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Greenland lost 2 billion tons of ice this week, which is very unusual

Greenland lost 2 billion tons of ice this week, which is very unusual

Emile Agard . June 16, 2019

Over 40% of Greenland experienced melting Thursday, with total ice loss estimated to be more than 2 gigatons (equal to....

Pope Francis declares 'climate emergency' and urges action

Pope Francis declares 'climate emergency' and urges action

Gian Bianchi . June 15, 2019

Addressing energy leaders, pope warns of ‘catastrophic’ effects of global heating.

Forest twice size of UK destroyed in decade for big consumer brands – report

Forest twice size of UK destroyed in decade for big consumer brands – report

Gian Bianchi . June 12, 2019

Greenpeace estimates 50m hectares cleared by 2020, warning companies must evolve to prevent ‘climate breakdown’

Canada will ban 'harmful' single-use plastics as early as 2021

Canada will ban 'harmful' single-use plastics as early as 2021

George Scott . June 11, 2019

Justin Trudeau said his government is drawing inspiration from EU in planning ban on water bottles, plastic bags and straws.

Unesco advisers raise concerns over plan to raise Warragamba dam wall

Unesco advisers raise concerns over plan to raise Warragamba dam wall

Emile Agard . June 10, 2019

World Heritage centre says proposal would result in inundation of large part of world heritage-listed Blue Mountains wilderness area.

Britain to launch new scheme to pay households for unused renewable power

Britain to launch new scheme to pay households for unused renewable power

Gian Bianchi . June 09, 2019

Britain will launch a new scheme to pay households producing energy from renewable sources, such as solar panels, for their....

Birthstrike: The People Refusing to Have Kids, Because of Climate Change

Birthstrike: The People Refusing to Have Kids, Because of Climate Change

George Scott . June 08, 2019

Climate change is rapidly changing the environment we live in. But how far would you be willing to go to....

World Oceans Day: UK joins fight against plastic pollution with nationwide events

World Oceans Day: UK joins fight against plastic pollution with nationwide events

Emile Agard . June 08, 2019

The day aims to honour the oceans and raise awareness about the challenges they face including pollution and climate change.