Climate Crisis
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2020 ties with 2016 for hottest year on record, European climate change service saysCopernicus scientists said the Arctic suffered extreme heat and atmospheric concentrations of planet-warming carbon dioxide continued to rise.EnvironmentJan 8
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EU leaders agree to further cut greenhouse emissions after all-night climate talksThe 27 member states agreed to cut emissions at least 55% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels after a group of reluctant, coal-reliant countries finally accepted the improved goal.WorldDec 11, 2020
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Japan declares climate emergency, citing ‘unprecedented damage’ from weather eventsPrime Minister Yoshihide Suga last month announced Japan would aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.EnvironmentNov 19, 2020
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Quebec to ban sale of gas-powered cars by 2035 as part of climate planThe $6.7 billion announced Monday covers the next five years and includes money to power transportation with electricity.CanadaNov 16, 2020
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U.S. wildfire smoke has exposed millions to hazardous air pollution, analysis showsThe smoke has caused emergency room visits to spike and potentially thousands of deaths among the elderly and infirm.EnvironmentOct 15, 2020
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Court should determine if Canada failed youth behind climate change suit: lawyerA federal government lawyer has argued for the case to be dismissed because a court should not step into the political arena when it comes to policy decisions related to greenhouse gas emissions.EnvironmentSep 30, 2020
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Facebook launches climate science info tool to combat online misinformationFacebook has faced allegations that it permits false claims around climate change through a policy that exempts opinion articles from its external fact-checking system.TechSep 15, 2020
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‘The debate is over’: Amid wildfires, California governor calls for climate actionGavin Newsom denounced the ``ideological BS'' of those who deny the danger while standing in the ashes of a burned forest, one of several affected by this season's blazes.WorldSep 11, 2020
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Recent wildfires, storms, heatwaves a direct result of climate change: scientistsFor decades, scientists have warned of such events, but have been wary of saying that a particular storm or heat wave was a direct result of climate change. That's now changing.EnvironmentSep 10, 2020
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U.S. EPA promises less focus on climate change, more cleanups in 2nd Trump termAndrew Wheeler said the agency was moving back toward an approach that had long promoted economic growth as well as a healthy environment and drawn bipartisan support.EnvironmentSep 3, 2020
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