Why September tends to spook European equity markets
Maeve Campbell
Microplastics found in two thirds of meat and dairy for the first time
73 per cent of the products they tested contained microplastics - the material left behind when plastics decompose.
Hummus supplies at risk as chickpeas fall victim to climate change
The world might be running out of hummus as the Ukraine war and climate change exacerbate chickpea shortages.
Dolphin poo is saving coral reefs, says groundbreaking new study
The species plays a “significant role” in supporting the vulnerable ecosystems in this region and scientists are calling for their protection.
EasyJet's chief operating officer resigns: Will flights be affected?
The airline says it remains "absolutely focused" on daily operations after staff shortages forced it to cut thousands of flights this summer.
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World's nuclear power capacity must double by 2050, say energy experts
Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 would give the world a chance of capping temperature rises at 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Train in the US derails as a result of 60 C degree heat
Train crashes may become more and more common as climate change heats up the planet.
Shocking new study says 10% of cancer cases in Europe due to pollution
Groundbreaking study by the EEA names the pollutants and chemicals causing 10% of European cancer cases.
I planted one tree and offset the carbon footprint of my entire life
This innovative scheme in the UK aims to establish giant sequoia trees outside of their natural habitat.
Local branch of UK's biggest church is first to pledge climate action
From now on, those who undertake confirmation or baptism ceremonies at the large Church of England diocese will also have to commit to climate action.
Pollution could be influencing the sex of your baby, says study
A study found that mercury, chromium and aluminium pollution correlated with more male babies being born.
Which city wants to ban crypto miners using fossil fuels?
Fossil fuel power plants currently provide energy to miners of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
'Vital' seed bank in Ukraine at risk of disappearing as war rages on
The banks have become increasingly vital to ensuring enough food is produced each season to feed 7.9 billion people as the world's weather becomes more extreme.
Spanish diver saves 12-metre humpback whale in 'daring' rescue mission
32-year-old marine biologist and diver Gigi Torras said the experience was 'incredible'.
How is Egypt preparing to host the COP27 climate conference this year?
COP27 will be held in November 2022 in the Red Sea resort city Sharm El-Sheikh.
Genetically modified tomatoes contain more vitamin D, say scientists
Low vitamin D levels affect roughly 1 billion people. Could this be the solution?
Fish are 'suffocating' as river in Europe turns red-orange
The mining company claim it is 'not responsible for the situation', despite the water turning the colour of iron.
'Giant' stingray accidentally discovered by fishermen in Cambodia
While the discovery was welcomed, marine biologists warned that the biodiversity of the area was under threat.
Birds are falling from the sky as severe heatwave scorches India
Health officials in Gujarat have asked animal hospitals to set up special wards for heat stroke.
There could be solar panels on all buildings in the EU by 2025
Solar costs have plunged by more than 80% over the last decade, but the technology produced only 5% of EU electricity in 2020.
Portugal is opening Europe's biggest floating solar park this year
The solar park will be the size of 4 football pitches and be made up of 12,000 panels.
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