US climate envoy John Kerry announced a new, controversial plan Wednesday to raise cash for climate action in the developing world.

COP27 Climate Summit: US climate envoy John Kerry unveils 'carbon offset' plan

According to report, developing countries need to work with investors, rich countries and development banks to secure $1 trillion a year in external financing for climate action by the end of the decade and to match that with their own funds.

WION Climate Tracker | Report: Developing countries need $1 trillion a year in climate finance

A recent analysis by Carbon Brief, a UK-based website, shows that developed countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada have made smaller financial contributions than internationally agreed to in terms of their share of historical emissions.

Developed countries fall billions short on their ‘fair share’ of $100bn climate finance goal: Report

This year we have witnessed immense climate around the world. From floods that put one-third of Pakistan under water to hurricanes and typhoons. V20 has said that rich countries must urgently develop a plan to assist countries suffering the ravages of extreme weather.

WION Climate Tracker: Rich countries must urgently help climate-threatened nations, says V20

An open letter from climate activist groups on Tuesday (Sept 27) warned governments worldwide that they must step up climate action or face legal actions. With numerous legal disputes going on to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment, experts state that more cases are being brought to attention urging governments to reduce fossil fuel pollution and to court actions over companies' false claims about their products.

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

At the United Nations General Assembly, the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro defended his record on the environment. He has now come under heavy scrutiny due to the deforestation of the Amazon.

WION Climate Tracker | Brazilian President defends his actions on environment at UNGA

What does 'greenwashing' mean and why is it a problem? Why do big brands like Coca Cola engage in it? Greenwashing serves as a smokescreen which hides the continued exploitation of the planet and allows those responsible to get away with it. "The number of products labelled as sustainable or green has increased exponentially in recent years, with many household brands guilty of greenwashing. Yet, as businesses claim progress towards sustainability, emissions continue to rise, extraction increases, and overproduction spirals," says Changing Markets Foundation (CMF)

What is greenwashing, the practice major companies are accused of engaging in?

Before Russia-Ukraine war, climate change was meant to be the main focus of this year's G7 Summit but a crippling food and energy shortage eclipsed climate priority. However, the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised climate action at G7 Summit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises climate action at G7 Summit

More than 70 percent of river monitoring stations in India have alarming levels of heavy toxic metals like iron and nickel, a latest report said on Thursday. The 'State of India's Environment -2022' report revealed that 40 percent of the river monitoring stations have high levels of total coliform and 15 percent have biochemical oxygen demand beyond permissible limits, which indicate poor wastewater treatment from industry, agriculture and domestic households.

India's performance on climate action slipped between 2019 and 2020: Report

Climate change is making lives tougher for people in Jordan, a country which is already experiencing an extreme scarcity of water. Now, the middle eastern kingdom is witnessing an unprecedented rise in summer temperatures.

Jordan's worsening water crisis: Growing problem of water scarcity

It's been four years since South Africa's tourist capital nearly ran dry during a drought that left the city limping towards a day zero.

Cape Town's water crisis: Poor townships still struggle to get access to water

Over 200 firefighters from 30 agencies have been deployed in Colorado where wildfire flames burned 200 acres of land.

Wildfire rages on in Colorado, flames burn 200 acres of land

Authorities have confirmed the mass bleaching event and said, "the Great Barrier Reef has been hit by a bleaching event because of heat stress".

Australia bears brunt of climate change, authorities confirm mass bleaching event

Students and union officials have gathered outside Australian PM Scott Morrison's House and raised slogans to demand greater action on climate change.

Students' call for climate action grows louder, ask government to divert funding

According to the world meteorological organization, the years from 2015 to 2021 are on track to be the seven hottest on record. The UN agency has warned that the planet was heading into uncharted territory the global warming from greenhouse gas emissions threatens average temperatures.

UN agency says planet in heading into 'unchartered territory'

Costa Rica's once dense forests were known for a healthy population of howler monkeys. However, with urbanization and commercial developmental projects, monkeys have been pushed out of the forests, onto rooftops and power lines where they face the risk of electrocution. Our report gets you the complete story.

Costa Rica: Howler monkeys pushed out of the forests on to power lines

In 2019 residents of Kinshasa witnessed the worst of climate change. Heavy rainfall and unexpected flooding claimed some 40 lives and two years later, the worst fears of the inhabitants are close to becoming a reality.

Kinshasa residents fear an all-encompassing erosion

India on Monday voted against United Nations Security Council's draft resolution which aimed to 'securitize' climate action undermining hard-won consensus in Glasgow.

India votes against western nations-backed UNSC draft resolution on climate change

Brazil and Bolivia join hands to save the endangered Amazon river turtles. Climate change and human intervention have been responsible for a decline in their population.

Climate Change: Brazil join hands with Bolivia to save Amazon river turtles

In a bid to preserve Amazon river turtles who often fall prey to poachers, Brazil and Bolivia join hands. Turtles have significant biological importance for the environment.

Climate Change: Brazil joins Bolivia to help preserve Amazon river turtles

Due to rapid urbanization and receding wetlands, the population of dragonflies have declined drastically. At this pace, extinction threat looms ahead for the dragonflies, which may, in turn, affect nature's balance.

Climate Change: Dragonflies face extinction threat as wetlands recede, may imbalance nature

In a welcome move, the US makes it mandatory for most families residing in California state to recycle food scraps into compost or energy. Locals are happy with the rule and are ready to comply.

The US makes it mandatory for most people in California to recycle food scrap into compost or energy

According to European Union's Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, wildfires raged by climate change emitted record-breaking carbon into the atmosphere in 2021.

Wildfires raged by climate change spurred record-breaking carbon into the atmosphere | English News

Rising sea levels have posed a threat to the fragile ecosystem in France. It is one of the largest wetlands in Europe and a host to an extraordinary variety of wildlife and vegetation.

France: Rising sea level endanger the balance of the unique eco system

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