Top news of the week: 26.05.2022.
Climate
Sharp cut in methane now could help avoid worst of climate crisis
Focussing on carbon dioxide alone will not keep world within 1.5C limit of global heating, warn scientists
Global heating is cutting sleep across the world, study finds
Data shows people finding it harder to sleep, especially women and older people, with serious health impacts
Q&A: What does the new Australian Labor government mean for climate change?
Carbon Brief has spoken to experts and assessed Labor’s policies to gauge what impact the new Australian Labor government will likely have on efforts to tackle climate change.
Australia’s rightwing government weaponised climate change – now it has faced its reckoning
PM Scott Morrison has been dumped by electorate fed up with inaction on emissions and eager for change
3 surprising ways to cope with climate change
How to take control when eco-anxiety strikes.
Climate Change: The Threat Hidden in Your Hamburger
Climate Change: Land-use emissions from traded agricultural products like beef and palm oil account for a quarter of the world’s total, according to a new report.
‘It will save lives: Queens BP Richards, City Council members announce resolution for climate change legislation
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined City Council members in introducing a resolution supporting the Climate Action Council Scoping Plan.
Deadly Heat in India and Pakistan ‘Highly Unlikely’ without Climate Change
A weekslong heat wave in India and Pakistan was 30 times more likely because of human-caused warming