climate change
Climate emergency tops list of concerns in WEF Global Risks Report 2022
Climate risks dominate global concerns even as the world enters the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the…
Opinion: In failing to give poor nations a voice, COP26 let down those who needed it most
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference – more commonly known as COP26 – was held in Glasgow in November. The…
France and China are teaming up to better predict the weather and combat climate change
This year's Atlantic hurricane season -- which has already rocked the Americas and Europe -- could have been better handled if…
Why the long-term future of your morning coffee is uncertain
People all over the world often say that they can't live without chocolate and coffee, but climate change could be…
San Francisco teams up with Californian cities suing oil companies over climate change
At least five cities in California, including San Francisco and Oakland, are suing major oil companies for their roles in…
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UN General Assembly 2017: Here’s what to expect
The 193-member United Nations (UN) will gather in New York this week for the annual General Assembly meeting of diplomats and world leaders.…
Olive oil prices are soaring but are we at peak olive oil?
Olive oil prices have skyrocketed this year as unfavourable weather conditions, and persistent droughts restrict supply; while demand has been…
A 1trn ton iceberg — one of the biggest ever — has just broken off from the Antarctic peninsula
An iceberg -- twice the size of Luxembourg and a quarter the size of Wales at an estimated 6,000 square…
Can cities really fight climate change on their own?
As the largest carbon emission contributors, urban areas should be capable of tackling climate change without government support. But convincing…
Volvo becomes first major car brand to go all electric
Swedish car company Volvo has become the first major car brand to announce it will exclusively make electric models from…