Climate change is a ‘tragedy on the horizon’ that could leave pension funds and other businesses with worthless assets, Bank of England chief Mark Carney warns He said efforts to halt investment in fossil fuels were ‘not moving fast enough’ Those who did not change with the times would become ‘stranded’, warns He made the … Read more
Climate change-related extreme weather cost more than £107.4billion, killed 4,572 people and displaced hundreds of thousands more this year, as the planet’s weather becomes more turbulent in response to rising temperatures. The fifteen most destructive events, which each caused more than £760million of damage, were identified by charity Christian Aid in a landmark report. It … Read more
Greta Thunberg, pictured, is a teenager who began a solo protest outside the Swedish parliament last year which has since spread across the globe. The Fridays For Future events saw young people demand that their government takes action against climate change Greta Thunberg, pictured, is a teenager who began a solo protest outside the Swedish … Read more
Madagascar’s iconic ruffed lemurs could lose as much as 93 per cent of their rainforest habitat by the year 2070 thanks to climate change and deforestation. Experts found that the critically endangered critters are facing pressures on various fronts — including threats from pollution, invasive species and over-harvesting. However, climate change get the most attention, … Read more
Is carbon dioxide making it harder to THINK straight? Rising CO2 levels may hinder cognitive function and could decrease decision-making efficiency by 50 PERCENT in 2100, study says Carbon emissions may have a drastic impact on cognitive function Researchers say that CO2 may decrease classroom decision making It could reduce decision making by as much as … Read more
Are YOU an eco snob? Most people consider themselves more environmentally friendly than their friends, study finds Study asked over 4,000 participants to report their environmental engagement Results showed that many reported they did more than what they actually do Experts warn this type of thinking can hinder future environmental acts Results linked with the … Read more
Chance of ‘once in a lifetime heavy snowfall’ has increased five times thanks to climate change, according to Japanese scientists If global temperatures continue to rise, Japan could be hit by heavy snows Currently snowfalls of two feet or more occur every 42 years or so Scientists suggest by the end of the century they … Read more
Climate change activist Greta Thunberg has been named one of the ten most influential people in science in 2019 by the journal Nature. The 16 year old has been named alongside a neurologist who brought pig brains back to life and a palaeontologist who shook up humanity’s family tree. The prestigious British science journal, which celebrated … Read more
Shell records show climate change is causing California waters to acidify twice as fast as global average in stark warning for ocean health Oceans off the coast of California are acidifying twice as fast as global average Scientists say that carbon emissions and natural cycles are to blame The health of coral reefs and shellfish … Read more
Climate change is causing birds to migrate earlier in the spring to find food and reach breeding grounds before they are ‘crowded out’ US migratory birds are passing certain stops sooner in spring than 20 years ago Dramatic shifts were found in places where temperatures are rising quickly Changes brought on by climate change as … Read more
Humans needs to drastically reduce the amount of meat they consume over the 10 years to prevent climate change spiralling out of control, scientists have warned. In an open letter sent to the prestigious Lancet journal, a team of academics from around the world call on ‘high and middle income countries’ to hit ‘peak meat’ … Read more
Greta Thunberg has apologised for declaring ‘we will make sure we put world leaders against the wall’ at a climate rally in Italy. The 16-year-old Swede had been addressing a furious protest in Turin on Friday when she warned that world leaders would not be allowed to ‘run away.’ After critics said she was advocating … Read more
Prince Charles invited schoolgirl who loves laying hedges to show off her skills at Sandringham and was full of praise for her eco-friendly talent Prince of Wales, 71, praised 13-year-old Tiffany Lee from Dorset for hedging skills The teenager was invited to Sandringham to show him her git for gardening Charles wants to get young people … Read more