Floods in Nepal have caused significant devastation, highlighting climate injustice as communities face severe impacts from a crisis they contributed least to.
Opinion: Nepal is on the frontline of the climate crisis it didn’t create
Live: Climate and energy – latest updates
This week’s blog highlights significant global climate and energy events, noting an impending increase in average global temperatures beyond 1.5 degrees C.
Live: Nepal floods and the Himalayan climate disaster – latest updates
In August 2026, devastating floods in Nepal have caused hundreds of deaths and significant destruction, linked to climate change effects.
Live: The ecological impact of global wildfires and extreme heat – latest updates
The live blog details global wildfires and extreme heat, highlighting ecological damage, particularly in Belgium’s High Fens nature reserve.
Viewpoint: Arctic Race of Norway 2026: How green is cycling’s Arctic showcase?
The 2026 Arctic Race of Norway promotes sustainability but grapples with the environmental impact of its fossil-fuel sponsor, Equinor.
China’s green industry plan foregrounds ‘low-carbon’
China’s new five-year plan aims for peak carbon emissions by 2030, focusing on reducing energy consumption and promoting zero-carbon factories.
Live: British Columbia wildfires – latest updates
British Columbia faces a severe wildfire season with over 100 active fires, evacuations, and a state of emergency declared.
Analysis: Wildfire erupts above Lake Garda as northern Italy faces growing fire threat
A wildfire near Lake Garda, Italy, has forced 200 evacuations as firefighters struggle to contain rapidly spreading flames amidst severe conditions.
Live: European wildfires – latest updates
The European wildfires intensify, especially in Greece, influenced by severe heat and drought, with ongoing evacuations and firefighting efforts.
Analysis: Fossil fuel-free zones: A path to a cleaner future, if governments heed them
Fossil fuel free zones aim to protect ecologically significant areas from extraction, facing political and economic challenges. Their adoption is crucial for climate action.
A greener life, a greener world 