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Facebook is becoming a hotbed for climate denial disinformation

Better look closely if you see a strange ad on Facebook

EU moves to cut carbon emissions 60% by 2030 after vote in Parliament

It will now have to be approved by the Council of Ministers.

Last month was the hottest September ever recorded

Climate change is kicking in across the globe, as evidenced by the spree of record-breaking temperatures.

Having more electric vehicles won't meet our climate targets

More walking, biking, and public transport is also needed.

Say goodbye to the office -- California's Bay Area set to enforce telecommuting

The move would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it's not without its critics.

UK butterflies need more shady spots or risk dying to climate change

These butterflies would really like it if we threw some shade on them.

Governments are involved in climate hypocrisy, not truly engaged with the problem

We should learn from the responses to the COVID-19 and the ozone layer crisis in order to safeguard the climate.

China tightens its climate targets and aims for carbon neutrality by 2060

The devil is in the details, as it remains to be seen exactly how China plans to pull this off.

Planting trees helps -- but location matters

Restoring forestland could increase carbon sequestration capacity by 20%.

Maple species face a growing threat of extinction

Known for their vivid colors, several maple species are now in danger of extinction.

Emissions of richest 1% more than double those of poorest half of the world

Overconsumption and high-carbon transportation are exhausting the world's carbon budget -- and the rich are most responsible.

Melting ice sheets could add 40cm to global sea level rise

The growing pace of climate change is altering the ice balance in Greenland and Antarctica.

Earthquakes could tell how fast the ocean is warming

Underwater soundwaves produced by earthquakes travel at different speeds in warming oceans.

Have we passed peak oil demand? The world might never use as much oil again, experts say

The industry anticipates a fragile outlook for the rest of the year, and even further.

Global warming is pushing the Arctic into a new climate

It's already one of the regions in the world most affected by climate change.

Investors that manage $47 trillion urge companies to commit to net-zero emissions pathway

Investors want their money funding climate-friendly companies.

Human activity may turn Earth into a "Hothouse" -- a warm climate it hasn't seen for millions of years

We need to take action now to avoid the worst climate consequences.

Trump administration appoints climate skeptic for a leading post at NOAA

David Legates has a long history of questioning established climate science.

More than one billion people face displacement by 2050

A group of more than 30 countries aren't resilient enough to cope with growing ecological threats.

Trees that live fast die young and this is bad news for the climate crisis

The carbon capacity storage of trees could be challenged in the future.

Climate change has not stopped for COVID-19: emissions back on track to pre-pandemic levels

Lockdowns didn't make much of a difference to our warming world

People don't really grasp how their actions impact climate, study shows

There's more than recycling to bringing down your carbon footprint.

Satellite images show rapid growth of glacial lakes around the world

Their volume increased by over 50% in the last 30 years.

The planet has lost 28 trillion tons of ice in less than 30 years, study finds

Under current trends, we're looking at a one-meter rise in sea levels by 2100.

Electric vehicles can save lives, reduce emissions, and prevent economic damages

Taking polluting cars off the streets is both healthy and profitable.

Temperatures in Death Valley hit 130 degrees, possibly the highest temperature on Earth

California's power grids are buckling under heat as new temperature records are being set.

Warmer temperatures release carbon dioxide from tropical soils

The feedback loops of global warming are kicking in.

GMO plants with algae grow more and need less water

Better photosynthesis and water efficiency means more food for everybody.

Worsening heatwaves could kill more than 8 million people by 2100

Not what I like to hear.

Architects urge to stop building demolitions due to their climate footprint

Constructions are a leading emitter of greenhouse gases worldwide -- and much of that can be avoided.

This is the secret behind biodiversity hotspots

Stability helped these hotspots form, but climate change is putting an end to that.

Migratory freshwater fish declined 76% since 1970

They are very important to keep rivers, lakes and wetlands healthy

US media still giving anti-climate opinions more visibility

Climate change denial is getting a ton of attention form US media.

Bad news for Antarctica, as climate change continues to kick in

The heating climate is delivering a one-two punch to Antarctic ice.

Climate change increases heat-related cardiovascular hospitalizations

Extreme temperatures are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease

Polar bears after 2100? Not in "business as usual" emissions, researchers say

Their fate is linked to what happens in the Arctic's sea ice

Climate-friendly air conditioning could cut years' worth of emissions

We have to start using more efficient cooling devices

If we all ate like rich countries, we'd need 7 Earths

Rich nations are eating more meat and dairy than what is sustainable for them and for the planet.

Siberian heatwave would have been almost impossible without climate change

Higher than usual temperatures have triggered forest fires and accelerated the melting of the permafrost

Global methane emissions reach record high, pushed by fossil fuels and agriculture

This is bad news. We could be reaching a 4 degrees warming by 2100.

UN calls on governments to ditch coal from their coronavirus recovery plans

A sustainable future has no room for coal energy, the head of UN argues.

The Arctic Ocean is blooming with algae as the ice sheet melts

This means more food for marine animals, but the net long-term consequences aren't pretty.

Republicans started to distrust climate science in the 1990s -- and it may be due to Democrat messages

Party elites play a key role in the polarization of climate science, with devastating consequences.

Climate change is creating a marriage crisis for farmers across India

Women prefer to marry government employees who have a more stable income.

Tree rings reveal extreme weather is on the rise in South America

There's a growing weather volatility and climate change could be partly behind it.

Algae are turning the Italian Alps pink, raising concerns over rapid melting

You might need to reconsider your skiing plans.

The last 150 years of global warming undid 6,500 years of cooling

Average global temperatures have risen to about 1ºC since the mid-19th century.

Temperatures in the UK could exceed 40°C by the end of the century

Temperatures exceeding 40°C may be reached somewhere in the UK every 3.5 to 15 years by the end of the century.

Planting trees isn't always the best answer to a warmer world, studies agree

Not doing it right can negatively impact biodiversity and lower carbon density.

Most Americans agree the government should do more on climate change

The issue will likely play a big role in the upcoming presidential election.