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
Harrison Ford, the famous actor known for his roles in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, recently shared his thoughts on climate change and politics. He received an award for his work in conservation and used the opportunity to express his fears about the current U. S. administration's environmental poli
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
The idea that the planet is on the brink of a climate disaster is making headlines again. This time, it's about hitting the 1. 5°C warming mark. But is this really a big deal? The United Nations Secretary General recently said that we can't stop 1. 5°C warming. He also warned about dangerous "tippi
Upstate New York is in for a typical winter this year. After a few years of low snowfall, things are looking up for snow lovers. Last winter, Syracuse got 105 inches of snow, which is close to the usual 120 inches. Experts think this winter might be similar. For the past five years, snowfall in Syr
