Could Changes to the U.S. Forest Service Erase a Century of Historical Documents?
With the latest agency restructuring, some fear critical archives are at risk. The agency says it will retain records, but outside experts want concrete plans....
Topic: Environment
Fossil-Fuel Funded GOP Leaders Question Scientific Institution's Objectivity
Inside Climate News reports that Republican allies of the oil and gas industry question the objectivity of a report from the nation’s top science advisers on human-caused climate change, claiming potential conflicts of i...
Fossil-Fuel Funded GOP Leaders Question Scientific Institution's Objectivity
Inside Climate News reports that Republican allies of the oil and gas industry question the objectivity of a report from the nation’s top science advisers on human-caused climate change, claiming potential conflicts of i...
New loss and damage fund faces liquidity issues
A UN-backed fund meant to address the loss and damage caused by climate change could face financial difficulties as early as next year. The fund's Executive Director warned of potential 'liquidity issues' at a recent mee...
Renewable energy to shape Victorian election
Renewable energy is emerging as a key issue in Victoria's upcoming election. Most landholders in regional Victoria support renewable energy but are concerned about planning approvals....
Europe's energy-crisis plan and renewables overtake coal
The European Commission has set out a package of measures to offset surging energy prices. Meanwhile, renewables have overtaken coal in Europe's energy mix....
France reaches its "overshoot" day
This Friday marks Earth Overshoot Day in France, a date that arrives earlier each year and signals the country is living beyond its environmental means. Elitsa Gadeva explains from France 2....
Brazil's Deadly Floods Disproportionately Affect Women
The climate crisis has led to devastating floods in Brazil, displacing millions and affecting women more than men. The recent Petrópolis flood on February 15, 2022, exemplifies this issue. Reuters reports that women are ...
Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Becomes Wildlife Reserve
The area around Chernobyl has transformed into a massive wildlife reserve since the nuclear disaster. Various species are thriving, as reported by The Guardian....
Corpus Christi Plans to Declare a ‘Water Emergency’
City leaders in Corpus Christi plan to declare a water emergency and make unprecedented cuts to water use. However, they are unsure exactly how this will be implemented....
Oilfield Leak Springs Under Baptist Church
An oilfield leak has caused salty water to spew out of the ground in Grandfalls, West Texas. Inside Climate News reports that this is not an isolated incident, as pressure underneath the Permian Basin oilfields has cause...
EU sets out plan to limit fossil-fuel price shocks
The European Commission's new strategy aims to protect people in the EU from 'fossil-fuel price shocks' and accelerate clean energy expansion. It notes a €24bn additional cost for imports due to the Iran war....
EU sets out plan to limit fossil-fuel price shocks
The European Commission has launched a strategy to protect people from fossil-fuel price shocks, triggered by the Iran war. The plan includes 44 specific actions....
IMO green shipping talks test multilateralism
Governments are meeting in London to advance the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Net-Zero Framework. The talks aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping and accelerate a global transition to cleane...
Governments gather for global summit on phasing out fossil fuels
Around 60 governments are set to gather in Santa Marta, Colombia, for a global summit aimed at speeding up the energy transition. The event is seen as an opportunity for new coalitions to emerge and accelerate progress b...
Senate Democrats criticise cuts to renewable energy research in Energy Department's budget
The US Senate is concerned about significant reductions in funding for environmental management, research and renewable energy infrastructure in the Energy Department's 2027 budget. The move has been described as a step ...
EU Must Shift to Renewables Amid Geopolitical Instability
The EU should prioritize renewable energy sources to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, according to German MEP Hannah Neumann. This shift is necessary due to the growing geopolitical instability surrounding Iran and t...
Climate Event Threat Looms Amidst Silence
A critical Atlantic system is at risk of collapse, posing a catastrophic climate threat. However, this issue has received relatively little attention, possibly due to the influence of powerful interests....
California Bill Seeks to Make Fossil Fuel Companies Pay for Insurance Crisis
A California bill aims to make fossil fuel companies pay for the growing insurance crisis caused by climate disasters. Insurers have been leaving the state due to skyrocketing premiums. This is happening amid worsening e...
Climate protection must not hold economy back, says German Chancellor
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that climate policies leading to deindustrialization would hinder progress and innovation. He emphasized the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental protection....