The latest environment news from around the globe and what is being done to tackle the most serious issues affecting humans and animals. We look at topics such as biodiversity, animal welfare, conservation, and the impact of climate change on the natural world.
Africa has faced one of its most prolonged and severe droughts in recent years, with large areas across the continent struggling with the devastating impacts of persistent dry weather.
The mould and diseases caused by root fungus can impact the preservation of fruits and vegetables, potentially shortening their shelf life. However, could certain fungi be altered to benefit their host?
Civil society is calling for a bold new European water strategy, according to Pietro Francesco De Lotto, President of the Consultative Commission on Industrial Change and EESC Member.
The rich biodiversity that covers our planet originated from a fateful evolutionary event once called plant terrestrialization, but how do scientists unlock the secrets of plant evolution.
Researchers from UC Davis have developed the ability to forecast the resilience of certain trees, revealing they can predict which will thrive best even...
As global air pollution levels increase, so has the toll it has taken on human health, as new data from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) reveals. However, this toll is not felt equally across the globe; why?
A new equation has revealed that twice the amount of predicted subglacial waters might be draining into the ocean, causing sea level rises and ecological damage.
A series of groundbreaking projects, funded by the UK Space Agency, harness environmental satellite data to address issues like water pollution, carbon emissions, and biodiversity threats.
Many Americans fail to grasp the impact of climate change inequalities, with over a third believing it affects all groups equally, hindering efforts towards climate justice.
Researchers from Tulane University studied meandering rivers on Earth and ancient riverbeds on Mars to understand how climate change affects their paths.
July 2023 has seen extreme heat events sweeping North America, Europe and China. Researchers point to the need for ending burning fossil fuels and heat action plans across affected cities.
