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

Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say 13/5/2026

Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia and elsewhere this year, with conditions expected to get worse as ‌the northern hemisphere's summer approaches and El Ninoweather patterns kick in, scientists warned on Tuesday. ...more

Meet the 18-year-old whose prize-winning invention takes on the microplastics emergency 13/5/2026

Ayra Satheesh has been crowned the European winner for the 2026 Earth Prize for her work on tackling microplastics. ...more

EU proposes to give industries more free CO2 permits 12/5/2026

The European Commission on Monday proposed giving more free emissions permits to industries over the next few years, potentially saving companies ‌4 billion euros ($4.7 billion) in CO2 costs. ...more