Australia's Emissions Rise with Coal Mines, Policy Analysis Finds
A new analysis reveals Australia's emissions are increasing due to expanding coal mines, highlighting gaps in climate policy and raising concerns about global climate goals.
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Supreme Court Sides with Oil Firms in Louisiana Coastal Fight
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-0 in favor of oil and gas companies, allowing them to move lawsuits over Louisiana coastal land loss to federal court, overturning a state jury's $740 million cleanup order against Chevron.
Trump's Iran War Sparks Global Green Energy Surge
Donald Trump's military actions against Iran have unexpectedly accelerated the global shift to renewable energy, with electric vehicle inquiries surging up to 160% in some countries as nations seek energy independence.
Colombia Hosts Climate Coalition to End Fossil Fuel Stalemate
Colombia and the Netherlands convene a groundbreaking conference with over 50 nations to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, bypassing UN deadlock.
Medellín's Informal Settlements Lead Climate Resilience Plan
Informal hillside communities in Medellín develop innovative climate adaptation strategies including rainwater harvesting and reforestation to combat flooding and landslides.
Atlantic Current Collapse Risk Soars, Scientists Warn
New research reveals the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is far more likely to collapse than previously estimated, posing catastrophic risks to Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Tuvalu Hosts Climate Summit Pre-COP31, Backs Australia's Bowen
Tuvalu, a Pacific nation on the climate crisis frontline, will host a world leaders' meeting before COP31. Turkey's climate minister expresses 'complete faith' in Australia's Chris Bowen to lead negotiations.
Longer Summers: A Sinister Climate Crisis Signal
Extended summer seasons are not merely opportunities for leisure but alarming indicators of a deepening climate crisis, with extreme weather and research piling up like a mountain of evidence.
Super El Niño Could Hit UK with Extreme Weather in 2026
A rare super El Niño event is predicted for 2026, potentially bringing heatwaves, heavy rain, and storms to the UK, as global temperatures rise due to this natural phenomenon.
Sydney Summers Lengthen by 15 Days Per Decade: Climate Study
New research shows summer conditions in Sydney are expanding at two-and-a-half times the global average, with implications for health, agriculture, and urban planning.
DC Conference: Climate Deniers Celebrate Their Rising Influence
As March set a record for abnormal heat in the US, climate deniers gathered in Washington DC, touting influence on federal policy with EPA chief Lee Zeldin as keynote speaker.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku Threatens Mariana Islands
Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with winds up to 165mph, is approaching the Mariana Islands, bringing risks of flooding and dangerous seas. The storm's unusual April timing highlights extreme weather patterns in the Pacific region.
Super El Niño Threat: Record Heat and Extreme Weather Ahead
Experts warn a potential 'super El Niño' this summer could supercharge extreme weather events, pushing global temperatures to unprecedented highs by 2027, with devastating impacts worldwide.
Who Pays for Climate Health Impacts? Commission Investigates
An international commission of health and environment leaders examines the rising health costs of climate change, focusing on sea level impacts on bodies, minds, and livelihoods.
Super El Niño 2026: Potential Global Weather Impact
El Niño, a natural weather phenomenon, could intensify into a super event in 2026, raising global temperatures and causing extreme weather like heatwaves and storms.
London's Heat Risk May Cost £200M Yearly in Lost Productivity
New research reveals London's lack of air conditioning could result in over £200 million in annual productivity losses by 2030, with adaptation costs reaching £440 million.
Moldova Water Crisis: Russia's War Causes Environmental Disaster
An oil spill from a Russian attack on Ukraine's hydropower complex contaminates Moldova's Nistru River, threatening drinking water and sparking political tensions.
EPA Proposes Weakening Coal Ash Disposal Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rolling back regulations for safe disposal of toxic coal ash, potentially increasing risks of water contamination and toxic exposure.
NSW Coal Mine Extension Approved Despite Climate Warnings
The NSW Independent Planning Commission has approved a two-year extension for Delta Electricity's Chain Valley colliery, despite warnings it jeopardizes emissions targets.
Cyclone Maila Hits Solomon Islands with 115mph Winds
Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila batters Solomon Islands, displacing 120 people and affecting 73,000. Meanwhile, extreme heat scorches Vietnam and torrential rain lashes South Korea.
Argentina Glacier Law Reform Risks Water for Millions
Argentina's reform of its pioneering glacier law, driven by President Javier Milei, relaxes protections to allow mining in high-altitude areas, threatening water sources for millions amid climate crisis and protests.
Wind Farm Plans Threaten Wales' Cambrian Mountains Wilderness
Labour's deal with private companies could industrialize the Cambrian mountains with over 100 giant turbines, sparking protests over environmental damage and energy export to the UK.
US Hottest March on Record, Heatwave Breaks Norms
The continental US experienced its most abnormally hot March in 132 years, with temperatures 9.35F above normal. Experts warn of a super El Niño intensifying global warmth.
EPA Chief Zeldin Speaks at Climate-Denying Heartland Institute Event
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin delivered a keynote address at the Heartland Institute's climate change conference, defending his agency's rollback of environmental regulations and criticizing established climate science.
Water Crisis Q&A: Renationalisation and Pollution Solutions
An in-depth look at England's sewage crisis, covering renationalisation costs, EU regulations post-Brexit, and citizen activism for cleaner waterways.
OnlyFans Models Explain Climate Crisis in Web Series
Actor Megan Prescott collaborates with Adam McKay on 'Headline Newds,' a series using OnlyFans models to deliver raunchy climate education videos, sparking debate on effective environmental messaging.
Heatwaves Breaching Human Survival Limits, Study Finds
New research analyzing six extreme heatwaves reveals 'non-survivable' conditions for older adults, with scientists warning current climate models underestimate human vulnerability to rising temperatures.
UK North Sea Drilling Imperils Climate Goals, Experts Say
Senior climate figures warn that opening new oil and gas fields in the North Sea would undermine UK leadership and encourage fossil fuel exploitation worldwide, with minimal impact on imports.
Sea-Level Rise Health Crisis: Lancet Commission Demands Action
Rising seas threaten global health with water contamination, disease, and displacement. A new Lancet Commission, co-chaired by Christiana Figueres, aims to hold polluters accountable and propose solutions by 2027.
Sea-Level Rise: A Health Crisis and Polluter Accountability
Christiana Figueres argues that sea-level rise is an immediate health crisis, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities, and calls for holding fossil fuel polluters accountable.
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