The Latest Breaking News from Climate Change

Australia’s supercomputers are falling behind – and it’s hurting our ability to adapt to climate change

As Earth continues to warm, Australia faces some important decisions.

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2025

Shell-funded school materials accused of downplaying fossil fuels’ climate impact

School materials emblazoned with the Shell logo are shaping how children as young as 10 learn about climate change.

Euronews · Dec 8, 2025

Climate change threatens Asia’s water and power systems, reports warn

Climate change is hammering Asia’s water and power systems, endangering the lives and livelihoods of millions, with countries facing billions in protection costs, according to Asia-based lenders and advocacy groups

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Russell Tovey: ‘We have a responsibility, all of us, to choose empathy’

INTERVIEW: The actor is leaning into his leading man era, with a starring role in a new ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off series this month. He sits down with Helen Coffey to talk climate change, incel culture, and the importance of queer representation on screen

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025

Bear attacks rise worldwide as climate change shrinks natural habitats

Bear attacks are on the rise across parts of Asia, Europe and North America, with experts pointing to more encounters between bears and people, disrupted food supplies and habitats reshaped by a warming climate.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 6, 2025

Nowhere to move: How climate change became the property market’s biggest nightmare

From plummeting house prices to insurable homes, climate change is impacting the property market around the world.

Euronews · Dec 6, 2025

Love songs for nature to inspire climate activism

Australian musicians are using their work to raise the profile of climate change and environmental issues, including through an annual competition.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

From extreme heat to poor mental health: How climate change is harming the workplace

More than one billion workers are exposed to high heat episodes - with almost a third experiencing negative health effects.

Euronews · Dec 5, 2025

NZ’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach

The New Zealand government’s decision this week to reject all of the Climate Change Commission’s emission target recommendations was just the latest in a string of policy statements that weaken the country’s action on climate.

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2025

Meet the weird, wonderful creatures that live in Australia’s desert water holes. They might not be there much longer

You might think of Australia’s arid centre as a dry desert landscape devoid of aquatic life. But it’s actually dotted with thousands of rock holes – natural rainwater reservoirs that act as little oases for tiny freshwater animals and plants when they hold water.

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2025