https://degreesnow.com/2026-08-21https://degreesnow.com/share-home.svg https://degreesnow.com/news/wildfires-europe-set-increase/2026-08-21https://degreesnow.com/share-wildfires-europe-set-increase.svgWildfires in Europe Set to Increase by 39% Even in Best-Case Climate ScenarioA study has found that wildfires in Europe are projected to burn 39% more of the continent by the end of the century, even in the best-case scenario for stopping global heating, unless action is... https://degreesnow.com/news/climate-crisis-demands-immediate/2026-08-21https://degreesnow.com/share-climate-crisis-demands-immediate.svgClimate Crisis Demands Immediate Action, Not Economic Trade-OffsThe UK's summer of record temperatures has sparked a debate about the need to choose between addressing the climate crisis and maintaining living standards. However, experts argue that this is a... https://degreesnow.com/news/climate-whiplash-england-extreme/2026-08-21https://degreesnow.com/share-climate-whiplash-england-extreme.svgClimate Whiplash: England's Extreme Weather ShiftsEngland is experiencing its hottest and driest summer on record, with nearly three-quarters of the country in drought, while experts warn of a looming water crisis and more extreme weather events... https://degreesnow.com/news/cities-regions-turn-nature/2026-08-21https://degreesnow.com/share-cities-regions-turn-nature.svgCities and Regions Turn to Nature-Based Solutions to Tackle Climate ChangeA majority of cities, states, and regions are using nature-based solutions to tackle climate change, but a critical funding gap remains (Source: edie) https://degreesnow.com/news/countries-seek-ocean-roadmap/2026-08-20https://degreesnow.com/share-countries-seek-ocean-roadmap.svgCountries Seek Ocean Roadmap at COP31 as Marine Heat Breaks RecordsA group of countries is pushing for the UN COP31 summit to deliver meaningful commitments to protect marine ecosystems as record-breaking ocean temperatures weaken the world's largest carbon sink. https://degreesnow.com/news/collective-global-roadmap-can/2026-08-20https://degreesnow.com/share-collective-global-roadmap-can.svgCollective Global Roadmap Can Boost Cambodia's Energy Transition GoalsCambodia has made significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy, with nearly half of its electricity mix coming from homegrown renewable sources. The country aims to source 70% of its... https://degreesnow.com/news/indonesia-battery-ambitions-tied/2026-08-20https://degreesnow.com/share-indonesia-battery-ambitions-tied.svgIndonesia's Battery Ambitions Tied to China, Amid Rising ConcernsIndonesia's plans to become a global battery manufacturing hub are heavily dependent on China, with Chinese companies providing capital, technology, and materials. However, this dependence raises... https://degreesnow.com/news/factcheck-conservative-report-cheap/2026-08-20https://degreesnow.com/share-factcheck-conservative-report-cheap.svgFactcheck: Conservative Report on Cheap Power FlawedA report by the Conservative party claiming that cheap power would lead to lower emissions has been found to be flawed, with experts identifying 10 key errors in the report's assumptions and... https://degreesnow.com/news/labour-demands-apology-reform/2026-08-20https://degreesnow.com/share-labour-demands-apology-reform.svgLabour Demands Apology from Reform Deputy Leader Over Extreme Heat CommentsLabour party chair Bridget Phillipson calls on Richard Tice to apologise for his remarks dismissing extreme heat, as firefighters battle wildfires across the UK. The incident highlights political... https://degreesnow.com/news/california-mandates-energy-efficient/2026-08-20https://degreesnow.com/share-california-mandates-energy-efficient.svgCalifornia Mandates Energy-Efficient Replacement TiresCalifornia becomes the first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires, aiming to reduce emissions and fuel costs. (Source: The Guardian Climate Crisis) https://degreesnow.com/news/human-remains-found-lake/2026-08-20https://degreesnow.com/share-human-remains-found-lake.svgHuman Remains Found at Lake Mead Amid DroughtAs water levels in Lake Mead continue to drop, authorities have discovered human remains, marking the latest in a line of gruesome discoveries. (Source: The Guardian Climate Crisis) https://degreesnow.com/news/uk-reliance-climate-vulnerable/2026-08-20https://degreesnow.com/share-uk-reliance-climate-vulnerable.svgUK's Over-Reliance on Climate-Vulnerable Countries Threatens Fresh Food SupplyThe UK imports 40% of its food, with a significant portion coming from countries battling escalating climate risks. This reliance puts everyday produce at risk, driving up costs and threatening... https://degreesnow.com/news/zealand-passes-legislation-limit/2026-08-19https://degreesnow.com/share-zealand-passes-legislation-limit.svgNew Zealand Passes Legislation to Limit Climate Harm Lawsuits Against CompaniesNew Zealand's parliament has passed a bill that effectively halts climate harm lawsuits against companies, sparking concerns from critics and environmental groups. (Source: edie) https://degreesnow.com/news/schott-abandons-climate-neutral/2026-08-19https://degreesnow.com/share-schott-abandons-climate-neutral.svgSchott Abandons Climate-Neutral Production Goal in Favor of Science-Based TargetsGerman multinational Schott has discontinued its internal goal of achieving carbon-neutral production by 2030, shifting focus towards reducing emissions across its value chain. (Source: edie) https://degreesnow.com/news/us-government-pushes-back/2026-08-19https://degreesnow.com/share-us-government-pushes-back.svgUS Government Pushes Back Against EU Sustainability DirectivesThe US government is calling for exemptions from EU's CSRD and CSDDD directives, citing concerns over duplicative and conflicting obligations for businesses. (Source: edie) https://degreesnow.com/news/uk-pioneers-long-duration/2026-08-19https://degreesnow.com/share-uk-pioneers-long-duration.svgUK Pioneers Long-Duration Energy Storage to Smooth Renewable Energy OutputThe UK is investing in long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies to support the integration of variable renewable energy sources and reduce energy system costs. (Source: Carbon Brief) https://degreesnow.com/news/businesses-must-turn-sustainability/2026-08-19https://degreesnow.com/share-businesses-must-turn-sustainability.svgBusinesses Must Turn Sustainability Pressures into Tangible AdvantagesAs climate disruption, resource depletion, and geopolitical fault lines converge, businesses are being forced to rethink their approach to sustainability in supply chains. (Source: edie) https://degreesnow.com/news/honest-energy-partnerships-key/2026-08-19https://degreesnow.com/share-honest-energy-partnerships-key.svgHonest Energy Partnerships: The Key to Addressing Gridlock and GreenwashingBusinesses face pressure to decarbonize, but the infrastructure to support renewable energy lags behind. A new approach is needed, one that treats energy as a strategic asset and prioritizes... https://degreesnow.com/news/278bn-funding-gap-who/2026-08-19https://degreesnow.com/share-278bn-funding-gap-who.svgA $278bn Funding Gap: Who Will Pay for Water Security?The world is grappling with a severe drought crisis, and the question of who will fund the necessary water security measures remains unresolved. The private sector's role in shoring up water... https://degreesnow.com/news/scientists-industry-clash-ghg/2026-08-19https://degreesnow.com/share-scientists-industry-clash-ghg.svgScientists and industry clash over GHG Protocol forest carbon rulesA senior figure involved in setting standards for forest carbon emissions has resigned, citing fundamental disagreements over scientific integrity. (Source: edie) https://degreesnow.com/news/guide-aims-help-councils/2026-08-18https://degreesnow.com/share-guide-aims-help-councils.svgNew guide aims to help councils unlock community solarA new toolkit aims to encourage greater community-council partnerships to accelerate community energy projects in the UK. (Source: edie) https://degreesnow.com/news/edie-launches-energy-zone/2026-08-18https://degreesnow.com/share-edie-launches-energy-zone.svgedie 27 Launches Energy Zone to Connect Solution Providers with Businesses Investing in...The energy solutions market is overflowing with options, but a new initiative aims to cut through the noise by connecting solution providers with businesses seeking practical answers. (Source: edie) https://degreesnow.com/news/energy-transition-requires-optimised/2026-08-18https://degreesnow.com/share-energy-transition-requires-optimised.svgEnergy Transition Requires Optimised Models for Investment PlanningExperts 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... https://degreesnow.com/news/how-super-el-ni/2026-08-18https://degreesnow.com/share-how-super-el-ni.svgHow the ‘Super El Niño’ Will Reshape Global Weather PatternsThe world is experiencing a record-breaking 'super El Niño,' a phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle that temporarily raises global temperatures and alters weather patterns... https://degreesnow.com/news/legal-fiction-hindering-climate/2026-08-18https://degreesnow.com/share-legal-fiction-hindering-climate.svgLegal Fiction Hindering Climate Finance Faces Challenge at UN Tax TalksA 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... https://degreesnow.com/news/santa-marta-coalition-tested/2026-08-18https://degreesnow.com/share-santa-marta-coalition-tested.svgSanta Marta Coalition Tested as Colombia Turns Back to Fossil FuelsThe 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... https://degreesnow.com/news/southeast-asia-fragile-grids/2026-08-18https://degreesnow.com/share-southeast-asia-fragile-grids.svgSoutheast Asia's fragile grids threaten billions in clean energy investmentSoutheast Asia's energy transition is being hindered by inadequate grid capacity and maintenance, threatening billions of dollars in planned clean power investments. (Source: Climate Home News) https://degreesnow.com/news/fear-missing-out-undermines/2026-08-18https://degreesnow.com/share-fear-missing-out-undermines.svgFear of Missing Out Undermines Climate DiplomacyThe 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. https://degreesnow.com/news/china-coal-power-rebounds/2026-08-17https://degreesnow.com/share-china-coal-power-rebounds.svgChina's coal power rebounds as record clean energy goes to wasteChina'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. (Source: Climate Home News) https://degreesnow.com/news/big-tech-climate-blind/2026-08-17https://degreesnow.com/share-big-tech-climate-blind.svgBig Tech's Climate Blind Spot: AI's Hidden Emissions ThreatA 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. (Source: Climate Home News) https://degreesnow.com/news/land-use-emissions-fall/2026-08-17https://degreesnow.com/share-land-use-emissions-fall.svgLand-use Emissions Fall by a Third This Century, Despite Fossil Fuel Emissions RiseA recent report by the Global Carbon Budget notes a significant decrease in land-use change emissions since the late 1990s, with a steep drop in emissions after 2015. (Source: Carbon Brief) https://degreesnow.com/news/us-largest-reservoirs-hit/2026-08-17https://degreesnow.com/share-us-largest-reservoirs-hit.svgUS's Largest Reservoirs Hit Record-Low Water LevelsThe country's largest reservoir, Lake Mead, and the second-largest, Lake Powell, have reached record-low water levels due to climate change, population growth, and over-consumption. https://degreesnow.com/news/plastics-treaty-text-sparks-e7dad8/2026-08-17https://degreesnow.com/share-plastics-treaty-text-sparks-e7dad8.svgNew Plastics Treaty Text Sparks Concerns Over Production CurbsA 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... https://degreesnow.com/news/rethinking-economic-success-face-7255ac/2026-08-17https://degreesnow.com/share-rethinking-economic-success-face-7255ac.svgRethinking Economic Success in the Face of Climate CrisisAs 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... https://degreesnow.com/news/caribbean-faces-escalating-drought-4b090c/2026-08-17https://degreesnow.com/share-caribbean-faces-escalating-drought-4b090c.svgCaribbean Faces Escalating Drought and Heat as Climate Change Amplifies El Niño EffectsThe 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... https://degreesnow.com/news/quarter-countries-miss-un-56434c/2026-08-17https://degreesnow.com/share-quarter-countries-miss-un-56434c.svgQuarter of Countries Miss UN Climate Plan Deadline 18 Months OnA UN report reveals 45 countries have failed to submit new national climate plans, breaching Paris Agreement rules, 18 months after the deadline. (Source: Climate Home News) https://degreesnow.com/news/cop17-summit-mongolia-address-b35ffd/2026-08-16https://degreesnow.com/share-cop17-summit-mongolia-address-b35ffd.svgCOP17 Summit in Mongolia to Address Desertification and Climate ChangeThe 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... https://degreesnow.com/news/advertising-hidden-role-fueling-f71961/2026-08-16https://degreesnow.com/share-advertising-hidden-role-fueling-f71961.svgAdvertising's Hidden Role in Fueling Climate CrisisA 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. https://degreesnow.com/news/coal-mine-openings-slow-8fa6ce/2026-08-16https://degreesnow.com/share-coal-mine-openings-slow-8fa6ce.svgCoal Mine Openings Slow as East Asian Demand PlateausA 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. https://degreesnow.com/news/south-africa-top-court-3d6198/2026-08-16https://degreesnow.com/share-south-africa-top-court-3d6198.svgSouth Africa's Top Court Blocks Shell's Offshore Oil Exploration RightSouth 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... https://degreesnow.com/news/carbon-capture-storage-key-ae92fe/2026-08-16https://degreesnow.com/share-carbon-capture-storage-key-ae92fe.svgCarbon Capture and Storage: A Key Technology in the Quest for Net-Zero EmissionsThe role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in achieving net-zero emissions is a topic of ongoing debate. While some see it as a critical technology for cutting emissions from key sectors, others... https://degreesnow.com/news/heatwaves-impact-power-generation-b4d640/2026-08-16https://degreesnow.com/share-heatwaves-impact-power-generation-b4d640.svgHeatwaves Impact on Power Generation: Nuclear, Gas, Wind, and SolarHeatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change, affecting various sources of power generation worldwide. While all types of electricity generation are impacted, some... https://degreesnow.com/news/china-15th-five-year-04d0f1/2026-08-16https://degreesnow.com/share-china-15th-five-year-04d0f1.svgChina's 15th Five-Year Plan for Coal: A Mixed Message for Climate ActionChina's new five-year plan for coal emphasizes the importance of the fuel in the country's energy system, but also discusses the need for a 'green and low-carbon transition' of the industry. https://degreesnow.com/news/weaker-uk-ev-targets-c3e440/2026-08-16https://degreesnow.com/share-weaker-uk-ev-targets-c3e440.svgWeaker UK EV targets could raise consumer costs by £3bn annually by 2030A potential weakening of the UK's electric vehicle (EV) sales targets could cost consumers an additional £3bn per year by 2030, increase oil imports by 17 million barrels, and raise national... https://degreesnow.com/the-science/2026-08-21 https://degreesnow.com/impacts-in-europe/2026-08-21 https://degreesnow.com/eu-policy/2026-08-20 https://degreesnow.com/emissions/2026-08-21 https://degreesnow.com/topics/power/2026-08-20 https://degreesnow.com/topics/industry/2026-08-19 https://degreesnow.com/about/ https://degreesnow.com/sources-and-methods/ https://degreesnow.com/corrections/