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Thousands of Teens in the Netherlands and Belgium Marched for Political Action on Climate Change
This article discusses why thousands of teens in the Netherlands and Belgium marched for political action on climate change. “We need tougher measures. The government has to act.”
A massive climate-justice demonstration took place Thursday, February 7, in the Netherlands. According to Euronews, thousands of […]
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Report: Climate change could wreak havoc on Scottish species
This article discusses how climate change may affect species native to Scotland.
And it is not just tigers and polar bears that will find it difficult to cope. The recently published Scotland’s Nature on Red Alert report demonstrates that the future is looking bleak for many Scottish species and habitats. […]
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Native Sámi People Face Perils of Climate Change
This article discusses how native Sámi people face the perils of climate change.
One of the key findings of the most recent UN report on the mounting perils of climate change is that rising temperatures pose a distinct risk to indigenous people, who are often small farmers, fishers or herders. […]
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European companies secure record amounts of wind power
This article discusses how European companies secure record amounts of wind power. European companies bought a record amount of wind power capacity last year, as energy-hungry businesses like aluminum producers and IT giants look for greener ways to drive their machinery and data centers.
As wind power becomes competitive on price with […]
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Report: Renewables Could Surpass Fossil Fuels in Britain by 2020
This article discusses how renewables could surpass fossil fuels in Britain by 2020.
Britain will get more of its electricity from renewable energy sources than fossil fuels as early as next year, according to a new report from the energy analysts group EnAppSys. The transformation is being driven by a […]
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Germany sets ‘historic’ deadline to end coal use by 2038 in bid to curb climate change
This article discusses how Germany is trying to curb climate change, by setting a ‘historic’ deadline to end coal use by 2038. An expert panel recommends creating up to 5,000 new jobs in regions affected by transition.
In a pioneering move, a German government-appointed panel has recommended the country […]
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Before they disappear: Treasured UNESCO sites at risk from climate change
This article discusses several treasured UNESCO sites at risk from climate change.
From the sinking city of Venice to the mass bleaching of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, climate change is drastically impacting some of the world’s most treasured heritage sites.
To date, over 1,000 bucket-list locations have earned a spot on […]
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The death of Venice? City’s battles with tourism and flooding reach crisis level.
This article discusses the death of Venice? City’s battles with tourism and flooding reach crisis level. A tax on daytrippers has hit the headlines, but La Serenissima’s mounting problems also include rising waters, angry locals and a potential black mark from Unesco.
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DeSmogBlog
This set of articles discuss:
Bitter Legal Fight Between Climate Deniers Ends With $630,000 Transfer to New Group Targeting Climate Scientists and Campaigners
David Schnare Forced to Disgorge Dark Money From ‘Free Market’ Piggy Bank
What You Need To Know About the UN Climate Talks in Poland
Polish Government Issues […]
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Study: UK summers could be over 5C warmer by 2070
This article discusses how climate change will affect the UK – summers could be over 5C warmer by 2070.
In its first major update on climate change in almost 10 years, the Met Office has warned of significant temperature rises in the decades ahead.
The UK Climate Projections 2018 study […]
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