Resilience

Oxfam says investing by rich in disaster recovery widens inequality and gives incentive to delay climate action.

The Saamaka people in Suriname are using modern technology to map their ancestral land, hoping for government recognition and protection.

On Canada Day, parts of Ottawa were hit with a one-in-200-year storm. Nearly four months later, it’s still having an impact as the polls open for Ontario’s municipal elections.

As voters prepare to cast their ballots, those concerned about global warming may want to learn which climate-related policies their elected officials have supported or opposed.

Lula’s victory in Brazil's presidential election brings hope for the Amazon — but far-right gains threaten progress.

A major study comparing 200 U.S. farms found that advanced regenerative farming practices increased soil carbon storage by nearly 40% compared with conventional methods while supporting greater biodiversity.

Hannah Ritchie offers advice based on her many years studying the data behind clean energy, electric vehicles, and other climate solutions.
Fifteen young Canadians say their government’s failure to curb emissions violates their constitutional right to life, liberty, and security.

While Canada has made palpable progress in terms of climate adaptation, a fundamental governance problem remains.

Extreme weather threatens millions of manufactured homes. Researchers are looking for practical ways to make them more more wind resilient.
Healthy ecosystems may give some of the world’s most vulnerable islands a better shot at survival, new research shows.

Climate change is making the revival harder, with earlier-dissipating mist, erratic rainfall, and increasingly intense typhoons.

Ahead of a major UN summit, thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Brussels demanding greater action to combat climate change.

As temperatures soar, Sri Lanka’s urban dwellers are becoming more dependent on mechanical or active-cooling methods such as fans and air conditioners.

Stories from inside Europe’s overheating healthcare settings — and exploring what facilities and policymakers can do to prepare them for the changing climate.

We all have that one pair of old jeans in the back of our wardrobe — don’t throw them out!

Water in central Mexico’s Cholula valley has transformed from a shared resource into a costly and unevenly-distributed commodity.

Environmental scientist Debra Roberts encourages people to ask questions and pressure policymakers to take bold climate action.

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