Focus on Climate
Heat pumps that fit in apartment windows promise big emissions cuts
NEW YORK — For 27 years, the heat in Regina Fred’s Queens apartment building came from a noisy steam radiator that she couldn’t...
Climate activists including Greta Thunberg block entrance to the Swedish parliament
STOCKHOLM (AP) — A group of climate activists on Monday blocked the entrance to the Swedish parliament, advocating for sweeping reforms to tackle...
Japan marks 13 years since massive tsunami disaster. A closer look at the Fukushima nuclear plant
TOKYO — Japan on Monday marked 13 years since a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the country’s northern coasts. Nearly 20,000 people died,...
EU must prepare for ‘catastrophic’ climate change risks, agency says
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Countries across Europe should prepare for “catastrophic” risks, ranging from floods to deadly heatwaves, as worsening climate...
Prince of Wales celebrates Earthshot Prize winner’s eco-packaging deal
The Prince of Wales has hailed a breakthrough contract won by an Earthshot Prize winner to supply eco-packaging, which will cut tonnes of...
Red Tractor drops launch of green farming scheme amid anger from UK farmers
UK Assured Food Standards Red Tractor has confirmed it is dropping plans to launch its green farming assurance standard in April. The British...
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef suffers major coral bleaching
SYDNEY – Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has been hit by a major coral bleaching event, with the results consistent with patterns of heat...
EU underprepared as climate change risks mount, draft report says
BRUSSELS – Europe is in urgent need of stronger measures to prepare healthcare systems, farming and critical infrastructure for increasingly severe climate change,...
Generative AI could ‘supercharge’ climate disinformation, report warns
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to “supercharge” climate disinformation, a report has warned. The Climate Action Against Disinformation coalition (CAAD), which includes...
Global hot streak continues with record-breaking high temperatures
WASHINGTON — For the ninth straight month, Earth has obliterated global heat records — with February, the winter as a whole and the...
