Tag: Climate change
Brunei’s Oil Dependency Questioned as Climate Pressures Rise
Brunei , December 16, 2024
Brunei, one of Southeast Asia’s richest nations per capita, is facing increasing scrutiny over its heavy reliance on oil and...
Welsh Farmers Rally Against Controversial Sustainable Farming Scheme: Unveiling the Protest...
Discover the heated clash as Welsh farmers unite against the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). Thousands protested in Cardiff, expressing concerns about proposed changes to subsidies and the potential impact on their livelihoods. Explore the details of the protest, opposition votes, and the government's response.
Hydrogen as a Climate Solution: Navigating the Environmental Impact and Future...
Discover the environmental challenges of hydrogen production as Leiden researchers analyze its impact up to 2050. Learn about the risks associated with fossil fuels, the potential emissions, and cleaner alternatives for a sustainable tomorrow.
Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria earthquake surpasses 15,000
A catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake has devastated southeastern Turkey and northern Syria, resulting in over 15,000 confirmed deaths. Rescue teams from multiple countries are working tirelessly to find survivors in the rubble of thousands of collapsed buildings, while President Erdogan promises support for displaced residents.
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
The World Health Organization reports that nearly everyone worldwide breathes air failing its quality standards, highlighting severe health risks from pollutants that cause respiratory and cardiovascular problems, leading to millions of preventable deaths annually.
Fire and Rain: West to get more one-two extreme climate hits.
A new scientific study warns that the Western United States will experience more frequent and intense fire-flood cycles by 2100. As climate change progresses, burned regions are likely to face multiple extreme rainfall events within five years, dramatically increasing flood and mudslide risks in states like California, Colorado, and Oregon.
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island's greenhouse gas emissions increased by 8.2% between 2017 and 2018, primarily from transportation and electricity sectors. This growth puts the state's climate reduction targets at risk, with officials concerned about meeting the 10% reduction mandate by 2020.
Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war.
Climate activists from Fridays for Future movement staged global protests across multiple countries, calling for systemic change and criticizing G20 nations' continued fossil fuel support while connecting environmental activism with peace efforts.
UN chief: Don’t let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautions that countries rushing to replace Russian energy supplies may undermine climate goals by defaulting to high-carbon alternatives, calling fossil fuel addiction a path to "mutually assured destruction"
New rules for companies on climate risks proposed by SEC.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed mandatory climate risk disclosures for public companies. Companies would need to report greenhouse gas emissions, transition plans, climate goals, and how severe weather events impact their financial performance.
