The Paris climate agreement at a glance
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change finally came to an agreement. Here are the key points.
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The Paris Agreement signing ceremony at a glance
More than 160 countries are expected to sign the Paris Agreement in New York on April 22. But enough countries will also need to ratify the treaty domestically before it can become international law.
The UN’s 1.5°C special climate report at a glance
Here are the essential facts from the UN’s special report on climate change.
Beyond Paris: what was really achieved at the COP21 climate summit, and what next?
What’s next, now that the Paris climate summit is over? We’ve created a special report for you, featuring two dozen of our best articles on the scientific, political and economic challenges ahead.
The Finkel Review at a glance
The Finkel review is designed to create a coherent and realistic plan for a low-emissions future. Here are the details you need to know.
Two days in at COP21 – what has Australia pledged?
The first day of the Paris climate summit was a little different to past summits. For a start, the hosts decided to bring the leaders in as an opener rather than at the end. At first glance this decision…
This is why we cannot rely on cities alone to tackle climate change
It’s a good thing that cities aspire to lead the way in acting on climate change in the absence of stronger national action. But a closer look reveals the limitations of current city-based efforts.
Our buildings are driving us closer to ‘climate hell’ – how do we get back on course to net zero?
Constructing and running buildings accounts for roughly a third of global energy use and emissions. So it’s alarming that a report to COP27 shows the sector is veering off course for net zero by 2050.
As US election day nears, the outcome won’t be simply a matter of political will
Disenfranchisement and disinformation have been rife in the 2020 election - and may continue to play significant roles in its aftermath.
Trump’s climate policy may backfire, as he unwittingly plays an old psychologists’ trick
US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement might eventually be a good thing for the climate. Psychologists call this a ‘paradoxical intervention’.