flood control systems – but plans all too often reflect historical patterns and not future risks

Heavy downpours and a thick snowpack in the Western mountains and Upper Midwest have put communities in several states at risk of flooding this spring – or already under water.

The Conversation

Why large parts of Mongolia are affected by desertification

BARUUN-URT, Mongolia: Strong winds and heavy dust storms are frequent occurrences in Mongolia as the Asian country is facing worsening desertification and land degradation, with a steady decline in vegetation cover year by year.

Bangkok Post

Financing for a green transition

Climate change and global warming are no longer a future concern but rather immediate threats. Extreme heat, drought, temperature shifts and wildfires among others are currently wreaking havoc on people around the world.

Bangkok Post

World not ready yet to 'switch off' fossil fuels, COP28 host UAE says

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that countries should agree to phase out fuel emissions - not the production of oil, gas and coal - at the upcoming U.N. climate change negotiations that it will host this December.

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Climate: modelling micro-algae to better understand the workings of the ocean

The ocean absorbs a quarter of the CO₂ given out by human activities, playing a major role in slowing climate change. To have a better grasp of these processes is crucial to understand the ocean’s role in the global climate system and to better foresee disruptions caused by the changing…

The Conversation

Frequent Flyer Tax Could Raise Billions for Climate

Could taxing frequent flyers help combat global pollution? Some climate scientists say yes.

Kiplinger

G20 exhibition in Goa showcases India’s strength in empowerment of rural women

An exhibition held on the sidelines of the G20 Third Development Working Group meeting in Goa has displayed India’s strength in women-led development, their contribution towards nutrition, climate change issues and economic empowerment.

The Hindu

Govt taken to court for ignoring Climate Commission on ETS

A group of activist lawyers have filed a new major legal action against the Government for acting against the advice of the Climate Change Commission last year.

Newsroom.co.nz

Australia has a National Quantum Strategy. What does that mean?

Imagine a world where computers can solve complex problems in seconds, making our current devices seem like mere typewriters. These supercomputers would revolutionise industries, create new medicines, and even help combat climate change.

The Conversation

Could a frozen ancient virus thawed by climate change cause the next pandemic?

Experts believe knowledge sharing and collaboration between countries and research organisations are the best ways to prevent the outbreak of future pandemics.

ABC News

The ‘godfather of A.I.’ says his technology is a bigger threat than climate change: ‘It's not at all clear what you should do’

"I wouldn't like to devalue climate change," Geoffrey Hinton told Reuters Friday. "But I think this might end up being more urgent."

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The Conversation

Come pests, frost or fire: How the Swiss are arming their wines against climate change

Climate change is increasingly felt globally, and the wine industry is no exception. In vineyards, global heating is synonymous with increased frost and hail, droughts, fires and disease.

The Conversation

Our tropical fruits are vulnerable to climate change. Can we make them resilient in time?

Plants provide almost every calorie of food we eat. Grains like rice, wheat and corn make civilisation possible. For millennia, farmers have bred grains, fruit and vegetable varieties to get larger harvests and plants better able to tolerate different climates.

The Independent UK

It's Pulitzer Prize day, honoring journalism's best work

The Pulitzer Prizes will be awarded Monday to honor outstanding journalism during a violent year that included Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, mass shootings that targeted an elementary school and supermarket, and floods and flames fueled by climate change

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Dairy farmer uses multi-species, legumes and charcoal to combat climate change

Climate change is happening, and it's happening now, according to dairy farmer David Vonhoff. He has been working on farms since he was a child and sees the changes happening right in front of him. "What is it going to be like when my grandson gets to my age?"

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Alan Kohler: Reduce emissions? Fine, but we need to do much, much more than that

Grim report about carbon sequestration being vital on top of reducing emissions to save Earth scored scant media attention. That's a tragedy.

Inverse

The 5 Deceptive Fallacies Climate Deniers Love to Rely On

Former President Donald Trump often chimes in, repeatedly claiming that each cold snap disproves the existence of global warming.

The Hindu

President Murmu calls upon people to live in harmony with nature

President Droupadi Murmu exhorted students to adapt to a lifestyle which was harmonious to nature and help world face challenges of global warming as well as climate change.

Irish Mirror

Experts warn climate crisis could make Ireland colder and heighten storm surge risk

"Wave and storm surges pose an increasing threat to coastal communities"

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Louisiana attorney general launches ESG investigation

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry (R) launched an investigation on April 25 into Climate Action 100+, which describes itself as “an investor-led initiative to ensure the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters take necessary action on climate change.” Landry’s office says the investigation seeks to determine whether some asset management…

The Independent UK

Lula meeting tops off day of coronation diplomacy for Sunak

Climate change, trade and sporting rivalry topped the agenda at his meetings with world leaders.

Bangkok Post

Election Day storms in the wind

Two storms are forecast to hit Thailand next week, potentially affecting Election Day on May 14, according to the Climate Change and Disaster Centre at Rangsit University.

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