The world’s oceans are the hottest on record for June – and El Niño is set to turn up the heat even more
More than 90% of the heat trapped by greenhouses goes into the ocean. But what happens in the oceans doesn’t stay there...Read More
Heat is destroying Australia’s underwater forests. Seaweed biobanks could help save them
Many of Australia’s shimmering seaweed forests are disappearing as the oceans get hotter. It’s time for an insurance policy...Read More
Climate warnings need to be told in tangible ways to prevent disaster
During the 2018 drought in Cape Town, South Africa, people had to queue to collect natural spring water for drinking. Mark Fisher/Shutterstock Published: June 24, 2026 5:52am EDT England is…
Does climate change lead to more migration? Here’s why researchers can’t agree on the evidence
Images of families displaced by floods, prolonged droughts or extreme storms have become a distressingly regular feature of the daily news. As the impact of climate change intensifies, so does…
El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals
El Niño can trigger intense periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves that can devastate marine life...Read More
Two decades of research show Indonesia’s coral reefs are heat-tolerant — but only up to a point
While many Indonesian reefs have remained surprisingly stable despite decades of ocean warming, this resilience has its limits...Read More
Rhino horn: why South Africa wants to revive the international trade, and why critics fear the consequences
South Africa wants to expand exports of rhino hunting trophies and other wildlife products. The move relies on an exemption process within the international treaty that has largely restricted rhino…
Climate change is causing fish to move to cooler water. But what if their escape route is blocked?
Around the world, ocean warming is causing fish to move polewards in search of cooler water. But what if you’re a tiny prawn, barramundi or rare sawfish in a northern…
Child drownings spike during heatwaves – and it’s a serious climate justice issue
At least 15 people drowned in open water in the UK’s recent heatwave, mostly children and teenagers. The public response is understandably urgent: warnings are issued, parents are told to…