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Climate extremes in the UK are driving up lamb prices for consumers
Briefings Extreme weather Food and farming

Apr 2026

Climate extremes in the UK are driving up lamb prices for consumers

After periods of extreme weather, farmgate prices for lamb surged by 11% to 25%. This briefing marks the debut of our year-long series, which investigates how extreme weather events are challenging the resilience of global food systems.

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Structural dependencies perpetuate disproportionate childhood health burden from air pollution
Briefings

Oct 2025

Structural dependencies perpetuate disproportionate childhood health burden from air pollution

Four country case studies show how structural dependencies result in air pollution that disproportionally affects children's health.

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Temperature overshoot and tipping points
Briefings Temperature

Oct 2025

Temperature overshoot and tipping points

As the earth approaches 1.5°C of warming, every fraction of a degree counts. Concerted efforts are needed to cut emissions and steer the Earth away from climate tipping points.

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Net-zero progress overblown by inconsistencies in land carbon accounting
Briefings IPCC Temperature

Nov 2024

Net-zero progress overblown by inconsistencies in land carbon accounting

The potential for land carbon sequestration is overestimated in NDCs and scientific models, making commitments unrealistic and endangering the Paris Agreement goals.

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Climate change is driving natural systems beyond their limits
Briefings Extreme weather Temperature

Oct 2024

Climate change is driving natural systems beyond their limits

Extreme weather events occurring under climate change exacerbate their impacts on humans and natural systems.

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What to expect from La Niña 
Briefings Extreme weather Oceans

May 2024

What to expect from La Niña 

The natural climate phenomenon La Niña has been responsible for catastrophic droughts and floods in various regions of the world.

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