A 2020 report by Avaaz, a US not-for-profit organization focused on issues such as climate change, blamed YouTube for “incentivizing this climate misinformation content via its monetization program.” In response, Google is finally banning ads, YouTube videos, and other content … [Read more...] about New policy reduces climate misinformation on popular video platform
Climate crisis
This online game places the world’s future in your hands
The continued presence of human beings on this planet is uncertain thanks to generations of unsustainable and exploitative use of natural resources. We can read about what the future may hold for us if we fail to mitigate our impact on our environment, but it may be difficult to … [Read more...] about This online game places the world’s future in your hands
Gold-covered weather station raises awareness about the climate crisis
In recent decades, meteorological stations across the Alps have recorded a declining amount of snowy days — a phenomenon that goes hand in hand with growing rates of glaciers melting in the region. In an effort to raise awareness about global warming and the existential threat … [Read more...] about Gold-covered weather station raises awareness about the climate crisis
This platform provides a safe space to share climate emotions
The climate crisis can bring up a lot of emotions. Fear. Panic. Anger. Sadness. Grief. But managing these emotions can be difficult when we feel like our individual actions are just a drop in the bucket. Personal eco-friendly habits are a great way to take autonomy over your … [Read more...] about This platform provides a safe space to share climate emotions
Study: This is how many human lives can be saved with climate action
With the climate crises we’re already experiencing, it’s no secret that we need climate action immediately to prevent the loss of life due to climate disasters. Now, thanks to a new study, we have an exact figure for how many lives will be saved if we cease emitting carbon into … [Read more...] about Study: This is how many human lives can be saved with climate action