climate change

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...

In a unique collaboration, three women in Alaska have come together to create an exhibit at the Museum of the North in Fairbanks, showcasing the far-reaching consequences of climate change on their state. The exhibit, a thought-provoking fusion of art, literature, and science, highlights the devastating impact of carbon release...

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report highlighting a record-breaking surge in carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere, marking the largest annual increase since modern measurements began over 50 years ago. According to the report, the significant jump in CO2 levels is attributed to a surge in...

In a surprising move, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a group of children against President Trump’s energy policies, citing that the suit was too broad in scope. The plaintiffs, who had challenged the president’s executive orders as unconstitutional, had argued that the policies would harm their...