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Can COP 28 steer climate change back on course?

Adnan Amin, who is the CEO and number two official at the upcoming Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai in late November and December, is hoping for a "course correction".

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Climate change protests in Vienna and The Hague

A weekend of climate protests is planned in 54 countries around the world.

Green News

World way off target on Paris climate goals, UN warns

A landmark report from the UN says more climate action is needed 'on all fronts'.

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Watch: Brazil firefighters rescue people trapped by floods

Firefighters rescue people trapped by floodwaters in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil's southernmost state, where heavy rains have left at least 21 dead.

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Greece is launching drones to tackle future wildfires

Climate change makes deadly blazes worse, the Greek PM has warned, as the Evros fire continues to burn.

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NGOs demand review of EU emission reduction targets

The annual emission allowances (AEAs) set by the European Commission for EU member states lack ambition and are in breach of EU environmental law, according to CAN Europe and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN).

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Antarctic sea ice loss decimates emperor penguin colonies

Research has found that sea ice around Antarctica has decreased significantly in the last seven years.

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Pope Francis to write second part of landmark environmental letter

The previous document is thought to have had an impact on commitments at the 2015 Paris climate conference.

Climate

El Niño's biggest impacts likely to be felt in 2024

Heat-trapping greenhouse gases and El Niño could see the world’s climate move ever further from what we are used to.

Climate

Oceans hit highest temperature ever recorded

Ocean temperature records are being broken around the world with dire consequences for the health of the planet.

Nature

Great Barrier Reef escapes UNESCO ‘in danger’ recommendation for now

The Australian government has welcomed the decision saying it shows it is ‘working hard’ to protect the reef.

Green News

Is Scotland’s jellyfish influx due to climate change?

Coastal waters around Scotland can expect to see large numbers of jellyfish this summer, MSC reports.

Climate

July set to be hottest month ever recorded, say climate experts

"The age of global warming is over, it's time for the age of global boiling," warns the United Nations Secretary General.

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Slow disaster: Inside the Indonesian village being engulfed by the sea

More than 200 people live in what is one of Indonesia's fastest-sinking areas.

World News

At least 22 people dead following flooding in South Korea

In South Korea, as least 22 people have died after a week of heavy rains caused landslides, floods, and damage to property and infrastructure.

World News

Italy braced for record-breaking heatwave with extreme temperatures

Health and medical facilities are being mobilised across the country to care for the most vulnerable people, particularly those suffering from dehydration, and to provide care for the elderly in nursing homes

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European heatwave causes many to find innovative ways to cool down

With temperatures exceeding 40 Celsius in many parts of Europe, people are heading for swimming pools and 'cooling centres'.

Eco-Innovation

What is sun blocking and does it really work?

A White House report confirms that the US is open to researching solar radiation modification, or sun blocking.

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El Niño phenomenon under way, World Meteorological Organisation says

The El Niño phenomenon is under way and will be "at least moderate" in strength, according to the World Meteorological Organisation

Green News

Is Utah’s ‘watermelon snow’ due to climate change?

Record snowfall is heating up under the sun and turning shades of red.