COP30: Five reasons the UN climate conference failed to deliver on its ‘people’s summit’ promise
The final negotiations were once again dominated by fossil fuel interests and delaying tactics.
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Can the world quit coal?
Coal is the dirtiest source of fossil fuel energy and a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions.
How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled
US emissions are down about 15% over the past 10 years, but new data centers have caused uncertainty ahead.
Hosting the G20 summit in Miami highlights the effects of sea-level rise and need to take action
If greenhouse gas emission rates continue to rise, the risks include catastrophic sea-level rise impacting Miami.
Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event – can climate refuges help?
Since 2023, exceptionally warm ocean water has been fueling widespread mortality in corals around the world.
Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences
As climate change shrinks freshwater resources, countries will increasingly need multilateral cooperation to avoid conflict.
Global warming may wipe 40% off the world’s economy this century, new analysis reveals
The research shows previous forecasts of how climate change will affect the global economy have been far too optimistic.
Waiting for the federal government to solve the climate crisis is no longer an option
In the wake of the 2024 election, we must engage the private sector and local governments to find climate solutions.
Florida is the leader in the Southeast for solar, but the state’s utilities need to do more to help the U.S. achieve 100% clean energy
By Bryan Jacob, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy It’s not hard to understand why solar energy has become an increasingly ...
There’s no reason to be optimistic that humans are close to solving the warming of the planet
By John Englander, Rising Seas Institute A Jan. 3 article in “Inside Climate News” has stirred up a lot of ...