A major scientific report reveals Arctic sea ice shrank to a record low in 2024, driven by extreme heat. This rapid loss threatens global weather patterns and coastal communities. Read the full analysis.
New research shows polar bears are genetically adapting to a warming Arctic, a stark sign of climate pressure. Discover the complex reality behind this 'glimmer of hope'.
Australia faces millions in costs from its failed COP31 climate conference bid. Discover the financial fallout and political criticism. Read the full investigation.
Powerful visual moments from the UN's COP30 climate conference reveal the urgency of global warming. See the images shaping our environmental future and join the call for action.
After threatened walkouts and heated negotiations, delegates at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil reached a fragile agreement. Discover what was achieved and what was left out.
Discover how 'zombie fires' smouldering through winter are devastating boreal forests in Canada and Siberia, creating a dangerous climate feedback loop. Learn about the ecological consequences.
Australia and Turkey announce groundbreaking climate partnership positioning Chris Bowen to lead world's most complex negotiations at COP31. A pivotal moment for global climate action.
COP30 summit secures historic climate adaptation fund and national transition roadmaps. Nations commit to enhanced emissions targets ahead of 2030 deadline. Read the full analysis.
COP30 climate summit in Brazil secures a tentative agreement, overcoming EU concerns. The deal includes tripling climate finance and new roadmaps for fossil fuels and forests. Read the full breakthrough.
Critical UN climate summit faces crisis as draft agreement removes fossil fuel transition roadmap. Negotiations intensify with fire evacuation adding drama. Read the latest developments.
A major fire disrupted UN climate talks in Brazil, forcing evacuations and injuring 13. With just two days left, the blaze raises concerns over critical deal negotiations. Read the latest.
Critical climate negotiations at Cop30 in Brazil were thrown into chaos after a fire forced evacuation of the conference centre, potentially delaying fossil fuel phase-out agreement.
A huge fire has forced evacuations and halted UN climate talks at the Cop30 venue in Brazil. Read the latest on the incident and its impact on the crucial summit.
Australia's bid to host Cop31 climate summit collapses but Chris Bowen secures pivotal negotiations presidency in creative Turkey deal that could salvage UN climate talks.
As Cop30 talks unfold, a Canadian Arctic island faces catastrophic erosion, with indigenous and scientific communities racing to document its history and fate. Discover the frontline of climate change.
Turkey will host the 2026 UN climate summit in Antalya while Australia leads negotiations, ending a two-year stand-off. The compromise aims to boost climate diplomacy.
From dried-up fishing spots to cancelled campfires, discover how climate change subtly transforms everyday American life. Share your personal climate story with The Guardian.
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action, stating God's creation is 'crying out'. He urges world leaders to protect vulnerable communities and honour the Paris Agreement.
UN climate talks shift into high gear as government ministers take over negotiations at COP30 in Brazil. Key issues include fossil fuel phase-out and climate finance for developing nations.
Protesters flooded the streets of Belem, Brazil, for the largest day of action during UN climate talks, demanding urgent action from world leaders on fossil fuels and environmental justice.
Approximately 100 protesters have blocked an entrance to the COP30 UN climate conference in Brazil. Discover how the peaceful demonstration impacted the event.
Climate activists blockade COP30 summit in dramatic protest, demanding immediate action on emissions. Police make multiple arrests as tensions escalate.
As COP30 climate talks proceed without US participation, delegates fear Trump's potential interference. Discover how the former president's shadow affects global climate negotiations.
Prime Minister James Marape launches blistering critique of UN climate conferences, arguing they've become ineffective talking shops that ignore the urgent needs of developing nations facing existential threats.
As world leaders gather for the critical COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, discover the key nations and blocs shaping our planet's future. From climate laggards to green pioneers, we break down what each major player really wants from these high-stakes negot
New climate data reveals our planet has experienced its warmest year-long period on record, pushing past critical temperature boundaries and signalling urgent climate action is needed.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.
Beijing signals major climate policy shift as President Xi Jinping advocates for developing nations' interests in UN address, positioning China as environmental champion ahead of crucial Brazil summit.
A devastating UN report reveals Earth has experienced its three hottest consecutive years, pushing crucial natural systems toward irreversible tipping points with catastrophic consequences.
New data reveals 2025 was Earth's second warmest year ever recorded, with global temperatures soaring dangerously close to critical thresholds. Experts warn of accelerating climate impacts.