World hunger could be prolonged for decades because our global food system is “woefully” unprepared for the impacts of climate change, an Oxfam report has warned....
The leaders of some of Britain’s biggest companies have urged the government to address the causes of climate change and encourage investment in low-carbon technologies, in...
The president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has condemned proposals to flood land on high ground to prevent homes and businesses in towns and cities...
Almost half of UK voters believe that the floods and storms that have recently affected Britain are a result of climate change, a new poll has...
The insurance industry has insisted that the situation “is under control” after facing criticism and calls for faster service to people affected by the UK flooding...
Residents living in flooded areas of the UK have been warned to expect water levels to rise further in the next few days, as more heavy...
The system of winds that is responsible for bringing weather to Northern Europe and North America may be changing, new research has found. A study suggests...
The record-breaking weather and severe flooding currently affecting many areas of the UK are part of an escalating trend, a leading economist and expert on climate...
Strong winds and heavy rain have returned to the UK on Friday, adding to the prolonged flooding crisis in many parts of the country. The Environment...
Tens of thousands of homes are without power across England and Wales, after winds of up to 112mph battered the UK on Wednesday. The Met Office issued...
Seb Beloe, head of sustainability research at WHEB, on how a little-known section of the Climate Change Act could be crucial in responding efficiently to extreme...
If countries fail to implement measures against extreme weather, they might see losses worth $1 trillion (£610 billion) by the end of the century, new research...
The stormy weather, comprising of heavy rainfall and gale-force winds, is set to continue in parts of Britain for the rest of the week and into...
More frequent storms and heavy rain are the most frequent cause of death for young magellanic penguins near Punta Tombo, Argentina, according to a new study....
Some power companies “let their customers down” while dealing with Christmas power failures, the environment secretary Owen Paterson has said. Meanwhile, forecasters have warned that more...