Italian firefighters battle blaze that has consumed 810 hectares in Tuscany
On May 1, 2026, wildfires swept across forested areas of Tuscany, Italy, burning more than 810 hectares (about 2,000 acres). Authorities deployed hundreds of firefighters and aerial units to contain the fire, urging resi...
As Energy, War and Climate Collide, A Climate Summit Charts a Path Beyond Fossil Fuels
A climate summit in Colombia broke a taboo by linking fossil fuels to war, displacement, and economic instability. Participants discussed alternative energy sources....
Week in Wildlife: Orangutan, Frog, and Whale Rescue
The Guardian features its week in wildlife series, showcasing photographs from around the world of a clever orangutan, a cheeky frog, and a dramatic whale rescue....
France's Cadmium Poisoning 'Public Health Time Bomb'
French residents are three to four times more likely to register unsafe levels of cadmium in their bodies due to contaminated food. Experts blame government inaction, farming practices, and colonial-era fertilisers....
Large-scale sporting events cause air pollution
A study found that large-scale sporting events can cause unexpected air pollution due to catering and fireworks. Upcoming events include the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico....
Türkiye’s COP31 presidency and IEA join forces on clean energy push
Türkiye's COP31 presidency has partnered with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to accelerate the global clean energy transition, driven by the 'biggest energy crisis in history'....
China Briefing 30 April 2026: Fossil fuel ‘strict controls’ | El Niño approaches | Why cleantech exports have surged
Carbon Brief's China Briefing highlights the country's strict controls on fossil fuels, as well as its increasing export of clean technologies. Additionally, a warning about an impending El Niño event....
'My own contribution': the Ottawa immigrants learning to retrofit homes and fight the climate crisis
A Canadian social enterprise is helping to solve the urgent need for retrofits by training immigrants in energy-efficient home renovation....
'The world deserves food sovereignty and more secured food access for everybody'
A high-level summit in Colombia has reached a critical juncture on energy, food systems, and global security. The on-going conflict in the Middle East is exposing deep entanglements between these areas....
First dots on the roadmap to exiting fossil fuels
Inaugural talks on exiting fossil fuels have taken place, with a clear message that it's not a question of if, but when and how to transition....
Ecuador begins fracking operations in Amazon amid Indigenous and environmental opposition
In late April 2026, the Ecuadorian government approved hydraulic fracturing for oil extraction within the Amazon rainforest, launching the country's first fracking projects. The decision has triggered protests from Indig...
Gas Profits Tax: Are We Being Misinformed?
Fiona Katauskas questions the government's handling of gas profits tax in a recent cartoon. While The Guardian suggests the gaslight is on, there is no specific information provided about a gas profits tax....
Colombia Falls Short on Fossil Fuel Transition
Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to transition the country away from fossil fuels but his plan remains unfulfilled. The country is still reliant on oil and coal production despite Petro's ambitious energy plans....
Europe Air Quality Improves but Falls Short of Targets
Air quality in Europe is improving, but pollution still exceeds limits at up to 20% of monitoring stations across 39 countries. The European Environment Agency warned that further action is needed to meet the EU's 2030 t...
Traditional Models Still Outperform AI for Extreme Weather Forecasts
A new study found that traditional climate models still outperform artificial intelligence (AI) models when it comes to forecasting record-breaking weather. This contradicts previous findings that AI models surpassed tra...
Six Nations at Santa Marta Could Shape Fossil Fuel Futures
The Santa Marta Conference, attended by sixty-odd countries representing only 15% of global fossil fuel production, is seen as a pivotal opportunity to re-imagine the world's relationship with fossil fuels. However, Reut...
Video of egg thieves may help save Australia’s honeyeaters
A video of tree-climbing egg thieves has been discovered, and researchers believe it could aid in the conservation efforts for Australia's vulnerable honeyeaters. The loss of even a few eggs to predators can increase the...
Brazil leads decline in global rainforest destruction
A recent survey shows that forest destruction in the tropics decreased by over a third in 2025, primarily due to Brazil's strengthened environmental protection. This led to a record low in forest loss not caused by fires...
California Will Soon Have More Than 300 Data Centers. Where Will They Get Their Water?
A proposed data center in the Imperial Valley would need 750,000 gallons of water a day. Satisfying the thirst of more facilities expected to open in the state by 2030 will be challenging, experts and officials say....
NOAA Defends Cuts to Research and Climate Monitoring at Budget Hearing
Democrats and Republicans pushed back against the administration’s proposal to eliminate NOAA’s research office and monitoring stations across the globe. The administration argued that the cuts would not significantly im...