By Daniel Gutman Buenos Aires, May 17 (IPS) – Climate change is one of the main drivers of migration and will be increasingly so. It will even have a more significant role in the displacement of people than armed conflicts,…
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BD, S Asia on path of making millions of climate refugees
May 17, 2018 SANDRP Massive human induced freshwater redistribution with profound consequences. A 14-year (April 2002 – March 2016) NASA’s GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment) mission has confirmed that a massive redistribution of freshwater is occurring across Earth, with…
Premiere of documentary “Wild Edens: Russia” held in Sochi
The documentary by ROSATOM and dedicated to the fight against global warming to be broadcast by National Geographic this summer The premiere of a new documentary Wild Edens: Russia, the first in a new series that highlights the issue of…
Cities sue European Commission on vehicle emissions rules
May 15 2018 — The European Court of Justice will hear arguments this week to determine whether three European cities can challenge vehicle emissions regulations set by the European Commission and agreed by national governments. The cities of Paris, Brussels…
Powerful storms kill at least 40 across northern India
Lucknow, May 14 (AP/UNB) — Powerful wind and rain storms have swept across northern India, with authorities saying at least 40 people have been killed.
Canada takes the lead on methane emissions
Scott Vaughan and Durwood Zaelke OTTAWA/WASHINGTON, DC – In the fight against climate change, carbon dioxide attracts the bulk of regulators’ attention. But while long-lived CO2 is a key contributor to rising temperatures, it is not the only culprit. Other…
Nor’wester lashes Dhaka; 55mm rain recorded
Dhaka, April 29 – Three spells of rain in the capital on Sunday following a nor’wester earlier in the morning inundated many areas, causing troubles to commuters in their movement.
Nor’wester uproots trees, snaps power lines in capital Dhaka
Dhaka, Apr 22 – A nor’wester coupled with rain swept over capital Dhaka on Sunday evening, inundating many areas and uprooting a number of trees.
Why markets can’t cool the planet
by Ivan Ascher Milwaukee – With global temperatures rising at an alarming rate, the race is on to lower the world’s consumption of fossil fuels and accelerate the adoption of greener forms of energy. Among the most discussed remedies are…
EarthDay2018: Eating as if the planet mattered
Danielle Nierenberg At Food Tank, every day is Earth Day, but we invite you to celebrate with us a on April 22nd and challenge you to reflect upon your own eating habits. Are you eating as if the planet matters?
On the hunt for the photo that could change our future
Dear Mostafa, This photo above was taken as I perched on the edge of a Zodiac boat while on an expedition to Antarctica last month. While I tried to absorb the scale and beauty of these icebergs, it was also…
Climate Chance Summit Africa: 28-29 June
The Climate Chance Association and the Assembly of Regions and Districts of Ivory Coast (ARDCI) co-organize a regional Summit dedicated to Climate Action in Africa: the Climate Chance Summit Africa 2018, which will be held on 28-29 June 2018 in…
New platform to support youth projects on water and climate
By Mario Osava Brasilia, Mar 23 (IPS) – Young people around the globe with good ideas on how to deal with water and climate challenges now have a platform to show their projects to the world and attract funding and…
By 2050 there will be 143 million internal climate migrants
A new World Bank report has found that by 2050 the worsening impacts of climate change in three densely populated regions of the world could see more than 140 million people move within their countries’ borders.
World’s carbon emissions on the rise again: IEA
PARIS, (BSS/AFP) – Harmful carbon emissions from energy rose in 2017 for the first time in three years, the International Energy Agency said Thursday, proof that the world’s efforts to fight climate change are falling short. Strong economic growth pushed…
On track for extinction: Can humanity survive?
Robert J. Burrowes Anyone reading the scientific literature (or the progressive news outlets that truthfully report this literature) knows that homo sapiens sapiens is on the fast track to extinction, most likely some time between 2025 and 2040.
Junk Planet: Is Earth the largest garbage dump in the Universe?
Robert J. Burrowes Is Earth the largest garbage dump in the Universe? I don’t know. But it’s a safe bet that Earth would be a contender were such a competition to be held. Let me explain why.
EU doubling renewables by 2030, key to emission reductions
A New IRENA report outlines how increasing share of renewables to 34% can boost economy, and help meet emission reductions goals Brussels, 20 Feb — The European Union (EU) can increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix…
Climate change hurting children most: How to protect them
By Esther Ngumbi and Sam Dindi Feb (IPS) – In the United States, the 21 young people who are plaintiffs in the case Juliana v. United States will soon make their case against the government for failing to take action…
Create ‘sponge cities’ to tackle worsening floods
Penang, Malaysia (Martin Khor) – With floods now causing more damage more frequently around the world, it is time to counter their effects by turning our towns into “Sponge Cities”, a recent trend popularised by China to absorb rainwater through…
Climate-related disasters cost nearly $400 billion in 2017
By Amina J. Mohammed UN, Jan 31 (IPS) – I am pleased to be with you at this important and timely summit on climate risk and to discuss the opportunities that are there for us to seize through decisive climate…
Paris readies for floods
Riverside homes and businesses in Paris are on high alert as the swollen River Seine threatens to overflow its banks. Some basements in the city have already sprung leaks after the river surged following heavy rainfall, reports said. The Seine…
Fog halts Dhaka’s river ferry services
Dhaka, Jan 14 – Ferry services on the two key routes in Paturia-Daulatdia and Shimulia-Kathalbari in the Padma River remained suspended since early Sunday due to dense fog.
Fog halts Manikganj-Pabna river ferry services
Dhaka, Jan 11 – Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River remained halted from early Thursday due to dense fog.
2017 was a year of record-breaking climate events
By Kelly Levin We’re only a few days into the new year, but it’s already off to an extreme start. Washington DC, Jan 6 2018 (IPS) – Parts of the United States are experiencing blizzard and record low temperatures, with…
4 days of cold claims 12 lives in Bangladesh
Dhaka, 08 Jan – At least twelve people, including six children, died of cold-related ailments in Rajshahi, Kurigram and Thakurgaon districts in last four days as the northern districts bore the brunt of a cold wave crossing over Bangladesh.
2018 starts with record cold in parts of the Midwest
Des Moines, Jan 1 (AP/UNB) – Bone-chilling cold gripped the middle of the U.S. as 2018 began Monday, breaking a low-temperature record, icing some New Year’s celebrations and leading to at least two deaths attributed to exposure to the elements.
2017 toll of environmental disasters on Earth
Hurricanes were more powerful, floods more debilitating and wildfires more damning in 2017. Mumbai: We entered into 2017 with promises of a new tomorrow and inhibitions about the uncertain future.
Teen activist Peltier who scolded Trudeau to address UN
At just 13 years old, Autumn Peltier has become an internationally known advocate for water protection, especially for Canada’s indigenous people. What’s next? The United Nations. A year ago, Autumn found herself face-to-face with Justin Trudeau at the Assembly of…