A (non-comprehensive) list of interesting and relevant climate change, climate policy, and environmental justice stories.
L.A. Fires Show Limits of America’s Efforts to Cope With Climate Change. California has focused on fortifying communities against wildfires. But with growing threats, that may not be enough. (read the full story here)
Climate ‘whiplash’ linked to raging LA fires. Climate change has made the grasses and shrubs that are fueling the Los Angeles fires more vulnerable to burning, scientists say. (read the full story here)
‘We’re in a New Era’: How Climate Change Is Supercharging Disasters. Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say. (read the full story here)
Record-hot 2024 shows world must adapt to extremes, says EU climate service. With global warming topping the key limit of 1.5C last year, adapting to worsening climate impacts has become a “necessity”, top scientist warns. (read the full story here)
Global Warming Surges Well Past 1.5-Degree Mark in 2024. International agencies coordinate release of annual climate data to highlight the past year’s “exceptional”—and dangerous—climate conditions. (read the full story here)
New York Climate Superfund Becomes Law. The state’s legislation is the second in a growing coalition of Northeast states requiring polluters pay for climate damages. Big Oil is already fighting back. (read the full story here)
Scientists Call for More Marine Protected Areas in the Southern Ocean. As climate change and commercial fishing threaten krill, the crustaceans that fuel Antarctica’s entire food web, scientists and advocates say those responsible for protecting Antarctica’s marine life are failing. (read the full story here)
What to Expect from State Governments on Renewable Energy Policy in 2025. As states focus on carrying out existing laws, don’t hold your breath waiting for big moves. (read the full story here)
Repression of climate and environmental protest is intensifying across the world. Climate protests surged in 2018-2019 and have continued, sparking a crackdown by authorities using the law to criminalize and constrain activism. (read the full story here)