The idea of the world ending has been around for ages. Long ago, it was tied to religion and the idea of judgment day. Now, it's more about big disasters, like nuclear war or climate change. Movies and TV shows often play on these fears, like the Netflix film "A House of Dynamite, " which shows a mi
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
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
Europe's energy policies are like a big puzzle. Each piece, like climate rules or energy costs, affects the economy in different ways. For example, stricter climate rules can boost new green tech, but they can also make energy more expensive. This can slow down economic growth and raise unemployment
A new fund, supported by MUFG and other investors, has raised $600 million to help countries deal with climate change. This fund, called the GAIA Climate Loan Fund, focuses on projects that make communities stronger against extreme weather like floods and droughts. The fund's goal is to show that p
Germany is making a bold move in the energy world. They are investing a lot of money into fusion energy. This is a big deal because Germany has not been a fan of nuclear energy for a long time. In fact, they shut down their last nuclear power plants just last year. But now, they are changing their
A significant number of companies, nearly 900, have decided to step back from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). This move is seen as a step towards making decisions based on economic sense rather than strict climate rules. The SBTi had been pushing companies to set climate goals that alig
