Rappler's latest stories on greenhouse gas emissions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Emerging powers press rich nations on emissions cuts
Brazil China India and South Africa dismiss current cuts by rich states as inadequate
