The Latest Breaking News on Climate

This might be one of the last, or the last, snow game in the current Bills’ stadium before they move to the new one next season.

Wet and windy weather is forecast through to Tuesday

South Africa opened its G20 presidency with an ambitious message for a world divided by conflict and economic strain: solidarity, equality and sustainability. The Johannesburg G20 leaders’ summit tried to mend deep geopolitical rifts. Even those who chose to boycott the summit remained included – with their chairs left symbolically…

Heating costs are climbing this winter, and new mandates are a major reason. States and municipalities are introducing stricter rules for energy efficiency, emissions, and...

Letter: Domestic gas production must be incentivised if the UK is to avoid damaging shortages, writes Prof John Underhill

Dan Turner, founder of Blue Whale Technologies and a veteran environmental engineer with over 40 years in advanced wastewater treatment, stresses that, without real change, the rapid accumulation of plastic waste is not expected to change any time soon.

A powerful winter storm is battering Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Colorado today with up to 61cm of snow and 100km/h wind gusts.

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Supporters say the massive project would protect the Galveston Bay area from dangerous storm surge, but it remains billions of dollars short of what’s needed to build the barrier.

The December Cold Moon 2025 will be visible across much of the US, but a severe winter storm could hinder sky-watching. Find out the best viewing spots and conditions.

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