The Latest Breaking News from Climate Change

Because of its growing impact on society, global warming has taken centre stage in the public debate. While most of us have not read the reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), heat waves, intensifying storms and the multiplication of extreme events remind us of the scale of…

Located off the coast of the southern French city of Marseille, the Château d'If has withstood the wear and tear of time. But today, this landmark is facing the threat of climate change. In recent years, sea levels have risen by 15 centimetres, forcing the castle to close 180 days…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged $4.5 billion in clean energy investments in Africa at the landmark Africa Climate Summit in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday.

The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law, is now expected to prompt a trillion dollars in government spending to fight climate change and trillions more in private investment. But the law and Biden’s broader “buy American” agenda include measures that discriminate against imports.

Images of orange groves and Spanish-themed hotels with palm tree gardens filled countless pamphlets and articles promoting Southern California and Florida in the late 19th century, promising escape from winter’s reach.

Kenya's president says climate change is “relentlessly eating away” at Africa’s economic progress and it’s time to have a global conversation about a carbon tax

A nice review of Climate Liberalism by Jordan Lofthouse (and a less nice one by Robert Bradley).

Climate change impacts can particularly exacerbate poverty and socioeconomic vulnerabilities among women

Mr Packham joined scientists in calling on the government to stop issuing future oil and gas drilling licences

Union Min. Shobha Karandlaje urges addressing climate risks through adaptation to bring immediate benefits. ICAR Director General & Secretary of DARE Himanshu Pathak says agriculture in India is highly vulnerable to climate change & govt. has initiated schemes to promote adoption of climate resilient technologies. 1,600 scientists, research scholars &…

Hydropower provides clean electricity to millions in Africa. It’s the largest source of renewable energy on the continent and accounts for nearly one quarter of total electricity generation in sub-Saharan Africa. Some countries, however, have a much heavier reliance on it than others. For instance, hydropower accounts for at least…