What they do
Carbon Brief is a UK-based website covering the latest developments in climate science, climate policy, and energy policy. Their coverage includes detailed fact-checks, interactive data tools, and in-depth explainers. The Carbon Brief Daily email digest is one of the most widely read climate news sources among researchers, policymakers, and journalists.
Why they matter
Carbon Brief's fact-checking rigor is unmatched in climate media. Their policy analysis breaks down COP negotiations, national climate plans, and energy legislation with a level of detail that other outlets cannot match. Their interactive tools (Global Temperature Record, Country Profiles, Climate Pledges Tracker) provide publicly accessible data infrastructure for climate accountability. When a politician or company makes a climate claim, Carbon Brief is often the first source to verify or debunk it.
How to support
Subscribe to the free Carbon Brief Daily email. Use their interactive tools and data for research and advocacy. Donations fund investigative reporting and interactive data tool development.
Key project to explore
The Country Profiles series provides comprehensive climate and energy data for every country that has submitted a national climate plan, enabling direct comparison of commitments versus performance.