The Latest Breaking News from Climate Change

Making the transition to a zero-emissions economy can save Australians cash on their power bills, at the petrol pump, and in the supermarket.

Last week I was having dinner with an old university friend, and in between exchanging stories about family life (his son, my beagle), he asked me why I was suddenly writing so much about climate change. Back in halls, he recalled, I barely gave it a second thought. 

"We know what we need to do to avoid a situation where harmful climate events become the norm."

Removing several hundred billion tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere is now considered necessary to avert the worst effects of climate change. Using nature to help achieve that goal, by allowing habitats to regenerate, would seem to offer a win-win solution for the environment and the climate.

Democrats in Congress look ready to pass legislation with significant climate change elements that push the country closer to President Biden's ambitious goals.

Misinformation and abuse as UK sweltered in record temperatures

The scene of a blaze in the village of Wennington, sparked by the heatwave

Climate change is causing unexpected weather events and fluctuating lake water levels. That results in lakefront erosion, beach loss, flood risks and damage to homes and businesses.

Climate change caused by human activity made this month's record-shattering heatwave in Britain at least 10 times more likely to occur, according to research released on Friday. Eastern England recorded an all-time high temperature of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) and the hot spell sparked fires that destroyed dozens…

Analysis by climate experts also reveals that temperatures reached during the record-breaking heatwave earlier this month were higher than simulations made by climate models

The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down bill to support families, boost infrastructure and fight climate change is likely to jump-start sales of electric vehicles