The European Union has announced that it will link its emissions trading system with Switzerland’s own system, following a decision made by the European Commission.

The Swiss, who are more aware of climate change than the average Briton because of their disappearing glaciers and snow cover, are also worried about their trees, particularly the Norway spruce.

Study validates East Antarctic ice sheet to remain stable even if western ice sheet melts

Trump's rejection of national climate report would do more damage than exiting the Paris Agreement

The first half of 2017 was the second warmest on record for Earth, only behind last year.