Climate change

Study warns extreme heat waves likely to become the new normal by 2040

Report reveals London and Leicester leading the way on climate preparedness, but many cities failing to adequately assess climate risks

US research warns that efforts to tackle short-lived climate pollutants will not deliver as significant temperature reductions as first thought

White House report warns that power outages caused by extreme weather are costing the US between $18bn and $33bn a year

Bipartisan report highlights scientific link between severe weather events and dangerous global warming

Bob Ward argues recent flawed arguments attacking green policy undermine paper's often excellent environmental coverage

New report from US government atmospheric and oceanic body highlights risks of climate change

More than half of asset managers have divested or not invested in listed equities because of climate-related concerns

Former chief scientist calls for carbon tax to fund research into low-cost renewable energy

Erratic swings from floods to heatwaves and drought caused by climate change is devastating harvests, says NFU president