Focus on Climate
Paris climate accord is not enough to protect oceans, court says
ITLOS advisory opinion considers emissions absorbed by the ocean to be marine pollution, a judgement that could be pivotal to future climate cases.
NGOs seek climate trial of French oil giant TotalEnergies
NGOs filed a criminal complaint against oil giant TotalEnergies on Tuesday, seeking a trial for consequences of climate change "chaos"
UK Government rules out using surplus emissions cuts for future climate targets
The UK Govt has ruled out loosening future targets for cutting emissions, as it said it was “doubling down” on climate commitments
Oil shipments at risk from rising sea levels, think tank warns
Rising sea levels could disrupt crude oil shipments and erode energy security, with the world's biggest terminals vulnerable to flooding
Ocean tribunal to issue climate opinion in ‘David and Goliath’ case
Ocean pollution court case could set a precedent that carbon emissions absorbed by the seas can be considered marine pollution.
Scots to share £5.5m fund to improve climate change resilience
The funding, which has been made available for 2024-25, will support 20 community hubs which are taking on bespoke projects, including energy generation...
Over 226,000 customers still without power after storms in Texas
More than 226,000 homes and businesses in Texas were still without power on Monday morning after storms battered the region last week
In the fight for planetary health, how do we preserve our mental health?
As Canadians grapple with impacts from climate-fuelled extreme weather, how can we tend to planetary health and preserve our mental health?
Forty-seven dead in heavy rain, floods in northern Afghanistan, official says
At least 47 people have died after continued heavy rain and flooding in northern Afghanistan, an official said on Sunday
Evacuation alert issued for parts of Old Crow as Yukon’s Porcupine River floods
OLD CROW, Yukon — Emergency officials have issued an evacuation alert for parts of Old Crow, Yukon as waters continue to rise on...
