EU crackdown on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water not ‘robust’ enough to prevent contamination
Experts warn that the EU’s new rules on ‘forever chemicals’ do not go far enough to protect Europeans from drinking ‘poison’.Read More
UK and EU tree planting pledges face reality check as scientists warn the climate window is closing
The UK and EU both have ambitious targets for planting new trees to help meet climate targets. But how much progress has actually been made?Read More
Copernicus: 2025 was the third-hottest year globally and in Europe – with two main drivers
The past 11 years have been the warmest on record globally. Europe is warming significantly faster than the global average.Read More
EU cracks down on ‘forever chemicals’ with new protections for drinking water. What will change?
The EU says its new measures will help “protect public health” amid growing concerns around forever chemicals.Read More
More microplastics found in rural woodland than city centre – experts warn of potential health risks
Researchers have also found “enormous” amounts of microplastics floating through urban air – far exceeding previous estimates.Read More
Why boosting production of Venezuela’s ‘very dense, very sloppy’ oil could harm the environment
Even a modest increase in Venezuelan oil production could carry climate consequences on the scale of entire countries, experts warn.Read More
Europeans’ ‘psychological bias’ to climate change risks slowing down progress, warns study
Scientists warn that our understanding and perception of climate-fuelled risks are “limited and flawed”.Read More
‘Direct assault’: How Trump has rolled back climate progress in the first 10 days of 2026
Trump’s onslaught on the climate shows no signs of slowing down, as he kicks 2026 off with a turbulent start.Read More
Richest 1% have ‘blown through’ their carbon budget for 2026 in just 10 days – experts warn
Governments are being pressured to ban carbon-intensive luxury items and tax fossil fuel profits to meet climate targets.Read More
Mining, climate and smokescreens: What’s driving Trump’s interest in Greenland?
Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy.Read More