The Latest Breaking News from Climate Change

The world's largest lake is disappearing – and it's taking ecosystems and livelihoods with it

Scientists warn that climate change and habitat degradation are accelerating water loss in the Caspian Sea.

Euronews · May 15

Rent hikes, more homelessness as climate change bites

Climate change has the potential to widen the gap between renters and homeowners without fairer policy support directed at the worst off.

AAP · May 15

Meet Peru’s potato guardians, fighting to protect the country’s beloved tubers against climate change

From high in the Andean mountains to the tables of Lima, Emma Henderson traces the humble potato from it traditional roots to the menus of Peru's best restaurants

The Independent UK · May 15

Changing climate law to prevent civil cases removes a key protection for NZ citizens

The government’s plan to change the law to bar claims for harms from greenhouse gas emissions shuts down New Zealand’s most important climate tort case, meaning it will never be decided on its merits.

The Conversation · May 14

Super El Niño: Experts Warn Of 'Modern History' Weather Events Hitting The UK

A super El Niño could cause record-breaking temperatures in the UK by 2027, with experts predicting unprecedented heat due to this natural weather phenomenon.

International Business Times UK · May 14

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa: how they stack up on reusing waste

The global economy still largely follows a simple pattern: extract natural resources, manufacture products, use them and then throw them away. This “take, make, dispose” model has driven economic growth for decades. But increasing use of resources has also damaged the environment, contributing to climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

The Conversation · May 13

‘Zombie Worm’ awakens after 24,000 years: Scientists revive a frozen worm that can survive freezing, starvation and even reproduce without partner

‘Zombie Worm’ revived by scientists: A 24,000-year-old microscopic worm, a bdelloid rotifer, has been revived from Siberian permafrost, astonishing scientists with its ability to reproduce asexually. This remarkable survival highlights the resilience of life in extreme conditions and renews concerns about ancient microbes and vast carbon stores thawing in the…

The Economic Times · May 13

Brickbat: Red Meat Issues

Amsterdam has banned advertisements for both meat and fossil fuels as part of its plan to fight climate change. Since May… The post Brickbat: Red Meat Issues appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 13

Should emissions from coal burned overseas be considered in Australian mine approvals? For the first time, the High Court will decide

Australia’s High Court will today hear its first ever climate case. It could have real implications for fossil fuel producers across the country.

The Conversation · May 12

Once-in-a-century 'super' El Niño in the cards as ocean temperatures reach near record highs in April

Climate scientists have revealed that last month's sea surface temperatures were the second-warmest for any April on record, reflecting the emergence of El Niño.

LiveScience · May 12