Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber most delegations at COP30 climate talks in Brazil
Analysis finds 1,600 fossil fuel representatives at UN climate summit in Brazil, outnumbering almost every country delegation.Read More
World has ‘virtually exhausted’ its carbon budget as fossil fuel emissions reach all-time high
New research warns that keeping global warming under 1.5°C is ‘no longer plausible’.Read More
‘COP of truth’: Countries commit to tackling climate disinformation at UN climate summit
It is the first time states have formally committed to information integrity and fighting back against climate disinformation.Read More
Rising electricity demand drives urgent need for diverse, resilient energy, IEA says
Renewable energy, led by solar power, will grow faster than any other major source in the next few years, the annual outlooks says.Read More
UN COP30 climate report says sustainable cooling essential to cut emissions and save lives
Emissions from cooling are set to double by 2050 without the introduction of more sustainable practices, according to the report.Read More
Bright nights, hotter planet? Light pollution may be driving ecosystems to release more carbon
A new study analyses the effect of artificial light on ecosystemsRead More
Urgent reforms needed in Cyprus water management as audit highlights serious shortcomings
In the midst of a water scarcity crisis, the Audit Office found weaknesses in the management of reserves.Read More
Have China’s carbon emissions peaked? New analysis shows they haven’t risen in 18 months
China’s emissions flat or falling over last 18 months, according to new analysisRead More
COP30: Brazil promotes largest Indigenous participation in history of the conference
Brazil invested in a number of initiatives and programmes to strengthen the representation of Indigenous peoples. Around 3,000 Indigenous people are expected to attend the 12-day summit in Brazil’s Amazon…
How much hotter is the world since the Paris Agreement? Here’s what a decade of data shows
The past decade has seen record temperatures, soaring emissions and extreme heat becoming the new normal.Read More