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Developed nations aren't supporting poor countries' climate transition as much as they promised

They promised $50 billion in support -- but the promises are falling short.

Global ice loss rate increased by over 65% in the last two decades

People, we have to chill here. Literally.

Scientists have aged wine in space and the bottles are now back on Earth

We'll know in February whether it's delicious or awful.

More evidence that 2020 was an unusually hot year

Governmental or not, everyone agrees 2020 was one of the warmest years.

The Earth's "lungs" could start irremediably deteriorating in just two decades, study shows

Plants are on track to move from being carbon sinks to carbon sources

Ocean acidification may turn on the lights for some glow-in-the-dark species

Bioluminescence is much more common and important for marine life than most people think.

US carbon emissions dropped 10% last year -- but only because of the pandemic

It's the largest drop since World War II, but not because of climate action

2020? Yeah, that's the hottest year on record (tied with 2016)

Pandemic or no pandemic, the climate continues to heat up year after year.

Your daily coffee has a big climate cost -- here's how to reduce it by 77%

The way coffee is produced can make a big difference to the climate.

Climate change is turning the Eastern Mediterranean into a completely new ecosystem

Sadly, it's doing it through to the death of local species.

Veganuary 2021: Everything you need to know to meet the challenge

Here's how you can do your bit for the planet this month.

Researchers develop a new tool to identify at-risk corals

They’re small and pretty and they need our help.

Organic meat has the same impact on the world's climate as 'normal' meat

Eating meat isn't good for the environment -- even when it's organic.

Cooking actually accounts for a lot of our emissions. Here's how that could be improved

Changing cooking methods can make a real difference.

The most important news on the environment, climate and energy of 2020

It's been quite the year.

Wildfire smoke can carry microbes that cause infectious diseases, researchers find

There's no such thing as 'clean' smoke, microbes can survive in it.

Scientists report unusual seismic activity in Antarctica: over 30,000 tremors

The earthquakes range from 0.9 to 5.6 magnitude and took place from August to November.

New projections warn that Greenland's ice sheet will see 60% more melt than we've estimated

That’s a high margin of error.

This hurricane season was so intense scientists ran out of names for storms

It's been a rought year in more than one way.

Ocean warming is a wrecking ball for coral reef systems. This researcher wants to understand it all

There's no simple solution to this problem.

In 10 to 20 years, it will be so hot that tropical trees live shorter lives

Not a good roadmark to pass.

Pandemic causes 7% plunge in carbon emissions this year -- but there's little cause for joy

It's not much, but it's some good news.

The Paris Agreement, five years on. Can we still avoid a climate crisis?

It was supposed to be a pivotal moment to fight climate change. Things are not so clear.

No pandemic break for the Arctic, as climate change continues to kick in

2020 ends with higher temperatures and less sea ice

In a single spin, this wind turbine can power a home for a whole day

Two offshore wind parks have already secured their use

Greenland's ice sheet is poised to melt forever -- we have 600 years to stop it

Sounds like a long time, but we have our work cut out for ourselves.

We are losing the battle in a "suicidal" war against nature, UN head warns

This year is on track to be one of the three warmest ever recorded.

Climate change could flood thousands of affordable houses in the US by 2050

Not everyone is affected on the same way by climate change.

Even a localized nuclear war can alter the world's climate

The most important factor here, surprisingly, isn't the bombs -- but what they can set alight.

Climate change is making leaves fall sooner and store less carbon. Here's why

Surprisingly, trees are dropping their leaves sooner rather than later.

Climate change brings more infectious diseases. Many people are completely unaware of this

More than half of the people in a survey didn't know about the link

Lockdowns shut whole economies down, but greenhouse gas levels are still rising

It worked for a time, but a more sustained effort is needed -- for our own sakes.

The oceans are getting more acidic. Kelp may help revert this

Climate change is affecting the oceans, increasing acidification

The 1% of flying: a small elite is responsible for half of the world's aviation emissions

Reserchers are increasingly calling for frequent flyer taxes.

This new app shows how climate change will affect your city by 2100

It shows two scenarios, one with lower emissions and one with higher emissions.

Warming climates make hurricanes more dangerous and longer-lasting over dry land, a new study explains

They are no longer confined to coastal areas, the authors explain.

'Rivers' of air are cracking open the Antarctic -- for global warming, this is a problem

As the Antarctic continues to heat and melt, these processes can make it worse.

The Philippines declares 'no new coal plants' but campaigners say it's not enough

The plan won't apply to coal projects already in the works, however.

What does Biden have in store for science? Expect changes on COVID-19 and climate change, for starters

The US will soon see some big changes -- here are some of the main ones.

Wealthy countries aren't spending what they should on climate change

They need to help poor countries fight climate change -- but they are falling short.

The Arctic sea ice keeps declining as the world gets warmer, setting a record low for October

This year is on track to be among the hottest years ever.

The effects of sea-level rise on communities are complex and unpredictable, says a new study

Sometimes, the sea comes to you -- those are not good times.

Larger, older trees can store more carbon and help tackle climate change

We have to leave large trees alone as they capture a lot of carbon, researchers argue.

Health professionals in the UK call for a climate tax on meat

We need to reduce our meat consumption, both for the climate and for our health.

While it waits for election results, the US formally withdraws from Paris Agreement

The country can still re-join, if it so desires.

What the US vote means for the world's climate

The results of the elections will make a big difference for the whole world.

Let more big fish sink -- it can help tackle climate change

Ocean fishing releases a lot of CO2 that would otherwise be locked on the sea floor.

Melting caused by global warming creates more melt and it's a dangerous vicious cycle

Less ice means more melt which means less ice.

Japan, the sixth-largest emitter, pledges to become carbon neutral by 2050

Question still remain on how this target will be met.

We should expect long-term ice loss even if we stop climate change today, according to a new study

Sometimes, there's just no putting the paste back in the tube -- or the ice back in the ice sheet.

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