Car colours and climate change: How your car’s paint job worsens the urban heat island effect
The study found that black cars increased heat by almost 4°C on hot summer days.Read More
Tourists in Malta are supporting climate change research by sharing holiday photos of the coast
The CoastSnap project helps track how climate change is impacting coastlines through community photo contributions.Read More
Summer 2025 ranks among Spain’s hottest ever after historic August heatwave
Extended periods of high temperatures this summer have significantly increased wildfire risks and put vulnerable communities on alert across Spain.Read More
Can lab-grown oils offer a sustainable alternative to ingredients linked to deforestation?
Traditional palm and coconut oil supply chains can take as long as two years. SMEY’s lab-grown oils cut that down to only 30 days.Read More
Rising visitor numbers are leaving a harmful human footprint on Antarctica’s ecosystems
Annual visitors numbered fewer than 8,000 in the 1990s. Last year, more than 124,000 visited.Read More
Is hot weather putting you in a bad mood? Science suggests it might be
Scientists analysed over a billion social media posts to find out how sweltering temperatures are impacting our mood.Read More
Billions at ‘real’ risk of extreme heat in the workplace, World Health Organisation says
The organisation’s first report specifically dedicated to the dangers of extreme heat on-site warns that employers need to adapt to a new normal of heatwaves.Read More
China races to build the world’s largest solar farm to meet emissions targets
New data shows china’s carbon emissions fell in early 2025, raising hopes the country may have peaked ahead of its 2030 target.Read More
‘Temporary reprieve’: Why is Arctic Sea ice melting more slowly despite global warming?
Experts say this pause shouldn’t be mistaken for recovery, as Arctic sea ice coverage is still much lower than it was in the 1980s.Read More
France’s vineyards begin 2025 harvest early after hot temperatures
The grape harvest for 2025 in France has begun early again, as growers continue to adapt to shifting weather patterns amid soaring temperatures.Read More