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Sir David Attenborough says fixed-term parliaments lead to lack of climate focus

Sir David Attenborough says fixed-term parliaments lead to lack of climate focus

Sophie Abitz . January 26, 2020

The UK's fixed-term parliaments could see politicians failing to prioritise climate change, veteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough has suggested.

More Than 100 Threatened Species Hit Hard by Australian Bushfires, Pushing Many towards Extinction

More Than 100 Threatened Species Hit Hard by Australian Bushfires, Pushing Many towards Extinction

George Scott . January 20, 2020

Nearly 50 threatened species believed to have had more than 80% of their area affected, including seven critically endangered plants

Thousands gather for Women's March rallies across the US

Thousands gather for Women's March rallies across the US

Sophie Abitz . January 19, 2020

Thousands gathered in cities across the country Saturday as part of the nationwide Women's March rallies focused on issues such....

'You have not seen anything yet,' climate activist Greta says ahead of Davos

'You have not seen anything yet,' climate activist Greta says ahead of Davos

Gian Bianchi . January 18, 2020

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg marched with 10,000 protesters in the Swiss city of Lausanne on Friday.

Ocean Warming Is Speeding Up, with Devastating Consequences, Study Shows.

Ocean Warming Is Speeding Up, with Devastating Consequences, Study Shows.

Emile Agard . January 15, 2020

In 25 years, the oceans have absorbed heat equivalent to the energy of 3.6 billion Hiroshima-size atom bomb explosions, the....

Australia's massive fires could become routine, climate scientists warn

Australia's massive fires could become routine, climate scientists warn

George Scott . January 14, 2020

Bushfires ravaging Australia have provided a foretaste of the kinds of conditions that could become normal unless the world moves....

Public backs action to cut out carbon by 2030

Public backs action to cut out carbon by 2030

Emile Agard . January 13, 2020

'Major wake-up call' for government as poll shows overwhelming support for net-zero emissions by end of decade.

Extinction Rebellion could sue police over extremist ideology listing

Extinction Rebellion could sue police over extremist ideology listing

Sophie Abitz . January 12, 2020

Group threatens action after being named in guide designed to help prevent terrorism