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Guest post: How the Greenland ice sheet fared in 2025
Greenland is closing in on three decades of continuous annual ice loss, with 1995-96 being... The post Guest post: How the Greenland ice sheet fared in 2025 appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Guest post: Why cities need more than just air conditioning for extreme heat
Cities around the world are facing more frequent and intense bouts of extreme heat, leading... The post Guest post: Why cities need more than just air conditioning for extreme heat appeared first on C
DeBriefed 12 December: EU under ‘pressure’; ‘Unusual warmth’ explained; Rise of climate boardgames
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 12 December: EU under ‘pressure’; ‘Unusual warmth’ explained; Rise of c
‘Cali Fund’ aiming to raise billions for nature receives first donation – of just $1,000
A major biodiversity fund – which could, in theory, generate billions of dollars annually for... The post ‘Cali Fund’ aiming to raise billions for nature receives first donation – of just $1,000 appea
China Briefing 11 December 2025: Winter record looms; Joint climate statement with France; How ‘mid-level bureaucrats’ help shape policy
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... The post China Briefing 11 December 2025: Winter record looms; Joint climate statement wit
Q&A: Five key climate questions for China’s next ‘five-year plan’
China’s central and local governments, as well as state-owned enterprises, are busy preparing for the... The post Q&A: Five key climate questions for China’s next ‘five-year plan’ appeared first on Ca
Net-zero scenario is ‘cheapest option’ for UK, says energy system operator
A scenario that meets the “net-zero by 2050” goal would be the “cheapest” option for... The post Net-zero scenario is ‘cheapest option’ for UK, says energy system operator appeared first on Carbon Bri
Analysis: What are the causes of recent record-high global temperatures?
The past three years have been exceptionally warm globally. In 2023, global temperatures reached a... The post Analysis: What are the causes of recent record-high global temperatures? appeared first
Interview: How ‘mid-level bureaucrats’ are helping to shape Chinese climate policy
Local officials are often viewed as relatively weak actors in China’s governance structure, largely implementing... The post Interview: How ‘mid-level bureaucrats’ are helping to shape Chinese climate
DeBriefed 5 December: Deadly Asia floods; Adaptation finance target examined; Global south IPCC scientists speak out
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 5 December: Deadly Asia floods; Adaptation finance target examined; Glo
Cropped 3 December 2025: Extreme weather in Africa; COP30 roundup; Saudi minister interview
We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... The post Cropped 3 December 2025: Extreme weather in Africa; COP30 roundup; Saudi minister interview ap