The Latest Breaking News from Climate Change

EU Warns Of Climate Breakdown Amid Devastating Floods, Fires

EU warns of climate breakdown post floods and wildfires, stressing urgent action to combat climate change.

Top News · Sep 18, 2024

Carolinas Hit By 1,000-Year Flood Amid Climate Change Concerns

Severe flooding in the Carolinas due to extreme rainfall from a 1,000-year flood event underscores the impact of climate change and the need for enhanced p...

Top News · Sep 18, 2024

Australia desperately needs a strong federal environmental protection agency. Our chances aren’t looking good

When Labor came to power federally after almost a decade in opposition, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek pledged to turn around Australia’s worsening environmental woes, from extinctions to land clearing to climate change.

The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024

A Refreshing Conversation About Climate Change

The realities of global warning are becoming increasingly dismal. But in her latest book 'What If We Get It Right?' Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson explains that we already have the answers we need.

Marie Claire · Sep 17, 2024

Why sustainable travel isn't just about carbon footprints

Flying harms the planet, yet tourism can drive positive change – provided you know how to travel smart

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2024

Four ways Africa is already seeing the effects of climate change – and what can be done about it

Africa is already being heavily affected by climate change. Between 1991 and 2023, the African continent warmed at a rate of 0.3°C per decade, a rate slightly faster than the global average. This has brought more frequent and severe weather extremes.

The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024

David Lammy says climate change is more urgent threat than terrorism or Putin

Foreign secretary says tackling the global warming crisis will also boost economic growth in the UK, as he compares risks to the Russian president who is threatening war with Nato

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Lost in translation: What spirituality and Einstein’s theory of time have to do with misunderstandings about climate change

As a child growing up in the early 1990s, I remember learning in school about the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide released by burning fossil fuels traps heat near the Earth’s surface, like the glass of a greenhouse. I imagined myself on the playground, roasting inside a humid hothouse.

The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024

European Commission chief unveils new team amid mounting challenges

Von der Leyen’s new team faces challenges like wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, and economic competitiveness.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2024

Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa as climate worsens hunger

In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systems

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024