climate change

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…

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…

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…

Concrete will be crucial for much-needed climate-resilient construction. But the cement industry must set out its plan for decarbonization.

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…

Apple has just unveiled the latest all-singing, all-dancing iteration of its handset, but perhaps you should resist the hype.

It's not just you — mosquitos really are worse this year, and climate change is at least partially to blame, Grist reports. Along with this summer's record heat in the contiguous U.S., this season's…

Harnessing nature to protect homes from floods, droughts and heatwaves will save money, report claims. Ministers should transform the UK’s towns and cities by turning flat roofs into wildlife havens…

The Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg, used her speech at the Youth4Climate conference in Milan to mock the words of world leaders, including UK PM Boris Johnson. The 18-year-old used…

ASA says it recognises need for ‘systemic, wide-scale change’ for UK to meet climate targets

In the battle against plastic pollution, Spain has zeroed in on a new target — the plastic used to wrap fruits and vegetables in the supermarket.

Many of the 38 members recognized by the United Nations as small island developing states are known for their stunning coral reefs, pristine beaches and dire imperilment by climate change. Come…

Chinese President Xi Jinping recently announced at the UN General Assembly that China “will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad”.

How do you persuade farmers and the local community to join one of Scotland’s biggest land restoration projects? Call in a psychologist. Ahunter, conservationist and psychologist are working on a…

Frances Moore Lappe’s ‘Diet For a Small Planet’ is one of the most visionary books of the past half-century, says Kristen Hartke

Deep sea mining firms claim their rare metals are necessary to power clean tech – but with even major electric car firms now backing a moratorium, critics say there is an alternative.