Which polluter pays and planetary danger zones: Climate takes centre stage at UNGA
‘Earth is going in the wrong direction… that’s why we need to act,” one speaker said ahead of the UN General Assembly.Read More
A giant Antarctic glacier is melting but scientists have found a way to thicken Arctic sea ice
The Antarctic Ice Sheet is retreating at a faster rate than in previous decades, raising concerns about a total collapse.Read More
‘Enablers to planetary destruction’: Report calls on PR firms to drop fossil fuel clients
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has described advertising and PR industries as key facilitators for the fossil fuel industry.Read More
England and Wales’ heat-leaking homes unleashing same amount of CO2 as Denmark emits annually
Under current plans, it will take 90 years for the insulation in all of the energy inefficient homes to be upgraded.Read More
Major new UN pact reaffirms global commitment to transition away from fossil fuels
The 42-page plan for the UN’s 193 member states to work together in addressing the most significant global challenges has been years in the making.Read More
Swiss voters reject plan to better protect the country’s biodiversity
In this weekend’s referendum, 63 per cent of voters said no to more money for the wild and wildlife.Read More
Wetter atmosphere may have exacerbated Central European floods, climatologist says
Geosphere Austria climatologist Marc Olefs said that the fossil fuel industry is to blame for the exacerbation of extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall as seen over Europe over the…
Now in full control of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan wants to make it a ‘green Silicon Valley’
Hydropower plants “are often very closely related to nation-building and national identity,” says one expert.Read More
Cacti, iguanas and El Niño: How erratic weather is disturbing a fragile ecosystem on the Galápagos
Native prickly pear and lava cactus have a very narrow distribution on the Galápagos, making their recovery vital.Read More
From huge aubergines to long runner beans: Inside the world of giant vegetable growing
A competitive spirit and lots of dedication is what unites giant vegetable growers around the world.Read More