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Environmental organizations urge U.S. President to attend Rio Earth Summit and talk renewables
The leaders of nearly two dozen environmental groups called on President Obama to attend next month’s Rio+20 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, underscoring the uncertainty that continues to cloud the historic meeting.
New report: Civil society plays critical role in policymaking that aims to tackle climate change
Civil society plays key roles in pushing for new laws, programmes, policies or strategies on climate change, in holding governments to account on their commitments; in identifying the lack of joined-up government responses to climate change; and in ensuring that national policy making does not forget the poor and vulnerable.
Saudi Arabia plans $109 billion solar energy project
While North America continues to dawdle on the road to the renewable revolution, the conservative, oil-rich Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has proposed one of the most sweeping and massive moves to renewable energy on the planet.
EU airline carbon cash should help fill climate fund
EU nations should pledge that funds from paying for airline emissions will help poor countries deal with global warming, the bloc’s climate chief said on Tuesday, after finance ministers stopped short of a firm commitment.
Scientists: Last 60 years in Australasia have been the hottest for a millennium
The last 60 years have been the hottest in Australasia for a millennium and cannot be explained by natural causes, according to a new report by scientists that supports the case for a reduction in manmade carbon emissions.
And Action! How TckTckTck partners are changing the world this week
This week’s climate action comes from nearly every region of our planet. Read on to learn about the state of health of our precious blue marble, why nearly 2 million people are fighting to save the Amazon forests and how seven teenagers are taking on the US government for climate crimes against future generations.
Europe’s future depends on cities resilient to climate change
In Europe, temperature is increasing, precipitation is changing and sea level is rising. However, the effects will not be uniform across the continent, according to the EEA report, ‘Urban adaptation to climate change in Europe’.
Tanzania: farmers adopt technology to convert emissions into fertilizer
Arusha is pioneering a major breakthrough in the country’s agricultural sector by adopting a special technology that will enable farmers convert harmful machinery fumes and emissions into soil enriching fertilizers.
Mexican wind energy boom plays out on gusty shores
On an arid plain where sudden gusts of wind can rip roofs off buildings and knock over tractor trailers, Mexico is building a new engine for its energy future.
Our favourite climate videos this week
Every Friday we select our favourite videos from the climate movement to feature on TckTckTck. Let us know what you think of our choices in the comments section below.
