Pope Francis was a passionate climate advocate. Will Pope Leo XIV continue his legacy?
Experts say that Robert Francis Prevost aligns closely with Pope Francis’ environmental priorities. Here’s what we know so far.Read More
How poaching caused over 100 vultures to die in mass poisoning in South African national park
Vultures are key to wildlife ecosystems because of the clean-up work they do, feeding on the carcasses of dead animals.Read More
‘Major loss’: Trump administration to axe database tracking cost of climate-fuelled extreme weather
For decades, the database has tracked hundreds of major events across the country, including destructive hurricanes, hail storms, droughts and freezes.Read More
Animal rights activists fear mass euthanasia of stray dogs in Türkiye after new top court ruling
Animal rights advocates have claimed that many street animals were indiscriminately killed after the passage of the law last August.Read More
2025 is ‘a pivotal year for methane mitigation’ in EU thanks to world-first rules. What’s changing?
Most of the methane emissions from fossil fuels used in Europe are tied to imports, the report also finds.Read More
Wildfire smoke events contributed to around 15,000 US deaths over 15 years, new study finds
It is one of the first studies to isolate the effect of climate change on mortality, and shows how far-reaching wildfire smoke events can be.Read More
83 per cent of 5-year-olds will be exposed to ‘unprecedented’ extreme heat in their lifetime
Dangerous heat is deadly for children, warns the charity which has plotted the impact of different climate scenarios throughout their lifetimes.Read More
Rare snail that can ‘slurp up earthworms like noodles’ caught on camera laying an egg from its neck
Rangers who have been caring for the species for nearly 20 years say they have never seen this behaviour before.Read More
Europeans want homegrown renewable energy over fossil fuels from Trump or Putin, poll confirms
People in Europe believe their countries should prioritise investment in domestic renewable energy over imported fossil fuels.Read More
Poachers have killed more than 100 rhinos in South Africa this year, most of them in national parks
South Africa has the largest rhino population in the world, with an estimated 16,000 to 18,000 animals.Read More