Scientists say it may be now or never to avoid the worst effects of climate change. In this kairos moment for action, every congregation can play a part in helping to preserve our planet. The United Church of Christ explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
As the world strives to burn less fossil fuel, the industry is looking to plastic and petrochemical production to maintain profits. The move is worsening the crisis over plastic pollution. Scientific American reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
With the end of 2025 just weeks away, leaders are acknowledging that the benchmark reductions in the Paris Climate accord will not be met. The big task ahead will be to set new goals and make a strategy to meet them. Time magazine reports. (Image: Creative Commons)
Humanity is entering a “new reality,” as scientists warn that the planet has now crossed the first of several critical Earth system tipping points. These shifts could cause widespread and lasting damage, Science Daily reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
A study of nearly 1,500 river locations over the last four decades shows that the frequency, intensity and duration of heat waves is increasing, posing a threat to many species that are adapted to cooler temperatures. NBC News reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Even as climate change unleashes increasingly powerful damage to our planet, veteran climate activist Bill McKibben sees hope ahead in the advent of inexpensive solar energy. Yale Climate Connections talks with him. (Photo: Michael Coghlan, Creative Commons)
A jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. With America’s new energy agenda expected to slow down emissions reductions, this could be an omen of things to come. The Guardian reports. (Photo: Pexels)
The U.S. produces hundreds of millions of tons of trash per year, so one of the best ways to help the environment is to keep our stuff in circulation as long as possible. It gets complicated, though, with a variety of goods produced from a variety of materials. The Sierra Club offers hacks. (Photo: Creative […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently backed away from a 2009 legal determination that underpinned the government’s work to stem climate change. It’s bad news, this opinion piece in Scientific American argues. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Floods, heat waves, tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires are becoming both more frequent and more deadly, but public attitudes aren’t changing fast enough. This could delay a response and worsen the crisis. NBC News reports.
