In North America, renewables are steadily gaining ground on oil
Renewable energy sources are steadily gaining traction in North America. These new forecasts show how the continent is doing on its decarbonization journey.
New research shows carbon budget for 1.5°C will run out in just six years
New study finds that we have a budget of 250 gigatonnes of CO2 left and that we will reach this carbon budget in six years if we continue emitting at current levels.
How climate-smart procurement can tackle climate change in Nigeria
Nigeria has announced an energy plan to achieve net-zero by 2060. We outline how policy-makers can use climate-smart procurement to combat climate change.
European Commission proposes methane emissions limit on gas imports. Here's what to know
Methane emissions pose more than 80 times the global warming threat of CO2 over 20-years, but they remains in the atmosphere for a relatively short time.
Planet's life-support systems close to tipping point, say UN scientists, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
Top nature and climate stories: Planet's life-support systems close to tipping point, say UN scientists; Disappearing ice sheet makes sea level rise unavoidable; and more.
Innovative ways to communicate the climate crisis: Rainn Wilson and Gail Whiteman explain
Creating effective climate change messaging is challenging. Here’s how Arctic Basecamp founder Professor Gail Whiteman and actor Rainn Wilson are doing it.
This new material could change how we make cement — and cut 500 million tons of emissions by 2030
Cement is essential for development — but carbon-intensive. This innovative material can cut its emissions by 40%, paving the way to low-carbon building.
The 6 psychological responses to climate change - which one is yours?
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe explains most people have nuanced views on climate change, so we shouldn't label people simplistically as deniers.
This is why beer makes for a meaningful climate lesson... and a potentially positive one
A recent study found that the changing climate could make a lot of the beer that we drink taste worse, and cost more. But experts say help is on the way.
These are world leaders' top 3 concerns, according to AI analysis of their speeches
AI analysis of world leaders' speeches at UNGA reveals their top concerns. Climate, development and peace are the most pressing.
The global cooling pledge: can the world slash emissions from industrial cooling systems by 68%?
New Global Cooling Pledge calls on dozens of countries to reduce cooling-related emissions by at least 68% by 2050 by tackling HFCs and electricity consumption
Explainer: What are tropical glaciers and why are they an indicator for climate change?
There are few tropical glaciers left and those are melting rapidly due to climate change, threatening regional ecosystems, livelihoods and sea levels.