You know how hospitals are huge contributors to carbon emissions? Well, let's zoom in on surgical care, a major part of the problem. This study is all about finding out where the most carbon comes from in surgical care and why. Researchers used a tool called the Congruence Model to understand these
At a recent climate conference in Baku, countries agreed to increase climate finance for poorer nations to $300 billion annually. This new target replaces the previous goal of $100 billion per year by 2020, which was met two years late. The agreement is seen as a way to keep the clean energy boom gr
You might not think ozone, which is usually talked about in the context of Earth's protective layer, would affect rainfall and wildfires. But scientists have found a surprising connection in West Siberia. Over the past few decades, changes in summer rainfall have greatly influenced wildfire activity
Imagine trying to fix a global problem like climate change. One of the biggest issues at the recent climate summit was money. Rich nations offered $300 billion towards the $1. 3 trillion needed, but they wanted the rest to come from private investors and new taxes. Countries that are less wealthy di
COP29 brought together people from 200 countries, all hoping to make a difference on climate change. But the conference ended in gridlock, with the huge challenge of finding money to fight climate change looming large. Wealthy nations only pledged $250 billion by 2035, while poorer countries needed
At the UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, a new draft deal proposed $250 billion annually for poorer nations to fight climate change. This amount, twice the previous goal, is seen as too low by developing countries who are hit hardest by extreme weather. The rich nations, however, argue it's the
Climate change is a big problem for our health and the systems that take care of it. It's like a double burden because it affects both our direct health and the systems that protect us. Scientists have looked at a lot of studies to figure out what the main issues are and where there are gaps in our
You may be surprised to know that where you live can affect how your body deals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Scientists in Spain recently looked into how climate influences MS activity in patients from the Mediterranean coast. They wanted to see if there's any pattern in the disease's activity thro
Premier David Eby has shuffled his cabinet, creating a new Ministry of Energy and Climate Readiness. This ministry is now responsible for B. C. 's energy sector and aligning energy policies with climate goals. Former health minister Adrian Dix is in charge. Some environmental advocates see this as a
Hey, Donald Trump! Listen up. Withdrawing from the Paris climate deal isn't just bad for the planet, but it's also a major missed opportunity for the U. S. economy. 2024 was the hottest year ever, with temperatures exceeding the Paris agreement's target of 1. 5 degrees. This isn't just about the env
