Arctic sea ice summer minimum in 2021 is ‘12th lowest’ on record
Arctic sea ice has reached its annual minimum for 2021, clocking in at the 12th lowest on record, according to provisional data from the NSIDC.
Scientists win Nobel Prize for Physics for their work on climate change
Three scientists have won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physics for their work on complex physical systems, such as Earth's changing climate.
Monsoons are a benefit to the US Southwest but are becoming harder to predict
Tuscon, Arizona saw its third-wettest monsoon in history this year. This served as a benefit to nearby ecosystems, but they're becoming harder to track.
How flood-prone Mumbai is tackling climate change, from underground tunnels to newer sewers
Mumbai launched its first Climate Action Plan to bring together different arms of the administration to try to fast-track solutions against climate change and flooding.
7 billion ‘extra’ trees have been discovered in Africa - part of the continent’s ongoing efforts to restore and reforest the land
7 billion trees that hadn’t been counted before have been discovered in Africa. The data could help in the fight against deforestation and defend against climate change.
Italy's first-ever 'living lab' is helping marine biologists tackle climate change
Santa Teresa Bay has become Italy's first underwater 'living' lab, providing data to study extreme weather events and measure the effect of climate change on seawater.
How Asia can accelerate its green energy transition
Asia could also accelerate its move to lower carbon emissions by ramping up the use of biofuels and coupling natural gas consumption with technologies like carbon capture.
Research shows droughts push more people to migrate than floods
People are five times as likely to move following drought conditions as they are after floods or periods of excess water, according to World Bank research.
Managing the increasing climate risks for countries surrounding the River Nile
In sub-Saharan Africa, climate change is having particularly significant effects, with 11 countries sharing the Nile basin facing recent natural disasters.
Climate change: how can we prepare U.S. homes for extreme weather?
Climate-related events are expected to become worse in the near future and affect more people as a result of human activity.
What is 'marine snow' and how does it help the ocean to store carbon?
Marine snow transports carbon into the ocean's depths; 1% of its carbon dioxide lies buried in the seafloor for thousands of years.
Why natural climate solutions are about much more than carbon
To make real progress, we need to integrate carbon reduction, biodiversity, land restoration, and support for rural communities.