Environment

New North Sea oil and gas fields incompatible with Paris Climate Goals

A UCL report states that new North Sea oil and gas fields are incompatible with the Paris Agreement climate goals. Researchers urge the UK government to cease licensing and halt the development of existing fields like Rosebank and Jackdaw, preventing catastrophic warming.

Transpolar drift: Climate change disrupts Arctic River flow increasing pollution risks

It has been revealed that climate change may alter the journey of river water and pollutants from Siberia across the Arctic Ocean.

UK Government announces changes to environmental regulation

The UK government has set various environmental regulations designed to promote economic growth and support nature recovery.

Weathering the storm: Using technology to predict weather patterns

In an era of increasingly extreme weather events, Brendan Scott, Head of Energy, Utilities and Commodities at BJSS, now part of CGI, explores how technology can be used to predict weather patterns better and ensure a reliable power service.

How sustainably produced forest products can help combat global warming

Rose Braden, President of the Softwood Export Council, explores how sustainably produced forest products can help slow global warming.

Climate change webinar: The interconnection between hazardous events and health

Discover the latest webinar by Open Access Government in discussion with Professor Daniela Jacob, Professor Kirstie Ebi and Professor Virginia Murray, about the climate crisis and our health.

UK government proposes ban on heather burning to protect peatlands

The UK government has revealed new plans to improve the protection of peatlands, focusing on banning heather burning on upland peat areas.

47 million demand urgent changes to combat air pollution

Over 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, and individuals worldwide have come together to demand immediate action to combat air pollution and protect human health.

UK and China restart climate change dialogue to tackle the global crisis

The UK and China have come together to discuss important matters regarding climate change, hoping to address the global challenge of climate emergency.

Seismic resilience in the age of AI and advanced remote sensing

Prof. Dr. Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe, PhD, MSc, BS, MBA, is Research Director at Everest Group. Here, she explores seismic resilience in the age of artificial intelligence and advanced remote sensing, focusing on how science and technology transform earthquake preparedness.

Satellite breakthrough: New method to track fossil fuel CO2 emissions

A new satellite method will revolutionise CO2 tracking, using NO2 as a proxy. This breakthrough offers precise emission monitoring, crucial for climate action. It enables localised to national-level assessments, enhancing global efforts to combat climate change.

The positive outcome reached over COP16 biodiversity negotiations in Rome

The continued meeting of the parties to the COP16 Global Biodiversity Conference in Rome ended on February 27, 2025. This meeting reached important agreements that show the global community's determination to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

New study explores new forest management to reduce wildfire risks

New research conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University as revealed new ways to reduce the risks of devastating wildfires while promoting healthier forests and combating climate change.

Launching the C-ARCH solutions lab to combat rising global temperatures

Facing escalating climate threats, Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health launched C-ARCH. The "solutions lab" will drive global research, forge partnerships, and develop strategies to combat climate change's health impacts, prioritising vulnerable communities and practical resilience.

WHO and Swiss TPH release updated air quality standards database

The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), has released an updated version of the 2025 Air Quality Standards database.

New report reveals mixed progress on the EU’s environmental goals

As the European Union's efforts to meet its 2030 climate, environmental, and sustainability goals progress, some key areas remain behind.

Andes wildfires: Ecosystem vulnerability and soil degradation

Wildfires are devastating the fragile Andean ecosystems of Peru. A new study reveals the extreme vulnerability of the Arequipa shrublands to these blazes, with severe soil degradation hindering ecosystem recovery and threatening crucial water sources in this arid region.

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