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09 12 2020 | 11:43

A change in the weather: new demand for TV presenters to include climate in forecasts.

The ABC’s Graham Creed says new climate change research could ‘fill a big gap’ in public understanding. Graham Creed has spent 30 years with his head in synoptic charts, and for the past 20 he’s…

09 12 2020 | 11:32

Richest 1% in UK produce 11 times the carbon emissions of poorest 50%, says study.

Oxfam calls for higher taxes on private jets and SUVs to curb pollution by top earners. The richest 1 per cent of people in the UK produce 11 times the amount of carbon emissions as those in the…

09 12 2020 | 11:30

'Historic Moment' as Climate Movement Takes on Big Oil at The Hague.

Representing more than 17,000 claimants who support climate action, the international organization Friends of the Earth on Tuesday opened its case against fossil fuel giant Shell at The Hague by…

09 12 2020 | 00:18

Court Rejects Trump's Arctic Drilling Proposal in 'Huge Victory for Polar Bears and Our Climate'

Climate action advocates and wildlife defenders celebrated Monday after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit rejected the Trump administration's approval of Liberty, a proposed offshore oil-…

08 12 2020 | 12:45

'Stop the Plunder and Start the Healing,' UN Chief Urges in State of the Planet Speech.

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the dire threat of climate change Wednesday in a speech on the state of the planet delivered at Columbia University in New York.   "The state of…

08 12 2020 | 12:39

UK sets ambitious new climate target ahead of UN Summit.

The UK Government has announced a new ambitious target to reduce the UK’s emissions by at least 68% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. Recognising the urgency to go further to tackle climate change,…

08 12 2020 | 12:39

A warning on climate and the risk of societal collapse.

Scientists and academics including Prof Gesa Weyhenmeyer and Prof Will Steffen argue that we must discuss the threat of societal disruption in order to prepare for it.

08 12 2020 | 12:29

UK Government unveils path to sustainable farming from 2021.

Plans to deliver a better, fairer farming system in England have been set out by the UK government. The roadmap outlines changes that will come into force over a period of seven years to help…

08 12 2020 | 12:25

The Climate Crisis Is Already Killing People, New Lancet Report Warns.

The climate crisis already has a death toll, and it will get worse if we don't act to reduce emissions.

08 12 2020 | 12:23

Beyond Investing: Biden’s bold plans for the future.

Beyond Investing is pleased to present this update on its US Vegan Climate Index in the wake of the recent US Presidential election. With the results of the US presidential election called, it feels…

08 12 2020 | 12:19

Trump Plans 'Going Out of Business' Sale With Arctic Drilling Leases.

Conservation campaigners on Thursday accused President Donald Trump of taking a "wrecking ball" to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as the White House announced plans to move ahead with the sale…

08 12 2020 | 12:09

The Danish climate minister closing down the oil industry for good.

Dan Jørgensen has agreed the world’s most ambitious climate goal with a promise to cut 70% of emissions by 2030. Denmark’s climate minister is fairly certain that the deal to close down the nation’s…

07 12 2020 | 07:51

Could China replace Australian iron ore with metal from Africa?

Analysis: Amid rising trade tensions, Chinese interests are keen to develop a high-quality deposit in Guinea. Analysts warn any restrictions on Australian sales to China would ‘send shockwaves…

07 12 2020 | 07:44

Bank of America Promises It Won't Fund Arctic Drilling.

After ongoing pressure from environmental groups and Indigenous communities, Bank of America has said it will not finance any oil and gas exploration in the Arctic, making it the last major U.S.…

07 12 2020 | 07:43

Nigeria police rescue 10 people after ‘baby factory’ raid.

Rescued women told police the owner hired men to impregnate them and then sell the newborns for profit. Police in Nigeria have rescued 10 people, including four children, four pregnant women and…

07 12 2020 | 07:42

Greek utility PPC to invest $4.1 billion in renewable energy, grid modernization through 2023.

Greece’s biggest power utility Public Power Corp. (PPC) will spend 3.4 billion euros ($4.11 billion) to expand its footprint in renewables and modernise the country’s distribution grid, it said on…

07 12 2020 | 07:38

Analysis: What does declaring a 'climate emergency' actually do?

What's a climate change emergency? We can generally think of it as a symbolic acknowledgement at the highest levels that we're facing a climate change crisis - and a commitment to meet the challenge…

07 12 2020 | 07:36

Climate crisis: Paris agreement goals ‘within striking distance’ thanks to international net zero targets.

Analysts urge action to put pledges into practice to avoid catastrophic warming. The core objective of the 2015 Paris climate agreement — to limit the rise in the average global temperature to “well…

07 12 2020 | 07:35

World is ‘doubling down’ on fossil fuels despite climate crisis – UN report.

Production must fall by 6% a year to avoid ‘severe climate disruption’ but Covid-19 funding is supporting increases. The world’s governments are “doubling down” on fossil fuels despite the urgent…

07 12 2020 | 07:32

Global sustainable fishing initiative agreed by 14 countries.

Governments to reduce pollution in oceans and end subsidies that contribute to overfishing. Governments responsible for 40% of the world’s coastlines have pledged to end overfishing, restore…