Environment

Natural England launches new strategy linking nature recovery and economic growth

Natural England has unveiled a new corporate strategy that aims to place nature at the heart of England's future growth, health, and security.

EU mission on adaptation to climate change launches 18 new projects

Europe has continued to take steps towards strengthening its ability to adapt to the growing impact of climate change.

Global concern for forests and climate falls behind in 2025, Ipsos–FSC survey finds

An Ipsos–FSC survey finds global concern for climate change and forest protection dropping sharply in 2025, with war and conflict now the world’s top worry.

Will the EU’s budget deliver a just, climate-neutral, and competitive future in cities and regions?

ICLEI Europe, argue that the EU’s budget may not achieve a just, climate-neutral, and competitive future for our cities and regions.

Drone study reveals wastewater treatment plants underreport emissions by up to 250%

A new study from Linköping University using custom drones reveals that wastewater treatment plants may be emitting 2.5 times more greenhouse gases than previously thought.

Ban the Butt: Why it’s time to stub out cigarette filters for good 

Cigarette filters are the most littered item on earth. Here in the UK, they make up around two-thirds of all litter, despite only 12% of people smoking. What steps need to be taken to protect the planet?

The interlinked crises of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss

Therese Fosholt Moe at Ramboll emphasises the urgency for Europe to take action now to ensure a resilient future.

Forests: The silent superpower of carbon capture in the carbon economy

Explore emerging technologies that shape the global energy, environment, and sustainability sectors in this special forest focus.

Climate change prevention: Fresh water in the Southern Ocean is stopping CO2 release

An AWI study suggests why the Southern Ocean is still absorbing CO2, defying climate models. Increased low-salinity surface water is creating a barrier, temporarily trapping carbon-rich water below and preserving the vital carbon sink.

Protecting fish populations in Alberta and across Canada

Open Access Government delves into the key initiatives and strategies implemented by the governments of Alberta and Canada to safeguard their diverse fish populations.

Update on the UK’s biggest oilfield: Decision day looms for Rosebank

Oil giant Equinor has resubmitted its application for the massive Rosebank oil field, forcing the UK government to make an imminent, defining decision. This move triggers a crucial 30-day public consultation, becoming the final battleground for the UK's largest undeveloped oil reserve, with climate activists mobilising to demand it be rejected

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honours a breakthrough for a cleaner planet

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for their work in developing metal–organic frameworks (MOFs).

Guiding disaster risk reduction investments through AI-powered tools

Learn about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing disaster risk reduction and resilience, in an editorial led by experts from the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

Record Amazon fires in 2024 trigger surge in C02 emissions

The Amazon rainforest experienced its worst fire season in over two decades in 2024, with devastating consequences for both the environment and the global climate.

Every part of the ocean is now affected by the triple planetary crisis, a new report warns

The world's oceans are racing towards their tipping point with every region now under threat from the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

Global greenhouse gas emissions hit a record high in 2024

World emissions rose in 2024, but key economies like the EU and Japan are showing signs of reversing the trend.

Putting a price on pollution: How carbon pricing helps Europe go green

Carbon pricing is one of the most potent tools governments have to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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