News about Earth

This March was the hottest on record – the tenth month of record heat in a row. The 1.5-degree limit is still possible, but not for long. Ambitious new national climate plans are essential to get countries on that path - with no loopholes, opt-outs or half-measures.

This trend is particularly concerning, given that Europe sees an increasing number of days with at least ‘strong heat stress,’ and in 2023 experienced a record number of days with ‘extreme heat stress.’ European State of the Climate 2023 report: ow.ly/SWxK50RkSLW pic.twitter.com/WWezvJD4dg

This week's #ClimateDictionary term is 'Tipping Point'. It defines a critical threshold in global warming and climate change, beyond which certain changes become irreversible, leading to abrupt and severe impacts. 🔗 climatepromise.undp.org/research-and-reports/climate-dictionary pic.twitter.com/7VBgXgPWUb

Oooops, I missed my annual #EarthDay post... Here's an updated graph of how much carbon dioxide (CO₂) has changed since the first Earth Day, which is driving recent climate change. pic.twitter.com/hiKcoluaQt