Green Transition Must Accelerate: Carbon Tax and Building Efficiency
Readers respond to an editorial on the green transition, advocating for carbon tax and dividend schemes and mandatory green tech in new homes to speed up renewable energy shift.
Category : Climate Action
Community Solar Park Adds Battery Storage via Crowdfunding
Ray Valley Solar in Oxfordshire, powering 7,000 homes, launches crowdfunding for a community-owned battery to store solar energy for evening peak demand, boosting local green projects.
NSW Records Second-Driest April Amid El Niño Threat
New South Wales recorded its second-driest April on record, with only 13% of average rainfall. Experts warn of continued dry conditions as El Niño likely develops, raising concerns for farmers and bushfire risk.
Mississippi Tornadoes Damage 500 Homes, 17 Injured
At least three tornadoes struck Mississippi, damaging nearly 500 homes and injuring 17 people. No deaths reported. Governor calls for prayers as recovery efforts begin.
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Gasfield Approved Near Twelve Apostles
The Victorian government approves the Otway Basin gasfield project near the Twelve Apostles, sparking environmental concerns over its impact on tourism and ecosystems.
Sanctions on Trump's Oligarchs for Ecocide Are Overdue
The Trump administration's ecological destruction rivals war crimes. Europe must sanction the oil and tech billionaires enabling this ecocide, just as it did Russian oligarchs.
Climate Models Underestimate Storm Track Shifts
A new study reveals climate models fail to capture shifts in wind patterns like the jet stream, making rainfall predictions inaccurate and leading to deadly floods like Valencia's.
Alaska Mega Tsunami Warns Cruise Ships of Glacier Retreat Risks
A 481-metre tsunami in Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord, triggered by a climate-linked rockslide, narrowly missed cruise ships. Scientists warn of increasing landslide-tsunami risks as glaciers retreat.
Green Transition: Politicians Must Speed Up Renewables
The Guardian argues that despite political divisions, the energy crisis offers a chance to accelerate the shift to wind and solar, with support from households and businesses.
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Santa Marta Talks: End of Fossil Fuels?
Fifty-seven nations met in Santa Marta, Colombia, for a landmark climate meeting aimed at ending the fossil fuel era. Can optimism translate into action?
Climate Activists Push Working-Class Climate Agenda
Climate and Community Institute proposes 'green economic populism' to counter claims that climate policy is politically toxic, aiming to lower household bills.
Graham Findlay: Environmentalist Dies at 78
Graham Findlay, a leading environmentalist who campaigned for clean air and green spaces, has died aged 78. His work influenced policy and inspired generations.
Colorado River Water Plan Gets Approval from Three States
California, Arizona, and Nevada have agreed on a plan to reduce water usage from the Colorado River, aiming to prevent a severe water crisis amid ongoing drought conditions.
New Alliance Aims for Post-Fossil Fuel Future
At a summit in Colombia, 59 nations agreed to develop roadmaps for transitioning away from fossil fuels, as oil prices spike and geopolitical tensions rise, offering a new path forward.
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Labour's Nature-Friendly Plans for State Land Unveiled
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds unveils plans to make government land more nature-friendly, including tree nurseries in prisons and peatland restoration on military ranges, amid pressure from Greens.
Australia's Nature Protection Plan Criticized as Weak
Environmental groups accuse the Albanese government of weakening proposed national environmental standards, saying the draft fails to protect threatened species and ecosystems.
Santa Marta Talks: Ground Zero for Fossil Fuel Phaseout?
Colombia hosts 59 nations for first fossil fuel transition talks, aiming to shift global economy to clean energy amid oil price shocks and renewable growth.
10 Lessons from Santa Marta Fossil Fuel Conference
The first Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference in Santa Marta delivered hope, science-led solutions, and a focus on supply-side action, debt, and Indigenous rights.
Colombia Climate Talks: Historic Breakthrough on Fossil Fuels
Nearly 60 countries back voluntary roadmaps to phase out coal, oil and gas at Colombia climate talks, marking a historic breakthrough in the fight against climate change.
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Canadian social enterprise Build trains newcomers for retrofits
Build, a new social enterprise in Ottawa, trains women, Indigenous people, and newcomers in retrofitting skills to address the climate crisis and skilled worker shortage.
King Charles to Press Climate Case with Trump
Despite Trump's anti-environment stance, King Charles III is expected to raise climate and nature issues during his US state visit, reflecting his lifelong advocacy.
Nordic Heatwave Part of Record European Heat, Report Says
A new report reveals that a Nordic heatwave with temperatures above 30°C in the Arctic Circle was part of a record-breaking year, with abnormal heat affecting over 95% of Europe.
Cat's Paws: Wind Ripples for Sailors
Cat's paws are surface ripples caused by turbulent airflow, showing where wind is. Sailors once saw them as lucky and used them to find breezes.
Colombia President Warns 'Suicidal' Capitalism at Summit
Colombia's president Gustavo Petro warns that capitalism's reliance on fossil fuels could lead to humanity's extinction, as 57 nations meet to discuss a green energy transition.
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Brits Worry About Climate Crisis But Struggle to Act
James Reed explores the gap between climate concern and action, highlighting the Earth Raise campaign and urging donations to double environmental giving.
US Renewables Beat Gas for First Time Despite Trump
In March, US renewable energy surpassed gas in electricity generation for the first time, despite Trump's efforts to stymie clean energy. Experts say the market tipping point is irreversible.
Camden Pension Fund Invests in US Gas Terminals
Camden Council pension fund invests in Port Arthur LNG terminal via KKR, raising climate and transparency issues. Critics demand greater accountability.
Fate of Critical Ocean Currents Hangs in Balance
Scientists respond to George Monbiot's article on the Atlantic current, urging accurate language on climate risks and the potential for action.
Heavy Rain Not Enough to Tame Georgia Wildfires
Heavy rain slowed Georgia wildfires but wasn't enough to extinguish them. Over 100 homes destroyed, with two major blazes still burning.
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Clean Energy Shift Must Not Plunder Indigenous Lands
At a global conference in Colombia, Indigenous leaders warn that the transition to renewable energy must not come at the expense of their territories, as mining for critical minerals threatens ecosystems.
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