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‘Act of self-harm’: Fears UK will cut climate finance for poor nations

The UK government tells Euronews Green it is “modernising” its approach to international climate financing – but declined to comment on alleged cuts.

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Economic models ‘fail to capture’ severity of climate crisis - report

Scientists have warned that current models are significantly underrepresenting the toll climate change is taking on the global economy.

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Why scientists want to build a wall along the ‘Doomsday Glacier’

The ‘Doomsday Glacier’ already contributes four per cent of annual sea level rise, but can the consequences of climate change be barricaded off?

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Are polar bears in Svalbard getting fatter from climate change?

Ice melt could be temporarily helping polar bears hunt more efficiently, but scientists say it may soon hinder populations.

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‘Alternative truths’: How the EU is tackling climate disinformation

As the threat of climate change accelerates, the EU has strengthened its commitment to fight disinformation.

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Flower nectar is dwindling, putting this tiny creature at risk

One of the world’s most iconic migrations is at risk, as rising temperatures alter the quality of vital flower nectar.

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Dutch government ordered to protect sinking island from climate change

In a sweeping victory for Bonaire residents, The Hague District Court has ruled that Dutch authorities had discriminated against the island's inhabitants.

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Doomsday Clock warns Trump’s war on renewable energy must end

A rapid transition away from fossil fuels could help slow down the Doomsday Clock as it edges closer to midnight.

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Sea levels are rising - but in Greenland, the opposite is happening

Scientists say Greenland’s sinking sea levels will have a ripple effect on coastal communities, shipping routes, fishing and infrastructure.

Road To

World Government Summit 2026 unveiled in Dubai

Dubai has unveiled the World Government Summit 2026, set to be its largest ever. More than 150 government delegations, global leaders, and scientists will gather to tackle AI, climate and economic risks, aiming to move from ideas to action at a critical global moment.

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Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence chiefs warn

Without “major intervention” the UK risks increasing geopolitical instability, economic insecurity, conflict and migration.

Europe in Motion

Which European countries will heatwaves hit hardest by 2100?

As heatwave records are broken each year in Europe, countries across the continent are being hit particularly hard by climate change. However, Mediterranean countries aren't topping the list as expected.

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Whales may ‘divide resources’ to cope with climate change - study

Scientists have analysed almost 30 years of data to discover how whales in the North Atlantic Ocean are learning to co-exist in a warming world.

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Top polluters controlled by nations that blocked fossil fuel phaseout

Many state-owned fossil fuel firms that emitted the highest levels of pollution in 2024 went on to block a phaseout roadmap at COP30.

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New tool reveals the hidden environmental cost of every website

9,000 monthly searches on YouTube.com uses 10 litres of water – enough for a capuchin monkey to survive for 77 days.

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‘Irreversible damage’: Is the world about to run out of water?

Decades of human activity have left “irreversible damage” to the planet’s water supply, a new report warns.

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Penguins are changing their breeding patterns. Should we be worried?

The breeding season of the Gentoo penguin in Antarctica has leaped forward by 14 days, sparking concern amongst scientists.

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Europe's Winter Olympics host sites shrinking due to climate change

Chamonix and Oslo are among the sites considered risky for hosting future Games.

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NASA sparks concern after report on rising temperatures omits climate

An expert says NASA’s statement is “consistent” with all of the other “anti-climate actions” the Trump administration has taken in the last year.

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We’ve ‘seriously underestimated’ how fast Earth is warming. Here’s why

Experts have sounded the climate alarm after discovering that global temperatures are accelerating faster than predicted.