Europe is warming up faster than any other continent and the most vulnerable people are bearing the brunt of climate impacts. A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), published this week shows that although the most vulnerable groups are disproportionately affected, they are often overlooked in climate adaptation planning and especially implementation. … Continue reading New EEA report on impact on the most vulnerable groups in Europe
Category: climate risk
The mainstream media around the world is not doing enough to prepare the public for the impacts of climate change
In an article on The Conversation website, Sanam Mahoozi, PhD Candidate in Journalism, City St George's, University of London writes about the need for news organisations to publish more stories that explore the root causes of environmental problems and include insights from experts who can offer solutions. Why climate is an everyday story – … Continue reading The mainstream media around the world is not doing enough to prepare the public for the impacts of climate change
Energy in Demand News, June 1-2, 2025
Austria and Slovenia are the only European countries whose defence ministries have committed to reaching net zero military emissions, according to an analysis of 30 European countries (EU 27 plus Norway, Switzerland and UK). An article in the Guardian on the analysis added that only about one-third have worked out the size of their carbon … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 1-2, 2025
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, passed by the US House of Representatives last week, would slow efforts to green the energy system as climate change accelerated
Benjamin Storrow and E&E News write on the Scientific American website about the potential impact of the latest legislation that is going through the approval process in Washington. Republican Megabill Called a ‘Nightmare Scenario’ for Clean Energy The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" passed last week by the House would effectively end most clean … Continue reading The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, passed by the US House of Representatives last week, would slow efforts to green the energy system as climate change accelerated
Impact of climate change on bird migration
Migratory birds cover great distances to feed and breed, sometimes crossing continents and oceans in record time. Are they being impacted by rising global temperatures? On the Deutsche Welle website Melissa Escaria Parra discusses that impacty How climate change is altering bird migration Birds have always been a source of inspiration for humanity, with … Continue reading Impact of climate change on bird migration
Save twice the ice by limiting global warming
More than three-quarters of the world's glaciers are set to vanish if climate change continues unchecked, a major new study warned Thursday, fueling sea-level rise and jeopardizing water supplies for billions. An AFP news item on the France 24 website discusses the study. Climate action could save half of world's vanishing glaciers, says study … Continue reading Save twice the ice by limiting global warming
Earth is now expected to cross 1.5°C warming by 2027, WMO warns
A new World Meteorological Organization report spells the end of the goal to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. Shannon Osaka writes on the Washington Post website about the reports findings. Earth is likely to cross a key climate threshold in two years Seven years ago, the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on … Continue reading Earth is now expected to cross 1.5°C warming by 2027, WMO warns
Understanding the rise of anti-environmentalism
In an article on The Conversation website, Alastair Bonnett, Professor of Geography, Newcastle University helps us better understand why anti-environmentalism is gaining ground. He concludes, however, that the rise of anti-environmentalism appears not only complex, but curious and unsustainable. Anti-environmentalism is on the rise but it’s full of contradictions Anti-environmentalism is gaining ground. Attacks … Continue reading Understanding the rise of anti-environmentalism
How cities can prepare for the “adaptation gap”
In an article on The Conversation website, Paul O'Hare, Lecturer in Human Geography and Urban Development, Manchester Metropolitan University gives his views on how cities should prepare to address the impact of climate change. Five ways to make cities more resilient to climate change Climate breakdown poses immense threats to global economies, societies and … Continue reading How cities can prepare for the “adaptation gap”
New EEA assessment on impacts of PFAS polymers in Europe
The widespread use of PFAS polymers in everything from consumer products to green technologies can lead to contamination of water, air, soil, food and people. A European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment, published this week, says that these chemicals can also contribute to global warming and ozone depletion. What are the impacts of PFAS polymers … Continue reading New EEA assessment on impacts of PFAS polymers in Europe
