Global sea ice hit record low in February 2025
Global sea ice levels reached a ‘new all-time minimum’ for the month of February, beating the previous record set two…
Weather
Weather plays an increasingly important role in corporate sustainability, influencing business operations, supply chains, infrastructure, agriculture, energy systems and climate resilience. More frequent and severe weather events, including heatwaves, floods, droughts and storms, are increasing operational risks for organisations while reinforcing the need for climate adaptation, resilience planning and effective risk management. Weather-related impacts are becoming a growing focus of sustainability reporting, climate risk assessments and long-term business strategy.
SustainabilityOnline provides coverage of the latest weather-related sustainability developments, including extreme weather events, climate resilience, business continuity, climate adaptation, agricultural impacts, renewable energy, water management and evolving climate risk. We explore how organisations are responding to weather-related disruption, strengthening resilience across operations and supply chains, preparing for physical climate risks and integrating weather considerations into corporate sustainability strategies. We also examine the links between weather, climate change, biodiversity, food security and environmental policy.
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Reassessment of climate strategies needed as global warming accelerates
A new study has called for a reassessment of current climate strategy – complementary to the current IPCC-led approach – to…
January 2025 was the warmest on record
January 2025 was the warmest January on record, globally, with an average surface air temperature of 13.23°C, 0.79°C above the…
![Newly-published climate change data, which indicates that 2024 was the hottest year on record, presents a "moment of choice" for Europe's leaders, the European Green Party has said, as to whether they are willing to "take decisive action, or [...] allow the crisis to spiral further."](https://sustainabilityonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pexels-studioideahd-22046935.jpg "New climate change data presents a ‘moment of choice’, say Greens")
New climate change data presents a ‘moment of choice’, say Greens
Newly-published climate change data, which indicates that 2024 was the hottest year on record, presents a “moment of choice” for…
Mental health support for those affected by extreme weather ‘lacking’
A new report by the International SOS Foundation has found that mental health support for those affected by extreme weather…
Link between climate change and global conflict examined in new book
The growing connection between climate change, a shortage of resources and global conflict is the topic of a new book,…
Hottest years this century will ‘shatter’ temperature records, study finds
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2024 set to be the ‘first calendar year above 1.5°C’
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European Union commits to NDC in line with 1.5°C temperature goal
The European Union, together with Canada, Chile, Georgia, Mexico, Norway and Switzerland, have committed to ensuring their forthcoming nationally determined…
Climate change can heighten impact of chemical pollutants, study finds
Climate change, specifically increased temperatures, can heighten the effects of chemical pollution on nature and human health, a new study…