New calculator shows exactly how much environmental damage is behind your internet searches
9,000 monthly searches on YouTube.com uses 10 litres of water – enough for a capuchin monkey to survive for 77 days.Read More
The world has entered an era of ‘global water bankruptcy’, UN warns. What does it actually mean?
Decades of human activity have left “irreversible damage” to the planet’s water supply, a new report warns.Read More
How climate change is altering penguin breeding in Antarctica
A new study reveals that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by the century’s end.Read More
Rare phenomenon: Solar storm brings northern lights to Portuguese skies
Power and satellite networks were also impacted by the severe solar storm.Read More
The carbon cost of your burger: How much would a meat tax cost the average EU household?
Scientists have put forward the “first step” in tackling meat-related emissions without sending food prices skyrocketing.Read More
Penguins are bringing their breeding season forward. Why are scientists so worried?
The breeding season of the Gentoo penguin in Antarctica has leaped forward by 14 days, sparking concern amongst scientists.Read More
Use of private jets to Davos has soared in the past three years. Is it time for a super-rich tax?
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has gotten off to a bumpy start as participants are criticised for their soaring use of private jets.Read More
Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker
Scientists have linked the burning of fossil fuels to the ongoing acidification of the ocean.Read More
Carbon-sucking fungi and ‘forever chemical’ crackdowns: Positive environmental stories from 2026
Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year’s most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.Read More
‘Complete contradiction’: Meet the athletes calling out the 2026 Winter Olympics’ polluting sponsors
Just three sponsorship deals for the 2026 Olympic Games are predicted to generate 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.Read More