US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a reversal from previous years’ pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping…
Making peatlands a green economy in Ireland’s Midlands
Published on 05/01/2026 – 15:00 GMT+1 •Updated 16:55 The Irish Midlands is a region defined by contradictions. Geographically,…
Defect found in plants could alter their role in climate change fight
Plants have a lot of burden to bear with how much they’re relied on––from providing the oxygen we…
Alaska publishes draft rules for new program intended to bury carbon dioxide, key to gas pipeline
The entrance to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission office in Anchorage is seen on March 23,…
B.C. climate news: LNG expansion could bring 200 more tankers a year to B.C.’s West Coast, report says | The scientists who popularized carbon capture have a warning about it
Here’s the latest news concerning climate change and biodiversity loss in B.C. and around the world, from the…
COP30: EU backs global carbon market alliance to crack down on CO2 emissions
Published on 10/11/2025 – 12:41 GMT+1 •Updated 12:44 The European Union and Brazil launched an appeal calling on…
World leaders gather for second day in Brazil, seeking solutions to confront global warming
As world leaders head to a second day of climate talks being hosted in Brazil, a major proposal…
The delicate balance of the Antarctic Ocean to retain carbon dioxide: why it is crucial against climate change
The Antarctic Ocean is responsible for absorbing 40% of the carbon dioxide generated by human activities. Now, a…
The Permafrost’s “Revenant” Microbes Are Slowly Awaking. This Is Bad News for Climate Change
Thawing permafrost in Alaska. Image credits: Brandt Meixell/USGS. The frozen, barren soil of the Arctic isn’t as lifeless…
Carbon dioxide levels hit record last year, causing more extreme weather
Heat-trapping carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere jumped by the highest amount on record last year, soaring to…
Are carbon offsets enough to tackle the climate crisis? This tour operator doesn’t think so
One of the most climate-conscious travel operators is axing carbon offsets as part of a new climate action…
Circular economy in EU heavy industry could cut COâ‚‚ emissions by 231 million tonnes annually
The EU aims to unlock over EUR100 billion in funding to support decarbonization efforts across industries A new…