Japan imposes carbon tax

Hot data

Almost there

Kyoto Protocol awaits Russian Duma's approval

CO2 rising

At an ominous rate

Steep crisis

UNESCO asked to list Mount Everest as endangered

Global warming hits Walker circulation

Global warming slows down wind circulation over the Pacific

Rupert Murdoch turns green campaigner

Kidney stones tread north US

America thinks

War-like climate

Warming exacerbates conflict in Africa

Science pronounces its verdict: World to be doomed at 2°C, less dangerous at 1.5°C

If climate efforts continue at current pace, global warming will breach 1.5°C limit between 2030 and 2052

234 scientists read 14,000+ research papers to write upcoming IPCC climate report. Here’s what you need to know

The report, first of 4 that make up the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, looks at the physical science behind climate change. It will …

This supermoon has a twist – expect flooding, but a lunar cycle is masking effects of sea level rise

Global sea level is still rising with the warming planet; the 18.6-year cycle will soon be working against us

Private sector not dependable to achieve SDGs: UNCTAD

Its contribution to developing countries’ debt increases to 139% of GDP in 2017 from 79% in 2008

How digital revolution in farming systems can boost productivity

Adopting precision farming techniques could be a paradigm shift in farmer’s perception from production to productivity and to profitability

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 …

Rising sea level poses risk to green turtle habitation in Australia

Scientists have become concerned that only 10 per cent of eggs are producing turtles on Raine Island compared to 90 per cent elsewhere

Developing economies risk exclusion as ‘age of AI’ dawns

Artificial intelligence is set to be a multi-trillion dollar industry by 2030, but developing economies risk falling behind unless changes are …

It is a global recession with economic growth among lowest in four decades

Inequalities, lack of uniform growth among countries making global economic recovery difficult, shows UN’s Trade and Development …

Amazon ‘one of the most dangerous places to be a green defender’: Report

One person died every other day while protecting the planet last year, says Global Witness  

World EV Day 2023: Why electric mobility in Nigeria is an opportunity to leapfrog in the Global South

Electric mobility is an opportunity for Africa to sidestep polluting internal combustion engines and leapfrog to eliminate toxic exposures and …

Russia-Africa summit: Putin offers unconvincing giveaways in a desperate bid to make up for killing the Ukraine grain deal

Russia’s efforts to woo African leaders are part of the Kremlin’s broader efforts to extend its influence across the global south

Global Biofuel Alliance can power India’s energy transition drive, but must have time-bound targets

The focus will be on strengthening markets, facilitating global biofuel trade, sharing concrete policy lessons and providing technical support …

The Anthropocene: Looking back to move forward

2023 will be a significant year for humanity. Scientists will vote to define the Anthropocene as the new geological epoch

DTE Reportage: World meets in Paris to discuss an end to plastic pollution

Member states have urged the preparation of a zero draft which will be up for negotiations at the next round in Nairobi, Kenya