Global Summit Pledges 30% Methane Cut by 2030
World leaders at the Global Methane Summit have pledged to reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030, aiming to combat climate change and improve air quality.
World leaders at the Global Methane Summit have pledged to reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030, aiming to combat climate change and improve air quality.
El Niño has officially begun, with US scientists warning it could become a 'super El Niño,' bringing unprecedented heat and extreme weather to the UK and globally.
Campaign groups call on Mayor Sadiq Khan to introduce zero emission zones for commercial vehicles, following the Netherlands' model, as diesel van numbers soar.
Over 1,000 cyclists will ride naked through London on June 14, 2026, to protest oil dependency, promote cycling rights, and celebrate body freedom.
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Noctilucent clouds, the highest clouds on Earth, appear in summer with an electric-blue glow. First spotted in 1885, their origin may involve volcanoes, pollution, or climate change.
A study reveals that 2025 wildfires caused catastrophic damage in California, Canada, Europe, and South Korea, despite global burned area being second-lowest since 2002.
Metro readers argue that 15-minute cities are beneficial, not restrictive, and criticize conspiracy theories. Also, debates on Dubai, Trump, and climate change.
A deadly May heatwave has shattered temperature records across Europe, with extreme heat linked to dozens of deaths. Weather tracker data shows unprecedented temperatures.
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RecommendedThe Guardian's documentary 'Along the Green Line' has won an Emmy Award, highlighting the impact of sustainable urban development.
In its 250th edition, we evaluate the current state of the fight against climate change, examining achievements and setbacks worldwide.
Activists in New Jersey held an ice protest demanding stronger environmental policies, highlighting climate change concerns and government inaction.
Global heating has altered Mecca's climate, exposing pilgrims to extreme heat even in May. Without cutting fossil fuels, dangerous conditions will persist.
Explore the causes behind rising temperatures in UK homes and cities, from urban heat islands to building design, and discover solutions.
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The Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset is undergoing an early renewal due to climate change. 17 tonnes of chalk are being laid to preserve the 55-metre landmark from fading and algae growth.
The UN warns a record-breaking hot year is almost certain by 2030, with El Niño expected to push global temperatures past 1.5°C within five years.
A heatwave in Norfolk forces swallow chicks to leap from nests to escape deadly temperatures, highlighting the brutal impact of climate change on wildlife.
In May, Chinese farmers rely on heavy rains during xiaoman to fill rice paddies. Weather folklore and traditions help predict and prepare for storms.
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RecommendedSevere weather warnings for NSW, Queensland, and Tasmania as heavy rainfall brings flash flooding risks. Brisbane already hit with 43mm of rain.
A proposed $1 billion AI data centre in Utah could release heat equivalent to 23 atomic bombs per day, raising local temperatures and environmental concerns.
Britain faces urgent climate adaptation challenges as heatwaves become the norm. Experts urge government action and community resilience to avoid costly inaction.
Record-breaking spring temperatures in Europe claim lives, with experts warning that human-induced climate change has permanently shifted the climate, making extreme heat events more frequent and deadly.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell says Europe's early heatwave is a brutal reminder of the climate crisis, as France and the UK break May temperature records.
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RecommendedMayor Sadiq Khan concedes London's 2030 net zero target is out of reach due to lack of control over the energy grid, urging more devolution from the government.
Mountain pansies and pennycress thrive in heavy metal soils from 1,000 years of lead mining. These rare calaminarian grasslands pose a conservation dilemma: protect or let fade?
Project Pressure creates the first 3D model of Puncak Jaya's glaciers in Indonesia, documenting their rapid retreat due to climate change.
An expedition to document the last tropical glaciers in Oceania found that Puncak Jaya's ice has shrunk by 95% since 2002, signaling imminent disappearance due to climate change.
As heatwaves intensify, Britain must confront the limits of a society built for cooler weather, forcing policymakers and households to rethink how we live and stay cool.
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RecommendedAs temperatures soar across Europe, breaking records in May, tourists and locals in Madrid, Paris, London, Dublin, and Berlin share their experiences and climate concerns.