The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challenge At present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat. The Economic Times · Jun 27
Daddy Pig and coach Joe Wicks on their marks to collect London Marathon bibs Wicks is the official coach and trainer for the children’s TV character and will run alongside him for the National Deaf Children’s Society. Evening Standard · Apr 22
Joe Wicks to run London marathon alongside Daddy Pig for deaf charity The 40-year-old is the official coach and trainer for the beloved children’s character and will run alongside him for the London Marathon. Evening Standard · Apr 9
Peppa Pig’s brother George diagnosed as deaf and fitted with a hearing aid New episodes, created in partnership with the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS), aim to help families better understand childhood deafness Evening Standard · Feb 5
How countries can be held responsible for staying within new legal climate target of 1.5°C Global emissions need to peak this year to stay within 1.5°C of global temperature rise since pre-industrial levels. This means that starting now, countries need to emit less greenhouse gas. Emissions also need to be cut in half by 2030 to prevent the worst effects of climate change. The Conversation · Nov 6, 2025
‘Something is working’: UN climate chief optimistic about green transition Exclusive: Simon Stiell believes economic benefits will compel countries to speed up climate action The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2025
EU countries wrangling over 2035 climate target ahead of COP30 - leak EU countries have pushed back a decision on 2040 targets from a ministers' meeting this week to a leaders' summit in October, but they are also at odds over key 2035 goals which must be determined before COP30 meets in Brazil in November. Euronews · Sep 17, 2025
Brazil issues last-ditch plea for countries to submit climate plans ahead of Cop30 Only 28 countries have submitted carbon-cutting proposals to the UN, with some of the biggest emitters yet to produce plans The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025
How countries define climate action in Paris Agreement pledges – and why a standard format could help assess outcomes As the world grapples with how to tackle climate change, countries that signed the Paris Agreement outline their commitments to reduce emissions in documents called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). These are official climate action plans that each country submits to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) every… The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025
Deaf children falling behind as specialist teacher numbers fall Campaigners fear the decline in dedicated staff in England will widen the achievement gap for hearing-impaired pupils The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2022