October 2022 – Climate Desk

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Guardian

Two-Thirds of US Money for Fossil Fuel Pours into Africa Despite Climate Goals

Joe Biden will fly to Africa to attend the Cop27 talks in Egypt but the US funnels billions to dirty projects in the continent.

Oliver Milman · October 31, 2022
Guardian

Cop27 Climate Summit: Window for Avoiding Catastrophe is Closing Fast

Cop27 climate summit: window for avoiding catastrophe is closing fast.

Robin McKie · October 30, 2022
Guardian

New York Still Vulnerable 10 Years After Hurricane Sandy, Protesters Warn

Storm in 2012 had devastating impact on US’s biggest city but insufficient government action risks a repeat, demonstrators say.

Oliver Milman · October 29, 2022
Guardian

All the Times People Have Shot, Puked Upon, and Meat-Cleavered Famous Paintings to Make a Point

Destroying art in service of justice is a time-honored tradition. Does it ever work?

Erin L. Thompson · October 28, 2022
YaleEnvironment360

Last Resort: Moving Endangered Species in Order to Save Them

Scientists have long warned that climate change and other threats will require relocating some endangered species outside their historic ranges. Now, U.S. officials are proposing rules that would enable them to use this new — and potentially controversial — conservation tool.

Zach St. George · October 27, 2022
Guardian

Climate Crisis: UN Finds ‘No Credible Pathway to 1.5C in Place’

Failure to cut carbon emissions means ‘rapid transformation of societies’ is only option to limit impacts, report says

Damian Carrington · October 27, 2022
Guardian

Atmospheric Levels of All Three Greenhouse Gases Hit Record High

Scientists warn world ‘is heading in wrong direction’ amid rise in nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide and methane.

Helena Horton · October 26, 2022
High Country News

To Protect Eagles, Hunters and Conservationists Rebuild Old Alliances

Evidence of the toxic effects of lead ammunition on wildlife spurs a search for common ground.

Christine Peterson · October 25, 2022
Guardian

Business Groups Block Action That Could Help Tackle Biodiversity Crisis, Report Finds

Industry associations for sectors from oil to agriculture in the US and Europe found resisting wildlife-friendly laws, say researchers

Phoebe Weston · October 24, 2022
Slate

Why Did 11 Billion Alaskan Snow Crabs Suddenly Disappear? A Scientist Explains the Mystery

Experts are still trying to understand the catastrophic population collapse that has shut down a crucial fishing industry—but they have some theories.

Molly Olmstead · October 21, 2022
Atlas Obscura

This Nearly Lost Ancient Grain Tradition Could Be the Future of Farming

A past global staple you’ve never heard of, maslins are poised for a comeback.

Gemma Tarlach · October 20, 2022
High Country News

Post-Trump, Wildlife Passages Along the Border Wall Keep Narrowing

As construction continues, U.S. and Mexican conservationists work together to preserve remaining corridors.

Sarah Tory · October 19, 2022