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05 11 2022 | 12:05

Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East warming almost twice as fast as global average, report find

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The eastern Mediterranean and Middle East are warming almost twice as fast as the global average, with temperatures projected to rise up to 5 degrees Celsius (9 degrees…

05 11 2022 | 12:00

Social housing temperatures in NSW exceed health and safety limits: study

Many low-income households can endure temperatures in their homes close to 40°C during summer and as little as 5°C during winter. Many residents in social housing in New South Wales can experience …

05 11 2022 | 11:33

Switching to renewable energy could save trillions - study

Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy could save the world as much as $12tn (£10.2tn) by 2050, an Oxford University study says.

05 11 2022 | 11:30

Accelerating zero-carbon push could save globe $12 trillion: study

While switching to renewable energy sources is often framed as an expensive if necessary sacrifice, a new study suggests a transition away from fossil fuels will ultimately save the world’s economies…

05 11 2022 | 11:27

‘Transformational’: could America’s new green bank be a climate gamechanger?

Buried on page 667 of the Inflation Reduction Act is a climate policy that has been in the making for more than a decade.

05 11 2022 | 11:19

Megadrought in the American south-west: a climate disaster unseen in 1,200 years

When the Nasa climatologist James Hansen testified before Congress in June 1988 about a warming planet, the temperature in Washington DC hit a record 100F. It was a summer of unprecedented heatwaves…

05 11 2022 | 11:14

Tourism is sucking Utah dry. Now it faces a choice - growth or survival?

Booming expansion to meet the demands of thousands of visitors every year is squeezing dwindling water supply It was a typically hot summer day in Utah’s Zion national park, where early-afternoon…

05 11 2022 | 11:01

World heading into ‘uncharted territory of destruction’, says climate report

Governments and businesses failing to change fast enough, says United in Science report, as weather gets increasingly extreme The world’s chances of avoiding the worst ravages of climate breakdown…

05 11 2022 | 10:56

Water firms consider bans on filling public pools and car washing to fight drought

Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal water firms are considering drastic measures to combat drought Bans on filling public swimming pools, maintaining ponds, washing cars and cleaning offices and…

05 11 2022 | 10:53

First climate lawsuit against Russian government launched over emissions

Group of activists file supreme court case demanding stronger action on meeting Paris accord goals The first-ever climate lawsuit in Russia has been filed by a group of activists demanding that the…

05 11 2022 | 10:50

You can’t stock-pick your way out of environmental collapse, superannuation boss warns

David Neal, whose IFM Investors manages $200bn, says global heating could slash portfolios by up to 40% Pension funds must use their global power as big investors to push “the new clean economy” to…

05 11 2022 | 10:46

Why we should forget about the 1.5C global heating target

The goal of 1.5C by 2030 is arbitrary and now unachievable – yet working to prevent every 0.1C rise can still give us hope   Keeping the global average temperature rise (since pre-industrial times…

05 11 2022 | 10:31

A low-carbon chemical industry ‘could create 29m jobs and double turnover’

New report explains benefits of adopting more efficient technology and warns failure to do so could mean climate chaos Adopting more efficient and low-carbon technology could create 29m new jobs…

05 11 2022 | 10:22

The ultimate clean energy? Scientists create green hydrogen fuel from air

Scientists have discovered a way to turn air into green hydrogen fuel and expect to make the technology available to the public in less than three years.

05 11 2022 | 10:19

Disastrous Climate Tipping Points Become ‘Probable’ Above 1.5°C

The risk of serious climate “tipping points” will rise dramatically if countries fail to hold global warming to the Paris agreement target of 1.5°C, according to a new study in the journal Science.

05 11 2022 | 10:14

MIT’s New Battery Will Change The World

It’s cheaper, faster charging, longer lasting, safer and better for the environment than anything we currently have. The future is battery-powered. All of our next-gen and planet-saving technology…

05 11 2022 | 10:10

Scientists Studying Earth's Trees Issue a Stark Warning to Humanity

From soaring coastal redwoods to dinosaur-era Wollemi pines and firs that make the perfect Christmas trees, even our most revered woody plants are in an awful lot of trouble.

05 11 2022 | 10:06

How windows will soon be turned into power sources

In the coming days, every window in your house could generate electricity. This is after energy experts made a significant breakthrough that will allow homeowners, property developers and companies…

05 11 2022 | 10:00

‘I couldn’t date a climate change denier!’ The couples who bond – and split – over love for the planet

From debates about plastic bags to guilt about bringing children into the world, environmental issues are increasingly shaping our relationships

28 10 2022 | 12:53

Climate crisis: UN finds ‘no credible pathway to 1.5C in place’

Failure to cut carbon emissions means ‘rapid transformation of societies’ is only option to limit impacts, report says There is “no credible pathway to 1.5C in place”, the UN’s environment agency…