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koreatimes.co.kr | 11 min. ago NEW

PM pledges Korea will take lead in climate crisis response

Korea will be at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Wednesday as she opened an international conference on climate crisis. "There is a saying that this summer has been the hottest one yet, but it will be the coolest summer we will ever experience," Han said in an opening address at the Global Cooperation Conference on Climate Crisis Response.

"Climate crisis is no longer a warning for the future but has become a disaster that threatens our lives today." She outlined measures that Korea has taken against climate change, including the Korea Green Transformation (K-GX) strategy, which seeks sustainable growth and climate crisis response at the same time, and a series of efforts to help industries transition away from carbon emissions.

"It has been more than 10 years since the Paris Agreement. It is time to produce specific outcomes," Han said, referring to the agreement adopted in 2015 with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. "If each nation's climate policy is going to lead to ta

abc.net.au | 12 min. ago NEW

Hundreds of scientists across the globe declare 'climate health emergency'

A new Lancet report finds the number of heat-related deaths has been growing since the 2015 Paris Agreement, despite real gains from the climate pact.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12 min. ago NEW

Island Recovery After Eradication: Native forests regrow on Nu’utele; turtles and rare birds return

Nu’utele Island in Samoa is witnessing a remarkable revival as invasive rats and pigs have been eradicated. This positive shift has encouraged the resurgence of native bird species and provided safe nesting grounds for sea turtles. Furthermore, local communities are experiencing enhanced food production linked to the restoration of native plants.

Such revitalization underscores the critical need for ongoing conservation efforts to safeguard biodiversity and combat climate change effects.

euronews.com | 45 min. ago NEW

Climate change should be declared health emergency as health risks can no longer be ignored

Climate change should be declared a global health emergency as its impacts intensify faster than action to address them, authors of a major new report warn.

dw.com | 4 hrs. 37 min. ago

Experts urge 'global health emergency' as climate harms accelerate

Heat, drought and storms linked to climate change are already killing millions worldwide. Researchers want global warming to be declared a global health emergency as the health harms from it escalate faster than ever.

abcnews.com | 4 hrs. 39 min. ago

Climate change is a 'global health emergency,' new report says

Many detrimental health indicators linked to climate change are moving in the wrong direction, the report's authors said.

independent.co.uk | 4 hrs. 53 min. ago

Experts demand climate change be declared a global health emergency as heat-related deaths soar

Major concerns have been raised following a surge in heat-related deaths over the past decade

theguardian.com | 9 hrs. 15 min. ago

Rosebank oilfield would not breach UK emission targets, say government insiders

Emissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaignersThe giant Rosebank oilfield can be approved without breaching the UK’s emission targets, according to government insiders, in a boost to those in the cabinet who are pushing for it to be given the go-ahead.The Guardian revealed last week that Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, was leaning towards rejecting the project, but her position has put her at loggerheads with cabinet colleagues, including the chancellor, John Healey, who are lobbying for an approval.

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cleantechnica.com | 10 hrs. 46 min. ago

Future Cleantech Architects Has a Shipping Factsheet Worth Reading

Shipping decarbonization presents policymakers with a bewildering range of choices. Batteries, biofuels, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, wind assistance, shore power, nuclear propulsion and onboard carbon capture all compete for attention, despite serving very different vessel types and operating requirements. Future Cleantech Architects (FCA), a German nonprofit think tank that evaluates climate ...

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theguardian.com | 10 hrs. 58 min. ago

Britain’s fridge disposal crisis and what to do about it

Letters | Readers respond to an article by Sam Wollaston about Norfolk’s fridge mountainSam Wollaston (What an eyesore! My day at Norfolk’s frightful fridge mountain, 21 October) highlights an urgent issue, but misses a key underlying driver: the reality of climate change and increasingly hot UK summers.Many standard UK fridge-freezers are only built to normal (N) ambient climate classes, rated to operate in temperatures up to +32C.

During recent heatwaves, indoor temperatures in many homes regularly exceed this limit. Even subtropical (ST) rated units fail when ambient temperatures push past 38C. When ambient limits are exceeded, cooling systems fail, leading to compressor breakdown, spoiled food and premature appliance disposal. Continue reading...

wattsupwiththat.com | 11 hrs. 22 min. ago

Marine fuels – the bill hiding in your next pair of shoes

Have you ever considered that your next pair of shoes may come with a climate policy surcharge? A charge which you will not find itemized on the receipt but rather buried in the cost of transportation and production. The post Marine fuels – the bill hiding in your next pair of shoes appeared first on Watts Up With That?.

nytimes.com | 11 hrs. 24 min. ago

E.P.A. to Loosen Methane Rules for Oil Firms

The Biden administration had sought to crack down on methane leaks, a big driver of climate change. Those rules are now being scaled back.

news.climate.columbia.edu | 11 hrs. 46 min. ago

Columbia Climate School Career Reception Connects Students With Climate and Sustainability Professionals

Climate and sustainability students met with professionals in finance, clean energy, real estate, public policy and communications at the 11th annual career reception.

motherjones.com | 12 hrs. 30 min. ago

Alaska Senate candidates rarely mention climate change, but they talk a lot about fish

Global warming is contributing to fisheries decline and opposition to oil and gas development.

euronews.com | 12 hrs. 45 min. ago

‘Profiteering from pain’: Investments of super-rich fuel climate crisis and capitalise on recovery

Climate pledges fall short as Oxfam exposes how the super-rich profit from disaster.

thehindu.com | 14 hrs. 7 min. ago

Lula’s win gives Brazil an opportunity to cement its climate leadership, but challenges remain

In his fourth term, the President can potentially negotiate across the divides that currently frustrate climate agreements, given his country’s status as Latin America’s largest economy, host to most of the Amazon, and its diplomatic relationships with the EU, the U.S., China, the BRICS countries and other devel

climatechangenews.com | 14 hrs. 38 min. ago

National climate plans now promise half the emission cuts expected by UN

The US exit from the Paris Agreement and weak new pledges leave 2035 emissions just 6% below 2019 levels, against 12% projected last year The post National climate plans now promise half the emission cuts expected by UN appeared first on Climate Home News.

al-monitor.com | 14 hrs. 55 min. ago

Tornado kills 4 in Turkey’s Mediterranean tourism hub Antalya

The province was hit by a tornado that killed four construction workers and injured another less than two weeks before the city hosts the UN climate summit.

newsbeep.com | 15 hrs. 36 min. ago

Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to new record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that…

livescience.com | 17 hrs. 4 min. ago

'A potential glimpse into the future': climate change has triggered 'permafrost landslides' in Canada

For the first time, researchers have identified a new type of landslide of permafrost in Canada's Northwest Territories.

insideclimatenews.org | 17 hrs. 23 min. ago

In Florida’s gubernatorial race, a choice between new climate policy or the status quo

Democrat David Jolly emphasizes the importance of clean energy in his plans for the Sunshine State, while Republican Byron Donalds keeps his focus on ongoing Everglades projects.

yaleclimateconnections.org | 17 hrs. 54 min. ago

Why whales are climate heroes — who also need our protection

A leading marine scientist and conservation strategist explores the surprising relationship between whales, ocean health, and climate change – and what their recovery can teach us about protecting the planet.

scmp.com | 18 hrs. 34 min. ago

Greenhouse gas levels hit record highs, climate impact will last centuries: UN

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to record highs in 2025, locking in climate impact that will persist for centuries to come, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Levels of the three main greenhouse gases – the climate-warming carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide – all rose to unprecedented figures in 2025, the UN’s weather and climate agency said.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said the rise would lead to more long-term temperature increases for the...

dailymail.com | 19 hrs. 34 min. ago

Greenhouse gas emissions have hit an all-time high: Study reveals how CO2 growth rates have tripled - as climate scientists call for urgent action

Greenhouse gas emissions have now hit an all-time high, with CO2 growth rates tripling since 1960, a study has found.

thehindu.com | 19 hrs. 50 min. ago

In Kashmir’s traditional rice, clues to a journey from East Asia

Kashmir’s traditional varieties carry cold-tolerance and other locally adapted genes that modern varieties have partly lost, making them potentially valuable as climate change increases stress on crops, new research has found. The analysis also indicated the varieties are more closely related to those from the Korean Peninsula and Northeast China

theage.com.au | 19 hrs. 51 min. ago

Climateflation is a cause of cost-of-living hikes

Readers discuss the federal Coalition’s retreat from its climate policy to fund budget cuts.

koreatimes.co.kr | 21 hrs. 28 min. ago

AI scans Korea's highways to keep wildlife, drivers safe

On winding roads where mountainous terrain meets heavy traffic, a rustle in the brush at dusk can turn into a deadly collision within seconds. Roadkill incidents pose a constant hazard to wildlife and motorists across Korea, often resulting in severe property damage, human injuries and secondary pileups on high-speed thoroughfares.

In a bid to prevent such incidents, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment on Wednesday will launch a pilot artificial intelligence (AI)-powered roadkill prevention system along National Route 17 in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province in central Korea. Conventional mitigation measures like eco-corridors, wildlife overpasses and fencing have reduced animal fatalities along long stretches of highway.

However, intersections and entrance or exit ramps remain notoriously difficult to secure without blocking traffic or human access, leaving vulnerable gaps in eco-fencing networks. The new system bridges those gaps using smart surveillance. Closed-circuit television cameras continuously monitor roadside terrain. When an animal steps toward the road, AI algo

theguardian.com | 21 hrs. 45 min. ago

Burnham in danger of sleepwalking into climate disaster, say campaigners

Letter to PM argues series of wrong choices on North Sea oil, Heathrow, EVs and heat pumps will scupper net zero plansAndy Burnham will “sleepwalk” into climate disaster if he fails to get a grip on a series of important policies whose combined impact could scupper plans to reach net zero, campaigners have said.Big decisions on North Sea drilling, the expansion of Heathrow airport, electric vehicles (EVs) and grants for heat pumps are awaiting decisions from ministers.

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euronews.com | 22 hrs. 22 min. ago

Europe must prepare for a 3°C warmer world, EU climate chief warns

As Brussels warns that Europe must prepare for increasingly extreme weather, new EU rules will require governments to clarify who is responsible for climate preparedness – but no new funding is being offered to help households adapt.

theguardian.com | 23 hrs. 44 min. ago

Super-rich get ‘double dividend’ from causes and costs of climate crisis, report finds

Oxfam says investing by rich in disaster recovery widens inequality and gives incentive to delay climate actionThe world’s wealthiest people are not just profiting from the polluting causes of climate breakdown, they are also increasingly cashing in on the catastrophic consequences, according to a study by Oxfam.The global equality organisation has found that the richest 0.1% of the world’s population are heavily invested in disaster preparedness, recovery and reconstruction – a market that is projected to grow from $70bn to $92bn a year by 2029. Continue reading...

ft.com | 23 hrs. 45 min. ago

EU tells countries to make plans to cope with 3C of global warming

Climate commissioner says member states must take ownership of damage caused by floods, heatwaves and fires

skepticalscience.com | 23 hrs. 47 min. ago

Fact brief - Do nearby wind turbines decrease home values by an average of 75%?

Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline. Do nearby wind turbines decrease home values by an average of 75%? Research has found much smaller effects on nearby home prices, and those effects fade with time and distance from turbines.

One 2024 study analyzing data from 1997 to 2020 found that visible turbines were associated with an average sale price decrease of about 1.1%, largely affecting urban areas. The effect disappeared within 10 years of installation and was not statistically significant for installations after 2017, indicating that the 1.1% average likely overstates future wind project impacts.

Another 2023 study examining half a million transactions across 34 states found that announcing a project within one mile could initially reduce nearby home values by up to 11% compared with homes 3-5 miles away. However, values recovered to within 2% of pre-announcement levels in 5 years of operation.

These effects have declined in recent years, which researchers suggest may reflect greater familiarity with turbines; responsible siting and community involvement can further reduce impacts. Go to full rebuttal on Skeptical Science or to the fact brief on Gigafact This fact brief is responsive to quotes such as this one.

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news.climate.columbia.edu | 1 days ago

Climate Risk Meets Retail: Inside Princess Polly’s SoHo Flagship

This M.A. in Climate and Society capstone team worked closely with Princess Polly to assess climate risks and identify opportunities to strengthen its sustainability and resilience.

climatechangenews.com | 1 days ago

Lula’s election win in Brazil raises hopes for zero deforestation drive

Lula’s re-election makes it more likely Brazil can meet a key goal to end forest loss in the Amazon and builds confidence in a new fund to protect the world's rainforests, experts say The post Lula’s election win in Brazil raises hopes for zero deforestation drive appeared first on Climate Home News.

france24.com | 1 days ago

Brazil: What does Lula's re-election mean for the Amazon?

Climate activists in Brazil are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory as good news for the Amazon rainforest. His last four years in power saw a record decrease in deforestation in the world's largest rainforest.

economist.com | 1 days ago

The Climate Issue newsletter: How slow can you go?

Oliver Morton, our planetary-affairs editor, laments the speed at which the IPCC delivers vital climatic stocktakes

climatechangenews.com | 1 days ago

African governments strengthen waste rules as solar and battery use surges

With solar panels, batteries and inverters spreading, officials want to bolster weak recycling systems to protect the environment and reuse key materials The post African governments strengthen waste rules as solar and battery use surges appeared first on Climate Home News.

livemint.com | 1 days ago

Nepal gets $20 mn in UN aid after $2.7 bn flood losses: Is climate finance failing vulnerable nations?

Nepal will receive $20 million from the UN’s loss and damage fund after August floods killed around 1,500 people and caused $2.7 billion in infrastructure losses. With reconstruction costs topping $4.7 billion, the aid highlights the gap between climate finance and vulnerable nations’ needs.

civileats.com | 1 days ago

Study: Regenerative agriculture farms hold key climate solutions

A major study comparing 200 U.S. farms found that advanced regenerative farming practices increased soil carbon storage by nearly 40% compared with conventional methods while supporting greater biodiversity.

france24.com | 1 days ago

Lula's re-election brings hope for the Amazon, as deforestation drops to record low

Climate activists in Brazil and beyond are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory as good news for the Amazon rainforest. His last four years in power saw a record decrease in deforestation in the world's largest rainforest, appropriately nicknamed the planet's lungs.

FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.