Top news of the week: 02.02.2022.
Climate
Defund Climate Change
Since 2016, 35 banks have poured $2.7 trillion into fossil fuels and dirty energy. It’s time for Wall Street to defund climate change for good, because business, as usual, isn’t going to ...
China's role in climate change battle 'crucial'
Experts say nation can help others adopt much-needed renewable energy solutions Experts have encouraged China in a new report first seen by China Daily to ramp up international …
How Climate Change Will Affect Plants
While elevated levels of CO2 can help plants grow, the impacts of climate change mean it’s not all good news for the plant world.
To Fight Climate Change, Bring Back State Planning
The United States has the tools to transition to a greener economy. Why isn’t it using them?
Revealed: The 11 slides that finally convinced Boris Johnson about global warming
A scientific briefing that UK prime minister Boris Johnson says changed his mind about global warming has been made public for the first time.
Last refuges for coral reefs to disappear above 1.5C of global warming, study finds
The last refugia for the world’s ailing coral reefs could vanish completely if global warming exceeds 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
Increased Flooding and Droughts Linked to Climate Change Have Sent Crop Insurance Payouts Skyrocketing
As climate change drives more droughts, rain and extreme weather across American farmland, the cost of insuring the country’s farmers has soared, putting taxpayers increasingly on the hook ...
House Democrats urge Biden to pass climate change portion of Build Back Better
The climate portion of President Joe Biden's Build Back Better legislation represents the largest-ever federal investment in clean energy.