Trees and plants absorb carbon dioxide, mitigating climate change. Find out why a new study concludes that this C02 fertilization effect is getting weaker. (4:45 min read)
Category: Climate
Current events related to the climate crisis, climate policy and climate action
Net-Zero Emissions Bill Breaks Trudeau’s Climate Pledge
Net-Zero Emissions is the stated goal of a bill tabled this week in Ottawa. Find out why opposition parties are calling it an empty shell. (4:00 min read)
Radio Telescope Icon Battered and Out of Commission
Radio telescope Arecibo had a support cable snap, damaging the reflector dish. Find out what happened and how they plan to get the observatory back online. (4:00 min read)
Soil Animal Biomass Declining Sharply
Soil animal biomass is declining as tiny organisms get smaller and scarcer. Find out why this poses a threat to our global food system. (4:30 read time)
Bangladesh’s Land-Use Study is a Model for the World
Bangladesh's land use is a major cause of climate change. Find out why a new study provides a model for policymakers worldwide. (4:30 min read)
Earth Day at 50 Calls for Diversity of Tactics
On this 50th anniversary of Earth Day, environmentalists are debating the day’s true meaning. Find out why “diversity of tactics” is a better approach. (5:00 min read)
Hottest Decade Ever Recorded Announced By UN
The hottest decade ever recorded is how the WMO, NASA and NOAA all described the last ten years. Find out why we're past the point where we should have to convince anyone of the truth of the climate crisis. (3:00 min read)
COP25 Outcome – Another Flop
The COP25 outcome document finally arrived on Sunday. It lists the results of the annual UN climate conference held in Madrid. Find out why even the Secretary-General admits that he is disappointed with it. (10 min read)
COP25: Will it Lead to Climate Action?
COP25, the long-anticipated 2019 Climate Change Conference begins today. The goals are ambitious, but results from past meetings have been underwhelming. Will this one be different? There are reasons for hope. (4:30 min read)
Greenhouse Gas Bulletin: Bizarre Thanksgiving Ritual
The annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin has been released by the World Meteorological Organization. As always, nothing has been accomplished. Learn more about the bizarre ritual we all go through every year when it comes out. (3:30 min read)