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New research shows the world isn’t doing nearly enough to fix its food problem
A new report shows global progress toward sustainable food systems is falling far short of 2030 targets, with greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture trending upward despite urgent climate goals.
Is the environmental impact of datacentres finally cutting through?
Anti-datacentre sentiment is growing across the US political spectrum, with more than a dozen states considering moratoria due to environmental concerns and rising electricity costs for consumers.
West Point’s only climate scientist fired after continuing to teach human causes of climate change
West Point’s only climate scientist was terminated after refusing to remove content about human causes of climate change from his curriculum, according to a lawsuit filed by the geography professor.
BoM forecasts strongest El Niño on record as research points to ‘alarming’ climate change influence
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology forecasts an exceptionally strong El Niño event potentially breaking records, with climate change research suggesting it is six times more likely than historical norms.
Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts
Land-use emissions from deforestation and peatland loss have declined approximately 32% since the 2000s, with a steep drop accelerating after 2015, according to the latest Global Carbon Budget report.
Nevada preached peace on the Colorado River. Now it’s suing to protect its water.
Nevada has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over a new Colorado River management plan, claiming it could force cuts of up to 71 percent to the Las Vegas area’s water supply.
Explainer: The CMIP7 emissions scenarios – and how they explore future climate change
Climate modelers have published new emissions scenarios for CMIP7 that will guide future climate projections for the IPCC’s seventh assessment report, with revised naming conventions and notably lower high-end emissions estimates.
Guest post: Why tough methane cuts are crucial for keeping warming ‘well-below’ 2C
Methane reduction must complement CO2 net-zero targets to keep global warming well-below 2C, according to research showing that current policies alone would result in peak warming exceeding that threshold.
Dedicated officer to combat homes pumping sewage into waterways
West London will hire a dedicated officer to combat illegal sewage misconnections that pollute waterways. The pilot program, funded by London’s mayor, aims to enforce property owners to fix incorrect plumbing sending waste into surface drains.
How this summer’s heat and drought impacted crops in Europe – in six charts
Europe experienced extreme summer heat and drought that substantially reduced crop yields across the continent, with France facing particularly severe losses in cereal and maize production.
Isle of May puffin numbers plummet after extreme weather
Puffin numbers at a major UK colony on the Isle of May have declined by 30% over two years due to extreme weather and reduced food supplies, according to conservationists.
When ocean temperatures increase, so does child malnutrition on land
A new study finds that increased marine heat waves correlate with higher child mortality and malnutrition rates in low- and middle-income countries, though researchers have not yet determined the exact causal mechanisms.