Rising Sea Levels Increase Threat of Arsenic in Drinking Water: Study March 4, 2024 By Kendra Pierre-Louis Rising seas due to climate change could exacerbate the threat of arsenic in drinking water, according to a study published...
Climate Tech Firm to Pilot Fast-Paying Flood Insurance in Africa March 1, 2024 By Leslie Kaufman Climate change is particularly perilous for small farmers. Warmer conditions are resulting in more damaging bouts of rain and drought,...
Banks, Insurers Targeted as Climate Group Seeks EU Review of Deforestation Rule February 28, 2024 By Natasha White Climate activists are putting pressure on the European Union to reconsider its decision to exclude banks from a landmark deforestation...
Slumping EV Prices Force Carmakers to Repay Leasing Firms February 22, 2024 By Elisabeth Behrmann and Wilfried Eckl-Dorna Carmakers have begun compensating leasing companies for the sliding value of used electric cars as Tesla Inc.’s price cuts rip...
Migratory Animals in Peril From Overhunting, Habitat Loss: UN Report February 12, 2024 By Leslie Kaufman Every year, mammals, birds, fish and insects make epic migrations between habitats. The humpback whale, famously, can travel 5,000 miles...
Global Warming Exceeded Benchmark Over 12-Month Period for First Time on Record February 9, 2024 By Don Jergler Global warming exceeded temperatures of 1.5 degrees C over a 12-month period for the first time in record keeping. The...
January Was World’s Hottest on Record: EU Scientists February 8, 2024 By Kate Abnett The world just experienced its hottest January on record, continuing a run of exceptional heat fueled by climate change, the...
EU Needs Trillions of Investments to Meet 2050 Climate Target: Research January 31, 2024 By Kate Abnett The European Union will need 1.5 trillion euros ($1.6 trillion) per year of investments to meet its 2050 net zero...
Climate Change Poses Significant Risk for South African Insurers: Old Mutual January 29, 2024 By Adelaide Changole Climate change poses the most significant threat for South African insurance companies and risks raising premiums and the cost of...
Former Allianz Execs Raise Funds for Carbon Credit-Backed Insurance January 29, 2024 An insurance start-up founded by three former Allianz executives that aims to guarantee companies buying carbon credits get the permits...