Climate Impact Partners’ annual report has recently unveiled a concerning lack of climate commitment among Fortune Global 500 companies. Despite the pressing need for global action on climate change, only 15% of these high-powered companies have committed to science-based targets that align with the Paris Agreement. This international treaty seeks to limit global warming to […]
In a bid to generate more state revenue, Hawaii has brought back the $50 Green Fee, a measure originally designed as a tax on tourists. The initial plan was to levy this fee through airlines or accommodations; however, it was deemed unconstitutional. As a result, the fee was redesigned to apply to the usage of […]
Britain’s Prince William, alongside billionaire philanthropists Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg, recently announced the finalists for the third annual Earthshot Prize. The prestigious award grants 1 million pounds to organizations that propose innovative solutions to help save our planet. This year’s Earthshot summit spotlighted 15 unique global initiatives, all aimed at combating environmental crises, such […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Animal migration, a fascinating natural phenomenon, a rhythmic dance of the wild, prompted by changes in weather, food availability, and breeding needs. This instinctive journey involves animals moving from one location to another, covering both short and long distances, in a bid to adapt to changing habitats. Some of […]
Climate activists, drawing their ranks from a variety of local and national groups, descended upon the financial district of Manhattan to protest against the continuing investments in fossil fuels. The protesters demanded that President Biden use his influence to put an end to such investments, marking another significant escalation in the battle against climate change. […]
As climate change continues to be a pressing global issue, its repercussions are felt most acutely by the approximately 80% of the U.S. population residing in urban areas. The urban populace is highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change, with extreme heat waves being one of the most imminent threats. Disadvantaged communities within these […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Waste management, a comprehensive procedure that encapsulates the collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of waste. It also includes the monitoring and regulation of the entire process, ensuring that it is conducted in the most efficient and environmentally friendly manner possible. This management is not limited to one type of waste; […]
California is taking legal action against some of the world’s most significant oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, and the American Petroleum Institute. The lawsuit accuses these companies of alleged environmental and financial harm, in addition to public deception about the risks of fossil fuels. According to the lawsuit, these […]
In a groundbreaking research led by Dr. Graham Rush, it was discovered that a melting ice sheet 8,000 years ago significantly altered global climate patterns. The study brought to light that changes to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) led to a major climate change event in the North Atlantic and Northern Europe. This discovery […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Forests, the biodiversity powerhouses of our planet, serve as an invaluable resource for both the environment and the economy. Teeming with life, these dense green expanses are home to more than half of all terrestrial species on Earth. They cover a whopping 30% of the Earth’s land surface, making […]