From his farm in Portugal, the acclaimed artist speaks about war, peace, the state of the world – and his 40 metre sculpture Mushrooms, on Sydney Harbour

‘Godzilla-level’ phenomenon is supercharging the climate crisis and will have a huge impact on communities across the world

It’s hard to tell whether Israelis are enraged by “NAZA” because they think it’s full of lies, or because they know or fear it’s true.

Make ICE Pay Act would block nearly $140bn in funding and redirect money to places reeling from Trump crackdown

By standing behind support act Macklemore, who was removed from the tour for his vocal support of Palestine, these artists are demonstrating the self-sacrifice necessary to stand against those crushin...

The more the logic of capitalism pervades the rest of life, the less room there is for compassion, honor or heroism.

The organisations are asking the European Commission to make nature-based solutions a systemic priority in the upcoming legislative proposal of the European Framework for Climate Resilience.

Billionaires have found one more way to fleece the public: sports stadiums.And if we don’t play ball, they’ll take our f

An unholy alliance is working toward an apocalyptic future from which only a chosen few will emerge unscathed. It’s becoming clear how we stop them

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The complacency is staggering: just another hot summer, a flooded street, a crop failure. We are accepting this extraordinary deterioration as normal, says science writer Helen Pilcher

She’s tackled neoliberalism and the digital world, now the writer and activist is taking on tech billionaires. She explains how the super-rich are capitalising on climate and financial chaos in pursui...

Silicon Valley’s strange new theology.

Global shift towards clean electricity could trigger ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans

Emissions of planet-heating methane and CO2 from natural sources are worsening the climate crisis, paper says

Temperatures reached 1.65C above preindustrial levels, months before El Niño system reaches full strength

One researcher who resigned said many in industry believe that without regulation AI could kill off humanity

Who’s more likely to steal sweets from a child? According to science, it’s the rich. A study seemingly confirming our suspicions about the moral behaviour of the wealthy was one of the winners of the ...

The company’s announcement is the most dramatic sign yet that artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the field of higher mathematics.

Our three cities are learning from each other about how to protect residents. These climate policies are also public health measures

The notion of enduring the summer rather than embracing it has spread far beyond the Sun Belt.

Is it possible to avoid the continuing decline in quality of consumer products brought on by corporate greed?

From your grocery bill to your paycheck, monopolies are making you less financially secure and ultimately less free. For

Billionaire financier, who previously walked out of a deposition, instead launches lawsuit against the committee

Event is likely to be largest in at least 1,000 years and will pile extra heat into a world already in a climate crisis

Questions over Trump’s ballroom and other structures might not feel urgent. But when his reign ends, Trumpism must be repudiated

House minority leader says decision by two Democrats to advance resolution condemning socialism ‘represents significant breach of trust’

State cannot enforce policy requiring oil firms to pay $75bn over 25 years for climate mitigation and adaptation

But scientists say the world could get back to 1.5C through deep, rapid emissions cuts and removing carbon from the atmosphere

The deluge capped a summer of extreme climate events, from deadly heatwaves to wildfires. We must take action now

YouTube video by Jesse Welles

Scientists say system to treat contaminated wastewater offers a model for ensuring food security in a fast-warming climate

Public lands belong to all of us. Noone should plunder those lands for profit

Rajendra Dawadi ordered students to higher ground with moments to spare after receiving warnings from upstream

The movement against datacenters are uniting Americans because they perfectly illustrate how a few individuals hold all the power to control decisions that impact our lives

YouTube video by Undecided with Matt Ferrell

Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide.

People with persistent predatory personalities cause an inordinate amount of pain. Recently, our shared understanding of them has grown – and it could help protect us

The two states have waged an unusual court battle over the agent facing charges over a shooting in Minneapolis. The agent could be released from jail on Thursday.