Staff reporter at Degrees Now, covering Climate Change.
Experts argue that countries need comprehensive energy system models to guide their transition to renewable energy, as current tools like NDCs fail to provide clear investment pathways. Optimised models can integrate sectors, reduce costs, and attract private investment, while upcoming COPs should prioritise regional planning and funding for modelling capacity.
A longstanding legal assumption in corporate taxation, which allows multinationals to shift profits to low-tax jurisdictions, is being challenged at UN negotiations. Reform could unlock billions for climate finance by taxing companies where real economic activity occurs.
The Santa Marta coalition, a group of governments, businesses, and civil society organisations seeking to transition away from fossil fuels, faces a challenge as Colombia's new government turns back to fossil fuels.
Southeast Asia's energy transition is being hindered by inadequate grid capacity and maintenance, threatening billions of dollars in planned clean power investments.
The annual UN climate conference has grown to tens of thousands of participants, but the fear of missing out (FOMO) may be hindering effective international climate cooperation.
China's use of coal for electricity has grown in the first half of 2026, despite a record amount of wind and solar power being wasted through curtailment.
A recent study reveals that the true climate danger of AI lies not in its power-hungry data centres, but in its unchecked use across the fossil fuel industry.
A new draft text for the UN plastics treaty has been released, sparking concerns that ambition for the global pact is shrinking. The text does not include specific measures to manage runaway plastic production, a growing source of greenhouse gas emissions.
As the world grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, experts are calling for a shift in how we measure economic success. The traditional metric of gross domestic product (GDP) has been criticized for its limitations, particularly in the face of environmental crises.
The Caribbean is grappling with severe drought and extreme heat as El Niño intensifies, worsened by climate change. Rising temperatures, water shortages, and economic disruptions highlight the urgent need for climate action beyond emergency relief.
A UN report reveals 45 countries have failed to submit new national climate plans, breaching Paris Agreement rules, 18 months after the deadline.
South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that Shell and its partner Impact Africa failed to consult affected communities and did not properly consider the environmental risks of offshore oil exploration.
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP17 summit is set to take place in Mongolia, bringing together government negotiators, scientists, journalists, and campaigners to discuss desertification and its relation to climate change.
A lack of regulation in the advertising industry is contributing to the climate crisis by promoting high-carbon lifestyles and activities, such as frequent flying and meat consumption.
A report by Global Energy Monitor found that new coal mine capacity declined by nearly 40% in 2025, driven by China and Australia, where new additions fell by 44% and 96%, respectively.