Fine particles caused 238,000 premature deaths in Europe in 2020
PM10 and PM2.5 fine particles led to the premature deaths of 238,000 people in EU countries in 2020, an increase over 2019.
What is the “loss and damage” climate change funding agreed at COP27?
We explore how the loss and damage mechanism, agreed upon at COP27 to repay the countries worst affected by climate change, might work.
Tree cover in Nepal has doubled since forests were entrusted to local communities
Over the last four decades, Nepal’s communities have carried out an extraordinary reforestation campaign. And the results are clearly visible.
FIFA clashes with European countries over human rights at the Qatar World Cup
FIFA asks teams taking part in the Qatar World Cup to “focus on the football”. Europe’s FAs respond that they will “continue to support human rights”.
COP27 invaded by an army of fossil fuel lobbyists
Fossil fuel lobbyists account for more delegates at COP27 than those from any country in the world, aside from the United Arab Emirates.
Tuvalu is the first to call for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty at COP27
The small Pacific island of Tuvalu is highly vulnerable to rising sea levels. At COP27, it demanded strict targets for the transition from fossil fuels.
Total loss of Arctic summer sea ice will happen at least once before 2050
COP27 started in the wake of a remarkable revelation: Arctic summer sea ice will melt completely for the first time and at least once before 2050.
Mexico’s supreme court has ruled to protect the wetlands and reef in Veracruz
The Supreme Court’s decision to halt plans to expand Veracruz’s Port is a powerful signal and a victory for local marine ecosystems and communities.
Some fossil fuel advertising is now banned in France
France has banned some fossil fuel ads, but the ban’s limitations – including allowances for natural gas and financial advertising – have led to criticism.
Floods in Assam have caused a devastating loss of life and livelihoods
Severe flooding in India’s Assam state has claimed around 200 lives and wreaked havoc on the lives and livelihoods of around one million people.