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Mark Poynting

Mark Poynting

Climate and Environment Researcher at BBC News

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Recent Articles

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What is the COP30 climate meeting, and where and when is it taking place?

World leaders will soon gather for the annual UN meeting on how to tackle climate change.
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Before and after images show glaciers vanishing before our eyes

They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.
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Protect Arctic from 'dangerous' climate engineering, scientists warn

Controversial approaches to cooling the planet are unlikely to work, according to dozens of polar scientists.
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Record warm seas help to bring extraordinary species to UK waters

The UK's seas have had their warmest first seven months of the year on average since records began.
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Five key takeaways from the landmark water sector review

The wide-ranging review was launched amid growing public concern about sewage spills and rising bills.
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Intense Mediterranean Sea heatwave raises fears for marine life

Sea temperatures around places like Majorca exceeded 30C earlier this month, far above average.
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How unusual is this UK heat and is climate change to blame?

Scientists are clear that global warming is making heatwaves like this hotter and more likely.
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More people buying electric cars and heat pumps than ever before

But the Climate Change Committee warns there's still a long way to go for the UK to reach net zero by 2050.
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Three years left to limit warming to 1.5C, top scientists warn

The Earth could be doomed to breach a key climate target in as little as three years, scientists warn.
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Government fast-tracks new reservoirs to secure water supply

Changes to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting.
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Coastlines in danger even if climate target met, scientists warn

The goal of limiting warming to 1.5C is too high to avoid continued sea-level rise, scientists warn.
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Wildfires: UK burnt area for 2025 already beats annual record

The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.
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World's sea-ice falls to record low

The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.
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Could the UK actually get colder with global warming?

Some scientists fear the risk of a collapse to warm Atlantic currents has not been taken seriously.
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Planet-warming carbon dioxide levels rose more than ever in 2024

The record rise is incompatible with keeping global warming to 1.5C according to the Met Office.
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World's hottest year: 2024 first to pass 1.5C warming limit

Last year was the world's warmest on record, bringing temperatures above a politically symbolic milestone.
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Record year for wind power in Great Britain in 2024

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.
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One in four properties may be at risk of flooding by 2050 - report

Climate change could increase flood threats without improvements to defences, the Environment Agency warns.
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How is climate change affecting hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones?

The number of hurricanes isn’t increasing, but they are becoming more intense as the world warms.
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2024 'virtually certain' to be world's warmest year on record

It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.
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Climate change supercharged Europe’s floods, scientists warn

Climate change supercharged Europe’s floods, scientists warn