Rappler's latest stories on greenhouse gas
Amazon, African forests turning from CO2 sink to source – study
The rate of forest decline varies throughout the world, with the Amazon's absorption ability dropping far faster than the tropical forests of sub-Saharan Africa
Climate change threatens half World Heritage sites' glaciers – report
Authors of a new study 'predict glacier extinction by 2100 under a high emission scenario in 21 of the 46 natural World Heritage sites where glaciers are currently found'
Alpine glaciers risk 90% melt by 2100 – study
A team of researchers in Switzerland finds that due to historic emissions and current CO2 levels, the Alps will lose half of its glaciers no matter what is done about emissions
Methane on Mars: A new discovery or just a lot of hot air?
There have been no direct observations of living organisms or fossils on Mars so far. But there are other types of evidence.
Raw materials behind half of global emissions – U.N.
Authors of a major new report present lawmakers and businesses with a stark choice: drastically reform the global economy to get more from less, or risk the collapse of global infrastructure
Drop beef and save millions of lives, slash emissions
A new research conducted for the World Economic Forum shows that efforts to replace meat and especially beef could provide huge benefits for human health and the environment
1.5ºC climate goal 'very unlikely' but doable – draft UN report
'There is a very high risk that under current emissions trajectories, and current national pledges, global warming will exceed 1.5ºC above preindustrial levels,' says the 1,000-page report prepared by hundreds of scientists
ICLEI launches climate action project with 3 Metro Manila cities on November 28
PRESS RELEASE: Pasig, Parañaque, and Marikina city governments will receive assistance to implement projects that address the impact of climate change
Developing world says rich nations shirking on climate
The diplomatic spat underscores the difficulty of reaching a consensus at the 196-nation talks
California extends tough climate policy measures to 2030
Governor Jerry Brown wants to make California a leader in meeting standards set by the Paris climate accord especially after President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the agreement on June 1
2020 deadline to avert climate catastrophe – experts
The authors call on leaders set to gather at the G20 summit in Hamburg Germany on July 7 8 to highlight 2020 as a make or break point for taking action
Rappler Talk: #ClimateActionPH and Bataan's battle vs coal
A community in Bataan complains of health problems that were allegedly caused by the power plants in their area
Rappler Talk: #ClimateActionPH and Cebu's battle vs coal
Join the discussion on Rappler Talk with climate action advocates on November 28 Monday at 11 am
Déjà vu: Why I am strongly against our signing the Paris climate deal
The reality is that this is a deal crafted to suit the United States China and other big emitters
Paris Agreement enters into force: Celebration and reality check
Its early entry into force is a clear political signal that all the nations of the world are devoted to decisive global action on climate change
Climate pact goes live, turning up heat at UN talks
After the dramatic breakthrough in Paris last December diplomats and experts are lowering expectations a year later
Legarda: Why is PH taking its time to ratify Paris climate pact?
Legarda: We need to ratify the Paris Agreement so that we can access the Green Climate Fund and receive other technical and financial support from developed countries
CHR to top carbon emitters: Face human rights probe
For the first time a national human rights body is officially taking steps to address the impacts of climate change on human rights and the responsibility of private actors says environmental group Greenpeace
#ClimateActionPH: How does food production contribute to climate change?
The agriculture sector accounts for the second biggest share of the country s greenhouse gas emissions according to latest data But addressing the problem is easier said than done
Review of PH energy policy underway
It is the obligation of the government to act to save the people from climate change and not wait says Emmanuel De Guzman vice chair of the Climate Change Commission
Burning all fossil fuels would scorch Earth – study
Researchers predict that average temperatures would climb by up to 9 5°C if all known reserves of oil gas and coal are burned
Facts about China's 2016-2020 growth plan
Here s what you should know about China s 13th 5 Year Plan which is due to be approved by the National People s Congress
US, Canada and Mexico sign clean energy pact
The trio will also collaborate on environmental stewardship
Abandon coal, oil or face climate disaster – experts
Experts at the World Economic Forum in Davos urge mankind to prevent a global catastrophe
Turn climate pledges into concrete action – France
The French ecology minister calls for the swift implementation of the COP21 deal
Some vulnerable countries accept 'compromise' on 1.5°C warming cap
As COP21 enters its final stretch some nations say they can accept new wording on the draft deal s warming limit
US House blocks carbon emission rules, Obama set to veto
Many conservatives deny climate change is a result of human industry and agriculture
Paris and its climate legacy for future generations
Keeping global temperature rise to below 2°C of the average pre industrial level may not be enough to avert dangerous consequences but 2°C gives us a target to focus upon
'Catastrophe' climate warnings as greenhouse gases hit new high
Concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are now reaching levels not seen on Earth for more than 800 000 maybe even one million years the WMO says
Dirty cloud 9: Who are the world's top carbon emitters?
Take a look at what the world s biggest carbon emitters plan to do to combat climate change
Climate pact: The rocky road to Paris... and beyond
The climate pledges made so far are insufficient and it is therefore essential to have a mechanism for ratcheting up those pledges every 5 years says Martin Kaiser of Greenpeace
Indonesia’s climate plan: Good start, but improvements crucial
As the world’s sixth largest emitter of greenhouse gases Indonesia’s climate commitment is an important piece of the global response to climate change
Australia PM Abbott defends emissions target
The government announces plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 26 to 28 of 2005 levels by 2030 well below the recommendation by the independent Climate Change Authority
Climate action plans: How are ASEAN countries doing?
How are ASEAN countries faring with their climate action pledges in preparation for the December Paris climate talks?
Dutch court orders state to slash greenhouse emissions
UPDATED Climate experts call the ruling a milestone saying it will encourage concerned citizens in other countries to take their own governments to court to force them to cut the gases blamed for global warming
Why PH should commit to being fossil fuel free
This balance of national urban and regional action has proven a powerful collective solution to reducing national emissions
Japan eyeing 26% greenhouse gas cut – officials
The pledge is immediately dubbed unambitious by environmental groups with Tokyo based campaigners Kiko Network pointing out that 26 cut from 2013 works out at just 17 cut from 1990 levels
Mexico sets greenhouse gas target for UN climate talks
The Mexican government s plan foresees emissions peaking in 2026 with greenhouse gases falling 22 and black carbon dropping 51 by 2030
Ateneo to help gov't keep tabs on carbon emissions
UPDATED A P7 59 million contract is awarded to the university to evaluate how effective the government s reforestation project is in curbing climate change
Deadlocked climate talks head for extra time
Countries disagree on how differentiation will be applied in a process next year of declaring national pledges for curbing Earth warming greenhouse gas emissions
Climate: EU set for 24% emissions cut by 2020
The EU bloc is also on its way to meeting the target of having renewable sources account for at least 20 of energy needs by 2020 compared to 1990 levels
UN climate summit will fail unless US sets big goal: EU
EU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard: The Americans have to come forward with something ambitious something tangible and something concrete
US, China can tip balance in climate quest: study
Notes a report As the largest emitters of greenhouse gases both the US and China could lead by significantly improving their action to global best practice
‘Climate summit good kickoff but not enough’
Climate Change Commission Vice Chairperson Lucille Sering says the pledges in the summit to cut greenhouse gas emissions were not as ambitious as what vulnerable countries like the Philippines need
NASA launches carbon-tracking satellite
The successful takeoff is a boon to NASA after two previous bids to launch Earth science spacecraft – one for carbon and another for aerosols – failed due to rocket malfunctions in 2009 and 2011
NASA readies satellite to measure atmospheric CO2
NASA envisions it becoming the lead satellite for a 6 strong fleet that will circle the Earth every 99 minutes allowing nearly simultaneous observations across the globe
Building blocks missing for 2015 climate pact – ministers
The Paris agreement is meant to set the cap on years of haggling among the 195 parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Germany now EU's worst polluter as CO2 emissions rise
Germany Britain France Italy Poland Spain and the Netherlands account for 77 of the EU s CO2 emissions
Japan defends greenhouse gas U-turn at climate talks
Japan defended its decision to scale back its greenhouse gas reduction target saying the move was forced by the Fukushima nuclear accident
Australia to sign up for Kyoto 2 - minister
Australia is among the world s worst per capita polluters with a heavy reliance on coal mining and exports Most of its electricity comes from coal fired power stations
