‘Embarrassing, bad and frankly dangerous’: Experts react to drop in US weather balloon launches
Weather balloons are an “essential piece of the forecasting system.” But there will be fewer of them in tornado season this year.Read More
Renewables stepped up to meet surge in energy demand from rising temperatures in 2024, IEA says
Despite some climate-related setbacks, the decoupling of emissions from economic growth is one promising trend.Read More
Ocean dumping or climate solution? Inside the race to lock away planet-warming carbon in our seas
There is major debate over the consequences for oceans and over the exact benefits for the climate.Read More
Scientists were in Antarctica when a giant iceberg broke free. Here’s what they found in its shadow
A “serendipitous” discovery offers new insights into how ecosystems can thrive beneath floating sections of the Antarctic ice sheet.Read More
‘Road rage’ in paradise: Traffic noise is changing how birds in the Galápagos behave
The study flags new challenges for conservation as population growth brings humans and animals closer together.Read More
Fake painkillers are circulating in the Netherlands, authorities warn after man dies
Counterfeit oxycodone circulating in the Netherlands poses serious health risks, authorities said.Read More
What are nurdles? ‘Sheen’ of plastic pellets spotted in the North Sea after ship crash
Although not toxic, nurdles present a deadly risk to wildlife if ingested.Read More
Switzerland told it must do more to comply with landmark climate ruling by Council of Europe
The Swiss government has been pushing back against a landmark legal climate ruling last year.Read More
From ‘the cat lady of Gaza’ to West Bank vets: What frontline animal aid looks like in Palestine
A Dutch charity faces huge challenges in the occupied territories, as it fundraises to care for dogs, cats and donkeys.Read More
‘Sex-for-fish’: Rural Zambian women forced into coercive deals as drought and aid cuts bite
Zambia reported more than 42,000 cases of gender-based violence in both 2023 and 2024.Read More