Developing countries continue to push for adequate climate financing as COP30 begins in Brazil
Most of the world’s developing countries are facing financial crises, along with high and rising external debt, and find it difficult to prioritize projects needed to achieve global climate goals over development spending.
Trump’s environmental policy champions big oil and gas interests
The fossil fuel industry is cashing in on its investment in the Trump administration, while people in the US and across the globe are left to pay the price
South America on fire
More than 300,000 fires have been reported so far in 2024 across South America. The blazes have displaced hundreds and killed several. The causes of this tragedy must be sought in deep geopolitical injustices.
What is stake at COP28?
D. Raghunandan of the Delhi Science Forum talks about the issues at stake at the ongoing COP 28 summit. He addresses key issues around climate change such as the Global Stocktake, the Loss and Damage Fund, and adaptation and mitigation
In COP28 speech, Colombian President Gustavo Petro calls for a free Palestine
The Colombian head of state has been consistently speaking out in support of Palestine amid Israel’s genocidal attacks. At the COP 28 summit, he pointed out that the devastation wreaked on Gaza was a harbinger of what might happen to those fleeing from climate catastrophes
Activists expect multiple obstacles during health discussions at COP28
While health is on the agenda at the COP28 summit in the UAE, activists fear significant progress on climate and health will not be achieved due to a number of factors such as the presence of lobbyists from the fossil fuel sector
Carbon emissions from richest 1% pose fatal threat to humanity
The richest 1% of the world’s population has emitted the same amount of carbon as the poorest two-thirds. The emissions by the ultra-wealthy in 2019 alone were enough to kill 1.3 million people
Heat waves pose disproportionate threat to female workforce, claims study
The report titled “The Scorching Divide” suggests that women from marginalized and poor backgrounds will be the worst affected by intensifying heat waves
Deadly fires a new normal in the Greek calendar
The latest round of wildfires has exposed the Greek government’s lack of preparedness in dealing with disasters. Extreme climate events have been occurring frequently in many parts of Europe due to climate change
Unprecedented wildfires across Algeria kill at least 34, thousands displaced
The UN environment panel has warned that the Mediterranean region is warming faster than the global average and will witness more heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, and other climate-related catastrophes in the coming days
The eco collapse we were warned about has begun
2023 has already seen a number of climatic anomalies that set new historical records in the tragic progression of climate change at the global level. These have led to droughts, fires, and water scarcity
When New York’s skies turned orange
Environmental activist Tina Landis talks about the recent decline in air quality index in New York due to the fire in Quebec. She explains how colonial history and commodification led to a rise of fires, and the impact of the fuel fossil industry
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
