climate change
Climate experts warn 'time running out' as CO2 emissions yet to peak
Global carbon dioxide emissions reached another record high in 2024. Researchers say there is ‘no sign’ the world has reached a peak.
Shell wins appeal in Dutch court after three-year battle against green groups
Shell wins an appeal in Dutch court after a legal battle against climate activists lasting for three years.
U.S. envoy warns conference, 'We should believe' Trump, who has 'vowed' to withdraw from the Paris Agreement
Speaking at the United Nations COP29 climate conference on Monday, U.S. climate envoy John Podesta said President-elect Donald Trump's "relationship to climate change is captured by the words 'hoax' and 'fossil fuels.'" Podesta warned that Trump should be believed when he said he would withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, though he added that the work to fight climate change would continue in the U.S.
Microplastics could be affecting the weather, new study shows
Microplastics have already been found in the remotest parts of the world, including Antarctica - and the plastics could be affecting the weather, a new study has shown.
Konnie Huq reveals she hasn’t bought new clothes in 20 years
According to ONS statistics, Huq could be saving £800 a year by not buying clothing.
What caused the deadly Spain floods and what does it mean for the UK?
More than 200 people have died in Spain's worst flash floods in modern history.
Melting Arctic sea ice could lead to freezing Europe, scientist warns
More than 100,000 years ago, global temperatures soared and the Arctic ice melted plunging Europe into a deep freeze, in a situation with chilling echoes of today.
What Trump’s election victory means for climate change
As the climate crisis escalates at a rapid pace, here’s what you need to know about the president-elect's climate policies.
Where do Harris and Trump stand on climate change?
A majority of voters say that climate change is a major issue in the 2024 election — so where do Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand? Yahoo News explains.
Emissions from forest fires have tripled in one area – here’s why it’s worrying
The world’s northernmost forests in Canada, Norway, Alaska and Russia are burning - and these forest fires are helping to drive climate change.
What the return of ‘weak La Nina’ could mean for UK weather this winter
The world could be facing a ‘weak La Niña’ returning within weeks, an ocean cycle that can spell a cooler early winter and wetter spring for Britain.
The tech that Brits think will most likely tackle climate change
Less than half of us believe that governments will come up with innovations to help reduce the impact of climate change, a poll found.
Is Hurricane Milton’s severity linked to climate change?
Joe Biden said of Hurricane Milton: "No one can deny the impact of the climate crisis anymore. They must be brain dead if they do."
Can US hurricanes like Milton affect the weather in Britain?
Hurricanes often form thousands of miles from the UK, but they can have indirect impact on our weather.
How big is Hurricane Milton and how much damage can a Category 4 storm cause?
Hurricane Milton is set to bring wind speeds of up to 155mph with a local mayor urging residents to get out of the evacuation zones or die.
Underwater seagrass helps fight climate change. These inventors want to stop it vanishing
Seagrass meadows provide nutrition for three billion people worldwide by supporting fish and are also vital in the battle against climate change.
Climate change tests the insurance industry and could lead to the 'next big economic shock' for the U.S.
The consequences of climate change are making homeowners insurance either unaffordable or unavailable for millions of Americans.
'All politicians should be forced into space to see Earth's beauty'
Rachel Delacour is founder of climate tech firm Sweep. She sold her first company, BIME Analytics, for $45m in 2015.
Trump's vow to claw back Biden's climate spending may benefit Canada: RBC
Passed into law in 2022, Biden's IRA raised the profile of the United States as a destination for clean energy investment.
4 reasons why U.S. home insurance is suddenly skyrocketing (Hint: It's not just climate change)
U.S. home insurance premiums are rising rapidly. Here are four reasons why, along with how they combine to create a perfect storm of rate increases.
Startling facts from bombshell sea level rise report
The new report by the UN’s Climate Action Team highlights a number of 'tipping points' that have sparked calls for action "before it is too late"
Pacific islanders ask world's worst polluters to stump up money amid sea level 'disaster'
At an important Pacific islands summit this week, low-lying ocean nations threatened by rising seas have called for greenhouse gas-emitting nations to pay.
'Investors are hesitating': Why EVs and green energy are off to a slow start
McKinsey & Company is warning of a "reality gap" between ambitions and outcomes when it comes to electric vehicles and renewable energy.
Gen Z congressman Maxwell Frost: 'Fighting the climate crisis is patriotic'
Rep. Maxwell Frost, Gen Z's first elected congressman, addressed the United Center crowd during the final night of the DNC. The 27-year-old Florida native emphasized the realities of climate change, insisting it's not some "far-off" threat. "Fighting the climate crisis is patriotic. And unlike Donald Trump, our patriotism is more than some damn slogan on a hat," Frost said. "It's about actually giving a damn about the people who live in this country. Because when you love somebody, you want them to have clean air. When you love somebody, you want them to have safe drinking water. And when you love somebody, you want them to have a dignified job."
Canada beholden to China for energy transition: Report
"The dual goals – of decarbonization and reducing dependence on metals supply from China – are at odds."
Outer Banks home falls into the ocean, highlighting a grim trend. See the photos.
Friday’s collapse marks the seventh home to be swept into the ocean in the last four years.