Climate Change
Climate crisis raised the risk of 2021 weather extremes, annual report finds
The climate crisis was to blame for several extreme weather events over the past two years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Olivia is a freelance reporter for EcoWatch.
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Climate Indicators
World's glaciers at serious risk from climate crisis
Glaciers provide water for about 1.9 billion people globally, and their loss could also increase the likelihood of hazards such as floods and landslides.
Climate and Nature
10 costliest climate disasters of 2022
A new report lists the costliest climate disasters of 2022, with Hurricane Ian in the US and Cuba topping the list, costing more than $100bn.
United Kingdom
Europe’s largest battery storage system goes live in UK
Energy storage projects are essential for transitioning Europe away from fossil fuels as it works to prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis.
COP 27
Sinking nation Tuvalu calls for treaty ending fossil fuel use at COP27
“We all know that the leading cause of climate crisis is fossil fuels,” Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano said as he addressed world leaders at COP27.
Plastics and the Environment
Greenpeace report: ‘Most plastic Is just not recyclable’
Most plastic can't be legally recycled in the U.S. according to Greenpeace. The nation should switch to reuse and refill systems instead, it suggests.
Biodiversity
Climate crisis puts half of coral reefs at risk by 2035
The climate crisis is currently considered the greatest threat to the world’s coral reefs - 14% of them were lost because of it between 2009 and 2018 alone.
Climate Change
‘Wind and Solar Are Proving Themselves’: Renewables Met Rise in Electricity Demand During First Half of 2022
Despite calls for more fossil fuel exploration due to the energy crisis, wind and solar power have been meeting increased global electricity demand, says think tank.
United States
Pacific Northwest braces for potentially record-breaking heat wave
The Pacific Northwest is bracing for a heat wave where temperatures are expected to reach over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. But the projected duration is raising health concerns.
Biodiversity
Billions of humans depend on 50,000 wild species for food, fuel and income, new report finds
Half the world relies on 50,000 wild species for food, medicine, fuel and income, according to a new report, which urges more biodiversity conservation.
Restoring ocean life
'Glimpse of hope': up to 150 fin whales spotted feeding off Antarctica
Researchers have documented fin whales feeding en masse off Antarctica’s Elephant Island, a win for the 1982 ban on the practice of commercial whaling.
Ocean
World Oceans Day photo competition winners showcase the wonders of our blue planet
6 winners were picked for the United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition, as photographers from around the world captured the beauty of our blue planet.
Climate Change
World has 42% chance of breaching 1.5 degrees if emissions stopped today
A new study shows that even if we stopped spewing out fossil fuels today, there's still a 42% chance temperatures will rise above the global 1.5°C target.
SDG 15: Life on Land
How urban isolation could make snakes more vulnerable to climate change
Snakes are “bioindicators” – their health reflects that of wider ecosystems. That's why the reduced genetic diversity of snakes due to urbanization is concerning.
India
Deadly heat wave in India and Pakistan was 30x more likely due to climate change, scientists say
Adapting to the extreme temperatures and reducing greenhouse gas emissions will be vital in protecting the worldwide population from worsening heat waves, says study.