The Latest Breaking News from Climate Change

Bogs and swamps are a colossal carbon store but their continued destruction would blow climate change targets

The traditional romantic gift may become a luxury

Erratic weather and rising temperatures in key cocoa-growing countries have pushed up global prices and left farmers with an uncertain future.

Misinformation about scientific topics, including falsehoods such as vaccines cause autism and climate change being an entirely natural phenomenon, is an issue scientists have been discussing more and more. Widespread misinformation can lead to confusion about public health and environmental issues and can hinder those working to solve societal problems.

In British Columbia, like elsewhere in Canada, the impacts of climate change on health and health services are apparent. In recent years, the province has experienced a range of climate change-related extreme weather events, with considerable negative consequences.

Climate change is often communicated through scientific reports, statistics and policy discussions. However, these technical approaches can be inaccessible to the public, failing to capture the experiences of those most affected.

For a long time, it seemed refugee law had little relevance to people fleeing the impacts of climate change and disasters.

Earth is crossing the threshold of 1.5°C of global warming, according to two major global studies which together suggest the planet’s climate has likely entered a frightening new phase.

Have we tried everything to tackle the climate crisis? At least one simple idea has hardly been explored: prioritizing climate content on social media.

As the deadline for submitting updated carbon reduction targets passed on Monday, the majority of nations – including major emitters such as China, India, and the EU – missed the cut-off point, reflecting the ongoing difficulties of international cooperation regarding climate change.

The Paris climate treaty commits to curbing warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, but 2024 exceeded that for first time.