A group of Swiss women over 64 has filed a lawsuit against Switzerland with Europe’s top human rights court, saying the country has violated their rights by failing to curb emissions.
Tag: Global Warming
Winter Heat Wave Grips Chile, Argentina and Other South American Countries
An unusual winter heat wave has brought record high temperatures to cities across Argentina, Chile and Paraguay this week, triggering concerns about the impacts of climate change.
Rishi Sunak Home Scaled by Greenpeace Protesters in Britain
The incursion by opponents of oil drilling raised concerns about the security of the British leader and his family.
UNESCO Recommends Venice for Endangered List
The United Nations’ culture agency is warning of twin perils to the historic city from mass tourism and climate change.
A Climate Warning from the Cradle of Civilization
How extreme temperatures and dwindling water are pushing the Fertile Crescent toward the brink.
Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify
Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.
Wildfires in Greece Raise Fears of Tourism Collapse
The fiercest wildfires have hit only parts of a few islands. But the effects of climate change pose a far wider threat to Greece’s tourism industry.
Monsoon’s Fury Sours Romance of Wet Season Travel in India
Long considered a life-giving panacea, India’s rainy season has become more violent and unpredictable. It is upsetting many rhythms of life, among them, leisure travel.
British Conservatives’ Commitment to Green Policy Is Tested
British conservatives kept a seat in a recent election by opposing an ultralow emissions zone, and some are now questioning ambitious emissions-reduction targets.
34 Killed in Algerian Wildfires as Heat Waves Parch Mediterranean Region
Algeria’s government said that 10 of the dead were soldiers who were trying to rescue people from the fires, which have raged for days in a forested coastal region.