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Climate activist Greta Thunberg slams world leaders at the UN

“This is all wrong, I shouldn’t be up here,” she said.

Why was the UN summit insufficient to address the climate emergency?

Presidents and prime ministers at the United Nations failed to commit to additional goals.

The impacts of climate change are speeding up, major report says

The signs and impacts of global warming are speeding up, the latest report on climate change published ahead of key UN talks in New York said, warning that the 2015-2019 period is set to be the warmest five years on record. The United in Science report compiles the latest information about climate change from leading […]

United Nations hosts key climate emergency summit in New York

More than 60 world leaders will be attending.

Thousands take the streets of London in climate strike

Around 100,000 people gathered at the rally demaded their right to a 'safe future'.

The recent heatwave in Europe between 1.5 to 3.0 °C hotter due to man-made climate heating

Things definitely heated up.

Greta Thunberg reaches the US, demands climate action from politicians

"Don't invite us here to just tell us how inspiring we are without actually doing anything about it," she said.

The climate warming we are causing is unparalleled in the past 2,000 years

There is no precedent for this warming event.

Algae bioreactor sucks as much carbon as an acre of trees

It captures as much carbon as 400 trees.

Grassland birds will struggle to have babies because of climate change

"Too hot to date" -- birds.

New climate models show that global warming will be faster than expected

Hope y'all love heatwaves!

Climate change has to be addressed *now*, most Americans agree

Despite US President Donald Trump’s views on the issue, two-thirds of Americans believe climate change is either a crisis or a serious problem, according to a new poll — with a majority of people wanting immediate action on global warming and its negative consequences. The poll, carried out by CBS, showed that more than a […]

How Volcanic Mountains Cool the Climate

Though coastal plutons spew greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as they form, they also pull some of those gases back out of the atmosphere as they break down over time.

Oil companies are investing billions in undermining climate efforts

Talk is cheap.

Climate warming could impair soils' ability to sustain crops

Turns out, more rain is not always what you want.

Hawaii explores manufacturing climate-friendly concrete

Scientists have turned pollution into a mineral that can be embedded into concrete.

US citizens see weather disasters worsening, according to new poll

Most of the respondents blame global warming to some extent.

Climate change is affecting coral's spawning synchrony

It's even more bad news for the corals.

Mini-satellite shows the inside of Hurricane Dorian

The technology could bring a revolution in how we visualize storms.

The Roman Empire changed the environment so much it cooled all of Europe

Even in ancient times, humans were powerful enough to cause slight anomalies in the climate.

Solar is now cheaper than spot electricity prices in most of Europe

The massive decrease in the cost of solar energy doesn't show any sign of stopping.

Hurricane Dorian devastates Bahamas, reaches Florida

Florida -- brace yourself.

This Canadian startup is turning CO2 emissions into soap

Solving our current climate emergency requires immediate action in order to reduce the amount of carbon already dumped into the atmosphere by human activities. This is a huge challenge for a number of reasons and it won’t certainly happen overnight — which is why mitigating strategies such as capturing and sequestering carbon have gained so […]

Climate change in the Arctic is destroying Viking artifacts

Ancient Arctic artifacts are disappearing as warming unfurls.

Hurricane Dorian hits the Bahamas as it approaches the United States

More than 900 flights have already been canceled and coastal residents have been evacuated.

Hurricane Dorian intensifies and heads towards the US

Is it hurricane season already?

Puerto Rico braces for tropical storm Dorian

Puerto Rico -- brace yourself.

Ancient plants reproduce in the UK as global warming increases

“It’s not something that’s happened with a short-term mild spell. It’s a longer-term warming which is making these things happen.”

Grasslands set to change due to environmental alterations

We don't give grasslands enough credit.

As global warming surges, so does the hot summer weather

If we can limit global warming, the effects are largely reduced.

Fracking causes massive surge in methane emissions

Among greenhouse gasses, methane is now the second most important one causing climate change. Its expansion in the last few years can be linked to the larger development of shale gas and shale oil, according to a new study based on chemical fingerprints. The research, published in the journal Biogeosciences, reports that methane released from […]

Change diets to save the tropical forests, researchers say

If the consumption of meat and dairy doesn’t fall, at least one-quarter of the world’s tropical lands could disappear by the end of the century.

Heatwaves lead to death and decay of corals, research shows

Coral decay likely will become more frequent as the intensity of marine heatwaves increases in the coming years.

Warmer climate will make for more air turbulence, bumpier flights

Hold on to your passport!

Saving the planet means taking pressure off land, IPCC warns

Less farmland, more forests, experts say.

Wildfires lock away a 'considerable amount of carbon' for centuries, or even millennia

I'll admit it -- I did not expect this.

Seaweed highlighted as key player to tackle global warming

The humble seaweed plays a crucial role in our climate.

Hot pavement can cause second-degree burns within seconds

... and thanks to climate change, the Apavement will be hot much more often.

Ethiopia "breaks" tree-planting record: 350 million trees in a day

If this is true, it's very good news.

UK sees climate change as more important than Brexit

Almost two-thirds (61%) of respondents said the Conservative Government led by Johnson is not doing enough to prioritize climate actions.

Paris registers all-time hottest day amid Europe's heatwave

Climate experts at the UK’s Met Office said there’s “no doubt” climate change is playing a role in the heatwave, assuring it’s making summer heatwaves five times more likely and significantly more intense.

Climate change may bring "megadroughts" back to the US Southwest

The American Southwest was left bone-dry between the 9th and 15th centuries by about a dozen megadroughts; they could be coming back.

Eulogy for a glacier: Scientists honor Iceland's first glacier lost to climate change

It's a stern reminder that we are changing the face of the planet.

Climate change drives California’s forest fires

Since the 1970s, California wildfires have increased in size eight-fold, with the annual burned area growing by nearly 500%.

California goes electric on school buses

California takes another step in the right direction.

July could be hottest month ever after record in June

Get used to monthly "hottest month" updates.

Extreme heat to become the new normal in the US

A lot of hot days loom over the US.

Air pollution challenges solar power expansion in China

China's pollution is ironically hurting its renewable energy technology.

China's emissions soar despite remarkable climate action

The need for more ambition on climate action was once more highlighted following a new report on China’s greenhouse gas emissions. The country’s emissions reached 12.3 billion tons in 2014 – a 53.5% increase in just a decade.   The figures were part of a report filed to the United Nations by China, as part […]

World's largest container shipping company pledges carbon neutrality by 2050

Still a long way to go, but it's an important step in the right direction.

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