Funding needed for climate disasters has risen ‘more than 800%’ in 20 years 20/6/2022

The funding needed by UN climate disaster appeals has soared by more than 800% in 20 years as global heating takes hold. But only about half of it is being met by rich countries, according to a new report by Oxfam. ...more

UK Government set to miss air pollution goals - report 20/6/2022

The government is not on track to meet its target to reduce health-damaging air pollution in England, the National Audit Office says. ...more

China to ban new heavy industrial projects in key zones 20/6/2022

China will ban new steel, coking, oil refining, cement and glass projects in key zones, the government said on Friday in a wide-ranging policy document aimed at tackling pollution and meeting the country's climate goals. ...more

Seaweed additives in animal feed to curb livestock emissions 20/6/2022

Recent studies have found that using seaweed to feed livestock could significantly reduce the amount of methane cows produce. One of the weeds that has been fronted for this purpose is the red seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis. The weed has been used to develop a cow feed additive known as Brominata. ...more

Isolated Greenland polar bear population adapts to climate change 20/6/2022

An isolated population of polar bears in Greenland has made a clever adaptation to the decline in the sea ice they depend upon as a platform for hunting seals, offering a ray of hope for this species in at least some locales in the warming Arctic. ...more

REUTERS EXCLUSIVE Russia to delay some climate projects, but will stay in Paris accord - Deputy PM 17/6/2022

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Viktoria Abramchenko said on Thursday that Russia will have to delay implementation of some climate-related projects due to restrictions on supplies of foreign equipment, but will stay in the Paris climate accord. ...more

Australia raises emissions cutting target for 2030 17/6/2022

Australia, under a new Labor government, on Thursday raised its 2030 target for cutting carbon emissions, bringing the country more in line with other developed economies' Paris climate accord commitments. ...more

Tree planting programs are actually greenwashing in disguise 17/6/2022

Many of us have had the opportunity at some point to click a link on our phone or computer and offset our carbon footprint by planting a few trees. It’s so much easier than picking up litter, taking a shorter shower or planting trees ourselves. However, after Venmoing a few bucks, it’s unlikely we’ll ever see these trees. Often, they’re in a remote spot on the other side of the world. Or maybe they’re not there at all. ...more

Artificial lighting at night affects plant seasons and human life 17/6/2022

Research led by Iowa State University has established that artificial lighting at night (ALAN) affects natural seasons for urban plants and consequently impacts human life in the United States. The findings now underpin the impacts of urbanization on the natural world on both humans and plants. ...more

Australian scientists develop model to spot soft corals most at risk of bleaching 17/6/2022

Australian scientists have come up with a model that will help researchers quickly identify soft corals most vulnerable to bleaching from marine heatwaves, helping prioritise resources to preserve reefs. ...more