Stories about the UN’s global climate talks
- Environmental fundraising surges as Kamala Harris takes center stage September 20, 2024Environmental groups, facing a sluggish start to the 2024 election cycle, have seen a dramatic fundraising rebound after Vice President Kamala Harris took over the Democratic ticket from President Biden.Timothy Cama and Adam Aton report for E&E News.In short:Environmental groups raised over $11 million in July 2024, more than double their fundraising at the same […]EHN Curators
- US methane emissions continue to rise despite global reduction pledges September 20, 2024New research reveals U.S. methane emissions from fossil fuel production are increasing, despite its leading role in a global effort to cut emissions.Max Bearak reports for The New York Times.In short:Methane levels in the atmosphere are now over 2.5 times preindustrial levels, primarily from fossil fuel production.The U.S. signed the Global Methane Pledge to reduce […]EHN Curators
- Scientists find IVF coral better survives marine heatwaves than older coral colonies September 20, 2024Young corals bred with in vitro fertilization and planted on reefs in the Caribbean have shown a remarkable ability to survive record heatwaves, outperforming older, natural coral colonies.Lisa S Gardiner reports for The GuardianIn short:A study found that 90% of IVF-bred corals remained healthy during a Caribbean heatwave, while only 25% of older corals survived.IVF […]EHN Curators
Climate Stories
- Environmental fundraising surges as Kamala Harris takes center stage September 20, 2024Environmental groups, facing a sluggish start to the 2024 election cycle, have seen a dramatic fundraising rebound after Vice President Kamala Harris took over the Democratic ticket from President Biden.Timothy Cama and Adam Aton report for E&E News.In short:Environmental groups raised over $11 million in July 2024, more than double their fundraising at the same […]EHN Curators
- US methane emissions continue to rise despite global reduction pledges September 20, 2024New research reveals U.S. methane emissions from fossil fuel production are increasing, despite its leading role in a global effort to cut emissions.Max Bearak reports for The New York Times.In short:Methane levels in the atmosphere are now over 2.5 times preindustrial levels, primarily from fossil fuel production.The U.S. signed the Global Methane Pledge to reduce […]EHN Curators
- Scientists find IVF coral better survives marine heatwaves than older coral colonies September 20, 2024Young corals bred with in vitro fertilization and planted on reefs in the Caribbean have shown a remarkable ability to survive record heatwaves, outperforming older, natural coral colonies.Lisa S Gardiner reports for The GuardianIn short:A study found that 90% of IVF-bred corals remained healthy during a Caribbean heatwave, while only 25% of older corals survived.IVF […]EHN Curators