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In the clear, shallow waters of the Caspian Sea, chunks of ice moved by extreme winds scoured the vegetation on the sea floor. USGS, Unsplash

Best of Landscape News 2022: Climate

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Climate crash course: How do greenhouse gases work?

A 15-minute "climate crash-course" on the greenhouse gas basics with Colombian expert Paola Andreas Arias.

 
"Offsetting" is when an individual or organization compensates for their greenhouse gas emissions by supporting certified projects that reduce global carbon dioxide levels. Imso Gabriel, Unsplash

So you want to offset your emissions? Read this first

A quick guide to how to offset emissions best, from understanding key terminology to finding the right projects to support.

 
A shot of a plane taken from an airport in Sweden. Philip Myrtorp, Unsplash

Prepare for takeoff with plant-powered planes

After a pandemic-induced dip, air travel-related emissions are expected to rise again. What’s possible for sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs)?

 
Major global greenhouse gas emitters are not increasing their reduction targets enough to prevent global warming, finds new report. Martin Sepion, Unsplash.

From NDCs to finance, major emitters lack ambition in tackling climate crisis, says report

From NDCs to finance, countries have a long way to to prevent runaway climate change, says Climate Action Tracker report ahead of COP 26.

 
A 2020 launch of a SpaceX rocket in the night sky. Katie Darby, Flickr

Greenland’s untouched oil, the emissions of the space race, and China’s new carbon market

In this roundup of recent climate news, updates on heatwaves, sustainable investment, Earth-friendly athletic wear and more.

 
A child wears a mask to protect herself from dangerous emissions from forest fires in Indonesia. Aulia Erlangga, CIFOR

COVID lockdowns inconsequential for temperatures as global warming on track to rise above 3 degrees

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The amount of high-value metals and materials, including gold, thrown away last year in electronic devices is estimated to value at least USD 57 billion, which is higher than most countries' GDP. Pea Chesh, Flickr

Coming soon: peak human population! Plus, biodiversity worth USD 10 trillion and why we throw away gold

In this roundup of climate news, half of Oklahoma recognized as Native land, carbon dioxide at 15-million-year high, and biodiversity worth USD 10 trillion.

 
Mangrove conservationist Camille Rivera joins the Global Landscapes Forum Digital Conference from a remote hilltop in the Philippines, near where she conducts her work. Photo: Aoibheann Gillespie-Mules

Digital conferencing: our best new tool for addressing global crises?

The Global Landscapes Forum proves digital conferencing holds massive advantages for climate, social and knowledge-sharing goals.

 
An offshore wind farm in North Wales. Doug Scobie, Flickr

Social distancing tips from the platypus, renewable records and enzymatic scissors

In this bi-weekly digest of climate news: long-term costs of climate change revealed, commodity prices wobble, and animals that practice social distancing.

 

Waste not: New UN-Water report examines the potential of wastewater

New report from the United Nations focuses on rethinking management of wastewater to help mitigate and adapt to climate change.

 
Biofuels such as sustainable charcoal could provide alternatives to more emissions-intensive energy sources. Ahtziri Gonzalez, CIFOR

Carbon emissions failing to decline, even with international targets, IEA says

Emissions have reached an all-time high since the signing of the Paris Agreement

 
In 2018, more than USD 44 billion was raised from carbon pricing, including carbon taxes, according to the World Bank. Trending Topics 2019, Flickr

A brief explainer on carbon markets

What are carbon markets, and how do they work? This short article explains carbon taxes, cap-and-trade, voluntary markets and more.

 
Photo: Joe, Flickr

Burning questions answered, a 10,000-year flashback and a reminder not to hug the penguins

From what's on your shelves to what's in the atmosphere, here's all the latest climate news to know in Landscape News's bi-weekly digest.

 

Restoration could be our best solution to climate change

Experts discuss how to build on momentum from climate movement

 

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