Wildfire Threat Spreads Across a Warming World

By Tim Radford, Climate News Network Aug 3, 2015 As climate change warms the world, vegetation dries, rain-free days increase and fire seasons lengthen. It's a recipe for devastating wildfires. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Natural World Feels the Heat as Temperatures Soar

By Tim Radford, Climate News Network Jul 12, 2015 Birds, insects and trees are all under threat as the rise in global average temperatures makes droughts and heat waves much more probable. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Rise in CO2 Could Restrict Growing Days for Crops

By Tim Radford, Climate News Network Jun 20, 2015 While plants in temperate zones may benefit from higher temperatures, global warming’s impact in the tropics threatens catastrophe for food security. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Cutting Warming to 1.5°C Could Endanger Food Supply

By Alex Kirby, Climate News Network May 22, 2015 Scientists say meeting the tougher demands of many countries on limiting global temperature rise may be technically feasible, but would risk worsening world hunger. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tree-Based Farming Could Deliver Abundant Benefits

By Tim Radford, Climate News Network May 8, 2015 In addition to mitigating the effects of climate change, forests can help alleviate hunger and provide a safety net for some of the world’s poorest people. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Forests Can Soak Up a Third of Carbon Emissions

By Alex Kirby, Climate News Network Apr 11, 2015 A report commissioned by Prince Charles’ charity says protecting tropical forests could enable the absorption of billions of metric tons of carbon emissions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cut Carbon Now to Avoid Climate Tipping Points

By Tim Radford, Climate News Network Apr 3, 2015 Not cutting emissions of greenhouse gases could mean driving the planet across systemic boundaries from which there would be no return. Not cutting emissions of greenhouse gases could mean driving the planet across systemic boundaries from which there would be no return. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Power Brokers’ Chains Hold Back Forest Protections

By Alex Kirby, Climate News Network Feb 13, 2015 U.K. think tank says inaction by the "Forest 500" means global efforts to end deforestation by 2030 are not keeping pace with the rate of destruction. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cannabis Growers Blamed for Leaving California High and Dry

By Kieran Cooke, Climate News Network Feb 5, 2015 As California endures its worst drought since records began, illegal marijuana plantations are being accused of further depleting precious water resources. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Climate Cranks Up Extinction Threat to Borneo Mammals

By Tim Radford, Climate News Network Feb 3, 2015 Endangered species in one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots face even greater peril as climate change adds to loss of habitat caused by deforestation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chimps’ Survival Hopes Jeopardized by Climate Change

By Tim Radford, Climate News Network Jan 30, 2015 One of our closest animal relatives is at risk of being wiped out as changing rainfall patterns threaten to destroy its Central African habitat. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Gold Rush Leaves Tropical Forests Poorer Than Ever

By Alex Kirby, Climate News Network Jan 20, 2015 New research shows that parts of South America’s most biologically valuable tropical forests are being damaged by a resurgent gold mining industry. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )