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Fossil fuels Can humanity really kick its addiction? Climate at COP28 in Dubai We are about to pass a civilisational milestone, say forecasters. In the next few years we will pass ‘peak’ fossil fuels – […]

Brazil records its hottest ever temperature Brazil has recorded its hottest ever temperature – 44.8C (112.6F) – as parts of the country endure a stifling heatwave. The record was hit on Sunday in […]

Climate change: Is the world warming faster than expected? Climate records have tumbled in 2023. There have been historically high sea temperatures, worrying lows in Antarctic sea-ice, and extreme weather events […]

Climate change: US and China take 'small but important steps' The US and China have agreed on measures to tackle climate change but stopped short of committing to end fossil fuels, a joint statement said. The […]

British water companies face $1 bln lawsuits over pollution LONDON – Six British water companies are facing lawsuits valued at over 800 million pounds ($1 billion) brought on behalf of millions of customers for […]

Indonesian villagers dig up dry river bed in drought Desperate for a drink: Indonesian villagers dig up dry river bed in drought KARANGANYAR, Indonesia, Aug 9 – It’s been four, long, hot months since […]

'I lost hope in farming': Extreme weather devastates South Korean watermelon farmer Kwon Gye-soon has been farming for more than a quarter of a century but she is not hopeful she can get back on her feet this time after climate […]

Floods hit China's grain belt as storms following Doksuri head northeast Rain pelted swathes of China’s biggest grain producing province on Friday, submerging farms and worsening floods that have already swamped cities around […]

California fire scorching precious Joshua trees The largest wildfire in California so far this year has burned precious Joshua trees, a prominent cultural symbol once vital for indigenous people to weave […]

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon fell 66% in July Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon fell in July to its lowest level for the month since 2017, preliminary government figures showed on Thursday, boosting […]

UK carbon price plunge raises risk of green levies on exports to EU Plummeting prices in the UK’s carbon market have increased the likelihood that exports of steel will be slapped with additional CO2 levies to access the […]

Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US A heat dome over the US south-west has translated into extreme heat warnings from coast to coast, which continue to affect more than 110 million […]

Admit your failures, climate summit host Al Jaber tells nations: COP 28 Governments must face up to their failures to tackle climate change at the next UN climate summit, the president of COP28 has told governments. The […]

US refuses climate reparations for developing nations The US says it will not “under any circumstances” pay reparations to developing countries hit by climate change-fuelled disasters. Climate envoy John […]