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El Niño is back: How will it affect global weather in 2023?

El Niño has returned. Here’s what the phenomenon means for extreme weather and global warming.

Nature

Can France’s ‘mosaic forest’ withstand the storm of climate change

A patchwork of 4,200 hectares of forest is being adapted for rising temperatures.

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A survey of more than 27,000 people across 33 countries and territories has revealed what could be next year's biggest travel trends.

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Why is Oatly offering free advertising space to Big Dairy?

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Are Germans travelling less due to the recession?

German travel sales have bounced back after the pandemic but with fewer holidaymakers enjoying them.

Economy

'Burp tax' causes outrage in New Zealand before elections

New Zealand has a plan to tax farmers for their livestock's burps and flatulence -- and it's causing a stink ahead of Saturday's general elections.

Climate Now

Climate Now debate: 2023 is set to be the hottest year on record

In partnership with Copernicus

Watch our expert panellists as they discuss this year’s extraordinary climate data and what action needs to be taken.

Green News

Antarctic ice shelves have shrunk ‘significantly’, scientists say

The European Space Agency has called the findings "alarming."

Climate

Are ‘hairy’ coffee pollinators getting too hot in the tropics?

‘We’re not paying enough attention’ say scientists studying pollinator loss in the tropics.

Green News

The World Bank has had enough of billion euro fossil fuel subsidies

Fossil fuel and agricultural subsidies should be redirected to climate action, Ajay Banga suggested at the bank's annual meeting.

Markets

France to take back wine-producing crown from Italy

Due to a drop in Italian wine production, France is set to become the world's leading producer for 2023.

Nature

Valuable plants are disappearing faster than scientists can name them

How can you save what you can’t name? Major new plant and fungi report tackles ‘knowledge gaps’ and urges conservation.

Economy

What Europe needs to be powered exclusively by renewables by 2030

The European energy system could free itself from imports of gas and oil to the tune of €2 trillion, claims a new study.

Climate

This floating Amazon village has been ‘isolated’ by severe drought

Cut off from Amazon River lifelines by record drought, these villagers are struggling to make a living.

World News

Millions of children are displaced due to extreme weather events

UNICEF stresses that while the link between climate change and displacement is complex, it’s clearer than ever that there is a correlation.

Green News

Rich nations pledge €8.8 billion to UN global climate fund

The issue of financial support to poorer nations will play a major role during the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference, COP28.

Green News

UK universities accepted millions in funding from fossil fuel giants

Several universities accepted funding from giants like Shell and ExxonMobil in the past year, despite green pledges, DeSmog found.

Green News

Why are we building faster in flood zones than in safe areas?

The study says that rather than adapting their exposure to climatic hazards, many countries are actively increasing it.

Green News

Mont Blanc shrinks by over two metres in two years

Equipped with cutting-edge tools and a drone, around twenty people climbed the summit in mid-September to carry out point-by-point measurements.

Economy

IMF: Private sector needs to shoulder most of the climate investment burden

Developing countries need $2 trillion in annual climate investments - IMF says the majority has to come from the private sector.