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· Michelle De Pacina
12-year-old Indian activist Licypriya Kangujam interrupts COP28 stage in Dubai
Licypriya Kangujam, a 12-year-old climate activist from India, interrupted the COP28 climate summit in Dubai on Monday. What happened: Kangujam ran up the stage with a sign reading “End fossil fuels. Save our planet and our future.” While holding the poster up, she demanded…
· Michelle De Pacina
US and China announce cooperation to reduce methane, plastic pollution
The United States and China have announced a joint agreement in addressing methane and plastic pollution ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. How it happened: The agreement was reached during a meeting between climate envoys John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua…
· Michelle De Pacina
California Gov. Newsom meets with China’s President Xi to discuss climate change
California Gov. Gavin Newsom met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during a weeklong mission to negotiate climate partnerships between the U.S. and China. The climate partnership: During Newsom’s diplomatic visit to Beijing on Wednesday, he signed a climate partnership with…
· Michelle De Pacina
Mother who lost her home to Maui wildfires finds hope in a single photo found by a stranger
A mother who lost her Lahaina home and all of her belongings to the Maui wildfires found hope in a single photograph of her late great-grandmother that was found by a stranger miles away on Lāna’i beach. “Glimpse of hope”: Aubrey Vailoces, 36, was at home with her mother, her…
· Michelle De Pacina
At least 55 dead, 1,000 people missing in Maui wildfires as evacuations continue
At least 55 people have died and many are still missing as evacuations continued Thursday in Maui, Hawaii, due to the wildfires. Death toll: On Thursday, 19 people were confirmed dead, bringing the death toll to 55. However, officials warned that the loss of life is expected to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Climate change linked to increase in domestic violence in South Asia, study finds
Rising temperatures caused by climate change has been linked to the substantial rise in domestic violence against women in South Asia, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry on Wednesday. About the study: An international team of researchers collected…
· Daniel Anderson
All-star cast with Gemma Chan face climate change catastrophes in Apple TV’s ‘Extrapolations’
Apple TV+’s upcoming anthology series “Extrapolations” will feature numerous stars, including Gemma Chan, Yara Shahidi and Indira Varma. BAFTA-nominated writer Scott Z. Burns, largely known for penning the 2011 medical thriller film “Contagion,” created and co-directed the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Malaysia’s deadly floods force more than 72,000 people to evacuate
A monsoon in Malaysia has triggered landslides and rural flooding, forcing more than 72,000 people to evacuate their homes. The country’s northern region was left inundated with muddy water after flooding began over the weekend.
· Bryan Ke
Nearly 6,000 glaciers in China have disappeared due to global warming
Scientists reported that 5,956 miniature alpine glaciers have disappeared in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, also known as the Tibetan Plateau in China, in the past 50 years because of global warming. Besides the disappearance of the glaciers, 25,901 glaciers out of the 34,578…
· Jane Nam
‘Historic’ waves as high as 20 feet tall send wedding guests in Hawaii running for cover
Massive waves sent wedding guests running for cover as water aggressively knocked over decor and stands in Hawaii over the weekend. As seen in a video, waves — some reported to be over 20 feet high — crashed a wedding at Hulihe’e Palace in Kailua-Kona, wiping out tables and a…
· Celine Pun
Toronto’s ban on single-use plastics could cripple some Asian businesses, say restaurant owners
On July 7, Canada released regulations prohibiting single-use plastics and suggesting alternatives to reduce the environmental impact and wildlife harm of plastic pollution. The new measures also aim to shift Canada from a linear to a circular economy, in which the products will…
· Jane Nam
WHO head: World’s focus on Ukraine over other countries is due to racial bias
In a virtual press briefing from Geneva on Wednesday, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia and current World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus accused the international community of racial bias, claiming far less attention was being paid…
· Jane Nam
Noam Chomsky, 93, issues warning: ‘We’re approaching the most dangerous point in human history’
With the ongoing climate crisis and the looming possibility of nuclear war, Noam Chomsky, 93, often hailed as one of the world’s most important intellectuals alive, warns that “we’re approaching the most dangerous point in human history.” The renowned linguist and social critic…
· Myra Khan
Who is Harnaaz Sandhu? What the world didn’t hear about Miss Universe 2021
On Dec. 12, Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe 2021. When host Steve Harvey asked the contestant to “meow,” he missed out on an opportunity to ask about her many professional accomplishments and volunteering experiences. A new Miss Universe: The 21-year-old model and…
· Maina Chen
Japanese American scientist awarded 2021 Nobel Physics Prize for seminal climate change research
A Japanese American scientist was one of three 2021 Nobel Physics Prize winners for his groundbreaking work in climate change research. The prize: Syukuro “Suki” Manabe, 90, received the news over the phone on Tuesday, according to Princeton University.
· Ryan General
New study: Today’s children will live through three times more climate disasters than their grandparents
A new climate study paints a terrifying future for the youngest generation who will face far worse climate disasters in their lifetimes than previous generations. About the research: Researchers at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium looked into the impacts of climate…
· Ryan General
K-pop group BLACKPINK are the first Asian artists ever to be named SDG advocates by UN
South Korean girl group BLACKPINK was recently appointed by the United Nations (UN) as an advocate for its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to “encourage young people to take #ClimateAction to protect the planet.” SDG advocates in your area: The UN welcomed the popular K-pop…
· Editorial Staff
China’s ‘Greta Thunberg’ Can’t Go Back to School Unless She Drops Activism
A 17-year-old girl in China was reportedly forced to suspend her studies as a result of her activism on climate change. Ou Hongyi, who goes by the English name Howey, has engaged in protests initiated by Greta Thunberg, becoming the first in her country to do so.
· Carl Samson
Climate Change is So Bad That There’s a New Pokemon Based Off It
A Pokémon based on corals “wiped out” by sudden climate change is the latest addition to the franchise. The new Pokémon, a Galarian version of Corsola, debuted on “Pokémon Sword” and “Pokémon Shield,” two roleplaying games released for the Nintendo Switch last month.
· Ryan General
Uni Lovers Could Be Helping to Stop Climate Change, According to Science
Including uni in your next sushi order could reportedly help the fight against climate change. Kelp, a type of seaweed that sequesters carbon, is a source of food for many organisms and provides shelter for many forms of sea life.