Climate & Environment

Inferno in the Hills
Thousands of residents are being forced to flee their homes in the face of advancing flames, leaving behind everything they’ve known. In a moment of ..

UK/Widespread Disruption Due to Heavy Snow and Freezing Rain This Weekend

Remembering the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
As we reflect on the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, it is essential to honor the lives lost and the survivors’ courage in the ..

Negotiating the Future of Plastic Pollution
Busan, South Korea (Day 4)

A Global Call for Action Against Plastic Pollution to Protect Our Planet and Future Generations
A key point of disagreement is whether the treaty should impose limits on plastic production. Some nations and industries argue that capping production could stifle ..

Day 8 of COP29 in Baku
Leaders, negotiators, scientists, and activists come together to discuss, negotiate, and make commitments toward combating climate change and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Typhoon Man-yi in Viga, Catanduanes province/Philippine
About 255,000 people have already been evacuated from their homes in regions that are vulnerable to landslides, flooding and storm surges.

Day 3 of COP29 in Azerbaijan’s Capital, Baku
The GCB tracks in real terms how the world is delivering on the goals of the Paris Agreement, produced by a collection of the world’s ..

COP29 in Baku: Climate Action, Global Tensions, and the Challenge of Fossil Fuel Transition
Record Carbon Emissions, Melting Ice Sheets, and Geopolitical Tensions to Shape COP29 Climate Summit in Baku. With climate science becoming ever more urgent and political ..

Trami Natural Disaster: 81 Lives Lost—An Urgent Call for Solidarity and Support in the Face of Devastation
Humanitarian efforts are needed to provide emergency assistance, including food, clean water, medical supplies, and temporary housing.

India’s Eastern Coastal State Prepares for Cyclone Dana
Community leaders are urging residents to heed safety advisories and remain indoors during the worst of the storm, as the region prepares for what could ..

Chad Flooding
Torrential rain has been impacting millions around the country since July, according to the UN, with more than 570 people killed.