Environment and Climate

Amazon forest fire season burns area roughly size of Italy in alarming increase

Amazon forest fire season burns area roughly size of Italy in alarming increase

ICJ climate hearings see "David and Goliath battle" between rich polluters and vulnerable nations

ICJ climate hearings see "David and Goliath battle" between rich polluters and vulnerable nations

Philippines volcano sends enormous ash column into the sky in explosive eruption

Philippines volcano sends enormous ash column into the sky in explosive eruption

Meta pushes zero-carbon energy strategy with solar deal

Meta pushes zero-carbon energy strategy with solar deal

Tsunami warning issued after quake strikes off California coast: "You are in danger"

Tsunami warning issued after quake strikes off California coast: "You are in danger"

International Court of Justice begins hearing historic case on climate change

International Court of Justice begins hearing historic case on climate change

Air pollution from fires linked to 1.5 million deaths a year

Air pollution from fires linked to 1.5 million deaths a year

As Arctic climate warms, even Santa is running short of snow

As Arctic climate warms, even Santa is running short of snow

China expected to hit peak coal consumption in 2025, report says

China expected to hit peak coal consumption in 2025, report says

Utah park gives bizarre Thanksgiving warning: Don't brine your turkey in the lake!

Utah park gives bizarre Thanksgiving warning: Don't brine your turkey in the lake!

Maine sues fossil fuel companies over climate deception

Maine sues fossil fuel companies over climate deception

COP29 fails to produce a fossil fuels pledge, leaving vulnerable states in the lurch

COP29 fails to produce a fossil fuels pledge, leaving vulnerable states in the lurch

Biden praises COP29 deal, vows US climate action despite Trump

Biden praises COP29 deal, vows US climate action despite Trump

"No deal in Baku is better than a bad deal," say NGOs at COP29

"No deal in Baku is better than a bad deal," say NGOs at COP29

"Vague" net zero rules threaten climate targets, scientists warn

"Vague" net zero rules threaten climate targets, scientists warn

COP29 proposal calls on rich countries to pay $250 billion per year in climate financing

COP29 proposal calls on rich countries to pay $250 billion per year in climate financing

World-first plastic pollution treaty reaches "moment of truth"

World-first plastic pollution treaty reaches "moment of truth"

Giraffes may soon end up on endangered list, US officials warn

Giraffes may soon end up on endangered list, US officials warn

Countries dash to secure climate deal after COP29 draft is rejected

Countries dash to secure climate deal after COP29 draft is rejected

Two dead as "bomb cyclone" storm pounds western US

Two dead as "bomb cyclone" storm pounds western US

Companies in Big Oil-backed anti-plastic pollution alliance produce more waste than they remove

Companies in Big Oil-backed anti-plastic pollution alliance produce more waste than they remove

Parts of Great Barrier Reef raise alarms with highest coral mortality on record

Parts of Great Barrier Reef raise alarms with highest coral mortality on record

Hundreds of carbon capture lobbyists given access to COP29 in latest blow to credibility

Hundreds of carbon capture lobbyists given access to COP29 in latest blow to credibility

Trump names Doug Burgum as new "Energy Czar" in decision slammed by environmental groups

Trump names Doug Burgum as new "Energy Czar" in decision slammed by environmental groups

COP29: Oil execs descend on climate conference as NGOs slam lobbyist presence

COP29: Oil execs descend on climate conference as NGOs slam lobbyist presence

Al Gore says climate progress "won't slow much" because of Trump – here's why

Al Gore says climate progress "won't slow much" because of Trump – here's why

New York City residents urged to save water as drought conditions continue

New York City residents urged to save water as drought conditions continue

World burning fossil fuels at record levels despite threat of climate disaster, new study shows

World burning fossil fuels at record levels despite threat of climate disaster, new study shows

Trump picks ex-lawmaker Lee Zeldin to head EPA: "We will restore energy dominance"

Trump picks ex-lawmaker Lee Zeldin to head EPA: "We will restore energy dominance"

COP29 talks stall from the start with fight over agenda

COP29 talks stall from the start with fight over agenda

Heat, air pollution, disease: How climate change affects health

Heat, air pollution, disease: How climate change affects health

World's first wooden satellite launched into space

World's first wooden satellite launched into space

COP29 chief exec caught striking dodgy deals on fossil fuels

COP29 chief exec caught striking dodgy deals on fossil fuels

2024 will breach 1.5 degree warming limit to become hottest on record

2024 will breach 1.5 degree warming limit to become hottest on record

Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as Category 3 and triggers nationwide blackout

Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as Category 3 and triggers nationwide blackout

Trump's election victory has huge implications for fight against climate change

Trump's election victory has huge implications for fight against climate change

COP29: Nations gather for crunch climate talks in shadow of US presidential vote

COP29: Nations gather for crunch climate talks in shadow of US presidential vote

Are bioplastics really better for the environment than traditional plastics?

Are bioplastics really better for the environment than traditional plastics?

How harmful are microplastics to human health? New research reveals the shocking truth

How harmful are microplastics to human health? New research reveals the shocking truth

Fossil fuel production continues to rise ahead of COP29 climate summit as activists slam "empty words"

Fossil fuel production continues to rise ahead of COP29 climate summit as activists slam "empty words"

6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off the West Coast of the US

6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off the West Coast of the US

Climate and environmental justice: Where do the 2024 presidential candidates stand?

Climate and environmental justice: Where do the 2024 presidential candidates stand?

UN warns greenhouse gas emissions at an all-time high in 2023

UN warns greenhouse gas emissions at an all-time high in 2023

Man lost for a month in national park survives on mushrooms and berries

Man lost for a month in national park survives on mushrooms and berries

One in three tree species at risk of extinction, new report finds

One in three tree species at risk of extinction, new report finds

Almost no carbon dioxide absorbed by trees and land in 2023, new study warns

Almost no carbon dioxide absorbed by trees and land in 2023, new study warns

Google urged to step up efforts to demonetize climate falsehoods

Google urged to step up efforts to demonetize climate falsehoods

Jane Goodall warns of "false promises" ahead of UN biodiversity summit

Jane Goodall warns of "false promises" ahead of UN biodiversity summit

Ocean experts raise alarm over largest-ever global coral bleaching ever

Ocean experts raise alarm over largest-ever global coral bleaching ever

Hundreds of "mysterious black balls" wash ashore on popular Sydney beach

Hundreds of "mysterious black balls" wash ashore on popular Sydney beach

How to apply for FEMA disaster assistance after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton

How to apply for FEMA disaster assistance after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton

Scientists warn of imminent wildlife collapse: "Point of no return"

Scientists warn of imminent wildlife collapse: "Point of no return"

It's official: Scientists say Hurricane Milton was made worse by climate change

It's official: Scientists say Hurricane Milton was made worse by climate change

Hurricane Milton: Floridians refuse to leave "paradise" after deadly storms

Hurricane Milton: Floridians refuse to leave "paradise" after deadly storms

Hurricane Milton: Death toll climbs to 16 as Florida begins challenging clean-up

Hurricane Milton: Death toll climbs to 16 as Florida begins challenging clean-up

Northern lights dazzle night skies thanks to strong geomagnetic storm

Northern lights dazzle night skies thanks to strong geomagnetic storm

Hurricane Milton: At least 10 confirmed dead after swath of tornadoes

Hurricane Milton: At least 10 confirmed dead after swath of tornadoes

Hurricane Milton shreds Rays stadium roof in shocking footage

Hurricane Milton shreds Rays stadium roof in shocking footage

Taylor Swift's astonishing donation to victims of Hurricane Milton revealed!

Taylor Swift's astonishing donation to victims of Hurricane Milton revealed!

Monster Hurricane Milton makes landfall and wallops coast of Florida

Monster Hurricane Milton makes landfall and wallops coast of Florida

Powerful solar storm forecasted to strike the US

Powerful solar storm forecasted to strike the US

Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida, bringing tornadoes and deadly flood threats

Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida, bringing tornadoes and deadly flood threats

Tourists hunker down for Hurricane Milton at Disney World – but first, a few rides

Tourists hunker down for Hurricane Milton at Disney World – but first, a few rides

Hurricane Milton barrels down as time runs out for Floridians to flee

Hurricane Milton barrels down as time runs out for Floridians to flee

Hurricane Milton strengthens back to Category 5 as Florida braces for direct hit

Hurricane Milton strengthens back to Category 5 as Florida braces for direct hit

Hurricane Milton looms over Florida as areas brace for "worst storm" in over a century

Hurricane Milton looms over Florida as areas brace for "worst storm" in over a century

Scientists sound climate alarm as Antarctica rapidly turns green

Scientists sound climate alarm as Antarctica rapidly turns green

Hurricane Milton continues rapid intensification to become Category 5 as it targets Florida

Hurricane Milton continues rapid intensification to become Category 5 as it targets Florida

Florida braces for Hurricane Milton as FEMA head slams "dangerous" Helene misinformation

Florida braces for Hurricane Milton as FEMA head slams "dangerous" Helene misinformation

Why do deaths continue to rise in hurricane-affected areas for years after the initial disaster?

Why do deaths continue to rise in hurricane-affected areas for years after the initial disaster?

Did climate change play a key role in the devastation of Hurricane Helene?

Did climate change play a key role in the devastation of Hurricane Helene?

Hurricane Helene death toll surpasses 200 – and it's expected to rise further

Hurricane Helene death toll surpasses 200 – and it's expected to rise further

Farmer kills more than 100 endangered crocodiles after major storm ruins enclosure

Farmer kills more than 100 endangered crocodiles after major storm ruins enclosure

Hurricane Helene death toll rises again as Biden responds furiously to "liar" Trump

Hurricane Helene death toll rises again as Biden responds furiously to "liar" Trump

Endangered whales sightings by New York spark concern

Endangered whales sightings by New York spark concern

Helene causes unprecedented flooding and destruction as death toll tops 100

Helene causes unprecedented flooding and destruction as death toll tops 100

Flooded roads and power outages hamper rescue efforts after Hurricane Helene

Flooded roads and power outages hamper rescue efforts after Hurricane Helene

Florida's Treasure Island starts long clean-up after Hurricane Helene's devastation

Florida's Treasure Island starts long clean-up after Hurricane Helene's devastation

Florida man boards kayak to escape Hurricane Helene flood – in his living room!

Florida man boards kayak to escape Hurricane Helene flood – in his living room!

Hurricane Helene death toll climbs over 40 after landfall as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Helene death toll climbs over 40 after landfall as Category 4 storm

Dozens dead as Hurricane Helene triggers "catastrophic" floods across the southeast

Dozens dead as Hurricane Helene triggers "catastrophic" floods across the southeast