Global Warming
Total 9 Posts
Rainforest offset credits likely to be “phantom credits”
2 min read
More than 90% of the world’s leading carbon offsets provider’s rainforest offset credits are likely to be “phantom credits” and do not represent genuine carbon reductions.
Glaciers in the Alps are melting faster than ever – and 2022 was their worst summer yet
5 min read
Switzerland’s glaciers have just lost 6% of their ice in a single year. This is not normal.
Human disruption to Earth’s freshwater cycle has exceeded the safe limit, our research shows.
5 min read
Humanity is no longer in the safe zone. ‘Green water’ is essential for healthy soils and a benign climate, but it’s under threat. Immediate action is needed to maintain a resilient and nourishing freshwater cycle.
Government doesn’t know whether it will achieve its 2032 Net Zero target.
4 min read
Has the government been achieving its ambition for the public sector to be a leader in decarbonising its activities? Difficult to say as measurement and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions by public bodies are inconsistent and not streamlined.
Either we kill coal or coal will kill us.
1 min read
Shauna Aminath, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology of the Maldives, tweeted on Saturday her deep disappointment at the failure of world leaders to come to a proper agreement at COP26.
Five things you need to know about the Glasgow Climate Pact.
6 min read
COP26 saw incremental progress but not the breakthrough moment needed.
COP26 – Why politicians have little incentive to prepare for future climate change disasters.
4 min read
Politicians have more incentive to react to current climate disasters, but more investment is needed in preparing for future problems.