How COP28 failed the world's small islands
From a ‘litany of loopholes’ to a lopsided deal on loss and damage.
Dec. 15, 2023 • ~8 min
From a ‘litany of loopholes’ to a lopsided deal on loss and damage.
Climate change is making fires more frequent and severe in the Canary Islands, pushing plants to their evolutionary limit.
People aren’t the only ones harmed by heat waves. The hotter it gets, the harder it is for machines to keep their cool.
Projections for Hawaii’s climate future are raising concerns about fire risk, ecosystems and freshwater supplies for homes and agriculture.
Projections for Hawaii’s climate future are raising concerns about fire risk, ecosystems and freshwater supplies for homes and agriculture.
Wildfires on Maui are a crippling blow to the island’s tourism industry, which generates half of its jobs. But New Orleans and Kauai show that comebacks are possible.
A new report lays out steps communities can take to help their residents survive heat waves as the risk of dangerous temperatures rises.
There are arguments over the future of red deer on the Scottish island of South Uist but archaeological expertise can help people live alongside wild animals.
Governments and wildlife advocates are working to protect 30% of Earth’s lands and waters for nature by 2030. An ecologist explains why creating large protected areas should be a top priority.
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