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Earth.Org is a non-profit think tank focused on environmental issues, founded in 2018 and located in Hong Kong. Our mission is to use data journalism to address challenges related to understanding time in the context of climate change and environmental harm. We aim to educate both young and older audiences about the urgent realities of climate change, the deterioration of our environment, and the importance of dedicated efforts to protect wildlife and natural ecosystems.

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Africa Severely Affected By Climate Change in 2024: WMO

2 days 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.
Climate Change Fueled Deadly Midwest and Southern US Flooding

6 days ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

At least 24 people died after a series of deadly storms across the southern and midwest US, with severe rains, flooding rivers and tornadoes triggering evacuation orders in several states. —The record-breaking rain that triggered flash flooding in the southern and Midwest US in early April were intensified by climate change, a new study has concluded.
April Temperatures Breach 1.5C Limit For 9th Consecutive Month

1 week ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

Global temperatures stood at 14.96C in April, the second-hottest April ever recorded and the ninth consecutive month to breach the Paris Agreement’s threshold, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Thursday. —Global temperatures remained abnormally high last month, the second-hottest April globally. The global average temperature stood at 14.96C, 1.60C above the 1991-2020 average for April, according to data by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).
US Research Bodies to Keep National Climate Assessment Alive

1 week ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

Two research bodies joined forces on collecting peer-reviewed research to support the Congress-mandated US National Climate Assessment days after the Trump administration dismissed its contributors. Two major US research organizations have stepped up after the Trump administration dismissed all the scientists working on an assessment of climate change in the US.
The Unloved ‘Cinderella’ of Carbon Storage

1 week ago | earth.org | Jan Lee

Hot, wet, acidic, and dangerous – tropical peatlands are excruciating to study, but understanding them may hold the key to maximizing their potential as a global carbon sink. —Peatlands cover 3.7 million square kilometres and are the most efficient carbon sink on the planet. What remains of near-natural peatland – about 3 million square kilometers – sequesters 0.37 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide a year.
South Korea’s Deadliest Wildfires Fueled By Climate Change

2 weeks ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

A new attribution study concluded that climate change doubled the likelihood of the hot, dry and windy conditions that fueled recent wildfires in South Korea. —The link between human-made climate change and increased extreme weather events like wildfires is “undeniable”, a researcher behind an attribution study on the recent wildfires in South Korea has said.
How the US Overturned Climate Progress

2 weeks ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

The first 100 days of the new Trump administration have fundamentally altered the US’ role in the global fight against climate change. From mass firings and regulatory rollbacks to the resurgence of coal, Earth.Org looks at some of President Donald Trump’s most consequential actions since January 20, and what they mean for Americans and the world.
46% of Americans Breathe Polluted Air Worsened By Wildfires

2 weeks ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

“Extreme heat, drought and wildfires are contributing to worsening levels of air pollution across much of the US, exposing a growing proportion of the population to ozone and particle pollution that put their health at risk,” the American Lung Association said on Wednesday. —Nearly one in two Americans are living in places with unhealthy levels of air pollution, a new report monitoring air quality in US states and cities has found.
84% of Reefs Affected By Largest Coral Bleaching Event on Record

2 weeks ago | earth.org | Martina Igini

“From 1 January 2023 to 20 April 2025, bleaching-level heat stress has impacted 83.7% of the world’s coral reef area and mass coral bleaching has been documented in at least 83 countries and territories,” the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced last week. —The world’s coral reefs are undergoing a mass coral bleaching event that began in 2023 and became the largest event ever recorded.
Environmental Leaders Mourn Death of Pope Francis

3 weeks ago | earth.org | Jan Lee

Climate advocates around the world lauded Pope Francis’ legacy in addressing climate change, protecting nature, and combating poverty, following his passing on Easter Monday. —Tributes have been pouring in from around the world after the Vatican announced the passing of Pope Francis early on Monday.