Harmful effects associated with unsafe temperatures are largely in the tropics, rising rapidly after 2050. In the temperate and polar areas, changes are likely to arise from opportunities in the near-term
Viruses and microorganisms hidden in thawing permafrost, AI and digital transformation, armed conflict and violence are among key shifts and signals of change
A cyclone, or a hurricane, can knock a small or at-risk country off its growth trajectory for years, if not decades
Climate justice groups are leading the fight against those causing harm to our environment and climate
National and local governments should adopt and implement heat action plans to guide heatwave preparation and emergency response
Along with the Star Bottle, the company will be opening Green Zones across the country
The lengthy period of very high temperatures in November broke monthly records
Former COP president stresses the urgency of acting fast on climate change
The Earth is getting hotter and extreme weather events are becoming more common. It’s bad news for all aspects of our lives
Climate is seen and dealt with in large part from a masculine point of view and this must change
A study says extreme heat in North America, Europe and China in July were made more likely by human-driven climate change
The promise of a new climate economy requires tangible actions across key economic systems, some of which include targeted investments into sustainable water infrastructure
Scientist Guy Midgley calls for action on avoiding a climate disaster from an African perspective
Leaders meeting in Montreal for COP15 must deliberate in a spirit of co-operation for the sake of the planet’s future
Rich nations have devised a system to hide the facts and put the blame for global warming on poorer nations
Globally glaciers in World Heritage sites outside the polar ice sheets with areas less than 10km² may almost disappear
When parties meet to negotiate and evaluate progress on climate change, financing for loss and damage will be high on the agenda for developing countries
AI can improve weather predictions, improve carbon capture solutions, make transportation more efficient and less detrimental to the environment
No ‘credible pathway’ in place to limit warming to 1.5°C
The world must use the United Nations Climate Change Conference to inspire an approach to mitigation and adaptation that is based on trust, justice and equity
While their important contribution has been recognised, issues such as a lack of support and legal rights undermine their potential.
A United Nation report says it’s still possible to restrict warming to below 1.5°C, but this requires substantial, sector-wide effort immediately
The landmark case marks the first against environmental authorisation for gas power plant in South Africa
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report documents hundreds of species that are now extinct
Workers in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the western Pacific will be most affected if temperatures continue to rise.
Environmental organisations say that COP26 ended with 90 new coal power projects, worth a total of 88GW, are likely to be cancelled
The Glasgow Climate Pact called for the removal of ‘inefficient’ fossil fuel subsidies, but a commitment to remove all fossil fuel subsidies is needed
By directing climate resources effectively, the world could make significant — and simultaneous — progress in tackling both global warming and gender inequality
The bank asked the African Climate Reality Project to coordinate and present a position statement on energy, agriculture, forestry, land and ecosystems and climate finance but cancelled the presentation at the last minute
We are headed for terrible human suffering if governments do not stand up and limit global warming by 1.5 degrees Celsius
The latest United Nations report on the greenhouse gas emissions gap paints bleak picture for the climate accord target
New scientific research shows the oil company understood the science before it became a public issue and spent millions to promote misinformation