Climate change affects so many human systems that events in the news often have a climate connection. This feed will provide background notes and climate context on the latest science, weather, government, and business news.
A total solar eclipse will cross North America on Monday, April 8th, and — despite what fossil fuel shills will claim — it will have a minimal (if any) effect on grid reliability. The eclipse happening in shoulder season helps …
After years of debate and delay, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted last week to require public companies in the U.S. to disclose and report more information about the climate risks impacting their businesses. The new rule is a step …
This Valentine’s Day and Black History Month, we are officially breaking up with X/Twitter. Here’s why you should, too. It’s been over a year since Elon Musk paid $44 billion to become the new owner of one of the most …
If you’re a climate communicator, you know all too well that one of the biggest challenges is making sure your messaging doesn’t get drowned out or even turned against you by fossil fuel interests. The first step to tackling that …
COP27 Context Egypt will host the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh between November 6-18 2022. Last year’s meeting in Glasgow led to countries setting ambitious goals, and at this meeting, billed as the …
Background Climate finance will be center stage during November’s 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Egypt. Rich countries’ governments will be urged to spend much more money in the developing world and follow through on unfulfilled …
Climate finance will be a central issue at COP26. Avoiding the worst climate change impacts will require massive investment in infrastructure, technology, and low-carbon projects. In 2009, rich, high-emitting countries committed to mobilizing at least $100 billion per year by …