climate change

From extreme heat to Greta Thunberg and the youth climate protests a look at some of the important climate and environmental news stories set to define 2020.
From extreme heat to Greta Thunberg and the youth climate protests a look at some of the important climate and environmental news stories set to define the new year.
Officials told visitors to leave the South Coast region of New South Wales as they declared a seven-day state of emergency in the state.
People in the coastal town of Mallacoota are sheltering on the beach as the wildfire approaches.
The animals face burning, starvation and scant water resources.
From new climate science to wildfires, plastic waste and biodiversity, here's a snapshot of our world right now.
Greta Thunberg has been named Time magazines Person of the Year. The 16-year-old activist is the youngest person ever to win the award, gaining international fame since founding the school strike for climate movement, which has inspired marches in 125 countries around the world.
The teen activist became the "biggest voice" against climate change, the publication says.
The Swedish activist accused politicians and big business of using clever accounting and creative PR to create the appearance of climate action.
The planets largest carbon sink is a major focus at the United Nations climate summit in Madrid, Spain.