September 24, 2020
China recently announced a plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, a significant step forward for global climate action.
The U.K. is currently developing plans on climate action before U.N. climate talks to be held in Glasgow during the first two weeks of November, but has been challenged by a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
Forest clearance in Indonesia has spiked during the global pandemic as travel restrictions have stopped environmental law enforcement.
Arctic sea ice reaches second-lowest ice coverage ever recorded, higher only than measurements from 2012.
1 percent of the world is currently living in hot zones and by 2070, that could increase to 19 percent. Read this article about what this means for the population through an exploration of climate migration.
Some U.S. cities are planning “green recoveries” after COVID-19. Read about it here.
A newly released book on climate titled “All We can Save” highlights women climate leaders and offers solutions and encouragement.
A new data tool by NASA provides near real-time monitoring of forest fires and could completely change the maintenance of blazes, particularly in the Amazon.
BP and other European oil companies have invested billions in the renewable energy sector, while many U.S. companies like Exxon and Chevron commit to fossil fuels. Read this article on why these companies have chosen divergent stances on climate change.