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Australian farmers face 'new world' of extreme weather as scientists urge action on climate change

6 Jun 2025

Scientists and politicians are warning big policy shifts are needed to mitigate extreme weather impacts, following what farmers describe as unprecedented flooding in the New South Wales Hunter and Mid North Coast regions last month.

How the little-known ‘dark roof’ lobby may be making US cities hotter

6 Jun 2025

As cities heat up, reflective roofs could lower energy bills and help the climate. But dark-roofing manufacturers are waging a quiet campaign to block new rules.

Food giants’ climate plans lack credibility, new report finds

5 Jun 2025

Food firms are inflating their climate targets with carbon removals and weak deforestation claims, according to a report from the NewClimate Institute and Carbon Market Watch.

Environmentalists criticise Trump administration push for new oil and gas drilling in Alaska

5 Jun 2025

Top Trump administration officials — fresh off touring one of the country’s largest oil fields in the Alaska Arctic — headlined an energy conference led by the state’s Republican governor on Tuesday that environmentalists criticized as promoting new oil and gas drilling and turning away from the climate crisis.

China's ecology ministry to set up 100 new key labs in eight research fields by 2035

5 Jun 2025

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China plans to establish around 100 new key laboratories covering eight major research areas over the next ten years to enhance the country's environmental science and technology level.

India calls for more climate contributions ahead of key meeting

5 Jun 2025

India has put forth its expectations on the ideal “Baku To Belem Roadmap to 1.3T” ahead of the Bonn Climate Meeting which begins on June 16, stating that without sufficient climate finance, even proposed nationally determined contributions will not materialise, leave alone any ambitious future NDCs.

EU asks 44 oil and gas producers to provide new CO2 storage solutions

5 Jun 2025

The European Commission said on Thursday it had asked 44 oil and gas companies to contribute to the EU's collective target of storing at least 50 million tonnes of CO2 per year by 2030, as part of the bloc's aim to achieve climate neutrality.

From sovereignty to sustainability: United Nations Ocean Conference

5 Jun 2025

While ocean governance was once designed to protect the marine interests of states, nowadays it must also address the numerous climate and environmental challenges facing the oceans.

Vanuatu criticises Australia for extending gas project while making COP31 bid

4 Jun 2025

Vanuatu’s climate minister has expressed disappointment over Australia’s decision to extend one of the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas projects and said it raises questions over its bid to co-host the COP31 summit with Pacific nations.

EU science advisers slam Brussels’ weakened 2040 climate plans

4 Jun 2025

Using international carbon credits in place of domestic action undermines climate efforts, scientific advisory board says.

Protestors at the US Capitol on Presidents Day, February 2025.

US: Clean energy project cancellations top $14 Billion so far in 2025

4 Jun 2025

Businesses have pulled the plug on big projects amid Trump’s retreat on climate action. But plenty remain in the pipeline, awaiting a Congressional decision on tax credits.

India, a major user of coal power, is making large gains in clean energy adoption

4 Jun 2025

One of the most carbon-polluting countries, India is also making huge efforts to harness the power of the sun, wind and other clean energy sources.

What is China’s ‘Shenzen model’ for low-carbon transition in cities?

4 Jun 2025

Wandering the streets of Shenzhen, a city which has earned the title of China’s “first city of ‘new-energy vehicles’” (NEVs), you will not miss the scene of numerous NEVs parking under slogans promoting “green and low carbon” lifestyles.

'This is classic climate change': Canada's Saskatchewan faces worst wildfire season in decades

4 Jun 2025

There have been 207 wildfires this year as of Friday – 40 more than in the same period last year.

EU climate chief lobbied Germany to back weakened 2040 goal

3 Jun 2025

The European Commission’s climate chief successfully lobbied Germany’s coalition government to endorse a controversial measure that weakens the EU’s next climate target.

Australia: Carbon tariff on the table for overseas businesses

3 Jun 2025

Labor has left the door open to a tax on cement and steel coming in from places not taking sufficient climate action.

Climate and weather scientists are joining the anti-Trump resistance in the most ‘scientist-iest’ way

3 Jun 2025

Forget marching in the streets with creative signs. For President Donald Trump’s second term, in the face of steep funding cuts for climate and weather research and forecasting, scientists have a new way of engaging the public: livestreamed presentations.

Death toll from Nigeria flash floods rises to 151

3 Jun 2025

At least 151 people in central Nigeria are now known to have died following flash floods that destroyed homes and displaced thousands of residents earlier this week.

After the LA fires, scientists study the toxic hazards left behind

3 Jun 2025

Researchers from Harvard and universities in California and Texas are studying the long-term effects of the Eaton and Palisades fires on air, water, soils and surfaces of properties that didn’t burn.

What happened to the hydrogen economy?

3 Jun 2025

The hydrogen car that was supposed to carry us into a cleaner future is still not in the driveway. In fact, outside of a few test markets, it’s not in anyone’s driveway.

Pacific Island nations support China's Taiwan claims at high-profile foreign ministers' meeting

30 May 2025

Pacific nations have backed China's claim over Taiwan during a high-profile meeting, but have shied away from directly endorsing Beijing's push to "reunify" the democratically ruled island with the mainland.

German court dismisses Peruvian farmer’s climate lawsuit

30 May 2025

The court rejected the argument that the man’s home is at risk from glacial flood. But the ruling is still being claimed as a milestone for climate litigation, as it sets a precedent that polluters may be held liable for the consequences of pollution.

World’s nations to gather in France to tackle what UN says is a global emergency in the oceans

30 May 2025

The world’s nations are gathering in France next month to tackle what the United Nations calls a global emergency facing the world’s oceans as they confront rising temperatures, plastic pollution choking marine life, and relentless overexploitation of fish and other resources.

Brussels to propose ‘pragmatic’ 90% climate target for 2040

30 May 2025

The European Commission will tell countries to cut 90 percent of their planet-warming emissions by 2040, but offer “flexibilities” to make the goal politically palatable, according to EU climate chief Teresa Ribera.

Hawaii to make sweeping tourism changes in bid to combat climate change

30 May 2025

Hawaii has enacted a law to increase taxes on hotel rooms and vacation rentals, with the goal of generating funds to combat climate change effects such as shoreline erosion and wildfires.

Glacier collapse buries most of Swiss village

30 May 2025

The Swiss village of Blatten has been partially destroyed after a huge chunk of glacier crashed down into the valley.

Global temperatures could break heat record in next five years

29 May 2025

Data also shows small but ‘shocking’ likelihood of year 2C hotter than preindustrial era before 2030.

Australia lets biggest LNG plant run to 2070 in climate blow

29 May 2025

Australia gave preliminary approval to extend the life of its biggest and oldest liquefied natural gas plant for decades, potentially creating billions of dollars in new drilling opportunities but raising questions about the nation’s climate agenda.

For the first time, China invests more in wind and solar than coal overseas

29 May 2025

China’s Belt and Road Initiative, long derided for its heavy carbon footprint, was dominated by wind and solar power projects for the first time from 2022 to 2023, according to a new analysis. But coal plants financed in earlier years are still coming online.

Indonesia backtracks on coal phase-out in new 2034 power supply plan

29 May 2025

Indonesia plans to add 69.5 gigawatts (GW) of power capacity by the end of 2034, much of it from renewable sources, but it still expects to add new coal-fired power plants.

India's monsoon rains arrive eight days early, earliest in 16 years

29 May 2025

Monsoon rains hit the coast of India's southernmost state of Kerala on Saturday, eight days earlier than usual, marking the earliest arrival in 16 years and providing the promise of a bumper harvest and relief from a gruelling heatwave.

TotalEnergies abandons its carbon plantations in the Republic of Congo

29 May 2025

TotalEnergies has quietly abandoned the Batéké Carbon Sink project in the Republic of Congo, with only 12.5% of the proposed trees planted.

Europe’s next climate target may already have been agreed in Berlin

28 May 2025

Germany’s new coalition has adopted a climate stance shaped by talks with the EU’s top climate official, signalling where the bloc may land on a likely upcoming 2040 emissions target.

Why expensive gas – not net-zero – is keeping UK electricity prices so high

28 May 2025

The UK’s high electricity prices have become intensely political, with competing claims over the cause of rocketing bills and how best to get them down.

South America sets historic benchmark: Zero new coal plants planned

28 May 2025

South America just achieved a remarkable energy milestone, quietly setting a global benchmark: for the first time in history, the entire continent now has zero new coal-fired power plants planned.

EU countries agree to exempt most firms from carbon border tariff

28 May 2025

European Union countries backed plans on Tuesday to scale back the bloc's carbon border levy to cover just 10% of the companies currently covered by the scheme, on the grounds that these firms account for nearly all of the emissions involved.

Greenwashing is rife in Australia, but could its days be numbered?

28 May 2025

COMMENT: Have you ever ticked the box to “fly carbon neutral”, had something delivered via “carbon-neutral shipping” or chosen to pay a bit extra to buy “carbon-neutral gas” from your energy retailer?

Trump signs executive orders to boost nuclear energy, reduce oversight

28 May 2025

The orders emphasize streamlining nuclear energy for defense and AI projects, and call for a “substantial” overhaul of the agency that ensures the industry doesn’t harm public health and safety.

Trump tries to make sure states don’t fight climate change either

27 May 2025

The Trump administration wants to block states from trying to limit the “astounding” costs and impacts of climate change.

We bear the brunt of the climate crisis. A Pacific COP could help shape the global response

27 May 2025

COMMENT: By hosting next year’s climate conference together with the Pacific, Australia would have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to both catalyse its own clean transition to a decarbonised economy and to elevate its relationship with the Pacific.

In Panama, an Indigenous-led project rewrites the rules of reforestation

27 May 2025

Scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute are collaborating with local communities in the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca, a protected Indigenous territory, to foster a ground-up reforestation strategy using native trees and carbon payments.

Australia: land of drought and flooding rains

27 May 2025

As towns flood on one end of Australia, large areas further south are experiencing their worst drought on record. The people in these regions are preparing for life in a future climate.

A fungus that can ‘eat you from the inside out’ could spread as the world heats up

27 May 2025

Infection-causing fungi responsible for millions of deaths a year will spread significantly to new regions as the planet heats up, new research predicts — and the world is not prepared.

US states can take meaningful climate action, even without federal support: study

27 May 2025

State action to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change can make a big difference, even in the absence of a strong federal climate strategy, according to a new study led by researchers from North Carolina State University.

The head of the UNFCCC Simon Stiell (left) speaks to COP30 CEO Ana Toni (right) at Panama Climate Week on 20 May

Brazil seeks early deals on two stalled issues at Bonn climate talks

26 May 2025

Moving forward work on just transition and implementing recommendations from the Global Stocktake of climate progress are key priorities for upcoming UN negotiations.

A restricted climate super pollutant is pumped out at far higher levels than countries admit

26 May 2025

HFC-23 emissions from chemical plants in eastern China and elsewhere likely violate an international climate agreement despite readily available pollution controls. Advocates are pressing for action.

More than 1 in 4 cars sold globally in 2025 expected to be EV: IEA report

26 May 2025

According to the Global EV Outlook 2025 report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), 2025 is set to be big for EV sales. The report predicts that about one in four cars sold worldwide this year will be electric, despite overall market uncertainties.

Despite backlash, more US states are considering laws to make Big Oil pay for climate change

26 May 2025

After Vermont and New York passed "climate Superfund" legislation, 11 states have introduced similar bills this year.

Engineer explains why Alberta’s hydrogen strategy is money-losing climate failure

26 May 2025

Desperation, bad advice and lobbying likely underpinning the province’s plan to blend hydrogen with natural gas for home heating.

Albanese government must redirect Australia’s near $600 per person annual fossil fuel giveaway

26 May 2025

COMMENT: Every Australian unwittingly contributes about $563 each year to subsidise fossil fuels – a staggering number given the urgency of climate action.

Australia
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How bad can climate damage get? Worse than you imagine

Thu 26 Jun 2025

How bad can climate damage get? Worse than you imagine, if Australians’ recent experience of more extreme weather and natural disasters — driven by a hotter climate — are an indication, because the past is no longer a reliable guide to the future.

United States
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US government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting

Today 10:30am

Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S. Department of Defense satellites, the latest Trump administration move with potential consequences for the quality of forecasting.

China
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Floods swamp cities in Southwest China with more storms due

Thu 26 Jun 2025

Citizens in Guizhou and other parts of southern China have been swamped by days of record-breaking rainfall as the East Asia monsoon kicked into high gear over the past week.

Europe
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Next EU climate target to allow carbon offsets from 2036, draft shows

Today 10:30am

The European Commission will permit countries to outsource a portion of their climate efforts to poorer countries from 2036, according to a draft proposal.

United Kingdom
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UK can reach net zero by 2050, climate report finds

Thu 26 Jun 2025

Climate Change Committee says current targets could be met provided country takes ‘steps forward’ to achieve them.

Canada
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Is Mark Carney turning his back on climate action?

23 Jun 2025

The G7 summit in Alberta, hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney, has ended with only passing mention of fighting climate change, including a statement on wildfires that is silent on the pressing need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Asia
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Pakistan slams climate ‘injustice’ as deadly floods hit country again

Today 10:30am

Pakistan’s climate minister says country facing ‘crisis of injustice’ as more deadly flooding and extreme weather events hit the country.

Pacific
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Nearly a third of Tuvaluans have applied for climate migration visa

Fri 27 Jun 2025

With their country threatened by sea level rise, the people of Tuvalu have been offered an escape route through an agreement with Australia, and many are contemplating leaving their home.

Antarctic/Arctic
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I just returned from Antarctica: climate change isn’t some far-off problem – it’s here and hitting hard

13 May 2025

Antarctica is often viewed as the last truly remote place on Earth – frozen, wild and untouched. But is it really as untouched as it seems?

Africa
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Congo death toll hits 77 after extreme weather brings floods and sinks boats, 107 remain missing

18 Jun 2025

Authorities in Congo said the death toll following devastating floods and separate boat accidents has reached 77, with more than 100 people missing.

South America
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‘We are perilously close to the point of no return’: climate scientist on Amazon rainforest’s future

Today 10:30am

Carlos Nobre, who has fought for decades to save the rainforest, says up to 70% of it could be lost if a tipping point is reached.

United Nations
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How UN climate negotiations can end fossil fuel-industry influence

Today 10:30am

COMMENT: Climate COPs remain alarmingly exposed to lobbyists, unlike most global health and anti-corruption bodies that have safeguards to limit interference.

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