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.
Wildfires are devastating the fragile Andean ecosystems of Peru. A new study reveals the extreme vulnerability of the Arequipa shrublands to these blazes, with severe soil degradation hindering ecosystem recovery and threatening crucial water sources in this arid region.
New research raises concerns that Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) may be more complicated than expected, especially considering its environmental impact.
The UK government is committed to investing £2.65 billion into flood defences across England, hoping to protect lives, homes and businesses from the effects of flooding, Edie reported.
Global air pollution demands urgent action. With toxic smog choking cities worldwide and 99% of the population breathing unsafe air, 2025 must be the year for decisive policy changes. A key, often overlooked, target is tropospheric ozone, a potent greenhouse gas and dangerous pollutant.
Rüdiger Strempel, Executive Secretary of HELCOM (1), reflects on Finland’s special connection with HELCOM and the organisation’s regional efforts to protect the Baltic Sea.
Pledging to increase species abundance by at least 10%, the new Labour Government has offered a promising shift in priorities and a commitment to biodiversity– but – after the first 100 days in office – how does this translate into policy and action?
Health Care Without Harm aims to transform global healthcare to minimize its environmental impact and promote sustainability. Lorna Rothery spoke to the team about the effects of pharmaceutical pollution and the necessity for the industry to adopt greener practices.
Scientists have revealed how the periderm, armoured roots of plants, not only shields them from environmental stress but also plays a crucial role in capturing and storing carbon, offering a natural solution to climate change.
Phil Haslam, Managing Director of the North Atlantic Fishing Company, argues that the fishing industry must delicately balance its essential food production role with the need to protect the marine environment.
In the Sahel’s arid regions and Africa’s megacities, air pollution and soil degradation pose serious challenges to income, food security, climate stability, and public health. How can this be fixed?
Read about the unique challenges coastal regions face from human activities and the combined crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change.
