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This analysis argues that China's CO2 emissions rose 2% in early 2026 due to wasted wind and solar power, caused by inflexible coal plant and grid management. It contends that this inefficiency increased China's reliance on fossil fuels during the Hormuz crisis, though the crisis may ultimately drive lower emissions if new policies are implemented.
Extreme heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, damaging food crops and threatening Australia's food supply. A South Australian farm lost entire crops during three extreme heatwaves in summer 2026, with temperatures reaching 45°C for three consecutive days. Extreme heat is also occurring during critical spring flowering periods for crops like wheat.
This commentary argues that Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly due to rising global temperatures, threatening water supplies for millions in South Asia. It contends that continued glacier loss could lead to floods, droughts, and ecosystem collapse, and explores potential responses to these changes.
UN special rapporteur Astrid Puentes Riaño has intervened in three Federal Court challenges against Woodside's North West Shelf gas extension, arguing Australia failed to consider climate impacts. The court will consider the submissions when hearings resume in July.
This commentary argues that European governments are inadequately prepared for extreme heat, which kills tens of thousands annually. It contends that simple, cost-effective measures like heat-health action plans and climate shelters are largely absent from national politics, despite the growing threat from climate change.
Greg Jericho argues that Australia's GDP growth, driven by datacentre investment, is misleading because datacentres increase electricity use and emissions while creating few jobs. He contends that this growth undermines climate goals and questions the value of GDP as a measure of economic health.
This commentary argues that night-time heatwaves in rapidly urbanizing megacities pose a fatal risk, as lack of cooling recovery strains the cardiovascular system. It contends that urbanization in low-income regions exacerbates the problem, and calls for low-cost interventions like white roofs to mitigate the threat.
This commentary argues that global methane emissions remain dangerously unregulated, citing an International Energy Agency report and Oxford University analysis. It contends that most methane policies are voluntary and poorly enforced, with major emitters like India and Indonesia lacking any policies, and calls for urgent mandatory regulations to address the climate crisis.
This commentary argues that climate-related damages exceeding $20 trillion since 2000 create investment opportunities in adaptation and resilience. It suggests companies in these sectors are outperforming benchmarks, and discusses mitigation strategies and methane challenges, framing climate costs as a driver for economic transformation.
This commentary argues that painting roofs with reflective paint, or 'cool roofs,' can significantly reduce indoor temperatures and improve health outcomes in vulnerable communities, citing a pilot project in South Africa and Ghana. It contends that such low-cost interventions are crucial for climate adaptation in low-income settings, where heatwaves are exacerbated by climate change.