Climate
American Youth Activists Sue the Government Over Green House Gas Emissions
A novel legal theory is being tested in a new lawsuit to force the United States government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
‘Captain Planet’s’ Origins
It’s Earth Day. So, naturally, Captain Planet is a trending topic in Twitter. Here’s the story of how it came together.
Energy Access Gets a Boost
A new initiative is launched today that promises to give a boost to the cause of enabling sustainable energy solutions for the developing world.
Why We Need Independent Experts to Monitor the Natural Gas Industry
Public acceptance of natural gas is important if we are to put a dent in climate change.
Possibly the Scariest UN Report You Will Read This Week
A new UN report shows how a decline in the number of honey bees worldwide may presage what they call “a major extinction of biological diversity event.”
A History of CO2 In the Atomosphere
Via Matt Yglesias, a fascinating visual display of a history of atmospheric CO2 levels. Set to the sound track of Inception.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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