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Australia declares state of disaster as bushfires rip through Victoria: ‘leave, go’
Australian authorities declared a state of disaster on Saturday due to severe bushfires in the southeast, mostly affecting Victoria. High temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius and strong winds con...
Richest 1% have ‘blown through’ their carbon budget for 2026 in just 10 days - experts warn
Experts warn that the world's wealthiest 1%, having consumed their entire carbon budget for 2026 within a ten-day period, are driving climate targets out of reach. There is increasing pressure on gove...
China warns of ‘law of the jungle’ as US exits global bodies
Chinese analysts warn that America's withdrawal from multilateral institutions, including 66 international organizations under President Trump, has weakened global governance and provided both opportu...
How China quietly became the world’s climate policy leader
The article discusses how China has become a leading player in global climate policy, contrasting its approach with those of the United States and European Union. Despite often being seen as a factory...
Can Europe survive its crippling paralysis?
The year 2025 saw intense conflict across various regions of the world, along with devastating natural disasters and trade disruptions due to President Trump's tariff policies. These events highlight ...
Why We Should Worry About West Africa
The article discusses potential security concerns in West Africa, highlighting issues such as political instability, conflict, terrorism, and the impact of climate change on regional stability....
Energy Asia 2025 offers clear road map for sustainable global net-zero transition
The Energy Asia 2025 forum in Kuala Lumpur highlighted the need for flexible thinking, long-term investments, and cooperation among Asian nations to balance energy demand with climate goals. Policymak...
Scores of homes razed, one dead in Australian bushfires
Extreme temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius due to a heatwave in Victoria, Australia, have caused numerous bushfires that have burned over 300,000 hectares and destroyed hundreds of homes with o...
In 2025, climate policy was shoved aside even as extreme weather intensified
The year 2025 was marked by significant challenges for environmental advocacy and climate science as efforts to combat global warming encountered numerous obstacles worldwide. Despite increasingly ext...
Asia’s year of costly climate disasters spurs calls for ‘decisive action’
In 2025, Asia faced significant climate-related disasters, with four out of the six most costly global events occurring there. A report by Christian Aid highlights that unless emissions are reduced an...
An appeal for climate action in Australia’s next National Defence Strategy
The article suggests that Australia should include objectives to tackle climate insecurity in its 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS). This would aid in safeguarding long-term defense capabilities, m...
Ten years after the Paris agreement, let’s redouble efforts
France has achieved a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 levels, with an additional 20% decrease between 2017 and 2024....
Betting on climate failure, these investors could earn billions
Investment firms have allocated over $100 million towards developing speculative technologies aimed at cooling the planet. These technologies carry uncertain side effects....
Japan to stay the course on fighting climate change despite U.S. exit
Despite the U.S.'s recent withdrawal from international climate organizations, experts predict this will have minimal influence on Japan's ongoing initiatives and commitments related to combating clim...
Temperatures in Hong Kong to dip to 12 degrees as northeasterly monsoon arrives
The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts temperatures dropping to 12 degrees Celsius due to an incoming northeasterly monsoon, expected on Wednesday....
Cranes and chanterelles: 'Extraordinary' December ends Estonia's 3rd warmest year on record
Estonia experienced its third warmest year in history, characterized by an unusually warm December featuring sightings of cranes and autumn mushrooms typically associated with cooler conditions....
Indonesian fishermen’s climate lawsuit in Switzerland against cement giant to proceed
A court in Zug, Switzerland has decided to hear a climate lawsuit filed by four Indonesian fishermen against the Swiss cement company Holcim. The decision allows for the case to go through a full asse...
Estonian climate researcher: Cleaner air might contribute to faster warming
Associate Professor Velle Toll from the University of Tartu's climate physics department researches whether reduced air pollution could accelerate global warming by removing particles that counteract ...
The positive climate news you may have missed this year
Despite the prevalence of gloomy climate news, there are various positive developments that often go unnoticed. These range from technological innovations and policy changes to grassroots initiatives ...
Sinkholes in Turkey's agricultural heartland fuel farmers' concerns
Farmers and environmental experts in Turkey are concerned over hundreds of sinkholes appearing in Konya province due to low rainfall and receding groundwater levels, seen as a possible sign of climate...
Trump Unmoved by Push for More Arctic Security
US President Donald Trump remains indifferent towards calls from military strategists and analysts advocating increased focus on security issues in the Arctic region....