Why CO2 emissions and removal are not equal and opposite to each other
Professor of climate science Kirsten Zickfeld explains why carbon dioxide removal is not equal, and opposite to reducing CO2 emissions across the world
IMF wants to make carbon energy more expensive by scaling global carbon pricing. Here's how!
A new paper from IMF staff proposes scaling up global carbon pricing arrangement that complements the Paris Agreement, to cut back global CO2 emissions.
Aviation accounts for 2.4% of emissions. Could a different type of fuel help?
A new study has shown that alternative fuels to the kerosene that aeroplanes often burn could reduce the negative impact of aviation on global warming.
What is 'nature positive' and why is it the key to our future?
G7 leaders called for the world to be nature positive - which means enhancing the resilience of our planet and societies to halt and reverse nature loss.
Peatlands worldwide are drying out, threatening to release 860 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year
If peatlands dry out, they could release an additional 860 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year, by the end of century.
In ten years, this ice sheet could collapse, causing sea levels to rise
The Pine Island Glacier could collapse by the end of the decade, causing significant sea-level rise, research published in Science Advances found.
NASA: Earth’s energy imbalance has doubled over last 14 years
Increases in emissions of greenhouse gases like CO2 trap heat in the atmosphere, capturing outgoing radiation that would otherwise escape into space.
Making sense of frontier risks and identifying early warning signs
How can we manage frontier risks more effectively? First we must tackle why decision makers often fail to prepare, then we can build resilient pathways.
New report shows why fighting climate change and nature loss must be interlinked
A new report shows the importance of addressing nature loss as part of the fight against climate change. 'Nature-based Solutions' offer a way forward.
How a Great Green Wall could help Africa combat climate change
An ambitious African-led project aims to transform the lives of millions living on the frontline of the climate crisis, by restoring forests and creating green jobs.
What needs to happen before COP26? The UN’s climate chief explains
The UN's climate chief, Patricia Espinosa has said a “significant amount of work” remains to be done ahead of November’s COP26 summit in Glasgow, UK.
Lessons from London: How the city is tackling air pollution
Emissions zones, electric taxis, cycle lanes, and road closures have improved London's air quality, potentially saving thousands of premature deaths a year.