In just two years, Northern European companies have taken wooden wind turbines from prototype to commercialization. Now Finnish renewable product maker Stora Enso, one of the largest private forest owners in the world, is partnering up with German start-up Voodin Blade Technology to make sustainable wooden wind turbine blades. The two companies are currently…

In this edition of Climate Crisis Weekly: Just in case you didn’t hear, the Amazon rain forest is on fire. The other Amazon — you know, Jeff Bezos’ gig — is under fire for using non-recyclable packaging. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a misnomer. 5 foods under threat from climate change. What on earth…

Donald Trump skips the G7 climate change meeting in France. More repercussions — both good and bad — from the Amazon forest fires. Thousands of fires are also burning in central Africa, but it’s not quite the same as the Amazon. Climate activists will fly drones at London Heathrow to pressure the UK government to…

Scientists discovered that the sea rose 52 feet 3 million years ago. It’s going to happen again. Florida Senator Rick Scott on hurricanes and climate change: “We don’t know what the cause is… ” … but this formerly skeptical meteorologist might be able to enlighten the senator. What happened at this week’s CNN climate-crisis town…

2019 could feature some of the most extreme weather in 20 years. And yes, climate change is a major catalyst. The UN says that the climate crisis is the greatest threat ever to human rights. Why are hurricanes getting stronger? Three reasons. British farmers say we don’t need to stop consuming beef to address the…

The (truly) Global Climate Strike draws millions to the streets… … But Donald Trump is snubbing the UN climate summit on Monday. Climate change is Canadians’ No. 1 concern. In West Texas, wind power means jobs. Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda cause damage in Bermuda and Texas, respectively. And more… The Global Climate Strike took place…

The UN-supported IPCC releases a somber report about the state of our oceans. Why do so many adults find teenage activist Greta Thunberg a threat? The Covering Climate Now media project wrapped up, with some outstanding work. Philadelphia airport may have a big problem with rising waters in the near future. Florida is holding an…

Your morning coffee could become a luxury as Peruvian farms’ crops falter due to climate change. Climate crisis protesters in London spray fake blood with a fire hose — and it gets a little crazy. Sharks are swimming further north because of global warming. Increasing heat is making working conditions deadly for millions of people.…

Jane Fonda arrested for climate crisis protest in Washington, DC. How to talk to your kids about the climate crisis. Cocaine isn’t just bad for your body — it’s also causing climate change. Japan buckles down yet again as Typhoon Hagibis is set to break violent-storm records. And more… Jane Fonda was arrested by the…

Climate crisis protests in London: Extinction Rebellion, bans, and broccoli. Italy and Croatia team up to replenish the Adriatic Sea’s suffering fish population. Lobbying has to be part of corporate action when it comes to climate change. Five ways to construct buildings with resilience in the face of the climate crisis. And more… Extinction Rebellion…