Climate inaction is leading to millions of deaths each year
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Global failure to adapt to climate change is taking a toll on people’s lives and is responsible for millions of deaths every year, according to a new report from The Lancet.
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The Yangtze River is becoming the world’s largest electrified trade corridor
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The Gezhouba, a new 13,000-ton all-electric bulk carrier launched in Yichang, is more than a technical milestone. It is a sign that the electrification of inland shipping is moving from concept to inevitability.
Police raids in Brazil’s Rio kill 64 ahead of events related to COP30 climate summit
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At least 64 people died on Oct 28 in Rio de Janeiro’s most deadly police operation ever, which targeted a major gang days before the city hosts global events related to the United Nations climate summit known as COP30.
What makes Melissa such a dangerous storm?
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A very powerful hurricane has made landfall in Jamaica and is the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean island in modern history.
America’s super-rich are running down the planet’s safe climate spaces, says Oxfam
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Data shows wealthiest 0.1% of the US burn carbon at 4,000 times the rate of the world’s poorest 10%.
Thousands evacuated in Vietnam after record rain triggers floods
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Thousands of people in Vietnam were evacuated from their homes after record rainfall of more than one metre in 24 hours submerged a central city.
New Zealand insurer linked to Iranian dark fleet tankers
Wed 29 Oct 2025
A New Zealand insurer is under investigation for providing insurance for Iranian dark fleet tankers Reuters reveals in a new exposé.
Warming oceans probably fuelling Hurricane Melissa’s rapid intensification
Wed 29 Oct 2025
Climate scientists have long warned that warming oceans are making explosive storm development more common.
Most countries fail to submit new climate pledges ahead of summit
Wed 29 Oct 2025
Only 64 countries have submitted new plans to cut carbon, the UN says, despite all being required to do so ahead of next month's COP30 summit.
Norway faces European Court climate ruling over oil licences
Wed 29 Oct 2025
The European Court of Human Rights will decide on Tuesday if Norway breached its climate obligations when it awarded Arctic oil exploration licenses in 2016.
