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.
Doubling of atmospheric CO2 could cause the Earth's average temperature to rise by 7 to 14 degrees Celsius, much higher than previously estimated, a study has found.
Researchers from Imperial College London have suggested an innovative approach to tackling microplastic pollution. Their latest study recommends using specially designed microbes and enzymes to remove microplastics from wastewater and sewage before it is processed into fertilizer.
In a decisive move to combat packaging waste and promote sustainable practices, the European Parliament has adopted a series of new regulations aimed at reducing, reusing, and recycling packaging across the European Union.
A recent study conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Ocean University of China (OUC) has revealed a surprising player in the fight against climate change, a type of ocean algae known as Pelagophyceae.
Efficient public warning systems save lives. Their efficacy has been highlighted in recent events across the world and is proven to be the difference between swift evacuations or fatal outcomes in the face of disasters.
Open Access Government highlights the European Commission’s policy priorities for food, including the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve plant health protection.
An Australian study suggests that switching to environmentally friendly versions of everyday food and drink items could cut household grocery emissions by over a quarter (26%).
A study has shown seawater infiltrating beneath West Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This discovery shows the need to reassess global sea level rise projections
Fort Nelson, British Columbia, is under severe threat from the out-of-control Parker Lake wildfire, which has forced thousands of residents to evacuate.
What is the real cause of Earthquakes? Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have revealed a link between weather events and seismic activity.
Experts are calling for urgent testing to take place in areas of Wales' once-thriving metal mining industry, in an attempt to uncover the potential public health threats.
A recent study led by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) in collaboration with the University of East Anglia (UEA) has raised concern on the lack of current plans to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.
