As many as 216 million people could be forced from their homes by the impacts of climate change in the next 30 years, a new report from the World Bank finds.
UN Climate Change News, 30 September 2021 – Africa Climate Week 2021 wrapped up this week with Virtual Thematic Sessions helping to set the scene for more ambitious regional action to tackle climate…
Greg Mullins says after the ‘black summer’ bushfires it is time for politicians to act on global heating.
The year 2019 was Australia’s hottest and driest on record. By 2040, those conditions –…
Study highlights vast churn in computer hardware that the cryptocurrency incentivises.
A single bitcoin transaction generates the same amount of electronic waste as throwing two iPhones in the bin,…
Over 5,000 students will have the opportunity to learn about the carbon intensity involved in everyday activities, such as travel, energy use and food consumption.
University students at Bath will…
Wastewater from wealthier households showed higher levels of vitamins, citrus, and fiber while poorer communites had higher levels of prescription drugs.
There’s a lot you can learn from a person’s…
Exclusive: Shadow business secretary warns world is ‘miles off’ where it needs to be ahead of Cop26
The UK government is “culpable” for the world’s failure to get on track to meet its climate goals…
Strong results for green and liberal parties mean climate and energy policies are expected to feature heavily in upcoming coalition talks.
Climate and energy policies are expected to loom large in…
Australian scientists are trialing a unique strategy to protect the Great Barrier Reef from the climate crisis: altering clouds to keep it cool during marine heatwaves.
Power plant operator CLP Holdings pledged on Thursday to phase coal out of its Asian operations by 2040, accelerating its previous commitment by a decade.
The Hong Kong-based group also said it aims…
Maricopa County in Arizona, where cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale located, most exposed to climate risks overall
New York City faces significant risk of running out of water by 2050, according to a…
Africa’s biggest polluter has significantly strengthened its climate targets, in light of the latest science and falling renewable energy costs.
Coal-reliant South Africa’s has cut its emission cap…
Philanthropists pledge to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030, as the planet’s health climbs the charity agenda
When their time comes, many of the richest people on Earth have committed to giving…
Thor Hanson's new book explains the biology behind climate change and why some species may be better able to survive a quickly changing planet.
When it comes to climate change, nature hasn't had the…
While some politicians sought to blame renewable energy for deadly power disruptions in February, a new report from two key agencies shows that natural gas was also a major factor.
The new…
China’s end to overseas coal finance could free-up $130 billion for clean energy investments
The move will shrink global coal demand growth by 1,100 million tonnes and prevent 8,000 million tonnes…