Climate Freeloaders Are Destroying the Planet
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Is Online Shopping Bad for the Planet?
In theory, getting deliveries can be more efficient than driving to the store. But you may still want to think before you add to cart.The New York Times - Business -
Earth Day 2024: ‘Saving the Planet’ Is the Wrong Goal
“Saving the planet” is the wrong goal.The New York Times - Top stories -
Israel destroyed 4,000 embryos by bombing an IVF centre in Gaza | Arwa Mahdawi
The anti-abortion crowd who believe embryos are ‘extrauterine children’ have been weirdly silent about the strike. If you, or someone you love, has ever had fertility issues, you will know just how heavy an emotional toll they can take. IVF, in ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Why are celebrities destroying multimillion dollar mansions? | Arwa Mahdawi
From Kanye West to Chris Pratt, the celebrity approach to housing is more out of touch than ever. Looking for a bargain beach house? Then you’re in luck. Kanye West has just lowered the price on his minimalist mansion in Malibu, California, to a ...The Guardian - World -
Physicist Claudia de Rham: ‘Gravity connects everything, from a person to a planet’
The scientist on training as a diver, pilot and astronaut in order to understand the true nature of gravity, and what happens at the centre of a black hole. Prof Claudia de Rham is a theoretical physicist at Imperial College London, developing and ...The Guardian - World -
Maxwell Frost on Earth Day calls Trump a 'threat to our planet'
On Earth Day, progressive Democrat Maxwell Frost (Fla.) is calling former President Trump a “threat to the planet.” In a statement that was first shared with The Hill, Frost, who is on the Biden campaign’s National Advisory Board, cited the former ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Here's why FEMA has spent about $4 billion to help destroy flood-prone homes
Floodplain buyouts allow homeowners to move out of harm's way and help the community create open space that can collect flood waters to protect other homes.CNBC - Business -
Earth Day: How a senator's idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet
Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth DayABC News - Health -
Minister defends government's record on climate
Claire Coutinho says the government's track record is 'strong' after watchdog accuses PM of setting the UK back.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Climate Advocates Must Use the Market
Constraints on flexible solutions like carbon credits limit investment.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Scotland in 'dangerous' moment for climate goals
Head of climate watchdog tells MSPs there is a risk of a "policy vacuum" after Scotland ditched targets.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Energy secretary defends approach on climate after criticism
Claire Coutinho joins the show a day after the head of the climate change watchdog said the UK is now "less ambitious" with green policy.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
How climate change could impact forests
Dr. Tana Wood, an ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service, is running experiments to see what might happen to forests if temperatures rise by seven degrees Fahrenheit, the worst-case scenario by the end of the century. Among the impacts, it appears ...CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
EU regulator urges action on climate threat to insurance
Eiopa head says rise in losses from natural catastrophes needs to be addressed by firms and member statesFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Biden tries a White House reset on climate and trade
International co-operation will need the US to tax its own companies’ emissionsFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Climate change: the connection between land and sea
The ocean makes up about 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and what goes on beneath the water is still largely unknown. Organizations like the Schmidt Ocean Institute are working to improve our understanding by using new technology to highlight ...NBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Climate politics and the bottom line — CBS News poll
Many Americans see an economic cost to combating climate change.CBS News - Politics - Climate -
Climate politics and the bottom line — CBS News poll
Many Americans see an economic cost to combating climate change.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Earth Day 2024: A Look at 3 Places Adapting Quickly to Fight Climate Change
Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions.The New York Times - World - Climate -
Breaking down climate change's economic impacts
Climate change could cause a $38 trillion income loss per year globally by 2049, according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down the numbers.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
White House considering national climate emergency declaration
The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week. ...CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Rich nations pledge $11bn to World Bank for climate and global crises
Contributions will boost lending to poorer countries as pressure growsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Al Gore Thinks Trump Will Lose and Climate Activists Will Triumph
Mr. Gore spoke at a climate leadership conference hosted by his nonprofit organization.The New York Times - Science - Donald Trump -
Poll: Big majority of Americans favor taking steps to reduce climate change
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Photographer James Balog on documenting climate change: "Adventure with a purpose"
Photographer James Balog has become one of the foremost chroniclers of human-caused climate change, as his cameras have tracked the dramatic effects – vanishing ice, rising seas, fires, and the toll climate change is taking on all living things. ...CBS News - World - Climate -
Photographer James Balog on documenting climate change: "Adventure with a purpose"
Photographer James Balog has become one of the foremost chroniclers of human-caused climate change, as his cameras have tracked the dramatic effects – vanishing ice, rising seas, fires, and the toll climate change is taking on all living things. ...CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
In our changing climate, food availability must be a top concern
Now is the time to ensure we reduce risks and build resilience across food systems in all nations and regions.The Hill - Politics -
Earth Day 2024: 60 Minutes revisits climate change reporting archive
To mark Earth Day, 60 Minutes looks back on our reporting on climate change and the environment over the years.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Poll: Big majority of Americans favor taking steps to reduce climate change
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.CBS News - Politics - Climate -
Far right’s rise in Portugal could threaten ambitious climate action
Environmentalists fear focus on economy may undermine country’s climate transition – one of most radical in Europe. Portugal has been among Europe’s more ambitious countries in terms of climate action, but the rise of the far right in recent ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Scotland Made Big Climate Pledges. Now They’re ‘Out of Reach.’
Despite significant progress, Scotland was falling short on cutting vehicle emissions, switching to heat pumps and even restoring peatland, the government said.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
Football's climate change threat: Flooded stadiums, too hot to train
One in four stadiums in England are predicted to experience flooding by 2050. What is soccer's environmental impact and what can be done to reduce it?ESPN - Sports - Climate -
Living to 95 may impact the world as much as AI and climate change
You need an “evergreen” approach to life, work and health, economics professor Andrew Scott says.MarketWatch - Business - Climate -
British climate protester won't be charged for sign telling jurors to vote their conscience
A London judge says a climate protester who could have faced up to two years in prison for holding a sign outside a courthouse reminding jurors of their right to acquit defendants should not be charged with contempt of courtABC News - World - Climate -
Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
70 Percent of Workers Likely Exposed to Climate Change Risks
Excessive heat, UV radiation, pollution, and other hazards are likely already impacting billions of workers around the world. But companies can take important precautions.Inc. - Business - Climate -
Hold Azerbaijan accountable before it hosts the next UN Climate Conference
given Azerbaijan’s questionable commitments to preserving the environment and its repressive approach to governance, activists and journalists and others have voiced their skepticism of the U.N.’s choice to hold COP29 in Baku.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
On Earth Day, Biden Spotlights Climate Investments to Contrast With Republicans
President Biden announced $7 billion more for solar power projects and pointed to a new a climate work force as he tries to galvanize young voters.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.CBS News - World - Climate -
Most voters don't know Biden's climate change policies, poll says
Relatively few Americans say they know a lot about President Biden's initiatives to combat climate change, according to a CBS News poll. Carolyn Kissane, a New York University global affairs associate dean and professor, joins CBS News with more ...CBS News - Top stories - Climate