By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkJun 5, 2015
With more than 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still lacking access to electricity, the continent is being urged to take a leading role in crucial climate negotiations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkJun 4, 2015
An eminent group is urging governments to make the massive research investment that would enable the world to switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy by 2025. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Paul Brown, Climate News NetworkJun 1, 2015
Hard bargaining in Bonn this week will probably decide whether the crucial climate talks in Paris in December can save human civilization from ultimate collapse. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Join our newsletterStay up to date with the latest from Truthdig. Join the Truthdig Newsletter for our latest publications.
By Kieran Cooke, Climate News NetworkMay 28, 2015
Trillions of dollars need to be redirected into building low-carbon economies to avoid serious climate change, the U.N. warns. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMay 20, 2015
Here are two facts that cannot be reconciled: The planet has experienced the warmest January-through-March on record, and the Obama administration has authorized massive new oil drilling in the Arctic Ocean. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Pavel Antonov, Climate News NetworkMay 20, 2015
Hungary’s president supports an ambitious plan to collect a billion signatures on a petition aimed at pressuring politicians to agree on radical measures to tackle global warming. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Kieran Cooke, Climate News NetworkApr 23, 2015
A U.N. special envoy urges a unified approach to global action on tackling the interlinked issues of climate change, sustainable development and human rights. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkApr 22, 2015
A panel of international climate scientists says the world has only until 2050 to bring carbon emissions to zero -- and the rewards for doing so would be immense. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkApr 12, 2015
Global energy has gotten a climate-friendly boost as scientists say solar power alone could now meet the needs of California five times over. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkApr 11, 2015
A report commissioned by Prince Charles’ charity says protecting tropical forests could enable the absorption of billions of metric tons of carbon emissions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Pramila Krishnan, Climate News NetworkApr 8, 2015
Revival of traditional rainwater harvesting has transformed the driest state in India and could be used to combat the effects of climate change across the world. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Jan Rocha, Climate News NetworkApr 6, 2015
Without water to feed its hydroelectric dams, drought-hit Brazil is turning to the solar energy source once dubbed a fantasy by the country’s president. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Join our newsletterStay up to date with the latest from Truthdig. Join the Truthdig Newsletter for our latest publications.
Now you can personalize your Truthdig experience. To bookmark your favorite articles and follow your favorite authors, please login or create a user profile.
Now you can personalize your Truthdig experience. To bookmark your favorite articles and follow your favorite authors, upgrade to supporter.