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Wildfires in Southern California, U.S., have killed at least five people, forced some 130,000 to evacuate, and damaged or destroyed more than 2,000 buildings.

China’s effort to build large solar power “bases” in and around the desert is a major part of its current renewable plan.

“Fragmented governance” between biodiversity, climate change, food, water and health is putting all of those systems at risk, according to a major new report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

A global treaty on plastics, which is being touted as the most important environmental treaty since the 2015 Paris Agreement, is set to be negotiated in South Korea over the next week.

Nations gather in South Korea this month for a final meeting on curbing plastic pollution. Who are the key players – and is a deal likely?

The latest Global Carbon Budget report forecasts that both fossil fuel-related carbon emissions and total global carbon emissions will hit historic highs this year, with further increases expected.

Large trials in Indonesia and Malaysia are showing it is possible to become sustainable without damaging productivity or local economies

As the Indonesian government promotes electric vehicle adoption, experts voice significant concerns about the country’s ability to manage the accompanying battery waste.

Elon Musk’s support for former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked a stir, leading to a live discussion between the two on the X platform on August 12.

As 2024 passes its midpoint, the global climate continues to push into uncharted territory. Carbon Brief’s analysis indicates a 95% probability that this year will surpass 2023 as the warmest year on record.