The recent global climate summit, COP30, ended with a new agreement, but it didn't include a clear plan to cut fossil fuel use. This was a big letdown for many countries that wanted stronger action. The summit started with high hopes. Over 80 countries wanted to agree on a strong plan to move away from fossil fuels. But after lots of arguing, the final deal didn't i...
Carbon markets have had a rough few years. Scandals in 2022 and 2023 shook people's trust, and the market has been struggling ever since. But there's hope that COP30 could be a turning point. New rules and oversight are being put in place to make carbon credits more reliable. The Integrity Council and stricter guidelines are trying to restore confidence. But these c...
Ever wondered how some news outlets keep their content free and accessible to everyone? One such organization is Inside Climate News (ICN), a nonprofit that focuses on climate and environmental journalism. Unlike many media outlets, ICN does not charge for subscriptions or use paywalls. They also avoid cluttering their website with ads, ensuring a clean and accessibl...
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 technologies since 2014. This investment is driving changes in energy, ...
Brazil is stepping in to help poorer nations attend the COP30 climate summit. With just a week to go, many countries still don't have a place to stay. The host country is offering free cabins on cruise ships to ensure everyone can participate. Belem, the city hosting the event, usually has limited hotel options. This has driven up prices, making it hard for some nat...
Brazil is stepping up to help poorer nations deal with climate change. They want to make sure these countries get the money they need to prepare for extreme weather. This is a big deal because right now, not enough cash is going towards this cause. The United Nations says the world needs to spend about $310 billion every year by 2035 to adapt to climate change. That...
Mariah Carey, the iconic pop star, took the stage in Belem, Brazil, not just to perform but to send a strong message. She was part of a two-day event called "Amazon Live - Today and Forever, " which aimed to highlight the importance of protecting the Amazon rainforest. The concert was special because it was held on a floating stage shaped like a giant water lily on t...
Imagine our world getting warmer by at least 2. 6 degrees Celsius this century. That’s what could happen if countries don’t step up their game on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This grim outlook comes from a recent report by the United Nations Environment Program. The report paints a picture where natural disasters become even more frequent and dangerous. Next y...