Babies to face seven times more heatwaves than grandparents

New research suggests if current climate policies do not change extreme weather events will become far more frequent and affect poorer children the most

‘Climate education is absolutely vital – but the world is failing dismally’

A new report reveals the world is failing to prioritise climate education and that without it the impacts could be ‘catastrophic’

Extra funding for child winter heating as Scotland extends eligibility

If the legislation is passed, around 5,000 additional families will receive the payments under the Child Winter Heating Assistance

Air pollution above average in 41% UK schools

Two-fifths of children heading back to school this September face high levels of polluting gases that can cause asthma and lung inflammation

Gen Z kids are the ‘Greta Generation’

A new study has shown young children care more about climate change than their peers or fashion

More than 3.4m children attend schools with toxic air

A new study has found that 27% of UK schools are in areas with high air pollution levels

Vegan children shorter than meat-eating kids?

Study shows vegan tots are shorter than those that eat meat

Ethnic minority kids ‘exposed to higher levels of pollution’

New report finds average NOx levels at schools with the highest percentage of BAME students are 28% higher than schools with the fewest non-white pupils

Climate anxiety ‘keeps 17% of UK children awake at night’

More than half admit they’re worried about climate change impacts, according to a new survey by BBC Newsround

UN launches ‘world’s largest platform’ for air quality data

Air pollution not only affects people’s health but also the ecosystems and food production and is linked to climate change