Environment
Global CO2 Emissions Rise Amid Fossil Fuel Dependence
November 18, 2024
Global CO2 Emissions Rise Amid Fossil Fuel Dependence
Global CO2 emissions are projected to reach 41.2 billion tons by 2024, despite significant efforts to reduce fossil fuel reliance, Earth.com revealed in an article yesterday. The recent COP29 conference in Baku highlighted the urgent need for stronger climate policies,…
COP29 Reveals World’s Most Polluting Cities Amid Frustration Over Fossil Fuel Interests
November 16, 2024
COP29 Reveals World’s Most Polluting Cities Amid Frustration Over Fossil Fuel Interests
New data presented at COP29 highlights that cities in Asia and the United States are the largest emitters of greenhouse gases, with Shanghai leading the list. This revelation has intensified frustrations regarding the fossil fuel industry’s influence at climate talks.…
Study Reveals Climate Change Threatens Fish Populations
November 15, 2024
Study Reveals Climate Change Threatens Fish Populations
A recent study has unveiled alarming effects of climate change on ocean ecosystems, particularly how warming waters impact fish populations, Earth.com reported yesterday. Researchers found that a predicted 16% to 26% decrease in phytoplankton—tiny organisms crucial to the aquatic food…
Over 420,000 Children Affected by Water Scarcity in Amazon Region
November 8, 2024
Over 420,000 Children Affected by Water Scarcity in Amazon Region
More than 420,000 children are currently facing dangerous levels of water scarcity and drought conditions across Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, according to UNICEF estimates released on Thursday, November 7. The ongoing record-breaking drought, which began last year, has led to…
Emergency UN Session on Coral Bleaching as Global Warming Intensifies
November 4, 2024
Emergency UN Session on Coral Bleaching as Global Warming Intensifies
A recent extreme coral bleaching event has prompted an emergency session by the United Nations, highlighting the urgent crisis facing coral reefs due to human-induced climate change, Earth.com revealed yesterday. Research indicates that 77% of global coral reefs are affected,…
EU Greenhouse Gas Emissions Plummet by 8% in 2023
November 1, 2024
EU Greenhouse Gas Emissions Plummet by 8% in 2023
The EU’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 8% in 2023, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA), The Guardian reported yesterday. This significant reduction, driven by a transition to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, brings emissions down…
Melting Arctic Sea Ice Threatens European Climate Stability
October 31, 2024
Melting Arctic Sea Ice Threatens European Climate Stability
A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that melting Arctic Sea ice could disrupt ocean circulation, leading to significant cooling in northern Europe, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Researchers from the iC3 Polar Research Hub found that increased freshwater influx…
Over One-Third of Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, IUCN Reports
October 30, 2024
Over One-Third of Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, IUCN Reports
A recent report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reveals that over one in three tree species worldwide is at risk of extinction, with more than 16,000 species identified as threatened, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Out of…
World Faces Climate Crisis as UN Warns of Rising Temperatures
October 25, 2024
World Faces Climate Crisis as UN Warns of Rising Temperatures
In a stark warning on Thursday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has highlighted the dire consequences of global inaction on climate change, stating that the world is “paying a terrible price,” Al Jazeera reported. The UN report reveals that current policies…
Biodiversity Decline in Protected Areas Raises Alarm at UN Summit
October 25, 2024
Biodiversity Decline in Protected Areas Raises Alarm at UN Summit
Research indicates that biodiversity is declining more rapidly within key protected areas than outside, prompting urgent calls for action at the UN’s Cop16 talks in Cali, Colombia, The Guardian reported yesterday. This summit aims to assess progress on the 2022…