Environment

A severe drought crisis takes over Africa with conditions worsening across the continent

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.

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.

How past extinctions highlight future risks of human-induced climate change

Fossil records show what makes certain species more sensitive to extinction due to climate change.

$50 billion mission to save Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ from melting

In a massive effort to fight climate change, scientists embark on a $50 billion mission to safeguard one of Earth's most critical ice formations, Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica.

Could coral reefs enter their fourth mass bleaching event?

As ocean temperatures reach record highs, coral reefs face the likelihood of mass bleaching events.

Human activity pushes Earth’s freshwater resources beyond pre-industrial limits

Analysis of global freshwater resources has revealed alarming trends, indicating that human activity has dramatically altered the Earth's freshwater cycle.

Supporting tree-planting initiatives could relieve pressure on the NHS

Doctors call for immediate action to prioritise the environment due to its crucial role in improving public health and helping the strain on the National Health Service (NHS).

Study reveals glacial retreat in Antarctica dating back to the 1940s

The Thwaites Glacier, known as the world's widest glacier, is experiencing significant melt at an alarming rate.

Unexpected side effects of large-scale forestation on climate change

Researchers from the University of Sheffield have highlighted the relationship between forestation initiatives and climate change.

The largest Holocene volcanic eruption unveiled in seabed survey

Researchers have discovered the ancient volcanic eruption that rocked the floor around Japan's Kikai caldera 7,300 years ago.

Polar bears are facing climate-driven starvation

A recent study highlights the difficulties polar bears are fighting as their icy habitats diminish. The findings highlighted an ongoing issue as ice-free seasons grow longer due to climate change, polar bears are increasingly at risk of starvation.

Researchers warn of risks in unsuitable reforestation projects across Africa

The University of Liverpool highlighted the alarming scale of unsuitable reforestation efforts across Africa.

The impact of earthquake fatalities over past 500 years

Researchers have introduced a new metric called the earthquake fatality load (EQFL) to assess the impact of earthquakes on countries over the past five centuries.

Implementing COP28 outcomes

The EU must bring multilevel governance home to implement COP28 outcomes, Goksen Sahin from ICLEI Europe argues.

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