Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

With a major UN climate conference coming to Glasgow, we ask what Scotland is doing about climate change.

Referred to as "business as usual", the worst-case scenario for CO2 emissions this century is no longer plausible, say researchers.

If the Glasgow meeting fails, it will raise tough questions about the UN climate talks process, says the woman in charge.

Global data from three agencies also shows that 2019 was the second warmest year since 1850.

UK scientists say the recent fires in Australia are a foretaste of decades to come.

We look back at some of the major stories of the year in science and the environment.

Next year is expected to be another warm year, extending the series of the hottest on record.

At the conclusion of UN climate talks, our environment correspondent Matt McGrath considers the key lessons.

Talks in Madrid enter their final day with serious divisions between large emitting countries and small island states