European Tax System Favors Air Travel Over Rail Undermining Climate Goals
European tax rules give airlines cheap fuel and fewer levies while rail operators face higher taxes, a disparity that pushes travelers toward high‑emission
September 20, 2026
Greenhouse Gases
COP16 Talks Resume as Governments Face Pressure to Fund Biodiversity
COP16 talks have reconvened in Rome, pressing governments to close the chronic funding gap for biodiversity conservation and restore ecosystems essential for climate
September 19, 2026
Book Review: Climate Change and the Nation State by Anatol Lieven
Anatol Lieven’s *Climate Change and the Nation‑State* examines how sovereign governments both enable and hinder climate action, arguing that re‑imagining statecraft is essential
September 18, 2026
Blue Carbon Credits Explained: Can Coastal Ecosystems Fight Climate Change?
Blue carbon credits are tradable certificates that finance the protection and restoration of mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrasses, which sequester carbon far more
September 17, 2026
2025 Hottest Year on Record Marks a Decade of Deadly Heat
2025 set a new global temperature record, cementing a decade of increasingly lethal heat and prompting urgent examination of its causes, impacts, and
September 15, 2026
Biodiversity Loss at COP15: Promises vs. Reality
COP15 set ambitious biodiversity targets, but translating promises such as the “30 by 30” goal into measurable outcomes remains a complex challenge that hinges on
September 15, 2026
