Focus on Climate
UK temperatures plummet to minus 18.9C overnight as cold spell continues
Temperatures dropped to minus 18.9C in the UK’s coldest January night in 15 years.
Opinion: Before we “axe the tax” in Canada, a quick lesson in history and physics
Pierre Poilievre needs to connect the dots on three rising things: emissions, extreme flooding all over the globe, and household-insurance costs.
UK should sign climate change co-operation agreement with China, says think tank
Researchers at Chatham House think tank urged the United Kingdom to deepen climate co-operation with Beijing.
Los Angeles wildfires trigger air quality warnings and health concerns
LA hit by toxic wildfire smoke sparks health crisis, mask shortages and urgent measures to protect vulnerable residents amidst rising risks.
US issues partial guidance on clean fuel subsidies, chafing ethanol makers
US releases short-term clean fuel credit guidance but leaves key details unresolved, leaving biofuels groups seeking clarity.
Biden climate adviser says California wildfires show ‘you have to take the science seriously’
Wildfires near LA highlight worsening climate change challenges that Trump must address more seriously in his next term.
Why are UK gas stores lower than usual, and how is the overall supply looking?
UK gas storage dangerously low amid freezing snap, but diverse supply sources ease immediate shortage fears.
Black Sea oil spill widens, Russian authorities say
Approximately 2,400 metric tons of oil products have spilled into the sea since Dec. 15.
US insurers slump as Los Angeles wildfire loss estimates hit $20 billion
Insurers are expected to face catastrophe-related claims worth billions of dollars from the LA wildfires.
WMO confirms 2024 was hottest year on record
"We saw extraordinary land and sea surface temperatures, extraordinary ocean heat, accompanied by very extreme weather."
