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Apr 11, 2023 · The world will likely use fewer fossil fuels to produce electricity this year in a "turning point" for planet-friendly energy, a new report ...

Feb 8, 2024 · Human activities are causing world temperatures to rise, with more intense heatwaves and rising sea-levels among the consequences.

Climate change is set to cause major changes across the world: sea levels will rise, food production could fall and species may be driven to extinction. The UN ...

Mar 15, 2024 · Saving the ice - a daring experiment or a dangerous distraction? Perched on sea-ice off Canada's northern coast, parka-clad scientists watch ...

Feb 14, 2021 · Mr Gates's new book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, is a guide to tackling global warming. Don't underestimate the scale of the challenge, he ...

Energy is at the heart of the climate challenge – and key to the solution. Generating electricity and heat by burning fossil fuels – coal, oil, ...