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Yahoo News
Adelle Thomas spoke on the Yahoo News "Climate Crisis Podcast" to discuss the momentum that can be gained by SIDS and LDCs to obtain more financing from developed countries.
The New York Times
Our Regional Lead for Caribbean Science, Adelle Thomas, is one of the featured authors of the IPCC Working Group II report in this New York Times piece. Adelle lays out the importance of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees for the habitation of small island nations.
TIME
TIME speaks with Adelle Thomas about how the most vulnerable people to climate change include those in low-lying coastal regions, residents of small islands, and smallholder farmers around the world. These groups are being pushed beyond their limits to adapt to the changing climate
Scientific American
Adelle Thomas talks to Scientific American about the simultaneous need to reduce emissions, adapt to reduce risks, and address losses and damages in a short amount of time.
Reuters
The damages and risks outlined by the IPCC report are summarised in this Reuters piece. Adelle Thomas comments on the financial shortcomings.
Wired
Wired speaks with Adelle Thomas about the new IPCC report. A special focus is put on the ability of urban areas to limit the threats of climate change and the impact it has on those most vulnerable.
CNN
Tabea Lissner speaks with CNN regarding the key takeaways for the IPCC Working Group II's report. The main focus of the report is on the importance of water for human society and well-being. Urgent, equitable action must be taken by world leaders to reduce emissions while investing in adaptation measures.
The Messenger
This piece from The Messenger details how the increase of price in natural gas, along with political hesitancy, caused a spike in coal-fired electricity demand for some of the world's largest energy consumers. Political challenges remain a stumbling block to phase out the fossil fuel in the United States, China, and India.
Eco-Business
In this piece by Eco Business, our CEO Bill Hare is interviewed on Singapore's carbon tax, which will be progressively increased to reach $50 to $80 per tonne of emissions by mid-century.
ZEIT Online
In this German language piece, our Head of Adaptation and Vulnerability, Dr. Tabea Lissner is interviewed on the importance of adaptation and climate financing for current and predicted climate change.