Impacts

New Zealand's climate is entering "uncharted territory" as greenhouse gas concentrations hit record highs and extreme weather intensifies, according to a new government report.

University of Utah researchers released a new report looking at how heat impacts people experiencing homelessness. 
New population of the migratory waterbird has emerged in the Chinese capital over the past century, according to researchers.

Court filings by the Massachusetts attorney general’s office reveal new details about internal deliberations at the oil giant.

From rising sea levels to food systems fuelling climate change — experts have laid out 10 insights that require urgent action.

More than 600,000 people die from malaria every year. Will climate change make this worse?

Canada has more lakes than any other country, and nearly every one has been impacted by wildfire smoke. Scientists want to know what that means.

There's been progress in cleaning up Los Angeles' ports, but they remain the region’s biggest polluter — and residents feel it most acutely.

Alito’s recusal from the case has the potential to result in a tied ruling in a battle over oil companies’ liability to pay for climate impacts.

The justices are considering whether states and localities can try to hold oil companies responsible for damages from climate change. If Boulder, Colorado, wins, the companies could owe enormous sums.

In this episode of The Great Simplification, climate scientist Zeke Hausfather breaks down the numbers and metrics within climate science, and translates what they will actually feel like for humanity.

Extreme heat is increasingly linked to problems such as premature births or underweight babies, the UN climate chief warned on Monday as Fiji hosted talks ahead of a major summit.

Researchers have known for decades how to prevent and treat heat illness, but a patchwork of policies has left players like Matthew Mayich at risk.

The new research looks at climate data from more than 50 countries over the past three decades, alongside a survey of 5,000 girls, in-depth interviews, and focus groups.

Polar bears disappear as sea ice melts, forests face drought, and bees are finding less food. Climate change is causing biodiversity to fall and disrupting ecosystems worldwide.
Indigenous and environmental groups in Brazil are worried about the country's recent election results.
Oil and gas companies want the justices to save them from lawsuits over their alleged role in accelerating damage from global warming.
Authorities warned of extreme danger around Barcelona and Girona, with rivers at risk of overflowing and residents urged to stay indoors.
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