Climate & Energy
Polar bear DNA changes may aid adaptation to global heating, study suggests
Genetic changes observed in polar bears could help the species adapt to rising Arctic temperatures, according to a new scientific...
Read moreDetailsUN warns food and fossil fuel production causing $5bn in environmental damage every hour
A major United Nations Global Environment Outlook (GEO) report warns that food systems and fossil fuel production are collectively inflicting...
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Queensland museum accused of misleading teachers and children about the cause of climate change
The Queensland Museum has been accused of presenting misleading information to school groups and educators regarding the causes of climate...
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UK farmers hit with £800m losses as heat and drought trigger one of worst harvests on record
UK farmers have suffered an estimated £800m in losses after extreme heat and prolonged drought produced one of the worst...
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Datacentres’ soaring electricity demand raises questions over Australia’s net zero path
Australia’s booming data centre industry is driving a rapid increase in electricity consumption, prompting warnings that the sector’s expansion could...
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Reuse and return schemes could eliminate plastic pollution within 15 years, report finds
A new global assessment suggests that plastic pollution could be virtually eliminated within 15 years if governments and industries adopt...
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Rising Tide protest halts ships at world’s largest coal port in Newcastle
Climate activists from Rising Tide blocked three bulk carriers from entering the port of Newcastle on Sunday, intensifying pressure on...
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Europe’s water reserves shrink sharply as climate breakdown accelerates, scientists warn
New research from climate scientists shows that vast regions of southern Europe are experiencing a rapid depletion of water reserves,...
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Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and national security
The UK faces escalating economic disruption and security threats unless it undertakes major structural changes to adapt to accelerating climate...
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Bhutan PM on leading the first carbon-negative nation: ‘The wellbeing of our people is at the centre of our agenda’
Bhutan’s prime minister has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to remaining the world’s first carbon-negative nation, emphasising that environmental stewardship is...
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