Climate

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What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?

Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.

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Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows

The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.

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'Value of trees' in council's healthy spaces plan

The authority wants a more consistent approach to trees and woodlands with more protections.

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A sign at the entrance to Glan Lash opencast coal mine near Llandybie, Carmarthenshire. The white sign is attached to a metal link fence, with the words 'Glan Lash mine site'. The sign also has a yellow triangle caution sign and an image of a figure wearing a safety helmet.

UK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejected

Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.

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Small mangrove trees sit spread out in clear shallow seawater, in the background is denser patches of mangrove forest. The sky is blue.

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction

Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

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Grey and white clouds hide glimpses of blue sky above an open area of grazing marsh with water in the foreground and a gravel path disappearing into the distance

Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve

An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.

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A silver coloured Hyundai electric car kept on display at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Mumbai

Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain

High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.

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Reform council vows to call off climate emergency

Suffolk County Council plans to audit all its environmental projects.

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Justin Rowlatt speaks to the camera with both his hands out. He is wearing a grey shirt.

Next El Niño could be strongest in decades

A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.

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