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Six shocking facts you didn’t know about extreme weather
Extreme weather events have far-reaching consequences. They contribute to the spread of disease, financial ruin, disrupted food supply, displacement, inequality, and death.
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Too little, too late: G7 climate commitments fall short
Leaders of the G7 countries made a commitment to phase out coal by 2035. In the growing climate crisis, this is simply too little, too late.
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10 inspiring environmental victories of 2021
Hope is a natural resource too, and it can sometimes feel in short supply. Here are 10 important and inspiring wins for people and the planet from this year.
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Animations we loved this year — 7 short films that inspire action
Who doesn’t admire a well crafted animation? Especially one that lifts the spirit and emboldens you to uproot oppressive systems to make way for a better world.
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Carbon offsets are a scam
Carbon offsetting is truly a scammer's dream scheme. We need real climate not action, not greenwashing.
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Images reveal extent of Taiwan drought
We have many better alternatives to coal, oil and gas, but really there is no replacement for water.
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IPCC report points to stark choices ahead, but reason for hope and action
"We do not give up on human ingenuity, courage or hope against political apathy and corporate greed. We will never give up on us. We are determined to succeed ”
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Tens of thousands rally to demand a German coal phase-out
"...it also is about showing governments everywhere that a growing climate movement is demanding an end to dirty and outdated fossil fuels."
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Civil society groups urge Chancellor Merkel to commit to coal phase-out
There is no room for any expansion of coal burning.
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Citizen science in action: open-source air pollution monitoring in Bulgaria
Every day, we breathe in between 15,000 and 20,000 litres of air – enough to fill three hot air balloons in a year. This precious substance is made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1% carbon dioxide. But what else is in the air we breathe, how did it get there, and what does…