The Guardian says The carbon dioxide emissions of the richest 1% of humanity are on track to be 30 times greater than what is compatible with keeping global heating below 1.5C.
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Here at WTX News, we care about our planet, we’ll keep you up to date on all the latest from the climate crisis.
What is climate crisis?
Rising temperatures are fueling environmental degradation, natural disasters, weather extremes, food and water insecurity, economic disruption, conflict, and terrorism. Sea levels are rising, the Arctic is melting, coral reefs are dying, oceans are acidifying, and forests are burning.
Why do we call it a climate crisis?
The term is applied by those who “believe it evokes the gravity of the threats the planet faces from continued greenhouse gas emissions and can help spur the kind of political willpower that has long been missing from climate advocacy”.
What are examples of climate crisis?
These phenomena include the increased temperature trends described by global warming, but also encompass changes such as sea-level rise; ice mass loss in Greenland, Antarctica, the Arctic and mountain glaciers worldwide; shifts in flower/plant blooming; and extreme weather events.”
Aljazeera says The British government says the “end of coal is in sight” after Poland, Vietnam and Chile and other countries pledged for the first time to phase out coal-based power generation and stop building new plants.
The Independent says a schoolgirl from India who created a solar-powered ironing cart has called on Cop26 to “stop talking and start doing” when it comes to tackling climate change.
The Daily Express says the climate change conference is taking place in the Scottish city for the next two weeks.
BBC News says Most big UK firms and financial institutions will be forced to show how they intend to hit climate change targets, under new Treasury rules.
The Daily Mirror says Leonardo DiCaprio has been spotted causing quite a stir walking through COP26.
The Daily Express says INSULATE BRITAIN protestors are currently in negotiations with the police after the group took their protests UK-wide for the first time.
The Metro says The Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in an evening gown as she mingled with world leaders in Glasgow.
The Independent says Israel’s energy minister has said she was left unable to take part in today’s proceedings at Cop26 as the venue was not wheelchair accessible.
BBC News says More than 100 world leaders will promise to end and reverse deforestation by 2030, in the COP26 climate summit’s first major deal.
The Daily Mirror says The planet is in a dire state and the COP26 summit could be the catalyst that ignites some drastic changes.
The Daily Express says NICOLA STURGEON has pledged a new £1million fund to help developing countries manage climate change.
The Sunday papers lead with the ongoing fishing row between the leaders of Britain and France, as PM Boris Johnson told Brussels to rein in France and accused of engaging in a “pattern” of threats against the UK. The papers report the fishing row threatens to overshadow the upcoming COP26 summit.
The Daily Express says COP26 will see the world’s most influential politicians gather in Glasgow this year, where they will join forces in a bid to solve the snowballing climate crisis.
The Daily Mirror says An Extinction Rebellion protestor has taken all of her clothes off to demand the government acknowledges the “naked truth” about climate change.
Environmental watchdogs have launched an investigation after thousands of dead fish wash ashore on beaches in North East England. Thousands of sea creatures have been…
The Guardian says Joanna Lumley has suggested that a system of rationing similar to that seen during wartime, under which people would have a limited number of points to spend on holidays or lavish consumer goods, could eventually help to tackle the climate crisis.
Aljazeera says Australia will commit to a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 but will not improve its goal for 2030 at COP26.
The Daily Mirror says with a record 54.4C in America’s Death Valley, -25C temperatures in Spain and raging fires in Greece, it’s been a year of climate disasters.
Daily Express says organisations are targetting rush-hour traffic this morning as protests resume after the “campaign of civil resistance” was paused earlier this month.
TRT World says a powerful storm has drenched wildfire-scarred Northern California, triggering mudslides and flooding, while heavy winds toppled utility poles and downed trees.
The Daily Express says all eyes will be set on Glasgow at the end of the month as the city will host the global COP26 summit.
Daily Mirror says World leaders will descend on Glasgow this month for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference.
The Daily Express says CLIMATE change is a clear passion for many members of the Royal Family and Prince William made huge steps in the global bid to tackle the environmental crisis with his Earthshot Prize this weekend.
The Daily Express says A MUM who rammed Insulate Britain protestors with her car after they blocked the road on her way to drop her child at school.