Climate change to cause income reductions by 2050
A study published in Nature shows a troubling economic future for the world unless urgent action is taken to control climate change.
Is plastic pollution threatening ocean life?
Plastic pollution could be hurting the delicate development of ocean animal embryos.
Massive savings and emission reductions in green wastewater treatment
In a study published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment, researchers from Colorado State University have revealed the economic and environmental benefits of transitioning to green wastewater treatment practices in the United States.
Canada braces for another severe wildfire season
As Canada emerges from a winter marked by unusually warm temperatures and little snowfall, the government is gearing up for what could be another intense wildfire season.
Antarctic meteorites disappearing rapidly due to global warming
Researchers have revealed alarming findings about the rapid disappearance of meteorites from the Antarctic ice sheet due to global warming.
Preventing Koala extinction in Australia
Dr Stuart Blanch from WWF-Australia, calls attention to the risk of koala extinction on Australia’s east coast by 2050 and sheds light on what can be done to save this iconic species.
Protecting primates: The urgency of implementing a ban on pet ownership
Born Free’s Chris Lewis and Dr Mark Jones discuss the legal and ethical implications of keeping primates as pets.
Australia may need to brace for megadroughts lasting over 20 years
According to research from The Australian National University (ANU) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, Australia faces the alarming threat of megadroughts that last more than two decades.
Northeast Greenland’s 79° N-Glacier rapidly melting
Ground-based measuring devices and aircraft radar reveal a loss of ice from the 79° N-Glacier, a critical indicator of the impacts of global warming...
World Water Day 2024: Uniting for peace through water cooperation
Today, World Water Day 2024 is a global call to action to recognise the importance of water in promoting peace and prosperity worldwide.
EU policy analysis of the Green Deal, climate, oceans and circular economy
The EU policy on the Green Deal, climate neutrality, oceans and fisheries, plus the circular economy are examined in this in-depth environment analysis.
How past extinctions highlight future risks of human-induced climate change
Fossil records show what makes certain species more sensitive to extinction due to climate change.
$50 billion mission to save Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ from melting
In a massive effort to fight climate change, scientists embark on a $50 billion mission to safeguard one of Earth's most critical ice formations, Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica.
Could coral reefs enter their fourth mass bleaching event?
As ocean temperatures reach record highs, coral reefs face the likelihood of mass bleaching events.
Human activity pushes Earth’s freshwater resources beyond pre-industrial limits
Analysis of global freshwater resources has revealed alarming trends, indicating that human activity has dramatically altered the Earth's freshwater cycle.
Supporting tree-planting initiatives could relieve pressure on the NHS
Doctors call for immediate action to prioritise the environment due to its crucial role in improving public health and helping the strain on the National Health Service (NHS).
Study reveals glacial retreat in Antarctica dating back to the 1940s
The Thwaites Glacier, known as the world's widest glacier, is experiencing significant melt at an alarming rate.
Unexpected side effects of large-scale forestation on climate change
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have highlighted the relationship between forestation initiatives and climate change.
The largest Holocene volcanic eruption unveiled in seabed survey
Researchers have discovered the ancient volcanic eruption that rocked the floor around Japan's Kikai caldera 7,300 years ago.
Polar bears are facing climate-driven starvation
A recent study highlights the difficulties polar bears are fighting as their icy habitats diminish. The findings highlighted an ongoing issue as ice-free seasons grow longer due to climate change, polar bears are increasingly at risk of starvation.