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.

Tackling waste: UK Government delays glass bottle deposit scheme until 2027

In a recent move that has caused criticism from environmental groups and Welsh ministers, the UK government has announced a delay in the rollout of a deposit return scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans.

Are cities sinking in China? Land subsiding under growing urban pressure

Could urban cities be a risk of sinking in China? The hidden threat of land subsidence has been largely overlooked until now.

U.S. air quality report shows an increase in pollution levels

A new report from the American Lung Association has revealed findings about air quality across the United States, indicating a significant increase in unhealthy air pollution levels affecting millions of Americans.

Earth Day 2024: The fight against plastic pollution

On April 22nd, millions around the world will join together for Earth Day 2024, under the idea of "Planet vs. Plastics" to combat the escalating crisis of plastic pollution.

Ancient plankton migration offers clues to future marine extinctions

Researchers have new insights into how marine communities responded to extreme global warming events millions of years ago.

Climate change to cause income reductions by 2050

A study published in Nature shows a troubling economic future for the world unless urgent action is taken to control climate change.

Is plastic pollution threatening ocean life?

Plastic pollution could be hurting the delicate development of ocean animal embryos.

Massive savings and emission reductions in green wastewater treatment

In a study published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment, researchers from Colorado State University have revealed the economic and environmental benefits of transitioning to green wastewater treatment practices in the United States.

Canada braces for another severe wildfire season

As Canada emerges from a winter marked by unusually warm temperatures and little snowfall, the government is gearing up for what could be another intense wildfire season.

Antarctic meteorites disappearing rapidly due to global warming

Researchers have revealed alarming findings about the rapid disappearance of meteorites from the Antarctic ice sheet due to global warming.

Preventing Koala extinction in Australia

Dr Stuart Blanch from WWF-Australia, calls attention to the risk of koala extinction on Australia’s east coast by 2050 and sheds light on what can be done to save this iconic species.

Protecting primates: The urgency of implementing a ban on pet ownership

Born Free’s Chris Lewis and Dr Mark Jones discuss the legal and ethical implications of keeping primates as pets.

Australia may need to brace for megadroughts lasting over 20 years

According to research from The Australian National University (ANU) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, Australia faces the alarming threat of megadroughts that last more than two decades.

Northeast Greenland’s 79° N-Glacier rapidly melting

Ground-based measuring devices and aircraft radar reveal a loss of ice from the 79° N-Glacier, a critical indicator of the impacts of global warming...

World Water Day 2024: Uniting for peace through water cooperation

Today, World Water Day 2024 is a global call to action to recognise the importance of water in promoting peace and prosperity worldwide.

EU policy analysis of the Green Deal, climate, oceans and circular economy

The EU policy on the Green Deal, climate neutrality, oceans and fisheries, plus the circular economy are examined in this in-depth environment analysis.

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