The Latest Breaking News on Climate

China races to build the world's largest solar farm to meet emissions targets

New data shows china's carbon emissions fell in early 2025, raising hopes the country may have peaked ahead of its 2030 target.

Euronews · Aug 22, 2025

Victoria’s mountain ash forests could lose a quarter of giant trees as temperatures rise

Eucalyptus regnans – which regularly reach 60 to 80m tall – lose about 9% of their trees for every degree of warming, research finds

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025

Eden Project wildflower centre issues climate warning as it marks 25th year

Changing weather patterns are affecting planting and pose a threat to a variety of species, says head of development

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

How Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize plan to protect 14 million acres of Mayan forest

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize have announced plans to create a huge reserve of tropical forest spanning across the three countries

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Colorado’s subalpine wetlands may be producing a toxic form of mercury – that’s a concern for downstream water supplies

The wetlands found across the Rocky Mountains of Colorado just below tree line are magical places. Dripping with mosses and deep green sedges, these open expanses flanked by evergreens are a breathtaking sight for passing hikers. Moose graze there, and elk gather during their mating season.

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

Spain's sees worst wildfire season since 1994 with 382,000 hectares burned so far in 2025

The European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) calculate that 380,000 hectares have burned in Spain so far this year, while the fight against the flames continues.

Euronews · Aug 21, 2025

China races to build world’s largest solar farm to meet emission targets

China has been installing solar panels at a blistering pace, far faster than anywhere else in the world

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Legal claim by ex-Los Angeles fire chief alleges mayor orchestrated smear campaign after her ouster

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city, alleging that her dismissal by Mayor Karen Bass was followed by a smear campaign

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Californians brace for worst multiday heatwave of the year

Temperatures are expected to spike with a trio of heat, thunderstorms and fire risks compounding dangers

The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2025

How to make climate-friendly and sustainable choices when shopping online

There's clearly an appetite for shopping sustainably online

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025