Lab tests show that the human body’s core temperature starts to rise at lower wet bulb temperatures than the theoretical safety limit
Youba Sokona, a distinguished climate scientist from Mali, talks about his journey and what the science says about Africa’s needs
As talks on a global deal to protect nature begin in Nairobi, Kenya, countries need to create a new conservation designation for Indigenous Peoples’ land
Planting trees is a key pillar in the fight against climate change but it’s no substitute for permanently removing carbon dioxide from the air
The proposals aim to harness solar power to bring drinking water to Palestinian territories but Israel’s support is needed
The Climate Overshoot Commission will explore controversial options to cope with global heating in excess of the 2C Paris limit
A short walk in the afternoon is exhausting. Heatwaves will keep getting worse until we stop burning fossil fuels
Fifteen former leaders and ministers are set to address sensitive questions on the role of CO2 removal and geoengineering in climate action
Governments must fund humanitarian relief and prioritise cropland for feeding people, not livestock or cars, to guard against future shocks
Corinne Le Quéré is among a group of authors proposing the IPCC publish updates on key climate indicators every year amid an “explosion” of scientific literature
Chilean ex-minister Marcelo Mena will lead the hub, urging governments to tackle methane from fossil fuel, waste and farming sectors in updated national plans
The Kingdom pushed for a stronger emphasis on carbon capture and storage as a climate solution that keeps the oil industry alive longer
The world is on track to overshoot 1.5C warming. Leaving fossil fuels in the ground, changing lifestyles and removing CO2 from the air are needed to fix the climate
The draft biodiversity agreement references indigenous peoples’ rights but a proposal to streamline the text could strip more specific language from the targets
The president is approving a $147 million land reclamation project on Addu atoll, despite warnings of “irreversible damage” to the environment
Building the capacity to alert everyone in time to prepare for droughts, storms and flooding can prevent damage and save lives, at an estimated cost of $1.5 billion
The UN’s climate science panel labelled 3.3-3.6bn people as highly vulnerable to climate disaster – but the definition is disputed
Green buffers like mangroves are generally better for protecting coastal communities than concrete defences, although they are not always an option
Mental health risks are predicted to increase as temperatures continue to rise and people experience more extreme weather events, the report warns
Techno fixes like carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation management are no substitute for exiting coal, oil and gas – whatever polluters would like you to think