Germany scraps renewable heating law despite heat pump boom 18/5/2026

A draft law requiring German households to replace fossil-fuelled boilers with climate-friendly alternatives has been dropped by the Cabinet. ...more

This Nordic city has been crowned EU’s most climate-resilient capital 18/5/2026

Northern and Eastern European capitals are more resilient to climate change extremes than others in Europe, according to one of the largest databases on climate adaptation. ...more

UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling 15/5/2026

The UN’s willingness to tackle the climate crisis in a fair and legal way will be tested next week during a critical vote of the UN general assembly in New York. ...more

China goes electric, but can it get off coal? 15/5/2026

The world's clean energy superpower also emits the most CO2. But coal-fired power may have peaked as China electrifies its economy with ever more renewables. ...more

Amazon Deforestation at Eight-Year Low, Report Shows 15/5/2026

The number of deforested kilometers in the Brazilian Amazon between August 2025 and March 2026 fell by 36 percent compared to the previous year. In total, 1,460 square kilometers (564 square miles) of land were cut down during that period, the lowest figure since 2018. ...more

Study warns of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup as climate risks grow 15/5/2026

Football's global players' union renewed concerns on Thursday about heat at the 2026 World Cup after scientists warned the likelihood of dangerous temperatures for players and fans has sharply increased. ...more

EU weighs extending carbon market to flights beyond Europe 14/5/2026

The European Commission is looking at extending its carbon market to cover international flights, seeking to put a price on more of the sector's emissions and ensure fair treatment across airlines, a ‌senior official said on Tuesday. ...more

The top 10 most polluting airports have been revealed 14/5/2026

New data has exposed the climate and air quality impacts of 1,300 global airports – and it’s bad news for Europe. ...more

Protections for emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan 14/5/2026

Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism top the agenda at talks on Antarctica opened in Japan on Tuesday. ...more

Global sand demand is outpacing supply and threatening ecosystems, UN says 13/5/2026

Growing global demand for sand, driven by rapid urbanisation and construction, is exceeding sustainable supply and putting ecosystems and livelihoods at risk, ‌the United Nations said in a report on Tuesday. ...more