climate crisis

A new figure of around two million people forced from their homes in Mexico is drawing attention. The number, attributed to data from the national statistics institute INEGI, points to displacement driven by criminal violence, particularly in states like Chiapas and Guerrero, combined with the effects of natural disasters and the climate crisis. Human rights groups and UNHCR are being cited in discussion of the scale of the crisis and the state's response.

Scientists warn that the 'planetary boundaries' required for life on Earth to flourish have been crossed. The assessment indicates humanity has pushed key Earth systems beyond safe limits, deepening concerns about the climate crisis and the stability of ecosystems. The finding is being widely discussed, with readers debating how close the planet is to irreversible environmental tipping points and what policy responses might follow.

The UK government has published the findings of a national security assessment on the climate crisis, described as damning in its conclusions. The report, reportedly linked to figures including Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband, is drawing attention amid claims it was previously held back, with debate focusing on how seriously the government treats climate change as a security threat.