climate change

Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM) is sharing a concerning projection that the worldwide efforts to reduce emissions might fall short of limiting global warming to the desired 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial norms by 2050. This is attributed to fast-paced economic growth, particularly in...

Thousands of residents in Hawaii have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires ravaged the island of Maui, destroying parts of Lahaina Town, a historic destination dating back to the 1700s. The fire, one of the deadliest in recent U.S. history, has claimed at least 36 lives and left a trail of...

As a heatwave charges across the U.S. affecting over half of the population, President Joe Biden issued a call to protect workers and invest in key areas to combat the impact of extreme weather events. What Happened: In a first, Biden directed the Department of Labor to issue a “Hazard Alert...

Cows, like all living mammals, produce greenhouse gases, which could threaten their existence. According to the Telegraph, Ireland is reportedly considering killing 200,000 cows in the country to meet the European Union’s climate targets. Not everyone is a fan of this method. “Reports...

Inflation can be triggered by several factors, such as excess demand, increased production costs and over-expansion of money supply. According to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, climate change may have something to do with rising price levels as well. "Climate change affects...

A severe heatwave is testing the resilience of heat-hardy regions in the U.S., with South Texas, South Florida, and the Southwest facing extreme temperatures. The heatwave is expected to intensify over the weekend, particularly in the Southwest, CNN reports. Record-Breaking Heat The city of Phoenix...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, during a meeting with Chinese government officials and climate experts, emphasized the importance of cooperation between the U.S. and China — the world’s two largest economies — in tackling the “existential threat” of climate change. What...

Barbeques weren’t the only things heating up on the Fourth of July this year. The Earth also reached its highest temperature in over 40 years, which may not surprise some Americans who also suffered from the smoke from Canadian wildfires over recent weeks. The average global temperature...

On June 6, Blackrock Inc (NYSE:BLK) launched the iShares Climate Conscious & Transition MSCI USA ETF (NASDAQ:USCL), coinciding with the day New York City had the world’s worst air quality, with the city bathed in an eerie orange glow and obscured by a thick smoky haze that had drifted...

Arnold Schwarzenegger, known for his activism on climate change, is advocating for a fresh approach to tackle the issue. In an interview with CBS News, Schwarzenegger expressed his belief that reframing the climate crisis as pollution could have a more significant impact on rallying people to...

Arnold Schwarzenegger has become a vocal advocate for addressing climate change. Voicing his concerns about the communication obstacles impeding global efforts, the former governor of California emphasized the need for a renewed approach in the fight against this pressing environmental crisis. What...

David Antonioli, the CEO of Verra, a Washington-based non-profit, the world's largest carbon credit certifier, has announced his resignation following allegations that the organization approved millions of worthless offsets used by major companies, impacting the climate. What Happened: The forest...

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates, who is also a proponent of policies and measures against climate change, shared a positive development on Friday. What Happened: Last week, Gates shared a Scientific American article titled "Renewable Energy Is Charging Ahead,” which discusses...

With the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) urging nations to act now to avoid tipping points and climate change, several technologies will come to the forefront of fighting climate change this year.  Below are four areas that will lead the way.  Read Next: How...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) said Tuesday that it was expanding its "Restore Fund" and doubling its commitment to pushing forward high-quality, nature-based carbon removal projects. What Happened: The Tim Cook-led company said in a statement that the Restore Fund will now be additionally funded with a...