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Global temperatures have already exceeded 1.5°C warming and may pass 2°C later this decade, according to a world-first study

The world could soon breach its 1.5°C target for global warming

One big breakthrough, but not enough. Here’s what’s ultimately needed to globally deal with the climate crisis.

A growing movement of researchers want to shrink rich economies to stop the planet heating — but both supporters and critics are gambling on prosperity and climate stability for billions of people across the world.

Scientists say it is still theoretically possible to limit global warming to 1.5°C, but realistically that now seems practically impossible. Should we admit our failure and double down on holding warming below 2°C?

One new analysis says that new pledges made at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow have put the world on track for a 1.9°C future, but experts caution it takes a very optimistic view

Tamsin Edwards, a lead author of the landmark IPCC report on climate change, says that some climate changes are irreversible but we still have time to limit warming to the Paris Agreement’s target of 1.5°C

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has publicized an upgraded assessment of the world's global climate trends and it's a surprise for those who have the thoughts that human-induced climate change is an issue for the remote future.