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G7 disappoints with fossil fuel 'loophole'
All G7 leaders reaffirmed the commitment from the Paris pact to limit global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Heatwave causes largest ever bleaching of sea sponges in New Zealand
Millions of sea sponges in New Zealand's Fiordland region have been affected by extreme ocean temperatures.
Climate Change Is Driving 2022 Extreme Heat And Flooding
Extreme weather events - from scorching heatwaves to unusually heavy downpours - have caused widespread upheaval across the globe this year, with thousands of people killed and millions more displaced.
Climate Activists Block IMF Paris Office Doors
Climate activists block IMF Paris office doors
Italy's worst drought uncovers historic WW2 shipwreck
The drought in Italy has become so intense that a World War II-era shipwreck that had submerged in the Po River decades ago has now resurfaced.
Kigali Summit Tests Commonwealth's Clout As Awkward Issues Loom
Commonwealth leaders gather in Rwanda this week to discuss issues ranging from trade to health to climate change, a summit that will test the organisation's mettle at a time when its relevance is being questioned.
Thousands of cows die in Kansas due to extreme heat
The record-breaking heatwave in Kansas, US has led to the death of as many as 2,000 cattle so far.
UK: Heatwave causes mass fish death at park in Derbyshire
Around 100 dead roach fish were found dead in Belper River Gardens on Sunday after temperatures went past 30C earlier last week.
Scientists Probe Link Between 'Snow Blood' And Climate Change
Standing on a snowy mountainside about 2,500 metres above sea level, Eric Marechal holds up a crimson test-tube.
Everest base camp to be moved due to danger caused by global warming
The impacts of global warming may force Nepal to move the Mount Everest base camp from its original position and to a lower altitude.
U.N. Chief Says The Dash For New Fossil Fuels Is 'Delusional'
Rich countries have made a dangerous dash for fossil fuels in response to the Ukraine war, the U.N.
Rising sea levels will force UK coastal towns to relocate: Expert
People living in the coastal towns of the UK may have to eventually leave their homes and relocate due to rising sea levels and erosion.
'We Beg God For Water': Chilean Lake Turns To Desert, Sounding Climate Change Alarm
The Penuelas reservoir in central Chile was until twenty years ago the main source of water for the city of Valparaiso, holding enough water for 38,000 Olympic-size swimming pools.
Analysis-Warming Africa Threatens Insurers' Quest For Profit
The world's biggest insurers are expanding in Africa, looking to tap growth promised by a rising population and middle class, but climate change could complicate their quest for profits.
Biden Eyes Climate Progress As Brazil Leader Joins Americas Summit
Biden eyes climate progress as Brazil leader joins Americas summit
H&M, Lululemon Back $250 Million Fashion Climate Fund To Decarbonise Supply Chain
Lululemon Athletica Inc and H&M Group are among backers of a $250 million fund aiming to speed up efforts to cut carbon emissions in the fashion industry's supply chain, non-profit group Apparel Impact Institute said on Wednesday.
Inflation And War Loom Over EU Votes On Climate Change Policy
The European Parliament votes on Wednesday on eight climate change policies, with the outcome uncertain as concerns about soaring energy costs and inflation collide with Europe's commitments to fight global warming.
Britain's first wetland 'super reserve' offers boost to nature-based solutions to climate change
Britain's first wetland 'super reserve' offers boost to nature-based solutions to climate change
Several butterfly species at risk of extinction in Britain
A report by wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has warned that 24 species of butterflies found in Britain may soon disappear.
Pollution killed 2.3 million people in India in 2019: Study
A study published in The Lancet has revealed that pollution caused more than 2.3 million premature deaths in India in 2019, the highest number reported from any country.
Most automakers fall short on climate goals: report
Collectively, the combined global production of battery electric vehicles by all automakers is forecast to only reach 32 percent by 2029.
World's insect population under threat due to climate change
Several reports have suggested that the insect population is on a decline worldwide which could lead to a collapse of ecosystems.
Dehydrated birds fall from the sky amid scorching heatwave in India
The scorching heatwave that has swept India is not only affecting humans but is also proving deadly for animals. The animal rescuers in the Indian state of Gujarat have come across dozens of exhausted and dehydrated birds dropping every day in the last few weeks.
Two largest reservoirs in California at 'critically low levels'
A new report by the US government's Drought Monitor has revealed that the water levels in California's two biggest reservoirs have dropped to "critically low levels."
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon hits April high, prompts alarm
The land area cleared of trees in Brazil's Amazon rainforest last month was the biggest since the authorities started to keep a track of the same in 2015.
Las Vegas bans grass lawns as a response to water shortage
Almost all metropolitan cities across the world have begun to feel the impacts of climate change, and authorities are now resorting to strict measures to undo years of damage.
India grapples with intense heatwave, mercury crosses 45 degree mark
Several parts of India have been grappling with an intense heatwave as the country experiences one of the hottest summers this year. According to experts, the temperatures are expected to only increase during the next few days.
Headless penguins wash ashore on Australian beaches
Scores of headless penguin bodies washed up on beaches surrounding Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula in the month of April, leaving scientists and researchers shocked.
South Africa floods: Petrol tanker washes ashore on Durban beach
A petrol tanker washed ashore on a beach in front of the Durban Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal province on Tuesday morning after unprecedented floods hit parts of South Africa's south-eastern coast.
Tropical storm Megi hits Philippines, kills at least 53 people
At least 53 people have died so far in landslides and floods in the Philippines after Tropical Storm Megi hit the country on Sunday. The death toll is only expected to increase in various flood-related incidents.