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China's provincial governments have released their 15th five-year plans, which outline strategies for economic and social development, including significant implications for climate and energy policies.
Recent research sheds light on how Earth's climate has historically recovered from severe warming events, offering potential insights for future climate resilience.
Arctic fjords play a vital role in carbon absorption, yet the rapid warming of the region poses significant risks to these ecosystems and their carbon storage abilities.
The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (Amoc) plays a crucial role in climate regulation by transporting heat from the tropics to Greenland, yet it remains largely unnoticed.
Jim Franke introduces an innovative uncrewed aircraft concept for geoengineering, prompting a reevaluation of traditional climate intervention methods.
A recent study indicates that leading climate models fail to identify essential atmospheric processes that contribute to extreme heat events in the Middle East, raising concerns about early warning capabilities.
A recent study by an international team indicates that tropical plants absorb significantly less carbon dioxide than earlier models suggested, raising concerns for ecosystem management.
The Adaptation Fund's ability to access funds from the Paris Agreement carbon market is hindered by ongoing disputes over climate finance responsibility, putting vulnerable populations at risk.
The European Union is targeting a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, with part of this goal achievable through international climate efforts, as outlined in the 2025 climate law.
A new modeling study reveals that climate change may lead to different soil erosion outcomes in Brazil's Amazon and Cerrado regions, raising important land management considerations.
Despite state compensation for restoring low-lying soils as wetlands, landowners remain hesitant, revealing the complexities involved in climate action.
The resurgence of El Niño is confirmed, with forecasts suggesting a significant impact on global weather and ocean temperatures by late fall 2026, raising concerns for marine ecosystems.
Research indicates that Canada's boreal peatlands, impacted by oil and gas activities, are emitting significantly more methane than previously anticipated.
Recent findings from Osaka Metropolitan University and the Fraunhofer Institute suggest that certain impurities may actually improve the slipperiness of carbon surfaces, challenging conventional engineering norms.
Emily White’s play, set in Fairbourne, Gwynedd, addresses the plight of residents facing displacement due to rising sea levels, highlighting resilience and community.
With the US increasingly restricting refugee admissions, those displaced by climate change face a bleak future without a supportive framework.
Recent reports indicate that Antarctica has recorded winter temperatures 20C higher than usual, coinciding with a heatwave lasting over three weeks.
A recent study provides direct evidence that the Gulf Stream shifted northward during a cold snap 12,900 years ago, disrupting marine ecosystems in eastern Canada and raising concerns about future climate change.
Recent research suggests that oak trees may not grow as much as previously thought, even when photosynthesizing late in the year, challenging established beliefs about their carbon storage.
The EU Climate Commissioner highlights the pressing need for affordable, clean energy in light of recent extreme climate events affecting Europe.