G7 disappoints on climate progress
Monday, 22 May 2023
G7 disappoints on climate progress without deadlines on gas and coal use
Climate experts criticised the G7 group of advanced economies for failing to commit to tougher action on fossil fuels after Germany and Japan prevailed on the continued use of gas and coal respectively.
Biden, Australian PM Albanese sign clean energy, climate change pact
U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a formal agreement with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to collaborate on advancing clean energy and combat climate change. President Biden pledged to “establish climate and clean energy as the third pillar of the Australia-U.S. alliance."
Two in the bush: The quest to save Australia’s wildlife
Tanya Plibersek came into office promising no new extinctions. The King Island brown thornbill, native to a tiny island, could be the canary in her coalmine.
How is climate change affecting El Niño and La Niña?
Human-caused greenhouse gas emissions mean strong El Niño and La Niña events are occurring more often, according to our new research, which provides important new evidence of the human fingerprint on Earth’s climate.
Is it too late to save an Aussie icon from extinction?
Australia’s koala population is in steep decline and more must be done to protect the species, says wildlife expert Dr Stephen Phillips.
Climate change believers are more likely to cooperate with strangers, new research finds
People’s willingness to believe in climate change varies greatly, as does their willingness to engage in pro-environmental behaviour, such as energy conservation.
Climate change activists turn Italy's Trevi Fountain black
Climate activists in Italy have dumped charcoal in Rome's famous Trevi Fountain, turning the tourist attraction black. Authorities say about 10 people showed up at the site holding banners with messages that read, "Our country is dying".
Why a warming world is costing you precious hours of sleep
Experts estimate people are already losing an average of 44 hours of sleep per year — and as global warming continues, people will be hard-pressed to find a good night’s rest.