Analysis: UK solar power hits record high over summer 2026
Solar power generation in the UK reached a new record over the summer of 2026, as temperatures across the nation… The…
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How this summer’s heat and drought impacted crops in Europe – in six charts
Farmers around Europe are dealing with the aftermath of a summer of extreme heat, drought and wildfires that were…
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Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions fall in Q2 2026 due to plummeting oil use
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fell by 1% in the second quarter of 2026, as oil consumption plummeted amid the……
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Guest post: Why tough methane cuts are crucial for keeping warming ‘well-below’ 2C
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and the second-largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide (CO2).…
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Explainer: The CMIP7 emissions scenarios – and how they explore future climate change
Every six to seven years, climate modelling groups around the world run a coordinated set of simulations that explore…
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Climate change exposes 580 million children to 20 extra ‘heat-stress days’ every year
More than 40% of children under the age of 10 globally are already experiencing at least 20 additional “heat-stress…
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Factcheck: 10 flaws in the Conservative report on ‘cheap power’
In a new report, the opposition Conservatives argue that UK electricity prices are too high and that it would be… The…
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Q&A: What is ‘long-duration energy storage’ – and why does the UK need it?
The UK is pioneering the use of “super batteries” that can store energy for long periods, smoothing the output from……
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Explainer: How the ‘super El Niño’ will reshape the world’s weather
The world is currently experiencing what is expected to become the strongest El Niño on record – dubbed a “super El…
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Analysis: The two largest reservoirs in the US have hit record-low levels
The second-largest reservoir in the US reached a record-low water height on Saturday – just days after the country’s…
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Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts
Emissions from land-use change – including deforestation, loss of peatland and forest degradation – have been falling…
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Q&A: What does China’s 15th five-year plan for coal mean for climate action?
China has published a new five-year plan for coal, the latest in a slew of important policy documents for the… The post…
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Analysis: Weaker EV targets could cost UK consumers £3bn a year by 2030
An upcoming UK government consultation on weakening targets for electric vehicles (EVs) could cost consumers as much as…
Read at source →Q&A: What is in China’s new five-year plan for climate change?
China has released a five-year plan dedicated to addressing climate change. The 15th five-year plan for a national…
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Factcheck: How nuclear, gas, wind and solar power are affected during heatwaves
Heatwaves are becoming more likely and more intense due to climate change, impacting sources of power generation around…
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Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
When carbon dioxide (CO2) is released from a factory or power plant, the gas can be captured and permanently stored……
Read at source →Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
The general public often underestimate support for climate action, while overestimating the real-world actions taken by…
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Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
In recent days, prominent climate sceptics and rightwing commentators have shared charts on social media incorrectly…
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World falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets for 2030, says draft UN report
The global goal to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030 “will not be achieved” unless action by countries “accelerates……
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Climate change is driving a ‘shift’ in childhood malaria risk across Africa
Rising temperatures are redistributing the risk of childhood malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in areas of “new…
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Q&A: What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ for renewables mean for climate change?
China has released its “15th five-year plan for the development of renewable energy”, outlining key targets and…
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Analysis: Wind and solar power overtake fossil fuels in Germany for first time ever
More of Germany’s electricity came from wind and solar power than fossil fuels for the first time ever in 2025.… The…
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Analysis: 84% of nations miss deadline to identify ‘nature-harming’ subsidies by 2025
Most countries failed to meet a 2025 target to identify all of their subsidies that could be “harmful” to…
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Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution
This summer has seen Europe suffer through a series of record-breaking heatwaves. Amid widespread media coverage of the…
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Access to finance ‘strengthens climate resilience’ among sub-Saharan women
Empowering women through greater access to finance could “strengthen” households’ resilience to “climate shocks”,…
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State of the climate: Rapidly developing El Niño raises chance of record-warm 2026
As 2026 passes its halfway point, the world is watching one of the most rapidly intensifying El Niño events in… The…
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Q&A: What the EU’s carbon market review means for climate action
The European Commission has put forward new plans to cut emissions under the EU carbon market more slowly, from 2031……
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Q&A: Europe’s May and June heatwave deaths – and how they were counted
Recent weeks have seen a flurry of reports from public health authorities and scientists that estimate the deaths…
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UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo
The UK has abandoned projects worth tens of millions of pounds that were meant to help protect Congo rainforests and……
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28 quotes from new UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels
The UK’s new prime minister Andy Burnham remained tight-lipped on his views on climate change during his leadership…
Read at source →28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels
The UK’s incoming prime minister Andy Burnham has remained tight-lipped on his views on climate change during his…
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Interview: COP31 president says electrification is ‘surest way to protect citizens’
Last month, COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum launched a target for 35% of the world’s final energy to come from…
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Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate
As successive heatwaves hit Europe, air-conditioning (AC) has emerged as a new front in the international “culture war”…
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Interview: Dr Sun Yixian on his new database tracking Chinese climate ‘leadership’
The number of global climate initiatives launched or run by China has been growing since 2009, a new study shows.… The…
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Guest post: France’s June heatwave caused more than 2,700 heat-related deaths
In June 2026, a record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe, with France among the first and hardest hit countries. In…
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Q&A: How will the World Bank’s abandoned finance goal affect climate action?
The World Bank has abandoned a target for 45% of the funding it gives developing countries to be “climate finance”,……
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