Category: Climate Action & Science

UN chief António Guterres says big AI firms should disclose the emissions, water and energy use of their data centres amid community opposition The post UN asks AI companies to reveal full environmental impacts…

Senators saved the Ocean Observatories Initiative from “supreme stupidity. ” But other cutting-edge efforts are running out of funding, too. Source: Grist.

Though marketed as clean energy, industrial pellet plants are driving deforestation, worsening floods, and polluting rural counties. Source: Grist.

After years working in the climate movement, Katharine K. Wilkinson noticed that advocates consistently lacked the emotional stamina and support needed to stay active, inspired and connected to others engaged in climate work.

An innovative project is enabling women to chronicle untold stories of climate adaptation and influence policy with the stories they are documenting The post Women in Jamaica are opening eyes with climate photography appeared…

By reviving the problematic industry in the name of energy security, China runs the risk of higher emissions, stranded assets and setting back its ambitions as a clean energy leader The post China’s coal-chemicals…

Climate change is making extremely dangerous heat waves like this one more common. The post Unprecedented June heat grips Europe this week appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

The ocean produces about half the oxygen we breathe, absorbs roughly 30% of the carbon. The post Sustainability In Your Ear: Kendra MacDonald Steers to the Blue Economy at Canada’s Ocean Supercluster appeared first…

Right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella holds a razor-thin lead in Colombia’s preliminary presidential vote count, positioning the Donald Trump ally to clear the way for expanded fossil fuel extraction, including controversial fracking projects.…

The New Orleans Land Bridge protects New Orleans from storm surge. Like much of Louisiana’s coast, it’s disappearing at a rapid rate. Source: Grist.

This story was produced in partnership with the Texas Newsroom, the state’s network of public radio stations. Something moved John Byrum. Source: Inside Climate News.

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