Environment

UK Government announces changes to environmental regulation

The UK government has set various environmental regulations designed to promote economic growth and support nature recovery.

Snow algae increases glacier ice melt in the US

Researchers find that snow algae growing in the Pacific Northwest of the US has exacerbated melting of snow, exposing glacier ice to warm temperatures.

Study finds combined ship emissions endanger marine environment

A study on the cumulative emissions of metals and environmentally hazardous substances from ships reveals that ship emissions drastically threaten the marine environment.

Coral disease has tripled over the last 25 years, wiping out entire reef habitats

As global temperatures rise, deadly coral disease is becoming more prevalent on reefs. Likely to become endemic, researchers highlight the need for urgent mitigation of coral disease.

Coastal mangroves reduce risk of hazards for at least 30% more people

How much do coastal mangroves contribute to their ecosystems as a climate solution? Researchers in Central America analyse their impact on health, biodiversity, and the economy.

Sustainable and equitable futures through placemaking

Maria Adebowale-Schwarte, CEO of Foundation for Future London, analyses and promotes sustainable and equitable futures through placemaking.

Global climate change amplifies risk of flash droughts and threatens croplands

The intensification of flash droughts, rapid and unexpected drought events, poses a significant threat to agricultural and ecological systems.

Radioactive water: Japan goes forward with controversial release

Radioactive water is being released into the sea by the Japanese government, despite facing opposition from neighbouring countries and local communities.

The amphibian chytrid fungus causing the amphibian pandemic

Researchers have developed and validated a ground-breaking test for the amphibian chytrid fungus responsible for the dramatic decline of amphibians.

Nature’s climate solution: Carbon storage in soil is shown to slow global warming

In a ground-breaking study, Lund University researchers have revealed the astonishing ability of microorganisms in soil to adapt to climate change.

Which coastal ecosystems absorb the most greenhouse gases?

Coastal ecosystems everywhere can absorb greenhouse gases. Known as vital ‘carbon sinks’, researchers are now exploring which ecosystem is most beneficial to curb emissions.

AI model tracking water pollution has a 91.5% accuracy rate

Tracking water pollution, Ordnance Survey (OS) and CGI have developed a satellite AI model which can predict and identify pollution events using location data Human...

Hottest days are warming twice as fast in North-West Europe

University of Oxford research reveals that the hottest days in North-West Europe are warming twice as fast as average summer days due to climate change.

Mosses are the lifeblood of plant ecosystems, say researchers

Mosses are not only good for gardens, but are just as fundamental for the entire planet’s health when grown on topsoil, researchers at UNSW Sydney find.

LNG and the Willow Project: Biden’s stance on oil drilling becomes clearer

President Biden’s approval of the $8 billion Willow Project has rightly sparked environmental outrage across the globe, but are the political consequences of its endorsement being overlooked?

Adopt renewable energy to help avert a climate disaster

The duality of the pandemic and the effects of the war in Ukraine provided a wake-up call to the renewable energy agenda across Europe.

Saving the world: 2023 sees Amazon deforestation down 40% so far

We may be seeing actual change occur in the battle against Amazon deforestation, with government data reporting a 40 per cent reduction in land clearing when compared with the same period in 2022.

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