Brazil Leads Global Effort Against Climate Disinformation
Brazil and UN launch initiative to combat climate change misinformation, seeking $10-15 million in funding
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Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends, But Uncertainty Looms for 2025
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was record-breaking, with 18 named storms and 5 major hurricanes. As the season comes to a close, concerns arise about the impact of climate change and potential cuts to NOAA's funding.
Ancient Human Footprints in Kenya Reveal Interaction Between Multiple Species
Discovery of 1.5 million-year-old footprints in Kenya sheds light on coexistence and potential hunting and gathering practices of Paranthropus boisei and Homo erectus.
Arctic Tundra Transforms into Net Carbon Emitter as Wildfires Intensify
Rising temperatures fuel wildfires in the Arctic, releasing stored carbon and accelerating climate change, according to the latest Arctic Report Card.
EU Scientists Urge Moratorium on Solar Geoengineering, Citing Insufficient Evidence
European Commission's scientific advisers recommend halting large-scale solar geoengineering experiments, citing lack of evidence and potential harm to the environment.
Oil Giants Block Global Treaty to Curb Plastic Pollution, Talks to Resume in 2025
International negotiations to create a legally binding treaty to stem plastic pollution have ended in stalemate, with oil-producing countries opposing production limits, but countries vow to try again in 2025.
UN Climate Negotiations End in Disappointment Amid Fossil Fuel Lobbying and Political Opportunism
The UN climate summit in Azerbaijan concluded with a lackluster agreement on climate aid, sparking frustration among delegates from vulnerable countries, as fossil fuel lobbying and political opportunism dominated the negotiations.