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World court to rule on countries’ duty to fight climate change

The case has been dubbed a ‘David versus Goliath’ battle, with vulnerable nations pushing for a more robust legal framework for climate action.

22/07/2025

Climate

Is the UK’s spate of heatwaves the new normal under climate change?

The pace of change and clustering of record-breaking extreme weather are far from natural, the scientists emphasise.

14/07/2025

Climate

Over a third of Tuvaluans seek pioneering climate visa to Australia

The treaty is seen as a hopeful model for climate mobility, but is the result of “a deeply saddening” reality for Tuvalu.

27/06/2025

Climate

Climate change made May’s Arctic heatwave 3C hotter, scientists say

Spring heat could be an emerging threat for vulnerable people in Iceland and Inuit communities in Greenland.

11/06/2025

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Could Arctic clouds explain why climate models keep failing?

Researchers have also warned that even limiting global warming to 1.5°C won’t save our polar ice sheets.

21/05/2025

Climate

Overshooting 1.5°C will cause irreversible glacier loss, study shows

“The longer we delay emissions cuts, the more we burden future generations with irreversible change”.

19/05/2025

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Türkiye’s 20,000-year-old glaciers may vanish in the next two decades

The remaining glacial area in the Cilo Mountains has been damaged and degraded, scientists say.

01/04/2025

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Germany-sized ice block lost from world glaciers since records began

Five of the past six years have witnessed the most rapid glacier retreat on record.

21/03/2025

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Global sea levels rose faster than expected last year, NASA says

Since the satellite recording of ocean height began in 1993, the rate of annual sea level rise has more than doubled.

14/03/2025

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‘A rare event’: Is climate change to blame for Cyclone Alfred?

The last time a cyclone struck so far south along Australia’s east coast was in 1974.

06/03/2025

Climate

Has climate change pushed back Earth’s next ice age?

The researchers studied Earth’s orbit, tilt and wobble to solve a problem that had stumped scientists for decades.

28/02/2025

Climate

Can ‘golden passports’ save Nauru from climate change?

Nauru’s first ‘golden passport’ scheme fell apart after the country granted citizenship to Al-Qaeda members.

26/02/2025

Climate

Climate change is melting glaciers at record rate, scientists warn

The thawing of 7 trillion tonnes of glacial ice since has raised sea levels by almost 2 centimetres, with the Alps a melting hotspot.

20/02/2025

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Young people lack awareness of dangers to ocean health, study finds

The survey found little demand amongst young people for significant action or accountability from ocean stakeholders.

05/02/2025

Climate

What did countries argue at the world’s biggest climate case?

Vanuatu and other vulnerable states gave impassioned evidence - aided by a few European allies. Now they wait for the World Court's opinion.

13/12/2024

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Scientists predict exact month the Arctic could lose all its sea ice

The Arctic Ocean may see its first ice-free day before 2030, earlier than scientists predicted.

04/12/2024

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New Greenpeace photos show rapid Arctic ice retreat in Svalbard

Greenpeace has released a new series of images illustrating the extent of polar ice retreat in the Arctic.

30/11/2024

Climate

Earth’s ‘vital signs’ show planet at tipping point

Climate experts warn that much of the fabric of life on Earth is at risk and urge immediate action.

09/10/2024

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Europe’s overseas territories 'pummelled’ by rising sea levels

Residents of former Dutch colony Bonaire have sued the Netherlands for lack of action against climate change.

26/09/2024

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Scientists in the Arctic have found a way to grow sea ice

The Antarctic Ice Sheet is retreating at a faster rate than in previous decades, raising concerns about a total collapse.

24/09/2024