climate change

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...

In a surprising move, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has announced a significant shift in his approach to tackling climate change, which could potentially send shockwaves through the global climate policy landscape. Gates, a long-time advocate for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, now concedes that his previous focus on short-term emissions targets...

In a recent memo, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has offered a cautiously optimistic view on the pressing issue of climate change, warning against a "doomsday outlook" that could lead to complacency. While still acknowledging the gravity of the situation, Gates appears to have shifted some of his views on the...

As Hurricane Melissa approaches, Jamaica finds itself on high alert, with climate change exacerbating the island nation's susceptibility to the storm's potentially devastating impacts. The country's geographical location and topography already make it prone to hurricane landfalls, but rising temperatures, sea levels, and changing precipitation patterns are amplifying the threats...

ExxonMobil, one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, has filed a lawsuit against the state of California over new climate disclosure laws that require companies to calculate and report detailed information about their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks. The oil giant claims that these requirements, which were...

A recent report by an industry watchdog has sounded the alarm on the devastating impact of deforestation on coffee cultivation, adding to a growing body of scientific evidence that suggests the consequences of clearing forests for coffee farms are far-reaching and potentially disastrous. As the world's appetite for coffee continues...

A recent report from the United Nations has revealed that global efforts to reduce methane emissions are lagging behind targets, despite the growing urgency to address the potent greenhouse gas. Methane, responsible for about 20% of global warming since the Industrial Revolution, is a major contributor to climate change. Its...

In a move that has sparked intense debate, the Federal Reserve has decided to rescind a mandate that required banks to plan for climate-related risks. The policy, introduced during the Biden administration, had been seen as a crucial step in ensuring that financial institutions were prepared for the potential impacts...

In a recent development, a federal judge has dismissed a climate change lawsuit filed by a group of young plaintiffs against President Trump. The lawsuit, which was brought to court by 21 kids and young adults, claimed that the president's inaction on climate change had violated their constitutional rights to...