Atmospheric CO2 rise now exceeding IPCC 1.5C pathways
"Data from the Mauna Loa observatory reveals that 2024 witnessed one of the fastest rises in CO2 concentrations"
Experts: What to expect from China on energy and climate action in 2025?
China will need to balance its economic growth with its decarbonization agenda.
Analysis: UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024
The UK has completely phased out coal power, making it the first G7 country to do so.
Carbon Brief journalists discuss COP29’s key outcomes
COP29’s discussions on transitioning away from fossil fuels were less robust than anticipated.
COP16: More than 85% of countries miss UN deadline to submit nature pledges
Nations cite technical challenges and lengthy consultations as reasons for delays.
Antarctic sea ice maximum in 2024 is ‘second lowest’ on record
Changes in sea ice behavior suggest significant climate shifts. Scientists are exploring the impacts of ocean warming on ice coverage.
The forgotten role of logistics in achieving net-zero
Logistics accounts for about 12% of global CO2 emissions.
Meeting 1.5C warming limit hinges on governments more than technology, study says
Climate policies, not technology, are crucial in addressing climate change.
Negative emissions: Scientists debate role of CO2 removal in tackling climate change
"Forestry, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, soils, biochar, and marine CO2 removal..."
Analysis: Wind and solar added more to global energy than any other source in 2023
"record global demand for energy saw coal and oil use also reaching new highs last year"
