We have gravely underestimated the economic cost of climate change
Get ready for a big GDP decline, unless emissions are cut
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In unprecedented bid, health science journals unite and call for ambitious climate action
It's a health problem by now, they argue.
We can still avoid breaking the 1.5ºC climate change barrier, says IPCC scientist — but we need to act *now*
To avoid the brunt of climate change, we need to absolutely transform the economy.
It’s totally our fault: Humans “unequivocally” causing global warming
It's our last chance to transform the economy and prevent catastrophic climate damage.
A new IPCC report on climate change is coming. What should we expect?
It will be a wake up call for governments, urging them to act on the climate crisis
What is carbon neutrality and how can it be achieved?
It won’t be easy but we have to do it for the future of the planet.
How wind turbines work — here’s what you need to know
They are gradually becoming one of the leading renewable energy sources around the world
“No more delays” — Developing countries urge for real climate action before crucial summit
Developing nations have had enough.
EU unveils sweeping climate plan to drastically reduce CO2 emissions
The bloc wants to cut emissions by 55% over this decade. Here’s how
Just 25 mega-cities generate half of the world’s urban CO2 emissions
Our cities need to set more ambitious climate targets otherwise they may become urban ovens.
Last month was hottest June on record in North America
Scandinavian countries are also affected by the scorching heat.
How we know climate change is happening — and that we’re causing it
We're way past the point of doubts on this one.
Asia´s new coal plans are jeopardizing world’s climate targets
It makes little sense both financially and environmentally.
The largest dams in the world — by water capacity
These are some chonky constructions.
What are climate tipping points?
We are much closer to crossing them than we think -- and it’s all because of our greenhouse gas emissions.
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 ...
Cattle Could Produce More Methane Than Thought, But Manure Could Be The Answer
A new review of eight existing studies published in the journal Environmental Research Letters has found that livestock farms and ...
Reducing climate emissions would save millions of lives from air pollution
Needed another reason to tackle climate change? Here's one.
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.
Dutch court orders Shell to steeply cut 45% of its carbon emissions in landmark ruling
Other companies could soon face the same legal pressure.
It will take millions of years for biodiversity to recover from the crisis we caused
The world is entering into a 6th mass extinction.
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.
A third of all food is threatened by climate change
Like food? Then you should probably start paying more attention to climate change.
China’s emissions now exceed all developed countries combined
It's a massive country with massive emissions.
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.
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 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.
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.
“Climate facts are back”. EPA brings back climate change to its website
With Trump gone, the Environment Protection Agency can finally be about the environment again.
Cheap plastics could soon be turned into sustainable fabrics
We need as many ways to get rid of plastic as possible.
Life in the tropics could become impossible if we don’t reduce our emissions
In less than a century, it could become too hot and humid to live there.
We need about a pandemic’s worth of CO2 drop to stop climate change
We're still very far from our sustainable objectives.
The planet is on “red alert” because of insufficient climate action, UN warns
Biggest polluters have to step up their game this year
Energy experts call for a 100% renewable world by 2035
Yes it can be done. Yes it will help the economy.
French court convicts the government for not doing enough on climate change
It's time for France to step up its game on climate action -- or face legal consequences.
The planet got warmer last year due to fewer aerosol emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions were down amid the pandemic, but so were aerosols and their cooling effect.
Whoopsie: US cities under-reported their emissions by almost 20%, study shows
A different method came up with a very different figure.
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.
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
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.
The most important news on the environment, climate and energy of 2020
It's been quite the year.
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.
UN urges top 1% earners to urgently address their carbon footprint
We all have to reduce our carbon footprint, but especially the rich
Japan plans to join the pack and ban sales of new gasoline cars by 2030
The move is part of the country's plan to be carbon neutral by 2050
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.
