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Wiping climate change out

When did climate change become so political? Once, it was simply a topic for concerned scientists and Greenpeace activists – something happening to our oceans and distant glaciers. But times, just like the climate, have changed. Climate policy has since…

Flooding Devastates Communities in the Amazon

Heavy rains have triggered landslides and severe flooding across multiple regions in the Amazon rainforest. Along the Ene River, Indigenous Asháninka communities – many of whom are Cool Earth partners, are in an urgent situation. Homes have been destroyed, crops…

Cool Earth’s 2024 Impact

Thanks to your incredible support, 2024 has been a year of groundbreaking impact. Each achievement brings us closer to tackling the climate crisis while keeping rainforests standing strong. As a climate charity dedicated to protecting rainforests by supporting the people…

COP29 Roundup

Key takeaways from this years UN Climate Conference in Azerbaijan COP29, the latest global climate conference held in Baku, tackled some big issues, but left many people frustrated. Especially those countries already hit hardest by climate change. The…

Amazon wildfires: Peru declares a state of emergency

A state of emergency has been declared in Peru. The wildfires throughout the Amazon rainforest continue to grow and are now so widespread that the smoke can be seen from space. NASA satellite imagery has…

Fires reach our partners in the Amazon rainforest

Dangerous fires have spread across several Awajún and Asháninka communities we partner with in the Amazon rainforest. The fires have been intense and hard to control as one of the most severe droughts in decades hits the Amazon rainforest. The…

5 climate conferences to know about

If you’re like us, you’re probably looking for ways to stay updated with the latest climate news and breakthroughs. Global climate conferences are where it all happens, so we’ve rounded up 5 must-watch events this autumn. The best part? For…

The impact of unpredictable weather on rainforest communities

All around the world, we are feeling the effects of shifting weather patterns as climate change starts to kick in, but particularly for rainforest communities. Heatwaves and wildfire seasons are getting longer, heavy rains and flash flooding are becoming more…