climate change

The Sierra Club, long‑standing champion of environmental protection, has dramatically broadened its mission in recent years, incorporating a sweeping social‑justice agenda alongside its traditional focus on climate change. While the shift was hailed by many as a necessary evolution to address the intersecting crises of pollution, inequality, and political disenfranchisement,...

In a startling display of diplomatic pressure, officials from the Trump administration have been accused of using intimidation tactics to derail a historic climate initiative that would have imposed the first ever fee on pollution from commercial ships. The proposal, backed by a coalition of nations, was set to become...

A rapid analysis of Hurricane Melissa’s trajectory and intensity has revealed that global warming played a significant role in making the storm more damaging. The findings suggest that climate change enabled the storm to intensify at a faster rate and grow more powerful than it would have in a non-warming...

As New York City prepares to usher in its next mayor, the city’s new leader will be confronted with a pressing agenda: tackling the existential threat of climate change. With rising sea levels, sweltering heatwaves, and extreme weather events becoming the new norm, the city’s incoming mayor will have to...

The latest annual report from the United Nations on greenhouse gas emissions has revealed a glimmer of hope, but overall, the findings paint a picture of a world still struggling to meet its climate goals. According to the report, while some progress has been made in reducing emissions, the pace...

On the stage of Lincoln Center Theater, a new play from the creators of the acclaimed “The Jungle” attempts to bring to life the intense negotiations that culminated in the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Titled “Kyoto,” the play delves into the intricate world...

A climate activist who took part in a daring act of vandalism at the National Gallery of Art in 2023 has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Tim Martin, along with an accomplice, made headlines worldwide after they deliberately smeared black and red paint on the protective case of...

In the picturesque Swiss Alps, a quiet crisis is unfolding. Climate change is causing glaciers to melt at an alarming rate, threatening the very existence of charming villages like Blatten. This small community, nestled in the heart of the mountains, has been ravaged by the rapid retreat of a glacier,...

As Hurricane Melissa bears down on a string of Caribbean nations, many island countries are struggling to cope with the financial burdens of climate-related crises. The storm is set to exacerbate the already dire situation, with several countries facing significant debt and a severe lack of resources to respond to...

Last week, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates penned a lengthy memo warning against what he perceives as excessive climate alarmism. The document has sparked intense debate, raising two crucial questions: Will it alter the way people discuss climate change, and will it impact who funds climate action? Gates’s memo, which has...

As Hurricane Melissa bears down on vulnerable island nations across the Caribbean, a growing chorus of warnings highlights the crippling financial burden that these countries face in their efforts to recover from a string of devastating climate-fueled crises. The storm, the latest in a long line of powerful hurricanes to...