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Human-driven climate crisis fuels Canada’s deadly wildfires, study finds
Matched: climate
Climate scientists have found that human-caused climate change made conditions behind Canada's current wildfires more than twice as likely to occur. Burning fossil fuels raised global temperatures, amplifying fire-prone weather in Ontario and the Northwest Territories. The blazes have forced town evacuations and sent harmful smoke across Canada and into the United States.
Santa Marta coalition tested as co-chair Colombia turns back to fossil fuels
Matched: climate
Colombia's shift back toward fossil fuel development is testing the Santa Marta coalition it co-chairs, which advocates for phasing out oil and gas. Outgoing environment minister Irene Vélez Torres downplayed the impact, saying the coalition can function without Colombia's leadership. The situation highlights tensions between the country's climate commitments and its economic reliance on fossil fuel revenues.
War! What is it good for? Absolutely humongous oil company profits | First Dog on the Moon
A First Dog on the Moon cartoon satirising how major oil companies profit from war and global instability. The piece uses dark humour to highlight the relationship between armed conflict and record energy sector earnings, suggesting warfare benefits fossil fuel corporations more than it resolves any human problem.
‘Was this heatwave caused by climate change?’ – we’re asking the wrong question
Matched: climate
Scientists say framing extreme weather events as simply "caused or not caused" by climate change is misleading. A better question is how much worse climate change made an event. Research shows heatwaves are now hotter and more frequent due to fossil fuel emissions. Attribution science can quantify this difference, giving a clearer picture of climate change's real-world impact on extreme weather.
Analysis: Wind and solar power overtake fossil fuels in Germany for first time ever
Wind and solar generated more of Germany's electricity than fossil fuels for the first time in 2025. The milestone reflects years of renewable energy expansion in the country. Germany has been accelerating its clean energy transition following the energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which pushed it to reduce dependence on Russian gas.
The case for making polluters pay has moved into the mainstream
Matched: climate
Fossil fuel companies are expected to report large profits linked to the Iran war, while Europe faces heatwaves and wildfires. The coincidence is fueling mainstream debate about whether polluters should bear the costs of climate-related damage. The idea of making fossil fuel firms financially responsible for climate harm, once considered fringe, is gaining broader public and political traction.
What two centuries of Perth storm records tell us about future climate risk
Matched: climate
Researchers have analysed over 200 years of storm records from Perth, Western Australia, to better understand natural climate variability before industrial fossil fuel use. The historical data helps distinguish natural fluctuations from human-caused climate change, and reveals long-term rainfall and storm trends. Findings suggest the region faces increasing climate risk, with implications for future water security and disaster planning.
Campaigners oppose Dangote’s planned Kenya refinery over climate and ecological risks
Matched: climate
Campaigners are opposing plans by Dangote Industries to build a large oil refinery in Kenya, criticising the project as environmental recklessness. The proposed facility, which would be Africa's second largest oil refinery, is planned for an ecologically sensitive area. Critics warn of significant climate and ecological risks, raising concerns about the project's potential damage to the surrounding environment.
Major emitting countries knew of climate risks decades earlier than claimed
Matched: climate
Governments of major carbon-emitting nations were aware of climate risks from fossil fuels as far back as the 1960s, earlier than publicly acknowledged. Despite this knowledge, they withheld information, reportedly to avoid accountability for their role in driving global warming.
Ugandan farmers launch UK court case against East African oil pipeline
Matched: climate
Ugandan farmers have filed a crowdfunded lawsuit at London's High Court against EACOP Ltd, the UK-registered company behind the East African Crude Oil Pipeline. The case seeks to enforce Ugandan law, with farmers alleging the project has harmed their livelihoods and land rights. The pipeline, running from Uganda to Tanzania, has faced widespread criticism from environmental and human rights groups.