Clean cooking in Africa New!
A recent workshop addressed clean cooking in Africa ahead of a major summit in May.
WWF 2024 Manifesto New!
WWF has launched its 2024 manifesto, calling to halt species decline and restore nature by 2030.
CO2 Emissions in 2023 New!
The IEA report that clean energy growth has limited the rise in global emissions.
Coral setback New!
Hot seawater has set back a coral restoration project in the Florida Keys.
Species Extinction New!
The IUCN confirms that an increasing number of species are becoming extinct.
IEA Electricity 2024 New!
The Electricity 2024 report from the IEA was published in January 2024.
IEA Renewables 2023
The Renewables 2023 report from the IEA was published in January 2024.
UN Food Warning
The UN paints a grim picture of our economic future, and flags issues of food security in 2024.
Emissions hit new high
According to the GCP global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are to reach record highs in 2023.
UN emissions warning
Greenhouse gas emissions hit new highs, temperature records tumble and climate impacts intensify.
UN fossil fuel warning
The UN warns that top fossil fuel producers plan even more extraction despite climate promises.
World Energy Outlook
The International Energy Agency has published World Energy Outlook 2023.
Tipping points closer?
UN University reports that human actions are behind rapid and fundamental changes to the planet.
Warmest September
The world's September temperatures broke previous record highs by a huge margin.
We're falling short
PwC report that we need to decarbonise at seven times our current levels to limit warming to 1.5C.
NASA evidence
Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate, and human activity is the principal cause.
Warming
The planet's average surface temperature has risen by about 1℃ since the late 19th century.
Polar Ice
The ice at both poles is diminishing.
Glaciers
Glaciers around the world are shrinking.
Sea Level Rise
Water levels are rising due to the warming of seawater and the melting of ice.
Extreme Weather
Extremes of weather include intense rain and floods, and more record hot weather.
Ocean Acidification
Ocean acidification is causing long-term damage to the world's coral reefs.
Climate disasters
Is the climate crisis increasing the incidence of disasters such as floods and droughts?
World Emissions
How are we progressing against world emissions targets? Will we achieve net zero by 2050?
World Coal
The IEA tell us that coal is the largest single source of CO2 emissions. But the world still burns more ...
CO2 and Temperature
What is the evidence that increased atmospheric CO2 causes warming?
Why is CO2 rising?
Deniers have a whole array of reasons for the rise of atmospheric CO2. But are they true?
China
How are China's emissions progressing? How much coal is it burning? Which fuels is China using most?
USA
Are the USA's emissions increasing or decreasing? Which fuels is the USA using most?
India
How are India's emissions progressing? How much coal is it burning? Which fuels is India using most?
Drought
Drought caused by Climate Change is driving millions towards a ‘Raging Food Catastrophe’.
Livelihood Destruction
How are livelihoods being destroyed? Why should some people pay this price?
Poverty & Displacement
For millions poverty and displacement are climate change's devastating consequences.
Indigenous Rights
Indigenous peoples' rights are being ignored? Why are we letting this happen?
Human Rights
Human rights abuses continue to be ignored in the relentless quest for materials.
Increased Health Risks
Climate change affects key health determinants, such as clean air and safe drinking water.
Nature & Biodiversity
What is the status of nature & biodiversity on our planet? What did COP15 achieve?
Species Extinction
Polar Bears
Find out about the IUCN Polar Bear Specialist Group and their latest reports.
Coral reefs
Get an update on the status of coral reefs worldwide fromn the Reef Resilience Network.
WWF 1.5C Report
This WWF report looks at imacts on and risks to nature from a 1.5C rise in temperature.
Steve Milloy cornered?New!
Steve Milloy is surprised by the warming he denies.
Snow need to worry?
Should we be reassured by what Tony Heller tells us about Scottish ski-ing?
Maldives still here?
Didn't somebody say the Maldives would be underwater by now? Well no, they didn't.
temperature.global
Many ardent climate crisis deniers reference this site, but they're mostly confused by it.
CO2 vs Temperature
Patrick Moore shows his true colours misleading on CO2 vs Temperature. No correlation? Really?
Solar panels & slavery Update!
Why do supporters of solar power choose to ignore the travesty of slave labour in panel production?
Xlinks Morocco Update!
Is this how the UK wants to outsource the messy job of generating electricity?
The NSL link
Can GB always count on electricity imports from Norway? And what do we export to them?
Wind variability
Wind variability is a huge issue in many places, and particularly in GB. How do wind supporters hide it?
Hornsea Two Update!
In 2022 it became the world's largest offshore wind farm. Is it supplying 1.4 million homes?
Is There Enough?
What do we need? Is there enough? Can we get it in time? Who decides who pays the price?
Deep Sea Mining Update!
Deep sea mining of minerals could cause “extensive and irreversible” damage.
Extractivism
Should we plunder the world's resources without a mindful appraisal of the consequences?
Nickel
Nickel is a key element of electric vehicles — but mining it takes a heavy environmental toll.
Lithium
Lithium is crucial for the transition to renewables, but mining it is environmentally costly.
What is degrowth? Update!
Advocates of degrowth say it's time to prioritize social and ecological wellbeing.
SDGs
What progress has been made towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals?
Climate Justice
Those most affected by the climate crisis are often least responsible. How do we put this right?
Fossil vs Renewable?
Poorer countries need improved energy access and use. Which options will they use?
Unbridled growth?
How is unbridled growth at odds with social well-being and environmental sustainability.