Climate

April 3, 2020 0

Poles attract marine life avoiding rising heat

In a warming ocean, some species will swim, others sink. But all agree: the poles attract marine life without exception. LONDON, 3 April, 2020 − It’s the same the whole […]

April 2, 2020 0

U.N. delays global climate talks amid coronavirus crisis

Most countries are far behind in meeting the national commitments they made as part of the 2015 Paris climate agreement, the first global pact of countries to address climate change. […]

March 13, 2020 0

While we self-isolate, it’s a good time to reflect on the urgency of the climate crisis

As Australian governments scramble to formulate the appropriate response to the newly declared pandemic proportions of the Coronavirus, a new report from the Climate Council has reminded of the burningly […]

March 12, 2020 0

PepsiCo updates sustainable palm oil policy to close supplier loophole

Environmental activists have welcomed food and beverage giant PepsiCo’s move to update its palm oil sustainability policy, following years of pressure over a supply chain tainted by deforestation, peatland conversion, […]

March 3, 2020 0

Analysis: UK’s CO2 emissions have fallen 29% over the past decade

The UK’s CO2 emissions fell by 2.9% in 2019, according to Carbon Brief analysis. This brings the total reduction to 29% over the past decade since 2010, even as the […]

March 3, 2020 0

New Zealand to divest fossil fuel stocks from government-backed savings funds

SBS News: The New Zealand government is ringfencing billions of dollars from fossil fuel investments, effectively divesting much of the country’s superannuation scheme. On Sunday, Commerce Minister Kris Faafoi announced […]

February 25, 2020 0

Factcheck: What is the carbon footprint of streaming video on Netflix?

The use of streaming video is growing exponentially around the world. These services are associated with energy use and carbon emissions from devices, network infrastructure and data centres. Yet, contrary […]

February 20, 2020 0

Could hydrogen be the answer to wind and solar curtailment woes?

Hydrogen production could become a lifeline for wind and solar projects facing curtailment due to network infrastructure constraints, by tapping into otherwise forgone electricity generation to power electrolysers. A growing […]

February 20, 2020 0

Climate disruption threatens health and future of all children, commission warns

Many wealthy nations are letting the world’s younger generations down by failing to curb planet-warming emissions, a UN-backed report said on Wednesday, warning climate change posed an urgent threat to […]

February 20, 2020 0

Methane emissions from fossil fuels ‘severely underestimated’

Human-caused emissions of methane from the extraction and use of fossil fuels may have been “severely underestimated”, a new study suggests. The research indicates that “natural” emissions of fossil methane, […]