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 – […]

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 […]

'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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

UAEU launches its COP28 roadmap AL AIN- This United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) today launched its strategic plan of action leading up to the meeting of the 28th Conference of the […]

Climate change could lead to 'widespread chaos' for insect communities Research explores how a warming world could impact ecosystems and derail the development of new species. New research explores how a warming world could […]

Late push for coal subsidies upsets EU deal on energy reforms LUXEMBOURG – Climate Change – A late proposal to extend subsidies for coal plants has upset European Union countries’ plans to on Monday approve a reform of the bloc’s Read More

Mexico says mass bird deaths likely caused by El Niño's hotter waters MEXICO CITY – The deaths of hundreds of wild birds along Mexico’s Pacific coast were likely caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon, local authorities said on Read More

Mexico swelters as 'atypical' heat wave grips nation MEXICO CITY / MONTERREY, Mexico – Climate Change – Earth Rally – Mexican authorities urged people across the country to take safety precautions on Thursday as an unusual Read More

South Africa sees 5,500 MW more renewable energy online by 2026 JOHANNESBURG – South Africa expects more than 5,500 megawatts (MW) of additional renewable energy projects to come online by 2026, electricity minister Kgosientsho Read More

Swiss court case ties human rights to climate change More than 2,000 women are taking the Swiss government to court claiming its policy on climate change is violating their right to life and health. The case is the Read More

Climate change: Greenhouse gas concentrations again break records Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases once again reached new highs in 2018. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says t Read More

Third of tropical African plants face extinction Image captionThe mountain forests in Kenya and Tanzania contain many threatened and rare plant species A third of tropical African plants are on the path to Read More