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Gap between climate pledges and reality 'dangerously' wide – report

A report released by an environmental and human rights organisation reveals that 96 percent of the oil and gas industry is expanding despite “Net-Zero” climate pledges.

Sinking island Tuvalu turns to metaverse as rising seas threaten existence

The nation's foreign minister has announced plans at the COP27 climate summit to digitise the Pacific island in order to preserve its history and culture in the face of the climate crisis.

Greenhouse farming instills hope in Somali pastoralists facing drought

The introduction of greenhouse farming to drought-ridden Dharjaale, a village in eastern Somalia, has allowed people to benefit from an alternative source of income.

Climate crisis 'greatest threat' to Australia's security

Australia's senior defence figures have warned that the country's security is inseparable from the climate, and called on the politicians to mobilise resources to address the threat.

The small window to act on climate change is closing – IPCC

The latest IPCC report has found that the magnitude of the climate crisis and its impacts are far more substantial than previously estimated.

The top ten most costly natural disasters in 2021

Extreme weather catastrophes linked to climate change have made 2021 the second-most costly year on record for global insurance firms.

An old climate protocol can explain why the Paris Agreement is faltering

The Montreal Protocol and the Paris Agreement both address global gas emissions resulting in unwanted impacts on human health and natural ecosystems. Unfortunately, this is where the similarities end.

The myth of ‘net zero’ targets and fossil fuel prosperity

The lack of a framework for equity in climate negotiations threatens the life of the vast majority of the world’s population.

Climate change and global security: What’s at stake?

Climate change could emerge as a leading cause of global security threats, and some say we are past the point of prevention.

Saudi Arabia’s net-zero pledges are just another instance of greenwashing

Despite Saudi promises to mitigate climate change, the Kingdom thwarts international efforts at collaboration.

COP26 deal 'falls far short' of what is needed to avert global warming

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned of an impending "climate catastrophe", while environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg dismissed the COP26 climate conference deal as "blah, blah, blah".

New global climate deal struck at COP26 with compromise on coal

Several countries, including small island states, say they are deeply disappointed by the move to "phase down" rather than "phase out" coal power, the single biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions.