Published by the World Wildlife Fund Over 40 representatives from nine of 12 snow leopard range countries gathered in Kathmandu, Nepal, in April 2016 for a workshop on climate smart conservation planning at the landscape level to protect the iconic snow leopard and its habitat. The workshop focused on building capacity for landscape level planning for […]
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, June 9, 2016 (ENS) – Cities today host more than half of the Earth’s human beings and account for about 70 percent of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Now, 228 cities around the world are taking the lead on climate action, setting greenhouse gas reduction […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Whales roam through all of the world’s oceans, communicating with complex and hauntingly beautiful sounds. Their behavior is the most fascinating, least understood, most difficult to study, and least funded area of whale research today. So little is known about whale behavior that it is rarely considered in management and […]
Published by the Yale School of Forestry Climate change threatens cities worldwide, but urban leaders face a myriad of funding, logistical, and political challenges in trying to reduce the associated risks at the local level. When planning for climate adaptation, or “climate-proofing,” some urban planners and civic… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2016/06/thinking-beyond-the-city-regional-climate-adaptation-planning-and-habitat-iii/
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Accelerating uptake of new technologies is only a one part. We also need good policy to solve our climate and energy challenges. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/156626723/0/edf/blogs/feed~key-energy-policies-that-can-help-us-turn-the-corner-on-climate
Published by the Environmental News Service TOWNSVILLE, Queensland, Australia, May 31, 2016 (ENS) – One-third of the corals in the northern and central parts of the Great Barrier Reef are bleached out and dying due to climate change, according to Australian researchers who just finished months of intensive aerial and underwater surveys. Read the full […]
Published by the Environmental News Service PARIS, France, May 26, 2016 (ENS) – Climate change is quickly becoming one of the most challenging risks for World Heritage sites and the tourists who want to visit them, finds the report “World Heritage and Tourism in a Changing Climate,” released today by UNESCO, UNEP, and the nonprofit […]
Published by the Environmental News Service BONN, Germany, May 19, 2016 (ENS) – International shipping and aviation will have to cap their greenhouse gas emissions soon for the world to meet the ambitious goals in the Paris Climate Agreement, participants at a side event at the Bonn climate change conference heard today. Read the full […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Trying to count the number of seals and polar bears on sea ice in the northern Arctic Ocean’s remote Chukchi Sea is no simple task. But scientists are finding answers by looking skyward — 1,000 feet in the air in fact — to record populations of these iconic Arctic species in this […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund A disaster in California has shone a spotlight on our methane problem and added urgency to new rules and collaborative efforts seeking to address one of our most pressing climate challenges. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/152659601/0/edf/blogs/feed~signs-were-getting-serious-about-a-potent-longoverlooked-climate-pollutant
Published by the World Wildlife Fund It’s important to remember humans aren’t the only ones who take extraordinary steps to protect, nurture and raise their young. The animal kingdom is flush with moms that take the time to teach their babies how to find food and protect themselves against the elements. Here’s a look at five outstanding […]
Wall Street Journal editorial board member Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. seems to have a knack for battling bad science – especially what he perceives to be misguided reporting and alarmist stories about climate change. In his most recent piece, Jenkins laments the fact that some activists have used faulty research to overstate the risks associated […]
Published by the Yale School of Forestry Energy efficiency and renewable energy are widely recognized as two of the most effective ways to greatly reduce the threat of climate change. But how much do we know about other environmental impacts of a large-scale deployment of these technologies?… Read the full article at: http://environment.yale.edu/blog/2016/04/environmental-impacts-of-demand-side-technologies-and-strategies-for-carbon-mitigation/
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund An important, under-appreciated shift may be improving our chances for future bi-partisan climate policy. It’s all about jobs. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/151346413/0/edf/blogs/feed~With-clean-energy-jobs-booming-in-Republican-districts-time-to-recalibrate-climate-politics
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Last April, Nepal experienced a devastating earthquake, resulting in a tragic loss of life and damage. But the people of this small and beautiful country are pushing forward with remarkable resilience. They’ve also taken care to consider the environment during the rebuilding period. WWF’s Environment and Disaster Management program is […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Every year, Earth Day connects people across the US and the world through advocacy and action to protect our planet. And this year is particularly special: heads of state and foreign ministers from more than 120 countries will come together in New York to formally sign an agreement to act […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Climate change and associated extreme weather events are in evidence throughout the world, from melting sea ice in the Arctic to severe droughts in Australia. But sometimes its impacts go unnoticed, particularly in remote areas in developing countries, where communities are often left to manage the changes on their own. […]