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Earth's rotational slowdown may have led to life as we know it

The transition towards longer days may have allowed cyanobacteria enough breathing room to produce enough oxygen to dramatically and forever alter Earth’s atmosphere.

Greece orders emergency measures as heatwave grips the country

The future is here, and it looks drenched in

“Record-shattering” heatwaves will be much more likely in the future

We have climate change to thank for that.

15,000-year-old viruses found in Tibetan glacier ice -- and we know nothing about them

Just in case we needed another reason to prevent glaciers from melting.

Climate change is slowing down Europe's storms, raising flooding risks

The hazard will increase 14-fold by the end of the century.

"No more delays" -- Developing countries urge for real climate action before crucial summit

Developing nations have had enough.

Devastating floods in western Europe exceed even worst climate change predictions

The new climate normal is frightening.

EU unveils sweeping climate plan to drastically reduce CO2 emissions

The bloc wants to cut emissions by 55% over this decade. Here’s how

The new climate normal: Extreme, "once in a century" floods rip houses, kill dozens in Western Europe

With climate change, "once in a century" weather events are becoming more and more common.

Shark teeth found in Antarctica unlock mystery of Earth’s ancient climate cooling

Some 50 million years ago, the Earth shifted to a cooler climate. Here’s why

Even a single urban tree can make a big difference during the summer heatwaves

With climate change kicking in, we need all the help we can get to deal with the scorching summers.

Death Valley breaks all-time world heat record -- again

The astonishingly hot temperatures occurred amid a scorching heat wave in the United States.

Just 25 mega-cities generate half of the world's urban CO2 emissions

Our cities need to set more ambitious climate targets otherwise they may become urban ovens.

US-Canada heat wave “virtually impossible” without climate change

The event would have been 150 times less likely if humans hadn’t altered the climate.

Last month was hottest June on record in North America

Scandinavian countries are also affected by the scorching heat.

Planting trees can increase rainfall across Europe -- and this is important for climate change

This could come in handy as temperatures continue to rise -- but there are also downsides, researchers warn.

Asia´s new coal plans are jeopardizing world’s climate targets

It makes little sense both financially and environmentally.

Scotland is building a massive plant capable of removing one million tons of CO2 from the air every year

The technology won't save us from climate change -- but it can play a role.

Europe's woodlands want to shift north -- but birds are carrying them soutwards

Sometimes the plan is all set but logistics don't help you.

Gabon becomes first African country to get paid for protecting its forests

It's not a lot of money but it's something. Could this be away to help struggling nations reduce their emissions?

Novel technologies could reduce agriculture emissions by 70%

From better use of fertilizers to soil management, farming measures can go a long way.

Ice shelf protecting Antarctic glacier is on the verge of collapse

Pine Island connects the center of the western Antarctic ice sheet with the ocean.

Swiss voters say 'no' to carbon tax hike and further climate change measures

This will make it more tricky for the country to reduce its emissions. The Swiss also voted against a ban on certain pesticides in another referendum.

Earth's carbon dioxide levels hasn't been this high in mankind's entire history

It's been almost 5 million years since CO2 levels were this high.

Denmark approves construction of artificial island off the coast of Copenhagen

The island will protect the port from rising sea levels and house around 35,000 people.

Tipping points can trigger climate-breaking domino effect

Tipping points happen when global warming pushes temperatures beyond a critical, no-return threshold.

World's lakes are losing oxygen rapidly as the planet warms

This is bad news for water quality and biodiversity

Reducing climate emissions would save millions of lives from air pollution

Needed another reason to tackle climate change? Here's one.

Why your allergy symptoms are getting worse

When the allergies really kick in, tissues can hardly cut it.

More than 1 in 3 heat-related deaths can be linked to climate change

These concerning findings highlight the need for urgent action aimed at mitigating the effects of man-made climate change.

A four-day working week would drastically slash countries’ emissions

Fewer hours at the office might be good both for you and for the climate.

Dutch court orders Shell to steeply cut 45% of its carbon emissions in landmark ruling

Other companies could soon face the same legal pressure.

The surprising link between climate inequality and racism

Not everyone is affected by climate change the same way

We can't "plant our way" out of the climate crisis, researchers argue

Instead of planting a lot of new trees, we should take care of the ones we already have.

Climate disasters are now causing more displacement than conflicts

The effects of climate change are already dire.

Landmark report calls for no more new fossil fuel projects from next year

It's time to say farewell to coal, oil and natural gas -- as quickly as possible.

It's May, but Europe is colder than the Arctic. Here's why

You've guessed it: climate change strikes again.

A third of all food is threatened by climate change

Like food? Then you should probably start paying more attention to climate change.

It took some time, but the EPA finally acknowledged humans are causing climate change

It was waaaay overdue.

Climate change is making tea worse

It's reducing the yield as well.

China's emissions now exceed all developed countries combined

It's a massive country with massive emissions.

EU high court confirms ban on bee-harming neonicotinoid pesticides

Three pesticides proven to harm bees can't be used any more in EU countries.

The new climate normal: The US is already one degree hotter

Climate change is kicking stronger than many expected.

Inactive oil wells are a big source of methane emissions

Uncapped oil wells could be leaking millions of kilograms of methane into the atmosphere and surface water each year.

German top court hands climate advocates important win

The government now has until the end of 2022 to update its legislation accordingly.

Satellite data shows that the Earth's glaciers are melting faster than ever before

This doesn't make it high on the idealio scale.

What's the real US lightning capital? These researchers say it's not Florida

Florida seems to be losing it's thundery crown.

Tackling climate change is a great way to alleviate extreme poverty, new study shows

The two work hand in hand.

The difference between 2˚C and 1.5˚C of warming -- why half a degree matters so much

It's the difference between big problems and a disaster.

Money is still the elephant in the room when it comes to climate change

We need a lot of money to adapt to climate change and reduce emissions.

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