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Scotland is building a massive plant capable of removing one million tons of CO2 from the air every year

The technology won't save us from climate change -- but it can play a role.

Europe's woodlands want to shift north -- but birds are carrying them soutwards

Sometimes the plan is all set but logistics don't help you.

Gabon becomes first African country to get paid for protecting its forests

It's not a lot of money but it's something. Could this be away to help struggling nations reduce their emissions?

Novel technologies could reduce agriculture emissions by 70%

From better use of fertilizers to soil management, farming measures can go a long way.

Ice shelf protecting Antarctic glacier is on the verge of collapse

Pine Island connects the center of the western Antarctic ice sheet with the ocean.

Swiss voters say 'no' to carbon tax hike and further climate change measures

This will make it more tricky for the country to reduce its emissions. The Swiss also voted against a ban on certain pesticides in another referendum.

Earth's carbon dioxide levels hasn't been this high in mankind's entire history

It's been almost 5 million years since CO2 levels were this high.

Denmark approves construction of artificial island off the coast of Copenhagen

The island will protect the port from rising sea levels and house around 35,000 people.

Tipping points can trigger climate-breaking domino effect

Tipping points happen when global warming pushes temperatures beyond a critical, no-return threshold.

World's lakes are losing oxygen rapidly as the planet warms

This is bad news for water quality and biodiversity

Reducing climate emissions would save millions of lives from air pollution

Needed another reason to tackle climate change? Here's one.

Why your allergy symptoms are getting worse

When the allergies really kick in, tissues can hardly cut it.

More than 1 in 3 heat-related deaths can be linked to climate change

These concerning findings highlight the need for urgent action aimed at mitigating the effects of man-made climate change.

A four-day working week would drastically slash countries’ emissions

Fewer hours at the office might be good both for you and for the climate.

Dutch court orders Shell to steeply cut 45% of its carbon emissions in landmark ruling

Other companies could soon face the same legal pressure.

The surprising link between climate inequality and racism

Not everyone is affected by climate change the same way

We can't "plant our way" out of the climate crisis, researchers argue

Instead of planting a lot of new trees, we should take care of the ones we already have.

Climate disasters are now causing more displacement than conflicts

The effects of climate change are already dire.

Landmark report calls for no more new fossil fuel projects from next year

It's time to say farewell to coal, oil and natural gas -- as quickly as possible.

It's May, but Europe is colder than the Arctic. Here's why

You've guessed it: climate change strikes again.

A third of all food is threatened by climate change

Like food? Then you should probably start paying more attention to climate change.

It took some time, but the EPA finally acknowledged humans are causing climate change

It was waaaay overdue.

Climate change is making tea worse

It's reducing the yield as well.

China's emissions now exceed all developed countries combined

It's a massive country with massive emissions.

EU high court confirms ban on bee-harming neonicotinoid pesticides

Three pesticides proven to harm bees can't be used any more in EU countries.

The new climate normal: The US is already one degree hotter

Climate change is kicking stronger than many expected.

Inactive oil wells are a big source of methane emissions

Uncapped oil wells could be leaking millions of kilograms of methane into the atmosphere and surface water each year.

German top court hands climate advocates important win

The government now has until the end of 2022 to update its legislation accordingly.

Satellite data shows that the Earth's glaciers are melting faster than ever before

This doesn't make it high on the idealio scale.

What's the real US lightning capital? These researchers say it's not Florida

Florida seems to be losing it's thundery crown.

Tackling climate change is a great way to alleviate extreme poverty, new study shows

The two work hand in hand.

The difference between 2˚C and 1.5˚C of warming -- why half a degree matters so much

It's the difference between big problems and a disaster.

Money is still the elephant in the room when it comes to climate change

We need a lot of money to adapt to climate change and reduce emissions.

Climate change literally shifted Earth's axis

Melting glaciers and the depletion of groundwater has redistributed so much mass that the poles started to drift.

The US is back in the climate game: Biden promises 50% emissions reductions by 2030 at Earth Day climate summit

It's almost double the previous target set by Obama. But is it enough?

What drop? CO2 emissions surge as pandemic restrictions ease

Behind the pandemic, an even bigger crisis looms

What to expect from Biden’s global climate change summit on Earth Day

More than 40 presidents and ministers are expected to attend. It's crunch time for climate action.

The Olympic Games are increasingly unsustainable. Can the world afford them anymore?

The Olympic Games have swelled in cost and carbon footprint. It is time for some changes.

Researchers create the "whitest paint" -- it reflects 98% of sunlight

Buildings in hot areas could greatly benefit from this -- and the paint could become widely available very soon.

CO2 concentrations quietly reached the highest daily values in recorded history

For the first time since its inauguration, the Mauna Loa Observatory reaches 421.21 ppm of CO2 concentration.

World's polluter elite has to shift behavior to meet global climate targets

We are in a climate emergency, but the responsibility isn't evenly shared.

Private planes to remain on the hangar as executives choose video meetings

Air travel accounts for 2% of the world's emissions

Electric trucks can totally compete with diesel trucks -- they just need fast chargers

With the right infrastructure in place, trucks could turn electric in no time.

In dire straits, polar bears turn to seabird eggs for food -- but they're bad at finding them

The poster child of climate change is suffering in more ways than one.

Climate change really ruins everything -- now, it's coming for our coffee

Colombia's coffee production is struggling to cope with climate change, and that's bad news for coffee lovers.

Can geoengineering stop climate change? A new paper says it can help, but it's no magic bullet

And there's still a lot we don't understand about its effects.

Climate change is reducing agricultural productivity

Technology is improving productivity, but climate is slowing it down.

Biking instead of driving slashes commuting emissions by 67%

Replacing a single car trip with biking could dramatically lower your carbon footprint.

NASA just released the first direct evidence that humans are causing climate change

It was clear humans were warming the planet for some time -- now we have official confirmation.

Climate change is making cherry trees blossom earlier in Japan and the US

Tokyo recorded its earliest bloom for over 1,200 years

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