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— More than 90% of the world’s leading carbon offsets provider’s rainforest offset credits are likely to be “phantom credits” and do not represent genuine carbon reductions.
Climate Change
Climate change is the result of long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. While some of these shifts may occur naturally, human activities have been the primary driver of climate change since the 1800s. The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas, releases heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere, exacerbating the problem.
OPINION
— Given how little the COP conferences have achieved since they began in 1995 – not to mention their gigantic carbon footprints – it is time to end this spectacle of private jets flying in dignitaries and delegates to discuss the climate emergency.
Climate Change
— Focusing our attention on attitudes towards climate change could help us take a valuable step back from potentially deadlocked ideological debates.
Climate Change
— Fossil fuels were named as the problem at COP26. We’re no closer to eliminating them a year on.
Climate Change
— Don’t expect much at this year’s COP27 than new pledges and promises. But if you hope for a Paris-style “Sharm El-Sheikh agreement”, you will be disappointed: countries are not doing what they have promised at previous COPs.
Climate Protests
— Just Stop Oil joined the People’s Assembly coalition in a protest on Saturday to demand a general election and an immediate response to the climate and cost of living crisis.
Climate Change
— Research shows that when dramatic climate change protests happen people want to shoot the messenger, but they do hear the message.
Climate Crisis
— Switzerland’s glaciers have just lost 6% of their ice in a single year. This is not normal.
Climate Change
— Liz Truss has appointed a loyal cabinet with varied environmental credentials. While the new government represent a threat for UK action on climate change, their ability to inflict damage to climate policy will be restricted.
Climate Change
— Most oil company scenarios claiming to be compatible with the climate agreement show a strong continuing reliance on natural gas and coal.
Climate Change
— Humanity is no longer in the safe zone. ‘Green water’ is essential for healthy soils and a benign climate, but it’s under threat. Immediate action is needed to maintain a resilient and nourishing freshwater cycle.
Decarbonisation
— Has the government been achieving its ambition for the public sector to be a leader in decarbonising its activities? Difficult to say as measurement and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions by public bodies are inconsistent and not streamlined.
Environment
— Despite banning fracking in 2019, the UK government’s decision to soften the fracking moratorium could pave the way for regulatory decisions which prioritise potential financial benefits over the risks to the environment and public health.
Climate Change
— The current climate protests blocking fuel depots across England and disrupting supplies may lead to demand-led shortages if panic buying ensues.
Analysis
— Drive-throughs not only increase air pollution and emissions, but also contribute to a car-centred culture that we need to avoid.
Environment
— Learning from Indigenous cultures to treat animals as more than just food sources could help us combat the climate crisis.
