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Half of homes need heat pump by 2040, government told
The UK's greenhouse gas emissions should fall to 13% of 1990 levels by 2040, government advisors say.
2025-02-26 09:49:28

Could the UK actually get colder with global warming?
Some scientists fear the risk of a collapse to warm Atlantic currents has not been taken seriously.
2025-02-01 00:45:04

Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say
Scientists say the fires that engulfed Los Angeles were made 35% more likely due to climate warming.
2025-01-28 22:11:56

A year of extreme weather that challenged billions
Climate change caused 41 additional days of dangerous heat and extreme weather, say scientists.
2024-12-29 02:03:56

One in four properties at flood risk by 2050 - report
Climate change could increase flood threats without improvements to defences, the Environment Agency warns.
2024-12-17 03:20:56

Government unveils new powers to approve onshore wind farms
The change is part of the government's new action plan for meeting its 2030 clean power target.
2024-12-13 15:38:31

Top UN court to rule on key climate questions
The significant case could clarify governments' legal responsibilities in relation to climate change.
2024-12-02 09:51:29

Will China step up if Trump takes a step back on climate change?
How future talks will play out if another superpower comes to the fore, just as the US steps back
2024-11-22 12:07:36

This year set to be first to breach 1.5C global warming limit
It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.
2024-11-07 03:22:24

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists
Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.
2024-10-31 04:27:46

World way off target in tackling climate change - UN
The world is wildly off track in tackling climate change, the UN says, as CO2 in the atmosphere accumulates faster than ever
2024-10-28 09:00:46

Polar bears face higher risk of disease in a warming Arctic
Climate change and sea ice loss leaves polar bears exposed to more diseases, research suggests.
2024-10-23 23:05:41

Climate change supercharged Europe floods - scientists
A new study shows that the record-breaking rainfall was made more likely and intense by climate change.
2024-09-25 03:06:20

SpaceX delays first private spacewalk mission
Elon Musk's company said it would be delayed "due to unfavourable weather forecasted" in the capsule's splashdown areas.
2024-08-28 07:22:45

Is climate change making hurricanes worse?
The number of hurricanes is not increasing, but they are becoming more intense as the world warms.
2024-07-01 10:10:22

Key oil project must count full climate impact - court
Supreme Court has ruled Surrey Council should have considered the climate change impacts of new oil wells.
2024-06-20 10:37:06

Crossbows and eerie silences – following Antarctic whales for climate change clues
How scientists are discovering secrets of Antarctic climate change in the bodies of giant humpback whales.
2024-06-08 00:06:47

Climate change made UK's waterlogged winter worse
One farmer in Lincolnshire told the BBC that a third of his farm could not be planted in time this year.
2024-05-22 06:05:51

Sunak has set us back, says climate watchdog head
In a BBC interview, Chris Stark says the PM has not made climate change "as much of a priority as his predecessors".
2024-04-20 12:27:47

Deadly Africa heat caused by human-induced warming
Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without global warming.
2024-04-18 04:00:32

First ever climate change victory in Europe court
"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won.
2024-04-09 16:24:42

How do you save the pint from climate change?
Researchers are identifying genes in the hop plant to produce varieties that will be more resilient to climate change.
2024-03-26 06:30:01

Easter eggs costs rise as climate change hits crops
Chocolate prices rise in the run up to Easter after high temperatures curb cocoa crops in West Africa.
2024-03-21 06:00:00

Hottest February marks ninth new monthly record in a row
It's the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño.
2024-03-07 03:06:49

Mystery sea creature discovered in UK waters
Scientists say sea slugs could be migrating north into cooler waters because of climate change.
2024-03-01 04:37:12

'Ice bumps' reveal history of Antarctic melting
Satellites reveal a 50-year record of climate change by tracing the lumpiness in ice surfaces.
2024-02-27 00:25:33

Moment giant Antarctica drone takes off
Scientists want to use the robot plane to reach inaccessible areas to understand climate change.
2024-02-22 01:40:30

Methane mega-leak exposed in Kazakhstan
Extremely potent greenhouse gas leaked from a Kazakh well for over six months.
2024-02-16 00:27:43

Lords urge action on electric car 'misinformation'
The Lords Climate Change Committee called on the government to push back against mistruths on range and cost.
2024-02-06 02:14:56

Robot plane to map mysteries of wild Antarctica
The British Antarctic Survey hope the new technology will change what we know about global warming.
2024-02-03 00:03:59

Amazon's record drought driven by climate change
The world's largest rainforest protects us from climate change but deforestation has left it vulnerable.
2024-01-24 17:37:35

Pothole reports hit a five-year high in 2023
Climate change will worsen potholes but scientists hope new technology will help make them a thing of the past.
2024-01-15 02:11:46

Climate change: Former oil executive Mukhtar Babayev to lead COP29 talks in Azerbaijan
For the second year in a row, a man with vast experience of the oil industry will head COP negotiations.
2024-01-05 16:01:50

Climate change: Seasonal shifts causing 'chaos' for UK nature
Climate change is upsetting the regular rhythm of the seasons, making plants and wildlife more susceptible to disease.
2023-12-27 04:46:11

Examining COP28's potential impact on climate change
Is the climate agreement enough to keep global temperatures in check?
2023-12-13 12:28:28

COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash
The summit had appeared close to calling for a phase-out of fossil fuels but made last-minute changes.
2023-12-12 07:21:24

Mosquito-borne disease risk looms for UK - study
Diseases like dengue fever could be common if little is done to tackle climate change, report warns.
2023-12-11 01:14:41

COP28: Five reasons for optimism on climate
Amid all the doom and gloom on climate change, there are some good reasons for cautious optimism.
2023-12-08 02:18:43

Taiwan: The 'God Flower' vanishing because of climate change
The Dendrobium orchid is sacred to Taiwan's Tsou tribe, but it is getting harder and harder to find.
2023-12-07 22:26:19

Are the solutions to fight climate change making progress?
The world is well off track to limit warming to 1.5C, but there have been some encouraging steps.
2023-12-06 01:39:28

How weather apps are trying to be more accurate
Forecasters are continuing to offer more real-time updates and personalised recommendations.
2023-12-04 00:12:36

How scientists are fighting climate-fuelled disease
As leaders gather in Dubai for the UN climate summit, experts say global warming is having a ‘profound effect' on health.
2023-12-03 00:12:43

Climate change: The young activists changing the sceptics' minds
Engaging with climate sceptics can be a challenge - but some people are trying to change their minds.
2023-12-02 00:48:26

Climate change: Saving Uganda's mountain gorillas
Rising temperatures are putting the health of endangered mountain gorillas at risk.
2023-12-01 01:25:02

COP28: Can a climate summit in an oil state change anything?
The big issues facing global leaders gathering for the world's most important climate summit.
2023-11-29 17:32:45

'I thought climate change was a hoax. Now I've changed my mind'
Sarah Ott spent years as a climate change sceptic - now she's an advocate for clean energy.
2023-11-24 01:59:29

Bristol Uni Courts Votes in Favour of Divestment
On the 2nd of December, Bristol Green Party Councillor Carla Denyer put forward a motion to Bristol University's ‘Court’ with the support of the UoB Fossil Free campaign. The motion both proposed that the University should ‘set a lead in tackli
2023-11-22 16:29:47

People & Planet's Achievements in 2006
Carnival of Climate Chaos Image © Charlie Harvey P&P Summer Gathering Image © John Kentish Anti-retroviral Viread aka Rowan from LSE P&P gets lecture attendees to sign Treat AIDS Now action cards The 2,000 people on our Carnival of Climate Chaos
2023-11-22 16:29:45

5 THINGS WE LEARNT ABOUT CLIMATE JUSTICE ORGANISING IN VIETNAM
On Tuesday 13th February, as part of a series of ongoing activities this Go Green Week, People & Planet and NUS co-hosted a webinar platforming the voices of climate justice organisers in Vietnam. Here are 5 things we learnt: Vietnam is one of the mos
2023-11-22 16:29:44

GoGreen19: International justice and the Paris Agreement
Discussions of climate change go hand in hand with issues of justice and distributive fairness, this is because the burdens of climate change disproportionately affect the poorest areas of the world where its inhabitant are the least equipped to deal with
2023-11-22 16:29:41

GoGreen19: Climate Justice and Migration: Climate Refugees
When we talk about climate justice, we don’t just mean divestment and a transition to cleaner energy, we also mean justice for those whose lives have already been impacted by climate change. Displacement due to climate change is a relatively recent phen
2023-11-22 16:29:41

GoGreen19: Climate change is a racist Issue
NUS Vice-President (Society & Citizenship) Zamzam Ibrahim shares some of the discussion from a panel event she recently chaired called ‘C02lonialism: climate change is a racist issue'. Organised by SOAS Students' Union, speaking on the pan
2023-11-22 16:29:41

An Awesome Autumn of Activism
2019 has seen an unprecedented amount of activism, particularly around climate change, and this Autumn is no exception. Here at Bristol People & Planet we've been involved in the action in a number of different ways. On a rainy Saturday afternoon
2023-11-22 16:29:40

Climate change: Rise in Google searches around ‘anxiety’
Google search queries for “climate anxiety” rise dramatically, data given exclusively to BBC 100 Women suggests.
2023-11-22 01:01:52

Climate change: The villagers building 100ft ice towers
The people of Ladakh in the Indian Himalayas have used maths to solve a water shortage.
2023-11-22 00:39:37

Extreme weather 'biggest threat' to UK heritage
The National Trust says climate change-linked extreme weather is now the biggest threat to its sites.
2023-11-20 00:14:54

Climate change: Is the world warming faster than expected?
Temperature records crumbled across the world this year, raising questions over the pace of global warming.
2023-11-18 00:35:17

Climate change: Fewer wild swans returning to UK in winter
Wild swans are stopping off further north as winters become milder, experts say.
2023-11-17 01:45:33

Climate change: US and China take 'small but important steps'
Progress seen in climate talks between world's two biggest carbon emitters but major hurdles remain.
2023-11-15 11:51:13

Boom in unusual jellyfish spotted in UK waters
Climate change is warming the world's oceans, creating good conditions for jellyfish in the UK.
2023-11-03 02:42:19

What is COP28 in Dubai and why is it important?
The climate change summit comes after a year of weather extremes and broken temperature records.
2023-10-25 10:56:08

Simon Armitage: Poet laureate on 'life-changing' visit to the Arctic
Simon Armitage says poets can convey climate change in a way that scientists and journalists can't.
2023-10-14 00:42:08

UK net zero targets 'harder to achieve' after PM's speech - advisers
The UK's climate advisers say recent changes to net zero policies make it harder to meet climate goals.
2023-10-12 16:01:43

Climate change could make beer taste worse
Study shows quality and quantity of hops - a crucial ingredient - are falling with hotter weather.
2023-10-11 13:11:58

Australian towns battle fire and flood back to back
The nation has reeled from disaster to disaster in recent years, as it feels the effects of climate change.
2023-10-04 03:22:13

Climate change: Six young people take 32 countries to court
They claim governments' slow action on climate change violates their human rights.
2023-09-27 00:53:18

Richest oil states should pay climate tax, says Gordon Brown
The former Labour PM wants the wealthiest oil producers to help poorer nations tackle climate change.
2023-09-25 05:00:05

UK migratory birds 'in freefall' over climate change
Bird lovers will see a very different pattern of species in the future, scientists warn.
2023-09-21 02:27:00

Major UK methane greenhouse gas leak spotted from space
The detection of methane by satellite raises hopes future leaks can be stopped more quickly.
2023-09-16 07:12:36

Climate change: UN calls for radical changes to stem warming
A review of action on climate since the Paris agreement calls for an end to fossil fuels without carbon capture.
2023-09-08 14:00:59

Africa proposes global carbon taxes to fight climate change
Despite suffering some of the worst impacts of climate change, the continent only gets 12% of financing.
2023-09-06 17:25:59

British sign language gets climate change update
Hundreds of key environmental science terms added to the British Sign Language dictionary.
2023-08-11 01:26:09

False claims of bogus heatwave spread online
Weather forecasters wrongly accused of using misleading data to "drive fear".
2023-07-27 23:19:54

Climate change: July set to be world's warmest month on record
UN chief says we are in an "era of global boiling" as July set to be world's warmest month on record.
2023-07-27 18:09:36

Climate change: Last year's UK heatwave 'a sign of things to come'
Last year's record breaking heat, driven by climate change, gives a snapshot of the UK's future weather.
2023-07-26 23:05:25

Europe and US heatwaves near 'impossible' without climate change
Scientists say the heatwaves seen in Europe, the US and China in July are no longer unusual.
2023-07-25 05:04:01

What does the scrapping of a wind farm plan mean for UK renewable energy?
Vattenfall stops work on the Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farm over soaring costs.
2023-07-22 05:33:56

Climate change plan will leave UK unprepared, advisers warn
The latest plan to prepare the UK for intense heatwaves and flooding falls short of expectation.
2023-07-17 22:16:36

US refuses climate reparations for developing nations
Climate envoy John Kerry made the remarks before he travels to China to discuss climate change issues.
2023-07-14 03:19:56

Climate change: Shipping agrees net-zero goal but critics chide deal
Countries have agreed to limit carbon from shipping by 2050 but green groups say the pact is flawed.
2023-07-07 10:00:44

Climate change: World's hottest day since records began
Monday 3 July was the warmest day yet recorded with temperatures averaging over 17C for the first time.
2023-07-04 18:28:46

UK weather: hottest June since records began - Met Office
Scientists found evidence that climate change made the warmer weather last month more likely.
2023-07-03 16:24:33

Hottest June kills UK fish and threatens insects
The Met Office will confirm on Monday if the record-breaking temperatures are linked to climate change.
2023-07-03 02:01:21

Shipping faces showdown over greenhouse gases
Global maritime industry faces a major decision on curbing carbon as pressure grows for a net-zero target.
2023-07-03 00:20:28

BBC Weather shows wrong temperatures after technical glitch
Users are being incorrectly shown forecasts in the single figures throughout the coming days.
2023-06-30 06:34:34

The climate change-denying TikTok post that won't go away
The firm is struggling to stop climate misinformation spreading on its platform, BBC investigation finds.
2023-06-30 00:50:18

Climate change: China's green power surge offers hope on warming
A boom in wind and solar energy in China may curb emissions faster than expected, a report says.
2023-06-29 00:58:12

What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?
Climate scientists say it's vital to stop adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere by around 2050.
2023-06-27 23:37:48

Climate Change Committee says UK no longer a world leader
The UK's statutory climate body criticises the government for backing new oil and gas projects.
2023-06-27 23:01:50

Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation
Data shows that cutting down tropical forests increased by 10% in 2022, despite promises made at COP26.
2023-06-27 06:28:07

Horse Hill: Future of UK fossil fuels at stake in test case
A Surrey woman challenges the decision to allow four new oil wells on climate change grounds.
2023-06-21 02:03:57

Climate change: Sudden heat increase in seas around UK and Ireland
Scientists say water temperatures are as much as 3 to 4C above the average for this time of year in some areas.
2023-06-19 10:14:40

Climate change: UN to unmask fossil fuel lobbyists at climate talks
The UN takes steps to ensure that oil and gas industry delegates declare their affiliations at COP28.
2023-06-16 08:30:55

Is climate change fuelling Canada's wildfires?
Smoke from wildfires has enveloped Toronto and New York. We look at the role of a changing climate.
2023-06-08 10:56:34

Climate change: How is my country doing on tackling it?
Find out how the world's major economies are doing on cutting their emissions and what lies ahead.
2023-06-04 23:07:54

Peas that don't taste like peas could help the planet
UK researchers are developing peas that don't taste like peas as an environmentally friendly alternative to soya.
2023-05-31 12:03:51

Can ‘enhanced rock weathering’ help combat climate change?
'Enhanced rock weathering' uses tiny volcanic rocks to capture the greenhouse gas carbon from the atmosphere.
2023-05-20 23:21:21

Kuenssberg: Why 'boomer' Schwarzenegger won't wait to tackle climate change
The actor and ex-governor tells Laura Kuenssberg politicians must move faster to preserve the planet.
2023-05-20 15:56:48

Global warming set to break key 1.5C limit for first time
The world is likely to hit 1.5C of warming within the next five years because of rising carbon emissions.
2023-05-17 10:01:17

Surf champ Lucy Campbell says her sport must be greener
Seven times British women's champion Lucy Campbell is calling for more environmentally friendly surfboards and wetsuits.
2023-05-16 01:07:56

Climate change: life in ocean ‘twilight zone' at risk from warming
Scientists found the vital habitat was home to far less life during warmer times on Earth
2023-05-02 20:50:52

Climate change: Spain breaks record temperature for April
Temperatures reach 38.8C in southern Spain today as heat from Africa brings summer early.
2023-04-27 15:45:17

Climate change: recent, rapid ocean warming alarms scientists
There’s growing concern that the oceans are heating up quickly – and scientists are unsure of the implications.
2023-04-25 01:07:32

LionLink: North Sea power line to connect wind farms to UK
The electricity line between the UK and Netherlands could provide green power to 1.8 million UK homes.
2023-04-24 14:11:59

Earth Day: How to talk to your parents about climate change
You want to do more about climate change, but how do you persuade the people who call the shots?
2023-04-21 23:25:43

Climate change: Fossil fuel emissions from electricity set to fall - report
Rise in wind and solar energy means that use of coal, oil and gas may have peaked for energy production.
2023-04-11 23:19:19

Swiss court case ties human rights to climate change
Thousands of women say the country's climate change policy damages their right to life and health.
2023-03-29 06:01:52

Climate change: Push for decision at world’s top court
Pacific island students are seeking clarity on countries' obligations to fight rising temperatures.
2023-03-29 00:38:40

England unprepared for impact of climate change - advisers
The government's advisers urge a "step change" in climate adaptation policy to avoid an increased risk to life.
2023-03-29 00:35:40

Climate change: trees grow for extra month as planet warms - study
Scientists compared recent tree growth with detailed notes from a 19th Century Ohio farmer
2023-03-27 13:13:38

Claude Lorius: Pioneering French climate change scientist dies aged 91
His expeditions to Antarctica helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming.
2023-03-24 05:37:41

Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home
Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes.
2023-03-19 00:12:03

Climate change: New idea for sucking up CO2 from air shows promise
A new way of sucking carbon from the air is up to three times more effective than current technology.
2023-03-09 00:58:07

Non-native plants outnumber British flora, major report finds
A 20-year survey of plants shows how agriculture and climate change is affecting UK flora.
2023-03-08 01:29:27

Climate change: Warming could raise UK flood damage bill by 20%
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions could save millions of pounds in flood damage costs.
2023-03-07 00:53:31

Carbon capture: What is it and how does it fight climate change?
The government hopes a new type of power station will help it meet is climate change targets.
2023-02-28 01:09:00

The King co-writes children's climate change book
King Charles also met with global leaders on Friday at Buckingham Palace to discuss biodiversity.
2023-02-17 19:00:18

Climate change: Invest in technology that removes CO2 - report
Emission cuts must be accompanied by greater efforts to remove CO2 from the atmosphere a new report says.
2023-01-19 01:57:45

ExxonMobil: Oil giant predicted climate change in 1970s - scientists
Researchers claim to put a number on what Exxon knew about temperature rise as early as the 1970s.
2023-01-12 19:00:35

Climate change: UAE names oil chief to lead COP28 talks
The CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has been chosen as president-designate of key climate meeting.
2023-01-12 07:14:00

Climate change: Europe and polar regions bear brunt of warming in 2022
Last year was the world's fifth warmest year with Europe enduring its hottest summer on record
2023-01-10 12:07:07

Sierra Madre: Fighting to save what's left of a vital rainforest
Around 90% of the Sierra Madre, which protects the Philippines from the worst of climate change, is gone.
2023-01-05 21:59:12

Trees store 'twice as much carbon' as once thought
Mature trees found in UK forests play a critical role in fighting climate change, a study suggests
2022-12-20 05:01:21

Met Office forecasts 2023 will be hotter than 2022
The effect of a weather phenomenon causing cooler temperatures is due to end next year.
2022-12-20 01:02:56

House Report on Big Oil Greenwashing Shows 'Big Tobacco Playbook All Over Again'
"These companies know their climate pledges are inadequate, but are prioritizing Big Oil's record profits over the human costs of climate change," said Rep. Carolyn Maloney.
2022-12-09 12:45:45

Historic Offshore Wind Lease Sale in California Gets Over $750 Million in Winning Bids
"If we build on today's forward momentum, the United States can dramatically reduce its global warming emissions and become a global leader in renewable energy technologies like deep-water offshore wind."
2022-12-07 18:34:16

Climate Activists Tell Macron to Stop Using Trade Rules to Thwart Clean Energy
"Governments should be empowered to fight climate change and support the clean energy transition without fear of being undermined by antiquated trade rules," said one advocate.
2022-12-02 09:38:55

From Floods to Droughts, Every Region of the World Suffered Water Extremes Last Year: UN
The head of the World Meteorological Organization said 2021's water extremes stemmed from "the impacts of climate change."
2022-11-29 09:21:31

Climate change: Wasted methane gas 'a scandal'
Green Alliance says the high price of gas means fossil fuel companies should be capturing more of their methane emissions
2022-11-28 17:04:49

Climate change: Could centuries-old wheat help feed the planet?
Scientists are searching through a museum's wheat collection to find the crop of the future.
2022-11-27 00:22:39

Climate change: Five key takeaways from COP27
The biggest win on climate since the Paris Agreement in 2015... or the biggest loss?
2022-11-20 11:04:11

COP27: Climate summit runs over as talks hit gridlock
Countries are struggling to agree on how to compensate poorer nations badly affected by climate change.
2022-11-18 23:04:28

COP27: Lack of women at negotiations raises concern
Women barely feature in negotiations in Egypt despite bearing the brunt of climate change.
2022-11-16 01:01:11

COP27: Oil pollution in Egypt threatens one of world's few thriving coral reefs
A climate-change resistant Red Sea reef is being flooded with toxic wastewater, leaked documents show.
2022-11-16 00:34:44

Climate Actions Like Throwing Soup at Art Dampen Support for Cause: Survey
Researchers found that "overall, the public expresses general disapproval of nonviolent, disruptive protests to raise attention to the dangers of climate change."
2022-11-14 13:25:18

Climate change: Dimming Earth, mustard shortages and other odd side-effects
Changes to our planet's shine is just one of the stranger side effects of rising temperatures.
2022-11-12 00:51:32

'Deeply Depressing' Study Shows Planet-Warming Emissions Continue to Rise
"If current emissions levels persist, there is now a 50% chance that global warming of 1.5°C will be exceeded in nine years."
2022-11-11 08:35:43

COP27: Can India really adopt a climate-friendly lifestyle?
India wants to embrace an environment-friendly lifestyle to fight climate change - but what about its economy?
2022-11-09 01:20:03

COP27: What is the climate impact of private jets?
Demonstrators in Amsterdam stopped private jets taking off ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference.
2022-11-09 01:00:22

Report Demands 'Rapid Transition' to Renewables as Climate Calamities Spread Across US
"We're past the point of incremental changes," said one climate scientist. "That era has passed us by, and the magnitude of the challenges we're facing right now going forward are going to require transformative changes."
2022-11-08 10:00:51

COP27: Ukraine a reason to act fast on climate change - Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak tells the COP27 summit in Egypt a greener planet is possible and there "is room for hope".
2022-11-08 03:15:38

COP27: 'We'd never seen this much water' - Pakistan flood survivors
At COP27, Pakistan calls for help after floods linked to climate change left millions homeless.
2022-11-07 23:40:36

Single Billionaire Produces a Million Times More Emissions Than Average Person: Oxfam
"To meet the global target of keeping warming below 1.5°C, humanity must significantly reduce carbon emissions, which will necessitate radical changes in how investors and corporations conduct business and public policy," said one of the group's campaign
2022-11-07 13:26:33

US Giving $32 Billion Less Than Its Annual 'Fair Share' to Help Poor Nations Survive Climate Crisis
"Basic justice demands that those most responsible for causing the climate crisis should financially support those who are suffering most on the frontline of climate change," said the former president of the Maldives.
2022-11-07 12:49:59

COP27: Rishi Sunak urges global push on 'clean growth'
The PM will urge world leaders at the COP27 summit to deliver on promises to tackle global warming.
2022-11-07 04:46:39

COP27: Rishi Sunak urges world to move faster on renewable energy
The prime minister will travel to the COP27 summit in Egypt on Sunday to discuss climate change.
2022-11-06 08:31:12

Climate change: Decarbonising UK public buildings to cost �£25-30bn
The government estimates it will need �£25-30bn to convert sites to low-carbon heating, BBC learns.
2022-11-05 00:19:29

400+ Scientists Tell COP27 PR Firm to Drop Exxon and Other Fossil Fuel Clients
"Hill+Knowlton's work with fossil fuel clients is an egregious conflict of interest with the mission of COP27 and what is needed to address the worsening impacts of climate change," said one expert.
2022-11-04 09:34:29

Global South Faces More 'Climate Carnage' Without Surge in Adaptation Funding
"Climate change is landing blow after blow upon humanity, as we saw throughout 2022," said one U.N. expert. "We must get serious about adapting to climate change, and we must do it now."
2022-11-03 09:24:43