Brazil's Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency 7/1/2025

Brazil's Amazon rainforest experienced its highest number of fires in 17 years in 2024, government data published Wednesday showed, after the vast biome suffered months of a lengthy drought. ...more

S. Korean carmakers' sales of eco-friendly models hit fresh high in 2024 7/1/2025

South Korean carmakers' domestic sales of eco-friendly cars hit a new record last year, driven by the popularity of hybrid models, data showed Sunday, Yonhap News Agency reported. ...more

Biden to ban new oil drilling over vast areas of US Atlantic, Pacific waters, Bloomberg News reports 6/1/2025

President Joe Biden is set to ban new offshore oil and gas development across 625 million acres (250 million hectares) of U.S. coastal territory, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. ...more

‘Ironic’: climate-driven sea level rise will overwhelm major oil ports, study shows 6/1/2025

Rising sea levels driven by the climate crisis will overwhelm many of the world’s biggest oil ports, analysis indicates. ...more

Hanoi declared world's most polluted city, authorities seek action 6/1/2025

Vietnam's capital Hanoi has been covered in thick smog over recent weeks, putting it at the top of a list of the world's most polluted cities, as the government said it would push for more electric vehicles (EVs) to alleviate the problem. ...more

Can energy saving improvements make your home less healthy? 6/1/2025

Rising gas and electricity bills have led to many householders trying to make their homes more energy efficient in recent years by adding insulation and sealing windows and doors, but can this have an unintended impact on their health? ...more

Turning methane into the world's strongest material 6/1/2025

The UK has a new target for greenhouse gas emissions. The prime minister wants them to be 81% lower by 2035 than they were in the 1990s. While much of the climate change discussion focuses on carbon dioxide (CO2), tackling methane could have a faster impact in the short term. ...more

Seven proven ways to help the planet in 2025 3/1/2025

Slowing down climate change is an immense task, but small individual actions can add up to help reduce emissions. ...more

UK electricity cleanest ever in 2024, with record 58% from low-carbon sources 3/1/2025

UK has more than halved amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels but gas still had largest share at 28%. ...more

Mandatory climate reporting begins this year, marking generational change for corporate Australia 3/1/2025

Australia has introduced new mandatory climate reporting rules that require business owners to estimate their company's emissions and outline plans to tackle future risks. ...more