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22 of Earth's 34 'vital signs' are flashing red, new climate report reveals — but there's still time to act
Earth's systems are nearing tipping points that could plunge the planet into a "hothouse" regime — but there's still time to prevent that from happening, scientists say.
Meat eaten by city-dwelling Americans produces more CO2 than the entire UK — but there are easy ways to slash it
Halving how much edible food is thrown away, swapping beef for pork or chicken and having one meatless day a week could slash the carbon "hoofprint" of U.S. cities by up to 51%, a new study finds.
CO2 levels reach record new high, locking in more global warming
Greenhouse gas concentrations increased by a record amount in 2024 as more carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide became locked in Earth's atmosphere, a World Meteorological Organization report finds.
'An increasing attack on water resources from multiple fronts': Scientists warn 'day zero droughts' could hit before 2030
Three-quarters of the world's drought-prone areas are at risk of extreme water shortages — known as "day zero droughts" — this century, and some could be hit before 2030.
Hidden, supercharged 'thermostat' may cause Earth to overcorrect for climate change
Rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere may trigger a series of geological and biological processes that could ensure the next ice age arrives on time instead of being delayed, researchers say.
China issues new pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions — is it now a global leader in climate action?
China has committed to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035 — but is this going to cut it? Tell us what you think.
Extreme weather caused more than $100 billion in damage by June — smashing US records
After damaging wildfires in LA, tornadoes and series of floods, the first six months of this year smashed multiple extreme weather records in the U.S., data show — and experts say this trend is likely to continue.
When China makes a climate pledge, the world should listen
Opinion Beijing has a track record of only promising what it plans to deliver. But too often the world's attention is elsewhere.
The Panama Canal needs a staggering amount of water to operate. Climate change could threaten that, study warns
The vital commercial artery depends on a supply of fresh water to move ships between the two oceans. Drought conditions that were once rare could become common by the end of the century, greatly impacting the canal’s operation.
