China is cutting emissions even faster than promised and may already have peaked, study shows 26/5/2026

China is on course to cut greenhouse gas emissions faster than it is publicly committed to even as its economy continues to grow, according to a new report by an independent energy research firm. ...more

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say 26/5/2026

New Orleans is locked into a watery future which could see it surrounded by ocean as early as this century, according to a new expert analysis, which says the city must start the relocation process now to avoid chaos. ...more

We can now track animal panic from space. Here's why it matters 26/5/2026

After decades of development, wildlife surveillance has finally come of age. The new Icarus satellite is tracking signals hidden in animal behaviour – which could save the lives of cheetahs, rhinos and elephants. ...more

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money 25/5/2026

President Donald Trump announced new measures on Thursday to roll back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants in a move his administration argues will help lower grocery prices. ...more

Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink 25/5/2026

Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century's end as climate change becomes an increasingly important driver of species loss, according to scientists, reshaping and often shrinking suitable habitats that the plants need to survive. ...more

How AI can help head off Africa's impending food crisis as population surges 25/5/2026

Cattle facial recognition and AI generated soil analysis to drive up crop yields are being used by farmers to head off Africa’s looming food crisis. ...more

Number of air conditioned UK homes doubles to more than 4m in three years 25/5/2026

Greater working from home and hot summer temperatures believed to be driving increase in ownership. ...more

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose 22/5/2026

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change, with the ‌world's biggest historical emitter the United States among those opposing it. ...more

Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says 22/5/2026

Developed countries provided a record $136.7 billion to help poorer countries cope with climate change in 2024, the OECD said on ‌Thursday. ...more

Energy Transition Technologies Set to Open New Opportunities for Global Energy Systems 22/5/2026

New IRENA report maps 40 innovations for policymakers to strategically build resilient power systems, expand energy access and drive local development ...more