In 2024, wildfires surpassed logging as the main cause of record tropical forest loss, resulting in significant greenhouse gas emissions.
2024 forest loss data shows wildfires are driving global forest losses
Ask an AI: We asked ChatGPT about its carbon footprint
We asked ChatGPT about its carbon footprint—how much energy does AI consume, and what’s its environmental impact? The answers might surprise you.
2023 confirmed as the warmest year ever recorded
2023 was confirmed as the warmest year ever recorded, exceeding previous records by a significant margin. Daily global surface air temperature increases were well above pre-industrial levels, with a concerning rise in CO2 concentration. Scientists remain uncertain about 2024’s prospects.
Climate scientist forced to add new colours to iconic climate stripes
Prof Ed Hawkins’ iconic climate stripes will need a new colour to represent the record-breaking warming in 2023.
EU carbon market emissions saw a record-high drop in 2020
Emissions from countries regulated under the EU carbon market significantly dropped in 2020.
Atmospheric CO2 concentrations reach record highs
Atmospheric CO2 concentrations reach new heights.
Solar PV in India is quickly gaining ground
Solar powers rapid explosion in India.
Data reveals gigantic Antarctic ice loss
Data shows huge amount of Antarctic ice loss in the last 25 years.
Due to the sunniest spring ever, the UK breaks solar power generation record
UK’s sunniest spring ever brings new clean energy records.
‘Blue acceleration’: the mounting competition for ocean resources
Fifty years of data from shipping to mining reveal how human pressures on the ocean have grown exponentially.
A greener life, a greener world 