America’s inflection point: 4 key things Africa must watch for
In today’s America there are limits to blatant appeals to racial prejudice. Donald Trump absurdly claims to have done more for African-…
Climate resilience needed for COVID-19 recovery, flags UN commission
Global Commission for Adaptation has asked world leaders to align policies with long-term climate objectives, mobilise private sector support
‘Let me be blunt’: What’s bothering WHO chief on COVID-19
WHO Director-General expresses concern over rising cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
COVID-19 and the global energy structure’s geopolitical framework
The US — one of the largest consumers of global energy from the 1950s till 2018 — is now emerging as a major energy supplier to the …
Climate change, biodiversity loss and other global ills share root causes
The world is in the throes of a ‘sixth extinction crisis’ — an accelerating loss of species at a rate far more rapid than the …
COVID-19 pandemic may drive 40-60 mln to extreme poverty: UNCTAD report
Families will be pushed deeper into poverty as the current employment decline is biggest since World War II, according to the report
COVID-19: 300,000 seafarers need flights for crew changes, says UNCTAD estimate
About half the seafarers will have to travel home by air for repatriation, while the other half will need to join ships for work
Earth may temporarily pass dangerous 1.5℃ warming limit by 2024, major new report says
The report found while greenhouse gas emissions declined slightly in 2020 due to COVID-19, they remained very high
Migration reduces transmission of pathogens between species: UN Report
The migration behaviours of several species is changing because of man-made factors like climate change and habitat loss
UNCCD COP14: Experts stress the need to assess long-term drought impacts
World Bank, Water Global Practices release framework to assess benefits of proactive action vis-à-vis drought
‘Wait and see’ is an unsatisfying – but accurate – way to present election results
Perhaps news organisations and the public could wait for those charged with the counting to do the counting
US-China fight over fishing is really about world domination
In sending its fishermen far and wide, Beijing has, wittingly or not, followed America’s lead
Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis: What lies ahead can include a constitutional crisis over succession
Neither the Succession Act nor the 25th Amendment have ever been invoked for longer than a few hours
Biden wins – experts on what it means for race relations, US foreign policy and the Supreme Court
Three scholars discuss what a Biden presidency may have in store in three key areas: race, the Supreme Court and foreign policy
234 scientists read 14,000+ research papers to write upcoming IPCC climate report. Here’s what you need to know
The report, first of 4 that make up the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, looks at the physical science behind climate change. It will …
Yellowstone losing snow: Expect widespread problems for water, wildlife
Since 1950, average temperatures in the Greater Yellowstone Area have risen 1.3°C and it has lost a quarter of its annual snowfall
One month in, how Biden has changed disaster management and the US COVID-19 response
In direct contrast to his predecessor, US President Joe Biden is treating this as a national-scale crisis requiring a comprehensive national …
Montana kids win historic climate lawsuit – here’s why it could set a powerful precedent
In the US states that have green amendments, climate advocates will certainly rely on the Montana youth case as they challenge state laws that …
Deadly wildfires burn across Maui – it’s a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will help slow warming. But communities will also have to adapt to more wildfires
Living with wildfire: How to protect more homes as fire risk rises in a warming climate
Prevention and suppression will always be critical pieces of wildfire strategy, but climate adaptation means everyone has a role
China’s climate change record: Beijing tends to meet its targets, but sets the bar too low
Glasgow may have been the crossroad where China and the rest of the world chose a more sustainable path.
World leaders must prioritise implementation of sustainable development goals
Thirty per cent of the SDGs are worse now than eight years ago
US is finally trying to rein in drug giants
Biden government’s push to get Big Pharma to reduce the astronomical rates of prescription medicines is significant
Exxon, Apple and other corporate giants will have to disclose all their emissions under California’s new climate laws
Oil and gas companies like Chevron will likely have to account for emissions from vehicles that use their gasoline, and Apple will have to …
Plastic-free planet: On penultimate day of INC-3, contact groups complete 1st review of 'zero draft' revised sections
Three contact groups with participating delegates and countries as member were formed by INC Chair to address specific sections of the zero …