Climate change & the great humanitarian challenges
Climate change is behind all of the great humanitarian challenges. We must do more to combat it, argues Aamir Mumtaz, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme Manager at Human Appeal Pakistan.
Indigenous group sues President Bolsonaro for “genocide”
The Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB) filed a case with the International Criminal Court (ICC), claiming that Brazilian President Bolsonaro has pushed "intentional anti-Indigenous policy" since 2019.
Wildfires devastate communities across Northern Algeria
The worst fires in the history of Algeria leave communities devastated, as over 70 fires burning in extremely dry conditions kill atleast 65 people.
IPCC Report: The reality of climate change in undeniable terms
The IPCC released an extensive report on the current state of the world's climate and the changing planet, but what did it say about the future of our oceans?
Study finds 95% of renewable energy capacity in richest countries
With the release of the much-anticipated IPCC report, the decarbonisation race is on - but some countries will have an easier transition to renewable technology, while others will risk their populations and economies.
IPCC report says climate change puts “billions of people in danger”
The IPCC report, which took eight years to compile, finds that human activity is definitely responsible for climate change - putting "billions of people in danger", according to UN chief António Guterres.
Researchers to make trees more resilient to climate change
Six research teams across the UK will receive a share of £10.5 million to help trees adapt to climate change and capture greenhouse gas emissions.
Study finds overfishing still happens in Marine Protected Areas
A new study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, found that overfishing was still an issue on the little-investigated borders of a Marine Protected Area (MPA).
UK lost over 75,000 environmental jobs in last five years
According to Labour, the UK Government lost 75,000 environmental jobs over the last five years - including jobs in solar power, onshore wind, renewable electricity and bioenergy.
Scientists use environmental DNA to calculate marine biodiversity
This study, conducted across the last 20 years on the kelp forests of Santa Barbara, examined marine biodiversity via environmental DNA.
High air pollution linked to 16% increased risk of dementia
A Seattle-based study found that people living in an area with air pollution levels of PM2.5 have a 16% increase in risk of dementia.
Keeping our green spaces clean with environmental crime enforcement
Dyl Kurpil, Managing Director, District Enforcement, explains why outsourcing environmental crime enforcement can not only release a financial burden on local authorities but also achieve behavioural change that delivers tangible community benefits.
California fires decrease natural carbon absorbing effect by 9%
In California, wildfires are a horrific, regular occurrence - now, scientists warn that the natural carbon absorbing effect of the forests will decrease by atleast 9%.
Satellite reveals six gigatons of carbon emitted from land
According to new observations by a Chinese satellite, six gigatons of carbon are emitted over land every year - equivalent to 12 times the mass of all living humans.
New projects to explore how air pollution in indoor spaces affects human health
Three new research projects have received a share of £9 million to investigate how air pollution in indoor spaces can affect human health.
Study finds 20% of forest space overlaps with legal mining areas
The study finds that 20% of existing forests overlap with legal mining and oil extraction areas - a space roughly the size of Egypt.
Scientists use satellite imagery to predict underwater volcano eruptions
A new study by Hiroshima university uses satellite imagery to predict underwater volcano eruptions - using sea discolouration as a measurement of looming danger.
Why shellfish has a low environmental impact
Barry Crackett, Product Designer at Brushtec, takes us through a few of the ways shellfish can lower your carbon footprint.
Europeans consider climate change as the single most serious problem facing the world
A recent Eurobarometer survey has found that European citizens believe that climate change is the single most serious problem facing the world.
Study finds summertime Arctic Ocean “more vulnerable to climate change”
Scientists reveal that the summertime Arctic Ocean is becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate change, putting certain animals at risk of losing habitat.