CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
Australia’s $30-million-a-day fossil fuel subsidy undermining climate action
Australia’s costly fuel tax credit scheme rewards heavy polluters, weakens emissions targets, and drains public funds needed for climate solutions.
Thousands of new homes in England are being built in flood danger zones
One in nine new homes in England built between 2022 and 2024 were constructed in areas that could now be at risk of flooding, according to new data.
Climate change is putting the future of coffee at risk
Rising temperatures are threatening global coffee production, pushing prices up and endangering millions of farmers’ livelihoods.
Billions face extreme heat exposure as a hotter future accelerates
Extreme heat exposure is projected to surge worldwide by mid-century, transforming energy demand and overwhelming infrastructure and health systems.
Australia’s heatwave leaves thousands of flying foxes dead
Extreme heat across south-east Australia caused mass flying fox deaths, highlighting wildlife vulnerability to intensifying climate change.
The world’s wealthy burn through their annual carbon limits within days
Oxfam analysis shows the wealthiest individuals exhaust their annual carbon limits within days, driving climate injustice and global inequality.
Climate change behind the deadly floods in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand
More than 900 people died across Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand as monsoon rains and Cyclone Ditwah triggered catastrophic floods and landslides.
Europe’s freshwater reserves are rapidly drying up
Satellite data shows Europe’s southern regions rapidly losing freshwater as climate change drives drying trends, threatening water security, farming and ecosystems.
Wars kill billions of animals and irreparably damage natural habitats
Wars not only devastate human lives but also inflict catastrophic harm on animals and the natural world, threatening biodiversity, ecosystems – and our future.
Bhutan proves sustainable development is possible when society values nature as essential to life
Bhutan is the first carbon negative country in the world, and it has achieved this status by treating forests, water, air and land as priceless assets.
Overshoot podcast confronts life beyond 1.5°C and the stories shaping our climate future
Overshoot, a four-part podcast, explores a world beyond 1.5°C, revealing stories and strategies for navigating escalating climate impacts.
Going vegan can nearly halve your carbon footprint, new study finds
A new study shows switching from a Mediterranean to a vegan diet cuts emissions by 46% without losing nutrition.
China leads way on renewable energy meeting climate goals ahead of schedule
China’s CO2 emissions flatten as record solar and wind expansion boosts hopes of reaching carbon peak ahead of schedule.
The world is still on track for a catastrophic 2.6C increase in temperature
The world is now anticipated to heat up by 2.6C above preindustrial times by the end of the century – the same temperature rise forecast last year.
Paul McCartney urges COP30 not to serve animal products
Paul McCartney warns that serving meat at the COP30 climate summit contradicts efforts to protect the Amazon and cut emissions.