Pope Francis Joins Grand Imam in Denouncing Climate ‘Crisis’
ROME — Pope Francis has signed a joint declaration with Indonesia's Grand Imam, Nasaruddin Umar, condemning the “crisis” of climate change. “Our world is clearly facing two serious crises: dehumanization and climate change,” the declaration said. read. “Human exploitation of creation, our common home, has contributed to climate change with a variety of devastating consequences, […]
Climate activist exposes apparent recycling deceit in Houston after dropping AirTags in plastics
With some clever use of Apple AirTags, environmental activists in the Houston area have found out that the city's recycling program isn't living up to its promises. Brandi Deason was skeptical when she heard that “all plastics” would be “accepted,” even plastics that aren't typically thought of as recyclable. Recycling Program Sponsored by the City […]
‘Climate Change Spreads Brain Disease’
“The neurological toll of climate change is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid,” writes Clayton Page Aldern, a former neuroscientist and now environmental journalist. Global warming is not only destroying the planet, it's also causing an “epidemic of brain disease,” argues Alderman, author of the 2024 report. Books The Weight of Nature: How Climate Change Affects […]
‘Overwhelmed Their Good Intentions’: Big Tech Appears To Be Sidelining Climate Pledges To Win The AI Race
American tech companies have long positioned themselves as pioneers in promoting a green economy, but a new challenge in winning the artificial intelligence (AI) race could jeopardize that goal. Google and Microsoft Two big tech companies with ambitious environmental goals, Microsoft and Huawei, have reported rising carbon emissions in recent years due to new, power-hungry […]
Tim Walz Pushed to Power U.S. Navy with Algae to Fight Climate Change
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, has advocated for using algae to power the U.S. Navy.As part of his climate change efforts, President Trump has argued that sustainable energy solutions are critical to the resilience of the military. During a 2016 debate in Winona, Minnesota, against then-candidate Republican Jim Hagedorn, Walz said […]
Conservatives react to Kamala Harris’ latest ‘word salad’ on climate change ‘deadlines’
Conservative activists and media outlets weighed in on X over a clip of a CNN interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, in which she explained why her policy positions have changed since accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. In a clip of the interview to air Thursday night on CNN, anchor Dana Bash asked, “Generally speaking, […]
Conservatives pounce on Kamala Harris for latest ‘word salad’ on climate change ‘deadlines’
Conservative activists and media outlets weighed in on X over a clip of a CNN interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, in which she explained why her policy positions have changed since accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. In a clip of the interview to air Thursday night on CNN, anchor Dana Bash asked, “Generally speaking, […]
China Downplays International Hopes Of Beating Carbon Emissions Targets Ahead Of Meeting With Biden Climate Czar
According to Bloomberg, Chinese energy officials on Thursday dashed hopes that the country's carbon dioxide emissions had already peaked, following reports in July that the country would stop growing its emissions after this year. China's carbon dioxide emissions were reported to be roughly flat in July. Tracking China's carbon dioxide emissions are expected to fall […]
UN chief to push for more climate change action at Pacific leaders’ summit | Pacific Islands Forum
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is attending a Pacific summit in Tonga this week, where he is due to focus on climate change in the region, one of the areas most vulnerable to rising sea levels and changing temperatures. The summit is the highest political decision-making body in the region. The week-long summit culminates in a […]
FBI arrests DC councilman who in 2018 accused Jewish financiers for ‘climate manipulation’
The FBI arrested a Washington, D.C. city council member on Sunday, but the circumstances surrounding the case are not yet clear. City Council Speaker Phil Mendelson confirmed that fellow Councilman Treyon White Sr. was arrested Sunday afternoon. “I’ve spoken to a few people and I can confirm that he was arrested by the FBI around […]