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Aug 2026
Beyond 1.5°C: What the science says about overshoot and what comes next
Temporary exceedance of the 1.5°C warming threshold is now inevitable, with locked-in warming reaching at least 1.7°C. Research emphasises that the extent, duration and impacts of this overshoot depend strictly on immediate climate action.
Aug 2026
What is ‘clean energy’? A guide to assessing energy transition technologies
"Clean energy" is used to describe everything from wind farms to blue hydrogen. This guide sets out what the term actually covers and how to judge whether a technology supports the energy transition.
Climate change is driving rising heat stress in Japan
Extreme heat, compounded by the start of a Super El Niño in 2026, has become one of Japan’s greatest climate risks, impacting public health, the economy and cultural landmarks.
Jul 2026
Faster-than-average warming is costing Italy thousands of lives and billions of euros a year
Italy is particularly vulnerable to extreme heat caused by climate change. Stepping up adaptation and reducing carbon emissions are necessary to reduce future risk.
Jun 2026
Factsheet: Ripple effects 100 days into the Iran energy crisis
Oil and gas disruption is hitting supply chains, global growth and consumer prices – especially in Asia. In response, countries are doubling down on clean energy.
Jun 2026
Permanent demand destruction
The Middle East conflict is eroding the competitiveness and attractiveness of traditional fuels, in the process speeding up the energy transition.