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Nature

Longer Arctic summers could be driving polar bears to extinction

Scientists expect that longer time spent on land will increase the risk of starvation.

Earth News

Where in Europe sees climate migration as a bigger threat than Russia?

12,000 people in G7 nations as well as Brazil, India, China and South Africa were questioned about their perception of 32 different global risks.

Nature

1 in 5 migratory animals are heading for extinction, UN report reveals

Migratory animals act as indicators of environmental change but also play an integral role in maintaining our planet’s complex ecosystems.

Climate

Here’s how we can still limit global heating to 1.5C

The window to keep the Paris Agreement limit alive is 'shrinking' but it isn't closed yet.

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Earth News

How is the French government trying to calm farmers' protests?

Unfair competition from imports and fair pay are two of the issues farmers are protesting over.

Earth News

Climate groups back French farmers’ ‘legitimate’ anger

More than 50 environmental groups have issued a joint statement saying they have always been allies to farmers

Travel News

Can the world’s biggest cruise ship really be sustainable?

Five times larger than the Titanic with room to spare, the Icon of the Seas can carry 7,600 passengers.

Climate

Spain experiences record-breaking January day of nearly 30C

Experts say 2024 has a one in three chance of breaking 2023’s global temperature record.

Earth News

Why are Europe’s farmers angry?

Already bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, Europe’s farmers are speaking out against policies they say are contradictory, unfair and leave them worried for the future.

Nature

Chile and Palau first countries to ratify High Seas Treaty

Around 1 per cent of the ocean beyond countries’ maritime borders is currently protected.

Nature

Bottom trawling kicks up tonnes of carbon dioxide, study finds

The damage done by dragging huge nets across the bottom of the sea includes releasing plumes of carbon dioxide.

Earth News

How do Europe’s voters feel about climate change?

Climate change is one of the issues Europe’s voters are most concerned about, a new report finds.

Climate

El Niño could push temperatures higher after 2023 breaks heat records

El Niño is expected to last until at least April 2024, according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).

Earth News

France cracks down on heavy and polluting vehicles with higher taxes

Paris will ask residents to vote in a referendum on increasing the cost of parking for SUV later this year.

Earth News

Shareholders put pressure on Shell to take ‘credible’ climate action

The push for stronger climate action is being backed by a record number of investors who together own around 5 per cent of Shell's shares.

Nature

Scientists discover four new octopus species in Costa Rica’s deep sea

A research expedition has been exploring hydrothermal springs teeming with life off Costa Rica's Pacific coast.

Earth News

Dutch-Caribbean islanders sue Netherlands over climate inaction

The case demands that the government takes “concrete measures” to protect Bonaire from the consequences of climate change and steps up its plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Earth News

Norway becomes first country to back controversial deep-sea mining

According to a study by the Environmental Justice Foundation published on the day of the vote, deep-sea mining is not needed for the clean energy transition.

Travel News

Why are Indian tourists boycotting the Maldives?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's holiday photos have caused tensions between the two countries to boil over.

Earth News

Why climate change is a ‘child rights crisis’

If we don’t acknowledge how children are affected by climate change, we could miss the chance to address the group that has done the least to cause the crisis.

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