COVID 19 Articles

A new database tracking China’s global environmental initiatives since the 1980s reveals a significant increase in climate-related programs launched or co-managed by Chinese actors, though whether this translates into climate leadership remains unclear.

Severe floods kill 39 people in southwestern China following typhoon Maysak, as Beijing releases climate action plans targeting carbon emission peaks by 2030 and establishes new EU trade mechanisms.

Ground-level ozone pollution surged across western Europe during June’s record heatwave, posing significant health and environmental risks as temperatures soar.

UK MPs are calling on the government to host a televised national emergency briefing on climate and nature crises, citing threats to food security, economy, and public health.

Pacific gray whale populations have plummeted from 20,000 in 2019 to fewer than 13,000 this year, with climate-driven food scarcity and other threats blamed for what scientists describe as a catastrophic mortality event.

Climate scientists address 13 common myths about heatwaves, confirming human activities cause global warming and that current extreme heat differs significantly from historical patterns.

With no federal heat safety standard in place, New York City workers and labor groups are creating local protections through union contracts, community outreach, and new municipal initiatives during extreme heat events.

The Pentagon has frozen approvals for at least 155 onshore wind projects across 24 states, citing emerging drone threats, disrupting the renewable energy industry and potentially costing developers billions in tax credits and financing.

Climate-affected communities across Asia are increasingly turning to courts to seek accountability from fossil fuel companies and governments, with cases like the Shell lawsuit by Super Typhoon Rai survivors marking a shift in climate justice efforts.