Environment

Tiny earthquakes reveal hidden faults beneath Northern California’s coast

Seismologists have discovered hidden faults at the Mendocino Triple Junction by tracking tiny earthquakes. This new five-piece model reveals complex tectonic movements that could significantly reshape our understanding of California’s future seismic hazards.

Global and European temperatures in 2025 are among the highest ever recorded, Copernicus finds

Global temperatures in 2025 were ranked as the third-highest on record, continuing a worrying trend of persistent and accelerating warming, according to the latest Global Climate Highlights report from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

Scots pine irreplaceable for UK woodland wildfire, new study finds

A major new study has revealed just how vital Scots pine is to the UK’s woodland biodiversity, showing that no single alternative tree species can replace the role it plays.

EU introduces new rules to streamline chemical safety assessment

The European Union has introduced a new rule aimed at improving how chemicals are assessed for safety across its legislation.

Protecting wildlife and habitats: Securing a sustainable future for palm oil

Andrew Ng discusses the significant impact of palm oil production on wildlife and habitats, highlighting its dual role as a widely consumed commodity and an environmental threat.

Environment, energy and climate change policy in Iceland

Open Access Government presents the policies of the Icelandic Ministry of the Environment, Energy, and Climate, which develops and enforces government policy on environmental issues.

Europe’s climate pathway: Why leadership and competitiveness must advance together

Ilias Grampas of the European Bureau for Conservation and Development examines Europe’s climate pathway, where leadership and competitiveness must progress together.

Canada’s commitment to climate action

Discover Canada’s commitment to climate action in light of the COP30, including commentary on climate change investment and research.

The evolution of forestry legislation: A balancing act between timber security and conservation

Bill Cordingley at Browne Jacobson, analyses the evolving legal landscape of climate change and biodiversity loss that increases the pressure on our forested environments

Water pollution and its growing threat to global health

Open Access Government explores the issue of water pollution and its severe implications for public health and the environment.

Europe’s wildfire season continues to intensify as a new JRC report warns of expanding risks

Europe’s wildfire seasons are becoming longer, more destructive, and increasingly unpredictable, according to the latest annual report from the Joint Research Centre (JRC).

Closing the loop: Wastewater nutrient recovery as a pillar of sustainable water management

Everest Group experts guide us through wastewater nutrient recovery as a pillar of sustainable water management.

EU environment and climate policy update

Discover the latest from the European Commission’s Directorate General for the Environment and the Directorate-General for Climate Action.

Volcanic bubbles offer insight into coral reefs decline in acidic seas

Volcanic CO2 seeps in Papua New Guinea have acted as a 'time machine,' allowing scientists to predict the fate of coral reefs. Research shows that by 2100, global reefs will be less complex, recover slowly, and be dominated by fleshy algae due to ocean acidification.

Antarctic nunataks could help boost carbon absorption as ice sheets thin

New research led by scientists at Northumbria University suggests that changes occurring in Antarctica could play a surprising role in supporting Earth’s natural ability...

Putting small-scale fishers at the heart of the European Ocean Pact

Sandrine Thomas, a Small-Scale Fisher, states the case for putting small-scale fishers at the heart of the European Ocean Pact.

Submesoscale: Subsurface ocean ‘storms’ linked to rapid Antarctic ice melt

UC Irvine and NASA researchers have identified stormlike circulation patterns beneath Antarctic ice shelves that are causing aggressive melting. These "submesoscale" features drive warm water intrusion, accelerating the melt of key glaciers like Thwaites and Pine Island.

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