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03 Apr 2026

Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason | Bill McGuire

We are at a critical point in the climate emergency and already struggling to meet emissions reduction targets. The UK government must hold its nerve While the UK is only marginally involved in the war in the Middle East in military terms, the ramifications fo

Source: The Guardian - Environment

02 Apr 2026

Google to tap into gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Texas power plant would emit 4.5m tons of carbon dioxide per year, more than that of the entire city of San Francisco Google ’s plan for a partnership with a natural gas power plant that could provide energy for one of its datacenters in Texas was unearthed by

Source: The Guardian - Environment

02 Apr 2026

DeBriefed 2 April 2026: Countries ‘revive’ energy-crisis measures | Record UK renewables | Plug-in solar savings

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 2 April 2026: Countries ‘revive’ energy-crisis measures | Record UK renewables | Plug-in solar savings appeared first on Carbon Bri

02 Apr 2026

How a lush Miami park was designed to keep flooding at bay – in pictures

As the climate crisis intensifies the storms lashing south Florida, it is imperative to design spaces that soak up the water. The 19.4-acre Bayshore Park is an example of how to design spaces that protect from and connect residents to nature Continue reading..

Source: The Guardian - Environment

02 Apr 2026

Analysis: Record wind and solar saved UK from gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026

The UK avoided the need for gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026 thanks to... The post Analysis: Record wind and solar saved UK from gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026 appeared first on Carbon Brief .

02 Apr 2026

China Briefing 2 April 2026: EV profits rise | Ming Yang rejected | Iran war

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... The post China Briefing 2 April 2026: EV profits rise | Ming Yang rejected | Iran war appeared first on Carbon Brief .

02 Apr 2026

Q&A: Why the standoff between nations over the next IPCC reports matters

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) latest assessment cycle has been beset by disagreements... The post Q&A: Why the standoff between nations over the next IPCC reports matters appeared first on Carbon Brief .

02 Apr 2026

Analysis: How ‘plug-in solar’ can save UK homes £1,100 on energy bills

Plug-in solar panels could save a typical UK household £1,100 over their 15-year lifetime, according... The post Analysis: How ‘plug-in solar’ can save UK homes £1,100 on energy bills appeared first on Carbon Brief .

02 Apr 2026

Middle East crisis exposes global energy fault line as UN urges shift to renewables

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is exposing a central vulnerability in the global economy: the dependence on fossil fuels flowing through regions affected by conflict, a situation which is strengthening the UN’s case for a faster transition to cheaper, m

Source: UN News - Climate Change

02 Apr 2026

Why thousands of New Yorkers swap gas for induction stoves in clean energy push: ‘It makes sense’

US states from California to Georgia are promoting induction stoves for climate, health and cost benefits Marcos Ramos hasn’t been able to cook a full meal at home in nearly four years, after a gas leak resulted in a lengthy supply cut off for his New York Cit

Source: The Guardian - Environment

01 Apr 2026

IPCC: ‘Frustrating and disappointing’ meeting leaves AR7 timeline in deadlock

Governments are still at loggerheads over the timeline for publishing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate... The post IPCC: ‘Frustrating and disappointing’ meeting leaves AR7 timeline in deadlock appeared first on Carbon Brief .

31 Mar 2026

How wildfires and storms drove insurance losses in 2025 – in three charts

Extreme weather events around the world, such as wildfires and storms, were the major driver... The post How wildfires and storms drove insurance losses in 2025 – in three charts appeared first on Carbon Brief .

27 Mar 2026

IPCC wraps up 64th plenary session in Bangkok

Bangkok, March 27 – The 64th Plenary Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) closed in Bangkok this evening. The session discussed the review of the Principles and Procedures that govern IPCC’s work. These should be reviewed every five

27 Mar 2026

DeBriefed 27 March 2026: North Sea myths debunked | India’s climate plan | IPCC and Indigenous knowledge

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 27 March 2026: North Sea myths debunked | India’s climate plan | IPCC and Indigenous knowledge appeared first on Carbon Brief .

27 Mar 2026

‘Very alarming’ winter sees Arctic sea ice hit record-low for second year running

Arctic sea ice has reached its peak extent for this winter, clocking in as the... The post ‘Very alarming’ winter sees Arctic sea ice hit record-low for second year running appeared first on Carbon Brief .

27 Mar 2026

Q&A: What does India’s new Paris Agreement pledge mean for climate action?

India has set a new target to reduce its “emissions intensity” – greenhouse gas emissions... The post Q&A: What does India’s new Paris Agreement pledge mean for climate action? appeared first on Carbon Brief .

23 Mar 2026

IPCC opens its Sixty Fourth Plenary Session in Bangkok, Thailand

BANGKOK, March 24 – The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) began its Sixty‑fourth Plenary Session at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand, today. Nearly 300 delegates representi

23 Mar 2026

UN weather agency warns of record ‘climate imbalance’ as planetary warming accelerates

All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Monday.

Source: UN News - Climate Change

20 Mar 2026

Secretary, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

The World Meteorological Organization is filling the position of Secretary, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), D-2 (Fixed-Term – 2 years) Job Identification: 32682 Posting Date: 17/03/2026, 16:51 Apply Before: 17/04/2026, 04:59 Locations: Geneva

19 Mar 2026

IPCC’s Sixty-fourth Plenary in Bangkok, Thailand

GENEVA, March 19 – The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will be meeting for its sixty-fourth Plenary Session in Bangkok, Thailand, from 24 to 27 March 2026. The 64th Session of the IPCC is hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commis

16 Mar 2026

War-driven energy price spikes highlight value of renewables: UN climate chief

The disruption of global energy supplies is being felt worldwide, the UN’s top climate change official warned on Monday, as conflict in the Middle East drives oil and gas prices sharply higher – echoing the market turmoil triggered by the war in Ukraine.

Source: UN News - Climate Change

27 Feb 2026

IPCC gathers experts in Accra, Ghana to discuss adaptation metrics, methodologies and indicators

ACCRA, Ghana, Feb 27 – The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is bringing together experts at an IPCC Expert Meeting on Adaptation Metrics, Methodologies and Indicators. The meeting, which will be held in Accra, Ghana at Alisa Hotel from 3 to 5 M

18 Feb 2026

World News in Brief: Guterres calls for fair swtich to clean energy, Ramadan in Gaza, escalating violence and displacement in South Sudan

The world has “entered the age of clean energy” and renewables are now the cheapest, fastest and safest source of new electricity almost everywhere, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message to the International Energy Agency ministerial me

Source: UN News - Climate Change

17 Feb 2026

Science Officer in the IPCC Working Group I Technical Support Unit [Closed]

Working Group I of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is filling the position of Science Officer in the Technical Support Unit (Ref. SCO003) The position is located in the Paris area, in Gif-sur-Yvette (France). The Intergovernmental Panel on Climat

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