Is nuclear power gaining new energy? 22/11/2024

A decade ago, it seemed as though the global nuclear industry was in an irreversible decline. ...more

US moves to list giraffes under Endangered Species Act for first time 22/11/2024

They are the tallest animal to roam the Earth and have become an icon of children’s books, toys and awed wildlife documentaries. But giraffes are in decline, which has prompted the US government to list them as endangered for the first time. ...more

COP29 climate talks: What is needed for a deal by Friday's deadline? 21/11/2024

Marathon COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch on Wednesday when the Azerbaijani hosts are due to publish an update on negotiations so far as the summit seeks to agree a new goal on issues including climate finance. ...more

COP29 climate talks: What new taxes could help raise money to fight climate change? 21/11/2024

The COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan aim to agree an annual finance target of $1 trillion or more a year to help poorer countries respond to global warming. Some see new taxes as one way to get there. ...more

New UN initiative aims to counter climate disinformation 21/11/2024

As the dangers posed by climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, the need for reliable and accurate information on the impact of the environmental crisis is more crucial than ever.  ...more

The climate crisis in charts: how 2024 has set unwanted new records 21/11/2024

Data tracks how Earth’s heating has led to rising sea levels and extreme weather – yet there is no sign of emissions slowing. ...more

Almost 120 countries vowed to triple renewables by 2030 – how is it going? 21/11/2024

Almost 120 countries came together in Dubai last year at the Cop28 climate talks to pledge one of the most ambitious green energy targets in the history of the UN climate talks. ...more

G20 leaders turn focus to climate change on Rio summit's last day 20/11/2024

Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies meet on Tuesday to discuss sustainable development and the transition to cleaner energy, as they aim to increase the odds of a successful deal to address global warming at U.N. climate talks in Azerbaijan. ...more

Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets? 20/11/2024

A deal at the COP29 climate talks on trading carbon credits could see billions of dollars move into emissions-reduction projects this decade but after a string of scandals, the market will first need to win over wary countries and communities. ...more

COP29: US-UAE climate-friendly farming partnership grows to $29 billion 20/11/2024

Funding for a climate-friendly farming effort led by the U.S. and United Arab Emirates has reached $29.2 billion, the countries announced on Monday at the COP29 climate summit in Baku. ...more