6 months of war have had a devastating impact on the lives of ordinary Yemenis, the conflict often gets overlooked. Help us share these touching stories, and give voice to those affected. Imagine you live in the midst of war. Since March, 15 of your family members have been killed. Everyone you know is unemployed. You question where you will get your next meal or water. The … [Read more...]
Even after dark, vast Spanish solar plant harnesses sun’s power
In December this year the UN Climate Conference takes place in Paris. Ahead of the summit, we will release a series of stories, titled "Earthprints," that show the ability of humans to impact change on the landscape of the planet. From sprawling urban growth to the construction of new islands, each site has profoundly changed in the last 30 years. Each story has accompanying … [Read more...]
Bangladeshi Prime Minister wins UN climate prize
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has been announced as one of the winners of the United Nations Champions of the Earth award in recognition of her country’s initiatives to address climate change. “Serving as Prime Minister of Bangladesh – one of the world’s least-developed countries – Sheikh Hasina has proven that investing in climate change is conducive to … [Read more...]
Damaging the land we live on is costing trillions every year
Calculating the economic value of nature — how much the world’s rain forests, grasslands and other natural areas are worth monetarily — is an approach many environmentalists are adopting in the fight to protect Earth’s dwindling wild spaces. The idea is that nature provides certain valuable benefits to humans, called “ecosystem services.” And damaging or destroying nature in a … [Read more...]
Rich-poor climate reconciliation in sight at UN talks
The UN climate process is a complex beast, but at its heart lies a debate over the balance of responsibilities between rich and poor. It’s a pointed subject right now as the global climate change architecture is being reconfigured, with December’s Paris summit the endgame venue. In previous deals, the 42 countries deemed industrialised in 1992, plus post-Soviet states, … [Read more...]
Climate seer James Hansen issues his direst forecast yet
"Humanity could confront a sea level rise of several meters before the end of the century, unless greenhouse gas emissions are slashed much faster than currently contemplated." So said James Hansen, the former NASA scientist whose congressional testimony put global warming on the world's agenda a quarter-century ago. Hansen’s new study explodes conventional goals of climate … [Read more...]
Africa advised to take DIY approach to climate resilience
African countries would do well to take their own lead in finding ways to better adapt to and mitigate the changes that climate may impose on future generations instead of relying only on foreign aid. This was one of the messages that rang out during the international scientific conference on ‘Our Common Future under Climate Change’ held earlier this month in Paris, six … [Read more...]
Man-made climate change: 4 continents hit by historic droughts
Four continents around the world are currently experiencing historic droughts affecting millions of people, and experts warn that this is the effect of man-made climate change. Severe dry spells are being felt not only in North America, but also in South America, Asia and Africa. Peter Gleick, president of the global water think tank Pacific Institute based in Oakland, … [Read more...]
Join the climate fast
Elma Pollard and the Green Times has joined the Climate Fast on the first day of every month to stand with thousands of others fasting for action on climate change. A growing movement of youth, environmentalists and people of faith are showing their strength of commitment by going without food once a month to call for world leaders to do more to solve the climate crisis. Why … [Read more...]
Fossil fuel industry must ‘implode’ to avoid climate disaster
An “induced implosion” of the fossil fuel industry must take place for there to be any chance of avoiding dangerous global warming, according to one of the world’s most influential climate scientists. Professor Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, an adviser to the German government and Pope Francis, said on Friday: “In the end it is a moral decision. Do you want to be part of the … [Read more...]
Tiny island nations target fossil fuel giants for climate change compensation
The tiny island of Vanuatu is taking on the world’s fossil fuel giants, seeking compensation for destruction linked to climate change. The Pacific island nation was battered by a fierce storm earlier this year that wiped out most of its infrastructure. Along with five other countries, including the Philippines, it now wants to take the world’s leading fossil fuel companies … [Read more...]
Take action on climate change
What are the things you love? Friends, family and pets go without saying – but what about the other things that bring us joy, things we often take for granted? Do you love a fresh cup of coffee in the morning? An indulgent square of chocolate now and then? As Martin Luther King jnr famously said: “Before you finish breakfast in the morning, you’ve depended on half the … [Read more...]
Join the climate coalition
The African Climate Reality Project (ACRP) is focused on forming a coalition to work with national and local government entities, energy experts, environmental organisations, climate leaders and concerned citizens, many of whom are already working on a robust Plan B for South African energy. Our Road to Paris campaign urges the South African negotiators to present our … [Read more...]
