Climate change

‘Climate change has become real’: extreme weather sinks prime US tourism site

At Lake Powell on the Arizona-Utah border, the water line has dropped to a historic low, taking a heavy toll on the local industry

Annette McGivney

29, Jul, 2021 @10:00 AM

Three Americans create enough carbon emissions to kill one person, study finds

The analysis draws on public health studies that conclude that for every 4,434 metric tons of CO₂ produced, one person globally will die

Oliver Milman

29, Jul, 2021 @9:00 AM

Record funding for flood defences in England as climate crisis worsens risks

Billions to be spent over six years with significant sums for regions hit hard in recent years

Damian Carrington Environment editor

29, Jul, 2021 @5:00 AM

Climate crisis cuts Australian farm profits by a quarter over past 20 years

Reports finds profits could fall by up to 50% within three decades if global emissions are not significantly reduced and farmers don’t adapt to changing climate

Adam Morton and AAP

29, Jul, 2021 @4:20 AM

Extreme weather will be the norm and UK is not prepared, scientists warn

Last year was first to be in top 10 for heat, rain and sunshine, as scientists say UK’s mild climate is at an end

Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent

28, Jul, 2021 @11:01 PM

New Zealand rated best place to survive global societal collapse

Study citing ‘perilous state’ of industrial civilisation ranks temperate islands top for resilience

Damian Carrington Environment editor

28, Jul, 2021 @10:00 PM

Queen secretly lobbied Scottish ministers for climate law exemption

Monarch used secretive procedure to become only person in country not bound by a green energy rule

Rob Evans, Severin Carrell and David Pegg

28, Jul, 2021 @1:00 PM

The north’s seasonal shift – Inside 30 July Guardian Weekly

Heat fears, Epstein brought to book

Isobel Montgomery

28, Jul, 2021 @8:00 AM

‘We have to pay the price’: Oslo’s plan to turn oil wealth into climate leadership

The mayor of the Norwegian capital argues that the ‘moral’ duty to cut emissions from burning waste can be met by carbon capture

Jillian Ambrose

28, Jul, 2021 @8:00 AM

‘The Queen’s bank’ Coutts joins the ranks of ethical brands

Despite chequered history the 329-year-old private bank has secured the sought-after B Corp status

Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent

28, Jul, 2021 @5:01 AM

Leading the charge! Can I make it from Land’s End to John o’Groats in an electric car?

New petrol and diesel cars will be banned in the UK from 2030, and sales of electric vehicles are rising fast. But with drivers reliant on charging points how practical is the greener option? One writer finds out

Sam Wollaston

28, Jul, 2021 @5:00 AM