Martina Igini

Hong Kong

Editor-in-Chief at Earth.org

Environmental Journalist 📍HK. Editor-in-Chief at https://t.co/IMDUOcm0jy. Follow me on Bluesky: https://t.co/illtLzhcri

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'Insane' to Back Fossil Fuels, Study Warns Ahead of UK Heatwave

1 week ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

Heatwaves like the one set to affect the United Kingdom this weekend are now ten times more likely to occur compared to the cooler pre-industrial climate. —June days where temperatures exceed 32C in southeast England are significantly more likely to occur because of human-induced climate change, a new study has warned ahead of an early-season heatwave in the UK.
Banks Pledged $869bn to Fossil Fuel Firms in 2024

1 week ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

45 banks boosted fossil fuel finance by more than a fifth in 2024, the hottest year on record, according to a new report. —The world’s largest banks pledged billions in financing to companies conducting business in fossil fuels in 2024, the hottest year on record, according to a new report.
Using Nature-Based Solutions For A Climate-Resilient Hong Kong

1 week ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

A new report by The Nature Conservancy in collaboration with Civic Exchange outlines a roadmap for integrating nature-based solutions into urban planning in Hong Kong. —Nature-based solutions present a viable, scalable, and cost-effective solution to mitigate climate change-related issues in Hong Kong, according to a new report that outlines a model for 21st-century cities in addressing global climate challenges.
Climate Adaptation Investments Yield 10-Fold Returns

1 week ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

Researchers at the World Resources Institute found that every US$1 spent on climate adaptation yields over $10.50 in economic, social, and environmental benefits. —Investments in climate adaptation yield not only economic benefits but also social and environmental benefits – and, in some cases, even mitigation co-benefits – according to new research.
Key Achievements at the UN Climate Conference in Nice

1 week ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

From pledges to establish Marine Protected Areas to calls for a Global Plastic Treaty and to end deep-sea mining, Earth.Org recaps the key achievements at last week’s UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France. —Some 15,000 people, including over 60 government leaders, attended the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, last week to discuss the implementation of multilateral instruments for ocean protection and conservation.
Emissions of Fast Fashion Giant Shein Balloon in 2024

1 week ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

by Martina Igini Asia Jun 16th 20252 mins The rapidly-growing Chinese giant recently ranked among the worst fast fashion companies for emissions reduction and sustainability efforts and as the top polluting retailer. —Fast fashion retail giant Shein’s carbon footprint increased significantly in 2024, according to the company’s sustainability report.
California Sues Trump Over Blocking Its Gas-Powered Car Ban

2 weeks ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

“The federal government’s actions are not only unlawful; they’re irrational and wildly partisan,” California’s Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta said on Thursday. —California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta sued the Trump administration over a Congress-backed resolution blocking the state’s mandates to phase out gas-powered cars. President Donald Trump signed a resolution blocking California’s first-in-the-nation ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
Trump to Eliminate FEMA at the End of Hurricane Season

2 weeks ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

by Martina Igini Americas Jun 12th 20253 mins US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his intention to wind down the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as soon as the end of hurricane season in late fall.
Drought Fears in Northwestern Europe During Second-Hottest May

2 weeks ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

The average surface air temperature globally in May stood at 15.79C, 0.53C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, the European Union’s Copernicus said on Thursday. —Last month, the second-warmest May ever recorded globally, brought exceptionally dry conditions to north-western Europe.
Africa Severely Affected By Climate Change in 2024: WMO

1 month ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

African countries grappled with unprecedented flooding, persistent droughts and water scarcity in 2024, the World Meteorological Organization said on Monday. —Human-made climate change is wreaking havoc across Africa, impacting every aspect of socio-economic development and exacerbating food and water insecurity, according to a new report.