Kamala Harris Wants Voter Age Lowered to 16 Because Gen Z Has ‘Climate Anxiety’

Breitbart Failed Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris believes the voting age should be lowered because Gen Z suffers from “climate anxiety.” During a recent interview, Harris laid out her beliefs and explained the “fear” she claimed the...

Climate debate heats up: Trump claims Gates ‘wrong on climate’

Microsoft founder and Philanthropist Bill Gates has stared a political firestorm after publishing a memo which downplays the existential threat of climate change. In response to the post shared by Gates, US President Donald Trump took to Truth...

Climate change and poor planning drive Vietnam flooding

Hanoi – Flooding in Vietnam has killed at least 10 people this week as the water level of a major river near tourist landmarks reached a 60-year high, authorities said Thursday. Vietnam's coastal provinces, home to UNESCO world heritage site Hoi...

Russia Pledges Safe Navigation On Northern Sea Route

Russia has reiterated its commitment to ensuring safe, transparent, and environmentally responsible navigation along the Northern Sea Route (NSR), emphasising that all activities in the Arctic passage are carried out in accordance with...

Climate change made Hurricane Melissa four times more likely — study

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded, was made four times more likely because of human-caused climate change, a rapid analysis said Wednesday. Warming caused mainly by burning...

School Opens Environmental Learning Center And Garden

JACKSON – There was plenty of excitement recently at the Elms Elementary School for a very special occasion. A new Outdoor Environmental Learning Center and Garden officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Second grade teacher Shaina...

Nationals’ net zero backflip would escalate disaster costs for regional communities

The Nationals’ decision to ditch the net zero position it signed up to in 2021 as part of the Coalition will be costly for regional communities and farmers being hit by worsening climate disasters. Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said:...

COP30 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL: Bangladesh to present 'Just Transition' agenda

For the first time, Bangladesh will introduce the concept of a 'Just Transition', a framework that integrates climate-affected communities into decent employment, at the upcoming COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, on November 10-21. The move signals a...

Climate change, not cancel culture, is Ley’s real test

The sad passing this week of the brilliant Prunella Scales, best known for her depiction of the equally brilliant Sybil Fawlty, brought to mind, albeit briefly, the absurdity of cancel culture. Fawlty Towers, now 50 years old, has been a frequent...

Climate-friendly outdoor upgrades that look great and leave a lighter footprint

(BPT) - Today's homeowners are increasingly focused on creating spaces that endure the elements while leaving a lighter environmental footprint. This growing focus on resilience and sustainability is driving demand for home features that can...

Climate-tech startup Varaha in talks to raise Series B round

(From left) Varaha co-founders Madhur Jain, Ankita Garg and Vishal Kuchanur Varaha ClimateAg Pvt. Ltd, a climate-tech company that helps smallholder farmers adopt sustainable practices while generating high-quality carbon credits for companies, is...

Climate anxiety drives young Americans to reconsider having children

For 27-year-old Amanda Porretto, starting a family is far from certain. As the average age of first-time mothers in the U.S., she feels social pressure from her family — especially her father, who wants grandchildren — but she’s unsure about...

Environmental service providers push for dedicated waste management funding

Familia Torres Turns Climate Adaptation Into A Competitive Advantage

Familia Torres in Spain is focusing on environmental adaptation in the face of climate change. Courtesy: Familia Torres Although headlines in the wine and spirits industry have been dominated by talk of tariffs and cooling markets, climate change...

Are deadly mosquitoes, pathogen laden ticks, and waterborne infections being brought to the UK by climate change?

Evidence is mounting that climate change is bringing new disease threats to the UK. Kate Bowie reports Climate change is no longer a distant concern for health systems; it is already reshaping patterns of disease in Europe and the UK. Warmer...

Tinubu Approves National Carbon Market Framework, Targets $3bn Yearly Climate Finance Ahead of COP30

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s National Carbon Market Framework and activated the Climate Change Fund as the country positions for major climate financing ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil. The move...

Environmentalists want reparations from Bill Gates over foundation’s African projects

Bill Gates stated this week that while climate change was a serious problem, it would 'not be the end of civilisation'. Environmentalists representing communities across Africa are blaming Bill Gates and his foundation for the degradation of their...

Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission seeking proposals for environmental services

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission is seeking qualified firms and individuals to provide professional environmental services to assist with the evaluation of a vacant building on Main Street in downtown Mitchell. The request...

CPCFA now called Capital Programs & Climate Financing Authority

SACRAMENTO – California Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, issued the following statement, Oct. 23, after Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 786 into law. “For more than 50 years, CPCFA has supported California’s environmental and economic goals. With the...

Ulan Bator's contribution to environmental protection

The Mongolian government is expanding international collaborations for projects aimed at protecting its delicate ecosystem and combating climate change. A series of initiatives have been launched with the German government, including a census of...