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Why ‘imagination activism’ beats climate doom

A new exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, asks, what if the most radical climate tool isn't technology, but the ability to dream?

Climate

What would an 'overshoot' of 1.5°C mean for the planet?

Scientists warn of tipping points as temperatures push past safe limits, but leaders stress action could still bring the planet back under 1.5°C.

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Are European cities prepared for climate change?

Despite climate change being a top priority for most mayors in 54 cities, nearly one-fifth of the cities don't have a dedicated team for climate adaptation.

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One in 25 COP30 attendees is a fossil fuel lobbyist, analysis finds

Analysis finds 1,600 fossil fuel representatives at UN climate summit in Brazil, outnumbering almost every country delegation.

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Countries commit to tackling climate disinformation at COP30

It is the first time states have formally committed to information integrity and fighting back against climate disinformation.

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Serious water management gaps put Cyprus resources at risk

In the midst of a water scarcity crisis, the Audit Office found weaknesses in the management of reserves.

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China’s carbon emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months

China’s emissions flat or falling over last 18 months, according to new analysis

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A decade after Paris, how much hotter has our planet become?

The past decade has seen record temperatures, soaring emissions and extreme heat becoming the new normal.

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Paris Agreement: One decade on, warming outpaces global action

Record heat waves and deadly weather disasters have punctuated a decade of missed climate targets.

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Emirates is using AI to help avoid severe turbulence on flights

Given that experts say climate change is making the skies bumpier, airlines are looking for ways to ensure passengers’ safety and comfort.

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Climate disinformation surges ahead of COP30

A new report looks at the climate disinformation online ecosystem

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Countries pledge billions for rainforest protection fund at COP30

Brazil’s rainforest preservation fund details announced at COP30, draws worldwide support

Climate

At least five people killed as Kalmaegi makes landfall in Vietnam

At least five people were killed in Vietnam after Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall on Thursday. It comes just a few days after the storm, classified as a Tropical Depression, claimed the lives of at least 188 people as it barrelled through the Philippines, which is now bracing for the next storm.

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Paul McCartney urges COP30 to go vegetarian to avoid climate hypocrisy

The UN Climate Change Conference takes place in Belém, Brazil, next week... And Paul McCartney has some thoughts regarding the menu.

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COP30 explained: What it is, who’s going and why it matters

The annual climate conference will take place in Belem, Brazil, from 10 November to 21 November.

Climate

2025 is on track to be among the three warmest years on record

Copernicus says the findings reflect the “accelerating pace of climate change”.

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Europe’s new AI tool that can forecast heatwaves much earlier

The researchers trained their AI on reconstructions of ancient climates from the year 0 to 1850.

Climate

Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa's destructive winds and rain

Melissa was one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes to make landfall and brought destructive weather to Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Cuba.

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Prince William honors global climate innovators in Rio

In Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, the Earthshot Prize brought together Brazilian and global celebrities alongside Prince William, who is in the city for a three-day environmental programme before travelling on to the COP30 UN climate summit.

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Climate pledges 'barely moving the needle' on global warming, says UN

A new UN report reviews the gap between countries’ climate commitments and global emissions targets.