Times of India Can’t force states to act on pollution road map, says environment minister Anil Madhav DaveTimes of IndiaThe unprecedented air pollution in Delhi forced Union environment minister Anil Madhav Dave to delay his departure for Marrakesh (Morocco) to attend the UN climate conference. On Monday, Dave spoke to TOI’s Vishwa Mohan on the…

Cooperstown Film Days to focus on positive side of environmentUtica Observer DispatchWith so much focus on negative environmental changes recently, finding a positive film about the environment can seem impossible. But the fourth annual Glimmerglass Film Days, a film festival in Cooperstown running from Thursday through Monday, … and more »

Mashable Global warming to cause fastest rate of sea level rise in human historyMashableBased on a scenario in which countries fail to sharply rein in emissions of global warming pollutants, coastal cities are likely to see the fastest rate of sea level rise in human history before the end of the current century, the study…

Climate Change Solutions for the Poorest CountriesWorld Bank GroupClimate change is an acute threat to poor people across the world, with the power to push more than 100 million people back into poverty by 2030. IDA, the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, brings a variety of new solutions to help the most vulnerable, …

South China Morning Post Global warming to impact credit ratings of countries: Moody’sSouth China Morning PostFor example, gradual desertification in Israel, Lebanon and Jordan caused by global warming is leading to land degradation and infertility. Authorities in Lebanon, rated B2 negative by Moody’s, predict the economic damage from climate change could … and more »

TIME Why Environmental Groups Are Split on This Florida Congressional RaceTIMEClimate change and the environment have received precious little attention on the national stage this election season—not a single question was asked about global warming in the three presidential debates, for example. But the issue is front and … and more »

Huffington Post If We Want To Stop Climate Change, We’re Going To Have To Pay For ItHuffington PostCASABLANCA, MOROCCO ― Hundreds of financial leaders gathered here last week to discuss one of the biggest challenges in the fight against climate change: How do we pay for it? That answer, it would seem, isn’t terribly complex,…

Vox The unthinkably high stakes for climate change that we’ve completely ignored this electionVoxThis election season has been unusual in a variety of ways. In one way, however, it’s been entirely normal, just like previous elections. To wit: Climate change didn’t come up. This fact barely needs explaining. It is pretty much what you’d expect…

Seeker Here are 5 Simple Ways to Put the Brakes on Climate ChangeSeekerDiplomats from 196 nations are gathering in Marrakesh this week will face intense pressure to translate its planet-saving promise into action. The Twenty-Second Conference of the Parties (COP-22), a follow-up to the 2015 Paris meeting, is a chance to … and more »

SciDev.Net Dams raise global warming gasSciDev.NetHydroelectric dams contribute more to global warming in the short term than previously estimated, according to a study, published in BioScience. The current and planned boom of hydroelectric projects would double the current cover of dams in the world …