Oceans declared in a 'state of emergency'
A new report by scientists states that sea ice melt is causing sea level rise that puts millions of people who live in coastal communities around the world in danger; not only this, but the acidification of the oceans from increased carbon dioxide concentrations will make it harder for wildlife to exist in the water
Companies unlikely to reach carbon emissions targets
A recent analysis has shown that four out of five of the world's biggest companies are unlikely to reach their carbon emissions targets by 2050; many other companies have not disclosed their climate agreements or targets, but it looks unlikely that the 1.5 degrees of warming allowed by the Paris Agreement may be exceeded
Labour promises new wind farms
The Labour Party is promising £83 billion wind farms as part of their new campaign promise; this move towards wind farms as a source of clean energy is part of their drive towards a green industrial revolution with new jobs and a chance to boost the economy