Climate change to intensify summer droughts in Europe
Get ready for a serious lack of rain.
Tag: climate change
We have gravely underestimated the economic cost of climate change
Get ready for a big GDP decline, unless emissions are cut
In unprecedented bid, health science journals unite and call for ambitious climate action
It's a health problem by now, they argue.
We need a simpler way to talk about climate change
There's too much jargon and people are getting confused.
Europe’s deadly floods were much more likely because of climate change
We urgently have to scale up climate action -- or face the consequences.
Satellite images show the massive extent of August’s wildfires
Fires are ravaging many parts of the world.
Temperature extremes on both ends impair bees’ flight, raising new concerns about climate change
At higher temperatures, bees simply can't fly.
We just lived through the Earth’s hottest month on record
... the hottest month so far!
It’s not just CO2. We urgently have to tackle methane emissions
The less-infamous greenhouse gas is also a problem to be reckoned with.
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.
How global warming causes both extreme heat and cold weather
Extreme heat and cold may arise from the same underlying mechanisms, with global warming as the common denominator.
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
Last month was the worst July for wildfires since records began
From North America to Africa, many places are dealing with record burns. Climate change may have a part in that.
Greece orders emergency measures as heatwave grips the country
The future is here, and it looks drenched in
The best countries to survive the apocalypse
Let’s hope the scenario stays hypothetical.
15,000-year-old viruses found in Tibetan glacier ice — and we know nothing about them
Just in case we needed another reason to prevent glaciers from melting.
Climate change is slowing down Europe’s storms, raising flooding risks
The hazard will increase 14-fold by the end of the century.
“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
The new climate normal: Extreme, “once in a century” floods rip houses, kill dozens in Western Europe
With climate change, "once in a century" weather events are becoming more and more common.
Shark teeth found in Antarctica unlock mystery of Earth’s ancient climate cooling
Some 50 million years ago, the Earth shifted to a cooler climate. Here’s why
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.
US-Canada heat wave “virtually impossible” without climate change
The event would have been 150 times less likely if humans hadn’t altered the climate.
NASA says U.S. coastal cities should expect frequent high-tide floods by mid-2030, and the Moon is partly to blame
We're more to blame but that doesn't make for catchy headlines.
Last month was hottest June on record in North America
Scandinavian countries are also affected by the scorching heat.
Dragonflies drop their bling when it gets too hot — and climate change spells trouble
The wing bling could be making male dragonflies too hot for their own good.
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.
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.
Climate change is coming for Europe’s cocoa and coffee
The region relies on agricultural imports from around the world -- and with climate change kicking in, things are not ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
The surprising link between climate inequality and racism
Not everyone is affected by climate change the same way
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.
China’s emissions now exceed all developed countries combined
It's a massive country with massive emissions.
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.
Tackling climate change is a great way to alleviate extreme poverty, new study shows
The two work hand in hand.
