Weekly Climate News

Updates for August 3rd

• Are you taking daily sustainable action? Read this article on how to stay eco-friendly during a pandemic. 

A study recently published in the journal Scientific Reports, revealed that up to 171 million people today face the risks of coastal flooding from extreme high tides and storm surges, linked to rising sea levels resulting from climate change. Not only are the inhabitants of low-lying coastal areas in harm's way but trillions of dollars in economic assets worldwide are currently at risk. 

• At least a quarter of Bangladesh is submerged from heavy rainfall, highlighting how those who have the least impact on climate change are often those who are the worst affected. 

Lockdowns as a result of COVID-19 have cut energy-related CO2 emissions by 17 percent, a new study finds.

• But as countries and states reopen, global greenhouse gas emissions are on the rise. Read this article (with infographics!) on what this increase implies. 

• Due to climate change, poor governance and the coronavirus pandemic millions of Zimbabweans have gone hungry, but a community in Mwenezi, Zimbabwe, has a reliable food source. This resulted from an innovative plan initiated six years ago by a group of 200 women. Read this article to hear their story!

• A new push in the UK to promote and fund active travel has benefits for people’s health and the environment in curbing pollution. Read about it here

10 Indigenous guardian projects across the country will be receiving federal funding for a third year. These Indigenous communities will allocate the funds towards monitoring and protecting the environment. 

COVID-19 shutdowns have produced cleaner air which has increased the effectiveness of solar panels around the world. 

• Read this investigation into how the fossil fuel industry finances police groups in major U.S. cities! 

• Monarchs show us that with climate change, small actions can have world-altering results. Read this article about the butterfly effect.