COP26: Two worlds talked past each other – or never even met
Unlike a decade ago, there was no climate scepticism on show. But how to address the underlying causes of climate change in capitalism remains …
CoP26: It’s half-time at the crucial Glasgow climate change summit — and here’s the score
More than 100 countries signed on to a new pledge to cut methane emissions by 30 per cent by 2030
G20’s coal declaration is cosmetic and too little, too late
With a Code Red for humanity, the world expects nothing less than absolute withdrawal from all new investment in coal
Dune — a prophetic tale about the environmental destruction wrought by the colonisation of Africa
The film highlights how we must change our dependence on extracting resources to start a planetary healing process
We can't stabilise the climate without carbon offsets — so how do we make them work?
Governments should be transparent about the problems of offsetting and move to fix them quickly
September 2021 was one of the four warmest Septembers globally: Copernicus
Europe had near-record warmth in places during September 2021 but was cooler than average in the east, and close to average overall, according to …
Strong fires in 4 Brazilian states, Federal District, satellite images show
It will rain in the last quarter of the year in Brazil but it won’t be enough to end the drought aiding the fires, say experts
Sea level rose 3.1 mm each year between 1993 and 2020: Report
Warming ocean waters have caused many marine species to move towards cooler waters, leading to introduction of non-native and invasive …
Most internal displacement in East Africa’s Burundi due to rise of Lake Tanganyika
Hundreds of displaced families surveyed said they have no hope of returning home
Bringing woolly mammoths back from extinction might not be such a bad idea — ethicists explain
Mammoth-like creatures could help restore this ecosystem by trampling shrubs, knocking over trees, and fertilising grasses with their faeces
Rising wet-bulb temperatures due to climate change pose health risks for humans
A wet-bulb temperature of 35°C is considered the maximum limit of humidity humans can handle
IPCC 2021: How have humans impacted the climate?
Human activity is also the main cause of the global retreat of glaciers since the 1990s and the decrease in Arctic sea ice area
Climate change is already disrupting US forests and coasts. Here’s what we’re seeing at 5 long-term research sites
A series of five papers presents more than 25 case studies, providing a unique perspective on what’s likely ahead as the planet continues …
Rich nations must consign coal to history: CoP 26 chief Alok Sharma
The G20 will meet this week in Italy to try to increase emissions cuts and climate finance pledges
Global warming can put billions at risk of malaria, dengue: Study
Policy makers should prepare appropriate strategies to build resilience to major mosquito-borne diseases in a warmer and more urbanised world, …
The Antarctic Treaty is turning 60. In a changed world, is it still fit for purpose?
As disputes have arisen over years, many have been addressed through expansion of treaty framework. This framework is now referred to as the …
Climate change: What G7 leaders could have said but didn’t
One of the greatest unmentionables at climate summit after climate summit is just how badly we keep track of contributions to global warming.
Kenyan tea is under threat due to climate change: Report
Rise in temperature and extreme rainfall events in Kenya in the future will adversely affect tea production
How understanding genes can help scientists adapt trees to climate change
Climate change can transform the time when trees sprout leaves; understanding plant’s genes can help tide over the problem
Atmospheric CO2 levels may rise 50% higher than pre-industrial levels: Recent estimates
Atmospheric CO2 levels exceeded 417 parts per million (ppm) for several days in February and March 2021 — way above the pre-industrial …
Climate change, conflict: What is fuelling the Lake Chad crisis
Climate change, religious conlficts and economic crisis have taken toll on people and environment
Earth’s magnetic field broke down 42,000 years ago and caused massive sudden climate change
The ozone layer was destroyed, electrical storms raged across the tropics, solar winds generated spectacular light shows, Arctic air poured …
Will only accept transformative policies to tackle climate crisis: USCAN
US Climate Action Network executive director writes before the elections are called on what lies ahead
Chimpanzees evolved to behave more flexibly. It can help them weather climate change
Chimpanzees are capable of remarkable behavioural variability, and this may have allowed them to range in harsher and drier habitats
Climate change can affect malaria transmission patterns in Africa: Study
Much of the subsequent increase in malaria transmission could be realised by 2041-2070, according to the study