In Iraq, climate change has transformed the once mythical mesopotamian marshes into deserts. It’s not only temperatures that exceed 125°F and record low rainfall, but dams built by Turkey, Iran, and Syria on the Tigris and Euphrates river have stopped the flow of water before it can pass the border. …
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In this episode of ‘Planet A’, Professor of Environmental Science Garry Petersen explains how humans must adapt if we are to avoid the tipping points that are leading towards irreparable harm to the planet. In ‘Planet A’, VICE World News takes viewers on a global tour of the ecosystems that …
Read More »What Coal Miners Think About Climate Change
Coal miners and climate activists regularly face off in heated and sometimes violent confrontations in the coal mining towns of Australia’s Queensland. On one hand, Australia is the world’s largest exporter of coal, and on the other, it’s becoming a social pariah in a world going more green. Filmmaker and …
Read More »Why You Should Be Worried About This Glacier
Known as the ‘Hollywood Glacier,’ Europe’s largest ice cap has been the picturesque and otherworldly scene of movies and TV shows for decades. But the real drama lies underneath; Vatnajökull glacier sits across some of the most active volcanoes in Iceland. Embedded with a team of drone pilots and scientists, …
Read More »Inside Somalia’s Nightmare Drought
Africa has emitted 20x less CO2, but America and Europe are still reluctant to give aid for climate disasters like a drought that killed hundreds of kids in Somalia. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one time or ongoing contribution here. – https://vice.com/contribute Subscribe …
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