Arctic, record hot temperatures with peaks of 20 degrees above average
Alarming data come from the Arctic Circle. Abnormal temperatures and near-record low sea ice coverage. Experts warn: “Lost ice can’t recover”.
The effects of climate change, in pictures
From coral bleaching and drought to melting ice and coastal erosion. Here’s a photo gallery that shows the undeniable, appalling effects of global warming.
What was achieved at the COP22 climate conference
L’ombra di Trump compatta il resto del mondo che fa fronte comune contro i cambiamenti climatici. Nuove promesse di riduzione previste entro la Cop 24 del 2018.
Lord Nicholas Stern. I underestimated the dangers of climate change
L’economista Nicholas Stern è a Marrakech per partecipare ai lavori della conferenza sul clima (Cop 22). Il suo messaggio è chiaro: “I danni economici sono maggiori delle previsioni”.
John Kerry at COP22: “No one should make decisions based on solely ideology”
Il suo era uno dei discorso più attesi, dopo l’elezione di Donald Trump. Il segretario di stato John Kerry chiude la sua stagione, mentre gli Stati Uniti annunciano il nuovo piano contro il riscaldamento globale.
The Paris Agreement enters into force
The Paris Agreement’s entry into force marks a historic step in the fight against climate change. Each and every country now has to put in place effective measures to reduce emissions.
David Letterman is back, tackling climate change to answer the question “why didn’t we do anything about this?”
The retired talk show host David Letterman returns, lending his humour to the cause of climate change in the National Geographic series Years of Living Dangerously.
What it means to live in a world with CO2 concentrations above 400 ppm
The planet has passed the 400 ppm threshold, permanently. It has already happened before, but we could never see a month with CO2 concentrations below the safe level of 350 ppm.
Millions will suffer from hunger due to climate, FAO warns
According to FAO, if we don’t take action, up to 122 million people more will be driven into extreme poverty by 2030.
Historic deal sealed in Rwanda bids farewell to hydrofluorocarbons
Passo avanti storico nella lotta ai cambiamenti climatici: 197 governi hanno vietato l’uso dei gas idrofluorocarburi, particolarmente nocivi per l’ambiente.