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Earth didn't have a high-carbon atmosphere until 1965, study showed

The increase is quite sizeable.

New research questioned key climate evolution theory

The breakdown of Himalayan rocks may not explain the cooling over the past 15 million years, despite what a key theory claimed, according to a new study in the journal Nature Geoscience. The study could shed more light on the causes of long-term climate change. It centers on the long-term cooling that occurred before the […]

Mont Blanc glacier faces risk of collapse in Italy

Mont Blanc is Western Europe's highest mountain range and is popular with hikers, climbers, and skiers.

Global warming has affected world's oceans and frozen regions, UN report warns

The ocean is warmer, more acidic, less productive, and rising.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg slams world leaders at the UN

“This is all wrong, I shouldn’t be up here,” she said.

Why was the UN summit insufficient to address the climate emergency?

Presidents and prime ministers at the United Nations failed to commit to additional goals.

The impacts of climate change are speeding up, major report says

The signs and impacts of global warming are speeding up, the latest report on climate change published ahead of key UN talks in New York said, warning that the 2015-2019 period is set to be the warmest five years on record. The United in Science report compiles the latest information about climate change from leading […]

United Nations hosts key climate emergency summit in New York

More than 60 world leaders will be attending.

Thousands take the streets of London in climate strike

Around 100,000 people gathered at the rally demaded their right to a 'safe future'.

What is the Paris agreement? A breakdown on its importance

It's one of the most important treaties in modern history.

Greta Thunberg reaches the US, demands climate action from politicians

"Don't invite us here to just tell us how inspiring we are without actually doing anything about it," she said.

The climate warming we are causing is unparalleled in the past 2,000 years

There is no precedent for this warming event.

Big oil asks US government to protect it from climate change

Talk about irony.

What causes an Ice Age? A simple explainer

The cold hard facts about ice ages.

Hawaii explores manufacturing climate-friendly concrete

Scientists have turned pollution into a mineral that can be embedded into concrete.

We're still not talking about the most effective individual steps to tackle climate change

Recycling? Taking the bus? Better light bulbs? That's all good, but how about taking fewer flights, eating more plants, and having fewer children?

Climate change in the Arctic is destroying Viking artifacts

Ancient Arctic artifacts are disappearing as warming unfurls.

Ancient plants reproduce in the UK as global warming increases

“It’s not something that’s happened with a short-term mild spell. It’s a longer-term warming which is making these things happen.”

Grasslands set to change due to environmental alterations

We don't give grasslands enough credit.

Cyclones favor aggressive spiders, new study shows

Sometimes, it pays to be nasty.

As global warming surges, so does the hot summer weather

If we can limit global warming, the effects are largely reduced.

Cool roofs could help to deal with heatwaves in California

Bring out those reflective roofs!

Heatwaves lead to death and decay of corals, research shows

Coral decay likely will become more frequent as the intensity of marine heatwaves increases in the coming years.

Saving the planet means taking pressure off land, IPCC warns

Less farmland, more forests, experts say.

Seaweed highlighted as key player to tackle global warming

The humble seaweed plays a crucial role in our climate.

Hot pavement can cause second-degree burns within seconds

... and thanks to climate change, the Apavement will be hot much more often.

European cities aren't built to deal with this kind of heat

There is a lot to learn -- and a lot to change.

Ethiopia "breaks" tree-planting record: 350 million trees in a day

If this is true, it's very good news.

UK sees climate change as more important than Brexit

Almost two-thirds (61%) of respondents said the Conservative Government led by Johnson is not doing enough to prioritize climate actions.

Paris registers all-time hottest day amid Europe's heatwave

Climate experts at the UK’s Met Office said there’s “no doubt” climate change is playing a role in the heatwave, assuring it’s making summer heatwaves five times more likely and significantly more intense.

How many species are on Earth? Untangling a difficult question

A total of 1.3 million species have so far been identified but many more live on the planet.

Eulogy for a glacier: Scientists honor Iceland's first glacier lost to climate change

It's a stern reminder that we are changing the face of the planet.

Climate change drives California’s forest fires

Since the 1970s, California wildfires have increased in size eight-fold, with the annual burned area growing by nearly 500%.

Corals are dying off but not only because of climate change

Climate change is a major threat, but it doesn't tell the whole story.

July could be hottest month ever after record in June

Get used to monthly "hottest month" updates.

Scotland produces enough wind energy to power itself twice

This year, Scotland generated enough wind energy to power nearly twice as many homes as there currently are in the country.

Decline of iconic London sparrow might be caused by malaria

Habitat destruction and urbanization certainly played a role, but malaria might have dealt the final blow.

Extreme heat to become the new normal in the US

A lot of hot days loom over the US.

Air pollution challenges solar power expansion in China

China's pollution is ironically hurting its renewable energy technology.

China's emissions soar despite remarkable climate action

The need for more ambition on climate action was once more highlighted following a new report on China’s greenhouse gas emissions. The country’s emissions reached 12.3 billion tons in 2014 – a 53.5% increase in just a decade.   The figures were part of a report filed to the United Nations by China, as part […]

World's largest container shipping company pledges carbon neutrality by 2050

Still a long way to go, but it's an important step in the right direction.

By 2050, many cities will have hot weather like they've never seen

How hot will your area be in 2050?

Decline in African forest elephants can raise atmospheric carbon dioxide

Everything is connected in nature -- and negative effects cascade.

Europe wants to go carbon neutral by 2050. These four countries opposed it

Some are more willing than others to transition.

Lobbying against climate action costs billions in expected damage, study says

It's the first study that quantified the effects of lobbying on climate change policy.

A hotter Arctic means more extreme weather elsewhere on the globe

This helps us understand how climate change can cause more extreme weather -- both hot and cold.

Atmospheric CO2 reaches record 415ppm -- the highest it's been in millions of years

Not the kind of record we want.

Abrupt climate change killed off ancient South American populations

Change isn't always good -- especially when it happens too quickly.

Researchers hack plants to use less water so we don't starve when climate change hits hard

These plants will drink responsibly -- whether they want it or not!

Winds and waves are getting slightly stronger around the globe

The differences are tiny but they can add up in time to change global behavior.

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