Top news of the week: 21.07.2021.
Climate
Greenland suspends oil exploration because of climate change
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The left-leaning government of Greenland has decided to suspend all oil exploration off the world’s largest island, calling it is “a natural step” because the ...
Climate-Driven Changes in Clouds are Likely to Amplify Global Warming
Scientists know that global warming is changing clouds, but they haven’t been sure whether those changes would heat or cool the planet overall. It’s an important question, because clouds ...
Climate change: Ministers abandon plans to set out low-carbon heating strategy before summer break following disagreements inside government
Sky News understands the 'heat and buildings strategy' was originally due for publication next week. But a Whitehall standoff over the cost of the plans means talks have stalled.
7 steps to make electricity systems more resilient to climate risks
Electricity systems need to be more resilient to the effects of global warming and more flexible as they incorporate rising levels of solar and wind power
Climate change
Research identifies 15 proven ways that urban areas around the world can adapt to climate risk.
ICOMOS Announces Support for new World Heritage Climate Change Policy
Compelled by the increasing severity and urgency of the threats posed by climate change to World Heritage properties across the globe, ICOMOS announces its support for a new draft …
What does pastoralism have to do with climate change?
Sponsored content: Climate change is making life hard for livestock herders in drylands, but sustainable practices can support resilience and carbon-rich ecosystems
Climate change is making poison ivy stronger and itchier
Carbon dioxide and warmer soils could be supercharging everyone’s least favorite plant.