Despite its pledge to reduce emissions from fossil fuels, China as per Greenland has this year approved a major surge in coal power. The jump in approval of coal-powered power plants has sparked concerns that China, which happens to be the world's second-largest economy and also globally the biggest emitter of the greenhouse gases driving climate change, will backtrack on its climate goals.

Three months into 2023, China approves record coal burning plants despite pledge to reduce emissions

A study has revealed that the media's coverage of climate research is, to a large extent, carried out in a way that doesn't provoke action. It claims that the media coverage doesn't inspire the pro-environmental behaviours needed to address the problem.

Study finds that media's climate crisis coverage sparks fear and favours avoidance

A dangerous volcano that killed 25,000 people 38 years ago, is active once again. Colombia's Nevado del Ruiz volcano, which is situated on the notoriously dangerous Pacific Ring of fire, is experiencing seismic activity and authorities on Friday warned of a "probable" new eruption with weeks or even days.

Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz volcano, which killed 25,000 in 1985, ready for ‘bigger than any’ eruption

Ever wondered how cyclones and hurricanes get their names? WION explains

The World Meteorological Organization has removed the names Ian and Fiona from its rotating list of storm names. The decision as per AFP was taken due to the death and destruction Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Fiona caused last year.

Here's why names Fiona and Ian have been 'retired' from UN's hurricane roster

A panel of government advisors on Tuesday advised Britain to remedy a "lost decade" of minimal planning to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. The report comes as the Conservative government readies to outline "energy security" amid the power crisis triggered by the Ukraine-Russia war.

Climate crisis: UK govt told to fix 'lost decade' of minimal planning, mitigation

On one hand, the United States is grappling with flooding, on the other hand with record temperatures and forest fires. The thing that is common is that the authorities are falling short on ways to combat these crisis. Vice President Kamala Harris has urged action against climate change.

WION Climate Tracker | US pushes for climate change mitigation | VP urges action