The Paris 2024 Olympic Games face concerns about extreme heat, with plans for environmentally-friendly measures and innovative technologies to mitigate effects.
Conservative Party received 40 percent of its donations from fossil fuel interests in the first week of the campaign
Rishi Sunak’s Tories accepted hundreds of thousands from major donors with financial ties to the oil and gas industry.
US 2024 election: Northern US states struggle with deadly heat
A heat wave hits US, breaking temperature records and causing wildfires. Governors activate emergency centers, warning of deadly impacts.
Multiple global extreme heat events cause fatalities
By Anders Lorenzen A series of simultaneously multiple extreme heat events across the globe are having fatal consequences. Across four continents deadly heatwaves fueled by climate change, are scorching cities and have […]
G7 pledge to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels
By Anders Lorenzen The annual meeting of the world’s seven largest economies, G7, which this year is hosted in Italy has pledged to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. The meeting […]
Analysis: How to cut emissions from ‘big sport’?
With the 2024 Euros and Paris Olympics vowing to be greener, I explore the challenges of cutting emissions from major sporting events. It’s time to add another new word to the Olympic motto: Faster, Higher, Stronger, Greener – Together.
Pakistan’s heatwave exceeds 52 degrees C
A severe heatwave hits Sindh, Pakistan, with temperatures exceeding 52°C and raising concerns about the impact of climate change.
Opinion: How does running fare in a warming world?
Today, World Environment Day and Global Running Day are linked by climate impact on running, urging eco-consciousness in the running community.
Avocado´s climate challenge
The Christian Aid report reveals a significant threat to global avocado production due to climate change’s impact on water availability.
Climate change is making the UK wetter
The winter of 2023/24 in the UK and Ireland was exceptionally wet due to climate change, causing intense precipitation.