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Greta Thunberg and other activists block entrance to the Swedish parliament
A group of climate activists on Monday blocked the entrance to the Swedish parliament, advocating for sweeping reforms to tackle climate disasters.
Wild winter weather in U.S. is a numbers game
Wild fluctuations in temperatures are being recorded in much of the United States this week, with some cities experiencing a winter weather whiplash in which they are going from record highs to severe storms to snow and freezing temperatures in a matter of days.
What’s an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? Wonder no more
The storm that pummelled California this week was fuelled by an atmospheric river, a plume of moisture that extended across the Pacific to near Hawaii. Here's a look at the phenomenon.
Hottest temperature ever reached in Europe was Sicily at 119.8 degrees: UN agency
The World Meteorological Organization says the Sicilian scorcher was picked up on Aug. 11, 2021, at a time when temperatures were soaring across much of Europe — renewing concerns about climate change caused by human activity.
Offshore wind farms to protect endangered whales
Two U.S. federal environmental agencies issued plans Thursday to better protect endangered whales amid offshore wind farm development.
Passenger car CO2 emissions in European Union have not dropped in more than a decade
The European Court of Auditors said the 27-nation bloc must “shift up gear” to come close to a zero-emissions car fleet, with electric vehicles playing a crucial role.
Doomsday Clock just seconds from world’s end
Earth, for the second year running, is nearing apocalypse, a science-oriented advocacy group said, pointing to its famous “Doomsday Clock” that shows 90 seconds till midnight.
Drought causes massive drop in Panama Canal shipping numbers, disrupting global trade
Canal administrators now estimate that dipping water levels could cost them between $500 million and $700 million in 2024, compared to previous estimates of $200 million.
Dutch bank ING to speed shift away from funding fossil fuels after climate deal
Dutch bank ING says it is accelerating its phasing out of funding for oil and gas exploration and production activities while it increases financing for renewable energy.
Germany hikes carbon tax in budget deal
The increase will impact prices for gasoline, diesel, natural gas and heating oil.