Even after decades, climate change is worsening, global temperatures are edging closer to dangerous tipping points, while greenhouse gas emissions continue to climb at record levels. Let's find out the top 10 carbon emitter countries in the world.

Highest carbon emissions by country: China ranks first, who else make the List? — Details inside

The Earth's natural carbon sinks as oceans, forests, and soils are increasingly struggling to absorb human carbon emissions as global temperatures rise. Watch this report for more details!

Oceans, Forests Struggle to Absorb Human Carbon Emissions

Record-low CO2 uptake by trees raises concerns over nature’s ability to absorb carbon

More than 30,000 protesters gather in Seoul demanding more government action on climate change. In temperatures exceeding 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius), protesters young and old marched in the country's biggest demonstration so far this year.

South Koreans fight against global warming in Seoul

The court said South Korea's carbon neutrality act, enacted in 2010 and revised later to lay out emissions targets by 2030 and the goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, failed to present "any quantitative levels" for the reduction targets between 2031 and 2049.

South Korean court asked Climate Change law to be revised by end of Feb 2026

Plant life helps to slow climate change, however since intense drought in the Amazon rainforest and record wildfires in Canada hamper forests and other ecosystems

World's Forest unable to curb Carbon emission

A surge of attacks on ships in the red sea is forcing a major rerouting of global shipping routes. This disruption is causing significant delays and, more importantly, a sharp rise in carbon emissions.

Red Sea attacks: Extended shipping routes add to global carbon emissions

Emissions from oil and gas giants may cause heat deaths comparable to ‘history’s most brutal wars’: Study

Global firms are making a significant impact by reducing their business travel carbon emissions. A recent analysis reveals that almost half of 217 major companies achieved a remarkable 50% cut in travel emissions between 2019 and 2022.

Global firms slash business travel emissions by 50%

Astonishingly, the planet's richest 1%, constituting a mere 77 million individuals, match the carbon footprint of the 66% poorest – a staggering 5 billion people. In a stark revelation, a recent report from Oxfam underscores the disproportionate impact of the world's wealthiest on global carbon emissions.

Tracking the top 1% and their Carbon footprint | World Business Watch

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Green vs Greed: Banks' carbon commitments under scrutiny

We often take stock of global gas emissions. From keeping a check on the industries. To mitigating the risk of human activities. However, there's an elephant in the room- 'World's armed forces'. As temperatures hit new highs, scientists & environmental groups are stepping up pressure on the UN. Experts want armies to disclose their emissions & end a long-standing exemption. Armies have kept some of their climate pollution data off the books.

Why World's war on greenhouse gas emissions has a military blind spot

Amazon employees stage walkout at company headquarters in Seattle

France bans short-haul flights where trains are available to cut carbon emissions

G7 vows to work towards cleaner, renewable energy with no deadline

Call for action on climate change has caused widespread protests across Europe. Hundreds of climate activists in Italy chanted slogans and demanded the government to act on climate change as global CO2 emissions have reached 0.9%.

Europe: Protests for climate change, activists demand action on carbon emissions

Research shows that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are not as environmentally friendly as their official ratings suggest. BMW, Peugeot and Renault PHEVs have been found responsible for much higher carbon emissions than advertised. Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: The reality of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

The race to reach the global 1.5-degree Celsius threshold is under way, but the real test is our ability to cut 'scope 3' emissions. Watch this report to know what scope 3 emissions are.

WION Climate Tracker: It's time for companies to take on 'Scope 3' emissions

Global action to combat climate change has prompted a wave of national commitments to reach net zero: the US and many others are targeting 2050, with countries like China and India decades later. But a handful of ‘carbon sink’ countries already have their emissions in check.

WION Climate Tracker: These 8 countries have already achieved net-zero emissions

The European Union members agree to impose a carbon dioxide emissions tariff on imports of polluting goods such as steel and cement to battle climate change. Watch this video to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: EU strikes deal on world's first carbon border tariff

As global leaders prepare to meet next month for the climate change COP27 summit, activists are going out of their way to raise awareness against increasing carbon emissions and the looming climate crisis.

WION Climate Tracker: UK activists send strong message to COP27 delegates

World Bank financed fossil fuel projects worth $15bn since Paris Agreement: Report

Climate activists warn governments worldwide to boost climate actions or face 'legal' actions

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