UN maritime agency holds meeting aimed at curbing greenhouse emissions from ships
The UN maritime agency is holding a weeklong meeting aimed at curbing emissions from ships. Environmental activists say that while shipping contributes only 2-3 per …
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NGO threatens to take Shell to court if it does not stop destruction of the climate
Friends of the Earth Netherlands has announced that it will take Shell to court if it does not act on demands to stop its destruction …
Climate change could raise food shortage globally: University of Exeter
Weather extremes caused by climate change could raise the risk of food shortage globally, a study that looked at data from 122 countries suggests. Researchers …
Bucknell Asks For ‘All Hands On Deck’ To Address Climate Change
What can we do now? That simple but compelling question was at the heart of the sixth annual Bucknell Sustainability Symposium, held March 19–23 on campus. …
China reaches 2020 carbon emission target three years ahead of schedule
China reached its 2020 carbon emission target three years ahead of schedule with the help of the country’s carbon trading system according to Xie Zhenhua, …
Climate Change Could Force Over 140 Million to Migrate Within Countries by 2050: World Bank
The worsening impacts of climate change in three densely populated regions of the world could see over 140 million people move within their countries’ borders …
Stakeholders discusses market mechanism under Paris Climate Agreement
A stakeholder consultation workshop to discuss market mechanism under the Paris Climate Agreement was held on Sunday. Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement includes …
India and UK launched joint research projects on clean water, energy
India and the UK have launched joint research projects on water quality and energy demand reduction, the government today informed Lok Sabha. Minister of State …
Drought-induced changes in forest composition amplify effects of climate change on carbon storage
The face of American forests is changing, thanks to climate change-induced shifts in rainfall and temperature that are causing shifts in the abundance of numerous …
UC’s new ClimateEx map shows climate change everywhere in world
What does Salt Lake City have in common with Tehran? More than you might think, if you’re a climate scientist. University of Cincinnati geography professor …