Tag: climate crisis
Deforestation drives increasingly deadly heat in Indonesia, says study
Deforestation and global warming in one Indonesian province caused temperatures to rise nearly a whole degree Celsius in 16 years
Vatican calls for ‘clear roadmap’ as climate summit enters final stretch
“During these two weeks, various ‘gaps’ have emerged in the fields of mitigation, adaptation, and financing,” a Vatican statement said
Pope Francis: Care for creation is one of the ‘great moral...
“Time is running out; this occasion must not be wasted, lest we have to face God’s judgment for our failure to be faithful stewards"
China, US unveil surprise climate pact at COP26 summit
China and the United States on Wednesday vowed to work together to accelerate climate action this decade
Climate justice – and cash – shadow UN talks
Countries remain starkly divided on key issues at the UN meeting, including how rapidly the world curbs carbon emissions
Green activists hit ADB’s energy transition mechanism for Philippines, Indonesia
Activists and civil society groups said ADB's proposed mechanism undermines “just energy transition” in the region
Photos: Climate justice, now!
Environmental defenders and climate activists held a demonstration in the Philippines to mark the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice
People of integrity and virtue will save the planet
This could be the last chance to stop the climate reaching the point of no return when a cycle of continuing destruction kicks in
Indonesia walks back zero-deforestation pledge at COP26
Indonesian officials said the deal did not call for a total end to deforestation and it could not halt President Widodo's development goals
Women and climate crisis in the Philippines
Whether it be in policy decision-making or making economic contribution to the family, women lag behind
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