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Science Moms: This group is rallying mothers to become climate activists

January 15, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

As a climate scientist and a mother, Emily Fischer says it can be hard to study climate change because the data feels “very real” to her.  She thinks about our climate timeline in terms of her own kids, knowing that the estimated 10 years or less that we have to perform a massive … [Read more...] about Science Moms: This group is rallying mothers to become climate activists

54 global cities on track to meet climate targets from the Paris agreement

December 14, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Just ahead of the fifth anniversary of the landmark Paris climate agreement, a new study by the C40 cities network has some great news. A total of 54 of the world’s leading cities are on track to meet targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris agreement, which … [Read more...] about 54 global cities on track to meet climate targets from the Paris agreement

A supplement for cows that curbs climate change-causing burps is catching on

May 13, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

There’s a farm in England that now markets its milk as “climate-smart”, but what does that really mean? Apparently, Brades Farm, is one the first to begin feeding its cattle a new supplement that shrinks the amount of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, that cows emit when they … [Read more...] about A supplement for cows that curbs climate change-causing burps is catching on

Thunberg says COVID-19 demonstrates power of large-scale collective action

April 1, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

COVID-19 has quickly shut down global schools, travel, and production. Its effect on society is nearly unprecedented. Climate activist Greta Thunberg remarks that while the global event is catastrophic, it does demonstrate the human ability to act fast in the face of a … [Read more...] about Thunberg says COVID-19 demonstrates power of large-scale collective action

Huge win for climate activists as Heathrow airport expansion ruled illegal

March 2, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Heathrow airport outside of London is one of the busiest airports in the world, with 80 million passengers going through it each year. So when plans were announced to construct a third runway that would bring in 700 more planes per day, it was no surprise that environmentalists … [Read more...] about Huge win for climate activists as Heathrow airport expansion ruled illegal

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