COP 28 falls short on emissions reductions

COP 28 falls short on emissions reductions

For the first time almost 200 countries have agreed to what has been heralded a ‘landmark’ deal to transition away from fossil fuels, but for many this deal falls far short of what is needed for the most vulnerable to cope with worsening extreme weather conditions and...
The hottest October on record

The hottest October on record

October was the warmest since records began 174 years ago, adding yet another record-breaking month to 2023. The average global temperature for the month was 1.34C above the 20th century average and 0.24C higher than the previous record, set in 2015. This follows on...
Coffee and chocolate at risk from climate change

Coffee and chocolate at risk from climate change

Tropical crops, such as coffee and cocoa which depend on pollination, could be at risk from a combination of climate change and agricultural activities, according to a new report published in Science Advances. A study of 1,507 crop growing sites around the world...