A new report reveals that nearly 80% of datacenters are exposed to extreme climate hazards like flooding and wildfires, impacting operations and costs. Chronic risks like heat and drought affect 54% globally, with the Americas dominating acute risk exposure.
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces unprecedented opposition attacks on his climate and energy policies, a shift from past cross-party consensus. Kemi Badenoch and Reform party are challenging net zero targets, while internal Labour debates have watered down investment pledges. Experts argue this is a misreading of public support for climate action.
Europe's new methane rules, designed to cut gas waste and boost energy security, face intense lobbying from fossil fuel companies. Critics claim the rules will reduce supply and raise costs, but evidence suggests these arguments are unfounded and driven by industry interests seeking to maintain business as usual.
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions dropped 2.1% in the year to December 2025, reaching their lowest point since the COVID pandemic. This decline is primarily driven by clean energy replacing fossil fuels in electricity generation and falling transport emissions, with electric vehicles playing a significant role.
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions have fallen 2.1% to their lowest point since the COVID pandemic, driven by clean energy replacing fossil fuels in electricity generation and a decline in transport emissions. EV sales have doubled, reaching 20% of new car sales.
The SEC proposes to repeal a 2024 rule requiring public companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks, citing exceeded statutory authority and unjustified costs.
A scientist argues that natural forest restoration is the "best" climate change solution, not just for carbon drawdown but for improving human livelihoods. Unlike technological fixes with trade-offs, nature-based solutions harness feedback loops for sustainable recovery, benefiting both the environment and local communities.
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, will operate a locally developed Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory on the Tiangong space station to monitor greenhouse gas emissions, aiming to provide data for reducing carbon sources in mainland China.
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, will operate a new Earth emission observatory on the Tiangong space station. Developed locally, the observatory will monitor greenhouse gas emissions, providing data to help reduce carbon sources in mainland China.
Denver is piloting a "thermal energy network" to heat and cool downtown buildings using sewage and geothermal heat, aiming to cut climate pollution and reduce costs. The innovative "ambient loop" system could serve as a model for other cities.
The 2026 World Cup faces criticism for its massive environmental impact, projected to be the "most polluting" ever due to increased teams and vast host countries. Concerns also include eye-watering ticket prices, political tensions, and player safety amid extreme heat.
WA government abandons interim emissions reduction targets, opting for a "Green Energy Powerhouse Bill" that focuses on decarbonisation goals. Premier Roger Cook states WA's emissions may rise to support global green energy transition, drawing criticism from environmental groups.
The WA government is preparing to walk away from its own greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and dramatically reshape how the state addresses climate change, the ABC can reveal.
