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.svgGreenland ocean sunset. Climate ChangeA 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.svgA single wind turbine stands tall against a backdrop of cloudy skies, symbolizing renewable...The 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.svgIceberg, ice, greenland, tourism, boat, frozen. Climate ChangeEngland 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.svgVibrant lightning bolts illuminate a rural wind farm at night, creating a dramatic and powerful...A 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.svgA moody black and white photograph capturing stormy clouds in the sky. Climate Change...A 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.svgSky, clouds, thunderstorm, storm clouds, cumulonimbus, shield cloud. Climate ChangeCambodia 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.svgNature, footprint, drought, emotion, landscape, lonely. Climate ChangeIndonesia'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.svgIce cream, snow, icebear, wolf, husky, glacier. Climate ChangeA 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.svgAn industrial HVAC system installed on a modern building rooftop in Kuwait City. Climate Change...Labour 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.svgA close-up view of cracked, dry earth in a sunny desert landscape, showcasing arid conditions...California 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.svgSpectacular close-up of Alaska's Harvard Glacier showcasing its intricate ice formations...As 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.svgA stunning aerial view of a massive iceberg in the cold Arctic waters. Climate Change...The 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.svgTree, dry, landscape, forest, nature, wood. Climate ChangeNew 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.svgCloud, heaven, climate, climate change, the atmosphere, dramatic. Climate ChangeGerman 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.svgEnvironmental protection, climate change, climate protection, globe, climate, environment...The 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.svgClose-up view of cracked salt flats texture in Death Valley, California under sunlight. Climate...The 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.svgClose-up of dry, cracked earth with detailed texture and warm sunlight highlighting the...As 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.svgBingley Floods 2015 Boxing Day - Brown Cow Bingley. Climate ChangeBusinesses 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 nighttime view of an industrial factory with smokestacks emitting smoke, highlighting energy...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.svgHusky, dog, glacier, ice age, pet, winter. Climate ChangeA 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.svgSilhouette of a factory chimney emitting smoke against a sunset sky, highlighting air pollution...A 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.svgPlace-name sign, a notice, sign, board, vegan, nourishment. Climate ChangeThe 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.svgIceberg, ice, greenland, frozen, cold, sea. Climate ChangeExperts 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.svgExterior view of industrial air conditioning units mounted on a warehouse wall under clear blue...The 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.svgLow-angle shot of a forest with tall, leaning trees against a cloudy sky. Climate ChangeA 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.svgDry leafless branches of trees growing in arid terrain near pond against misty mountains...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... https://degreesnow.com/news/southeast-asia-fragile-grids/2026-08-18https://degreesnow.com/share-southeast-asia-fragile-grids.svgClose-up of cracked dry earth with minimal vegetation, symbolizing drought. Climate ChangeSoutheast 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.svgClose-up of cracked dry earth showing effects of extreme drought and climate change. Climate ChangeThe 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.svgA detailed view of cracked, arid earth surface indicating drought in Colorado. Climate Change...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. (Source: Climate Home News) https://degreesnow.com/news/big-tech-climate-blind/2026-08-17https://degreesnow.com/share-big-tech-climate-blind.svgWind turbine, green energy, climate change, blue change. Climate ChangeA 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.svgClimate change, composing, nature, mermaid, siren, sun. Climate ChangeA 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.svgHeavy machinery on beach, conducting land reclamation at sunset. Climate Change equipmentThe 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.svgA large iceberg with a small boat in the water. Climate Change close upA 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.svgIrrigation, sprinklers, agriculture, drought, climate, change. Climate ChangeAs 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.svgAerial shot of smoke rising from a forest fire near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Climate Change...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... https://degreesnow.com/news/quarter-countries-miss-un-56434c/2026-08-17https://degreesnow.com/share-quarter-countries-miss-un-56434c.svgAerial shot of air conditioning unit with fans on an industrial rooftop in Valencia. Climate...A 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.svgSerene lake with melting glacier reflecting climate change impact. Climate Change professional...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... https://degreesnow.com/news/advertising-hidden-role-fueling-f71961/2026-08-16https://degreesnow.com/share-advertising-hidden-role-fueling-f71961.svgSilhouetted wind turbines and trees beneath a dramatic sunset sky, showcasing renewable energy...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. https://degreesnow.com/news/coal-mine-openings-slow-8fa6ce/2026-08-16https://degreesnow.com/share-coal-mine-openings-slow-8fa6ce.svgSunlit flooded street lined with historical buildings and lush greenery. Climate ChangeA 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.svgSun, climate change, path, sunbeams, curve, stones. Climate ChangeSouth 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.svgUpward view of factory chimneys releasing smoke into clear sky in Hamburg. Climate Change equipmentThe 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.svgPxclimateaction, climate, landscape, storm, field, dry so. Climate ChangeHeatwaves 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.svgView of a power plant with smoke emissions under a cloudy sky, depicting industrial energy...China'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.svgDetailed view of frost-coated autumn leaves on a branch, highlighting nature's beauty in winter...A 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/