climate change
Environment
Patagonia’s Chouinard Gives Away Billion-Dollar Fortune to Combat Climate Change
Wealthy founder Yvon Chouinard of the outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia says he has passed on his company to a charity trust.
According to Yvon Chouinard, a new ownership structure would direct any earnings that weren't put back into running the...
Environment
Air Quality Sinks as Climate Change Accelerates
According to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the quality of air on earth will likely worsen due to an anticipated rise in frequency, intensity, and duration of heatwaves and wildfires.
The WMO report indicates that heatwave...
Diplomacy
Climate Change Dominates US Envoy John Kerry’s Visit to Greece
The challenges posed by climate change and ways to strengthen cooperation between Greece and the United States in dealing with the climate crisis and achieving the goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050 were the main focus of the...
Environment
Athens Leads Global Initiative Against Extreme Heat
Athens will be leading the global initiative against extreme heat in urban environments, known as City Champions For Global Heat Action.
Environment
Almost 30% of All Tree Species in the Wild are Facing Extinction
Almost 30 percent of tree species in the wild are facing extinction, according to a report published by the Botanic Gardens Conservation International.
The group's report, entitled "the State of the World's Trees," concluded that 17,510 out of Earth's 58,497...
Business
What is an NFT? How Non-Fungible Tokens Took Over Crypto
If you're an avid investor in cryptocurrency or a digital art lover, it's likely that you've heard about non-fungible tokens, commonly referred to as "NFTs."
So what exactly are NFTs? Non-fungible tokens certify the ownership of a one-of-a-kind piece of...
Science
Earth Spinning Faster than Usual Scientists Say
The Earth has been discovered to be spinning faster than usual, and this is resulting in shorter days. It is a phenomenon that has left scientists perplexed.
According to new measurements by the UK’s National Physical Laboratory, the Earth is...
Environment
Greece Under Fire on Anniversary of Mati Disaster
At least four large fires are cutting a path of destruction across Greece on Saturday, burning homes and businesses, forcing evacuations, pushing into beach resorts, and scorching protected forests and parks.
Strong winds and temperatures in the mid-30s Celsius (mid-90s...
Environment
Temperatures Predicted for 2050 Are Happening Now
Record-high temperatures not predicted to hit England and France until 2050 are happening now, as Europe's latest heatwave continues to scorch the continent and shatter long-range weather models. Both countries have reported high temperatures above 40° Celsius—104° Fahrenheit—and higher...
Europe
Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe as Wildfires Rage
A record-high temperature of 41° Celsius—105.8° Fahrenheit—predicted in England on Monday is part of a heatwave across Europe that has sparked devastating wildfires and prompted evacuations.
The intense heat has led to deadly wildfires in Portugal, where at least 238...