Mercury Poisoning Fears for Brazil's Indigenous Women
Munduruku women in the Brazilian Amazon face miscarriages and infertility due to mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Category : Climate Action
Munduruku women fear pregnancy from mercury poisoning
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Climate Justice Win at ICJ Sparks New Legal Era
Human rights lawyer Julian Aguon secures landmark ICJ ruling on climate obligations after Pacific campaign. Discover how Indigenous rights are shaping global climate accountability.
Canada's Oil Pipeline Deal Faces Indigenous Opposition
Canadian PM Mark Carney's oil pipeline agreement with Alberta faces fierce First Nations resistance and cost him a cabinet minister. Discover the deepening political conflict.
Veteran Environment Journalist's Final Climate Warning
Former Guardian environment correspondent Paul Brown shares crucial lessons from 45 years reporting on climate change, failed summits, and the nuclear industry from his hospital bed.
75,000 Polish Homes Lose Power in Heavy Snowfall
Extreme weather causes chaos: 75,000 homes in Rzeszów, Poland, lost power due to heavy snow, while Sri Lanka faces deadly floods and mudslides. Read the full analysis.
African forests become carbon source, study finds
Alarming research shows Africa's forests have transformed from carbon sinks to carbon sources since 2010, threatening global climate stability. Urgent action needed to protect vital ecosystems.
The Real Climate Progress at Cop30
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.
Australia Faces Severe Storms and Political Clashes
Australia confronts devastating storms in Queensland while political battles intensify over environmental legislation. Stay informed on the latest developments.
Climate Crisis: UK Faces -20C Winters and Food Imports
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.
Cop30 Climate Summit Concludes With Weak Consensus
The Cop30 climate conference in Brazil ended with a fragile agreement as geopolitical tensions hindered progress. Discover key outcomes and analysis from Guardian Weekly's latest edition.
Kerry's 'Hard-Nosed' Climate Demands for Australia
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry urges Australia to take a 'hard-nosed' approach with major fossil fuel producers as it presides over the COP31 climate summit. Discover his roadmap for global climate action.
Cop30: Key Images from Brazil's Climate Summit
From Indigenous protests to emotional pleas, Cop30 in Brazil saw high-stakes drama. Discover the five pivotal moments that defined this crucial UN climate conference and what happens next.
Australia's emissions fall as renewables hit 40%
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.2% last financial year, with solar and wind responsible for half the reduction. Discover if the nation is on track for its 2035 climate targets.
Climate Beliefs Unchanged in 15 Years, AI Fears Rise
New Guardian Essential poll shows climate change conviction stagnant since 2008, while AI emerges as top existential threat. Discover the political implications.
Defeating climate Goliaths requires an army of Davids
As COP30 fails to deliver meaningful climate action, experts argue citizens must mobilise against stateless corporations and algorithms driving planetary destruction. Discover how democratic innovation offers hope.
Climate divide and Dutton's unpopularity revealed in polls
New polls show stark generational divide on climate crisis while Peter Dutton becomes least popular opposition leader in decades. Plus: marsupial conservation success and fabric dye health claims investigated.
Young Australians more hopeful about climate action than elders
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.
US Joins 'Axis of Obstruction' at Climate Talks
Trump administration's absence from COP30 creates new alliance blocking climate progress as fossil fuels escape mention in final agreement. Discover the implications.
Trump's Offshore Oil Drilling Plan Sparks Debate
The Trump administration proposes opening vast US coastal waters to oil and gas drilling, promising energy independence but facing fierce environmental opposition. Discover the potential consequences.
Murray Watt Joins Climate Activists in Protest
Australian minister Murray Watt stands with climate activists facing coal dust, highlighting political solidarity in environmental protests. Discover the powerful imagery.
Cop30 ends without major climate finance breakthrough
The UN's Cop30 climate summit in Belém concluded without a fossil fuel phase-out deal, leaving vulnerable nations exposed. Urgent action is needed to bridge the $310bn climate finance gap.
Climate Crisis Threatens India's Garment Industry
Rising heat and water scarcity disrupt India's cotton production and garment factories. Developing nations demand climate justice, not more debt, for a fair transition.
Experts confront climate action backlash at Guardian event
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.
Record UK wildfires burn 47,026 hectares in 2025
UK wildfires devastated more land in 2025 than any year since records began, with firefighters warning of dangerous underpreparedness for climate crisis impacts.
Record-breaking heatwave hits Israel in November
Temperatures soared to 37.3°C in Israel, smashing November records while Vietnam faces deadly floods and Australia braces for Cyclone Fina. Read the latest global weather extremes.
Zombie Fires: Arctic Blazes Return from the Dead
Discover how 'zombie fires' smouldering in permafrost are extending Canada's wildfire season and creating an environmental crisis. Learn about the devastating impacts.
Bowen's COP31 Role Sparks Political Debate in Australia
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.
Australia's gas expansion contradicts climate goals
Australia faces credibility crisis as PM Albanese pushes gas expansion while IEA warns of massive LNG glut. Analysis reveals contradiction with global climate commitments.
COP30's dramatic all-nighter saves climate deal
Exclusive look at the tense COP30 negotiations where coffee, crackers and compromise forged a fragile climate agreement, keeping global cooperation alive.
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