Canada's new government is taking a different approach to cutting oil and gas emissions. Instead of the old plan to cap emissions, they're focusing on carbon markets, stricter methane rules, and new tech like carbon capture. The old plan was controversial. It aimed to cut emissions by 35% compared
Climate change is making weather disasters more frequent and intense. Since 1980, the U. S. has seen over 400 weather events costing over $1 billion each. The total damage? A staggering $3. 1 trillion. Hurricane Helene alone caused $81 million in damages in Augusta. The city had to clear 4. 5 millio
The future of our planet is in our hands. It's not just about big gestures; small, consistent actions can make a huge difference. Think about where you put your money. Banks and investments in fossil fuels are a big part of your carbon footprint. So, take a moment to check your accounts. Tell your f
In Zambia, getting clean and safe toilets is still a big problem. Not everyone has access to them. The people who can make a difference have different amounts of power and care about the issue in varying degrees. This mix of power and interest affects who gets these toilets and who doesn't. A recen
Sea otters in British Columbia are facing a silent danger. Scientists found harmful chemicals called PFAS in their bodies. These chemicals are man-made and very tough to break down. They can build up in animals and cause serious health problems. The study looked at sea otters that had passed away.
The world is facing a tough climate crisis. The most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement, to limit global warming to 1. 5C, seems out of reach. Many countries have missed deadlines to set new emissions-cutting plans. However, there's a silver lining. Over $10 trillion has been invested in clean te
People are trying to make money by changing the climate. They want to reflect sunlight to cool the Earth. But this is risky business. Scientists have been studying this idea for years. They call it sunlight reflection methods, or SRM. It might help some countries deal with extreme heat. But it's not
Farmers in China are being asked to join a new type of loan program. This program is called a carbon sink loan. It is designed to help the environment. The idea is to use forests and bamboo to absorb carbon dioxide from the air. This can help reduce the effects of climate change. But not all farmer
Romania is taking a big step to fight flooding. They're creating a special fund to pay for important projects. This fund will help for at least five years. It's part of a deal with the European Union to get recovery money. Floods have been really bad in Romania lately. In 2024 and this year, floods
Prince William is taking action to back up the brave folks who are fighting to keep the Amazon rainforest safe. He's launching a new plan to support Indigenous communities and environmental activists in Brazil. These groups are often in danger just for trying to protect one of the world's most impor
