What Is The Climate Verdict From ICJ? | WION

From WION “In a major development in the fight against climate change, the world’s top court, the international court of justice (ICJ), has ruled that countries can be held legally responsible for causing climate change. the ruling came on July 23rd from the ICJ in the Hague, the main judicial body of the United Nations.”Continue reading “What Is The Climate Verdict From ICJ? | WION”

Only strong action on emissions can restore economic stability, UN climate chief says

From The Guardian “Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the UN framework convention on climate change, was speaking in Panama, where recent years of drought drove the water to perilous lows that disrupted international trade. “But he said investors around the world were “ready to hit the go button on huge investments” if they had the right signalsContinue reading “Only strong action on emissions can restore economic stability, UN climate chief says”

What’s Really Under Antarctica’s Ice?

From PBS Terra “If all of Antarctica’s ice melted, our coastlines would be drastically altered. Fortunately, that’s not going to happen anytime soon, but new evidence suggests that West Antarctica – which holds around 5 METERS of sea level rise – is melting a lot faster than scientists once thought. And, a new study warnsContinue reading “What’s Really Under Antarctica’s Ice?”