Volcanic Eruption Triggered Black Death Pandemic
New research suggests a massive volcanic eruption caused climate chaos and famine, paving the way for the Black Death to devastate medieval Europe. Discover the chain of events.
New research suggests a massive volcanic eruption caused climate chaos and famine, paving the way for the Black Death to devastate medieval Europe. Discover the chain of events.
Creative Assembly announces Total War: Medieval 3 and teases a second major project, fuelling speculation about a rumoured Star Wars strategy game. Get the full details on the 25th anniversary reveals.
New research links a massive 14th-century volcanic eruption to the famine and trade shifts that unleashed the Black Death plague across Europe. Discover the climate clues that solved a 700-year-old mystery.
Swiss photographers capture heartbreaking stories of families worldwide forced from homes by climate change. Discover the human face of environmental crisis.
While critics called Cop30 a failure, look beyond the legal text to find genuine strides in climate action. A new Brazilian-led initiative is building a roadmap for a fossil fuel transition. Read the full analysis.
Leading scientists issue stark warning about climate risks to UK economy and security. A collapsed Atlantic current could bring -20C London winters and total reliance on food imports.
New poll reveals stark generational divide in climate optimism with half of young adults believing effects can be prevented versus just 26% of over-55s. Discover the full findings.
The Guardian's Climate Assembly brought together George Monbiot and experts to examine why climate policies face growing opposition and how to counter this trend.
Climate Minister Chris Bowen appointed COP31 negotiations president while retaining domestic role. Experts dismiss Coalition claims of 'part-time minister' as 'culture cringe'. Read analysis.
Exclusive look at the tense COP30 negotiations where coffee, crackers and compromise forged a fragile climate agreement, keeping global cooperation alive.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband champions Brazil's COP30 as crucial for global climate progress. Discover how this conference could accelerate clean energy adoption worldwide.
Australia and Turkey announce groundbreaking climate partnership ahead of COP31 negotiations. Discover how this strategic alliance could reshape global climate diplomacy.
COP30 summit achieves landmark climate adaptation framework with binding national roadmaps. Nations commit to 2028 implementation deadlines for climate resilience measures. Read the full analysis.
World governments reached a compromise climate agreement at Cop30 in Brazil, boosting finance for poor nations but failing to mention fossil fuels. Discover the implications of this landmark decision.
Cop30 climate summit faces collapse as nations remain divided on fossil fuel phase-out. Brazil's president urges cooperation while EU warns of potential no-deal scenario. Read the latest developments.
Exclusive accounts from Cop30 negotiators reveal deep divisions over climate finance and the 1.5C goal. Discover why vulnerable countries feel ignored in crucial talks.
Fire at global climate summit serves as powerful metaphor while fossil fuel roadmap negotiations face opposition from petrostates. The final day of Cop30 hangs in balance.
Brazil's President Lula addresses the COP30 climate summit, ruling out imposed fossil fuel phase-out deadlines. Inside the chaotic media scrum for a glimpse of the leader.
Toñi García lost her husband and daughter in Spain's devastating 2024 floods. Scientists confirm climate change link as survivors demand justice. Read their heartbreaking story.
As Indonesia battles devastating floods and rising emissions, experts demand urgent policy changes to dismantle coal dependency and embrace renewable energy solutions.
Australia's bid to host Cop31 collapsed but resulted in an innovative partnership with Turkey, positioning Chris Bowen for a crucial UN climate negotiations presidency role.
Australia's campaign to host the Cop31 climate summit in Adelaide fails as Turkey's Antalya wins the bid. Climate Minister Chris Bowen to preside over negotiations.
Turkey will host the Cop31 climate conference in Antalya after Australia withdrew its Adelaide bid. Discover the diplomatic deal shaping global climate negotiations.
The Guardian invites US residents to share personal stories of how the climate crisis has impacted their everyday lives, from dried-up rivers to wildfire restrictions.
Denmark pledges 82% emissions cut by 2035 as EU backtracks on green policies. Discover how this Nordic nation leads while Europe falters on climate commitments.
Australia's opposition Coalition drops net zero commitment, shifting focus to power prices. Experts warn this move threatens climate progress. Listen to Full Story podcast analysis.
Brazil's President Lula flies back to Belém as over 80 countries support fossil fuel phase-out roadmap at COP30. Key negotiations with China, India and EU could deliver historic climate agreement.
Arsenal forward Beth Mead joins global climate campaign after experiencing extreme heat during Euro 2025 victory. She warns rising temperatures could make football inaccessible.
Senior Chinese climate adviser Wang Yi states China won't lead climate policies alone without US cooperation, despite commitment to clean energy transition and emissions reduction efforts.
Bill Gates challenges COP30's climate focus, arguing poverty and disease are more urgent than emissions cuts for developing nations. A pragmatic shift in global climate policy is underway.