400 million students have experienced climate-related school closures since 2022, new report says
Climate change isn’t just having a direct impact on education, it is also overlooked in climate finance spending.Read More
France, Greece and Spain pledge investment in water-saving tech to shield farmers from drought
Solar power, smart irrigation and weather-resistant crops are among the proposals to protect farmers and food security.Read More
Food retailers demand labelling of new-generation GM crops
Without labelling requirements for food made from a new class of ‘GMO-lite’ crops, consumers will be deprived of choice and the organic sector could face an existential threat, retailers have…
This chemical-free method for treating seeds is winning over sceptical farmers in Sweden and beyond
Following success in Sweden and Norway, the creator of ThermoSeed now aims to take over Asia.Read More
Sweden’s ‘largest environmental crime’: 11 people on trial accused of illegally dumping waste
Waste management company Think Pink is accused of dumping at least 200,000 tonnes of rubbish.Read More
Extinction warning issued as common gulls and four other species join UK red list
Seabirds are threatened by warming oceans and overfishing in the UK.Read More
‘Drowning in fashion’: How much water could you save by buying second-hand jeans and T-shirts?
Globally, the fashion industry uses enough water to fill 37 million Olympic-sized swimming pools a year.Read More
Airlines must monitor vapour trails under new EU climate rules
The controversial new green plans, opposed by the industry, were agreed by officials on FridayRead More
Desalination and circularity: How Catalonia is planning to solve its water crisis without rain
The regional government wants to avoid severe episodes of scarcity like Catalonia has seen in the past four years.Read More
EU eyes access to critical raw materials in Angola investment deal
The EU hopes a first-of-a-kind investment deal with Angola will increase access to key resources needed for the green transition, while encouraging the west African state no to become over-reliant…