EU and six member states take ‘historic step’ by ratifying UN treaty to protect the high seas
The High Seas Treaty has the potential to bring about a significant shift in global ocean conservation efforts.Read More
EU on track to meet 2030 emissions goal thanks to strong progress on renewables
Belgium, Estonia and Poland were also singled out for not submitting their NECPs and were urged to “do so without delay”.Read More
Shipping between EU ports in the Arctic is driving the rapid loss of sea ice, report warns
Black carbon emissions from ships in the Arctic nearly doubled in six years.Read More
‘The mountains have won’: German court dismisses climate case against RWE but leaves the door open
The ruling could pave the way for future cases holding polluters liable for climate change.Read More
Global temperatures likely to exceed 1.5C limit over the next five years, WMO warns
Scientists warn of record heat, rising extremes, and a growing risk of surpassing key global warming thresholds by 2030.Read More
From London’s beavers to leopard frogs in Las Vegas, here’s why we need to rewild our cities
Native animals like beavers, hornbills, and even platypuses are being reintroduced into city parks, wetlands and reserves around the world.Read More
‘Disrespectful to Everest’: Nepal vows to protect Himalayas from overcrowding and climate change
11 tonnes of garbage, four dead bodies and a skeleton were removed from Everest during the last climbing season.Read More
Can CCS meet Europe’s climate targets? Three projects beset with problems suggest not
High costs, local opposition and technical issues threaten the viability of the EU’s multi-billion euro gamble on CCS to decarbonise heavy industry.Read More
From the Accursed Mountains to Bali’s beaches, this photo prize captures the planet in flux
The competition celebrates the camera’s ability to capture “both the fragility and strength of communities facing environmental challenges.”Read More
From frustration to innovation: Retired firefighter’s invention helps save homes from wildfires
Heli-Hydrants give firefighting helicopters quicker access to water, helping crews battle California wildfires faster.Read More