Green News Are we better prepared 20 years on from the Indian Ocean tsunami? The Indian Ocean tsunami which struck on 26 December 2004 killed more than 220,000 people. 23/12/2024
Nature 27 new species discovered in Peruvian rainforest Finding four new mammals on just one expedition is rare and ‘exhilarating’ for dedicated conservationists. 20/12/2024
Climate Is climate change to blame for deadly Cyclone Chido? Authorities are now battling to prevent hunger, disease and lawlessness from spreading across the island. 17/12/2024
Nature A stuck squirrel and 9 other animal photos to give you a giggle The competition hopes to use humour and exceptional photography to promote conservation. 12/12/2024
Green News Arctic tundra now emitting more carbon than it stores Dramatic changes in the Arctic are being driven by high temperatures and intense wildfires. 11/12/2024
Climate Billions in climate related losses are pushing up insurance costs An annual scorecard for insurance companies has found they are ‘fundamentally misunderstanding’ climate risks. 10/12/2024
Travel News Eurostar worst-performing rail operator in Europe, report says The report’s authors say the results of its survey underline the need for improvements to rail services across Europe. 09/12/2024
Green News 2024 will be the hottest year on record, scientists confirm Last month was the 16th out of the last 17 where global average temperatures have exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial times. 09/12/2024
Nature Sharks and rays face growing risk of extinction from overfishing “Sharks and rays are important predators, and their decline disrupts food webs throughout the ocean", said one of the study's authors. 06/12/2024
Green News South African court rules plans for new coal power are unlawful Civil society organisations said the government’s plan to add 1500MW of new coal-fired power was expensive, unnecessary, and a limitation of children’s right to a healthy environment. 06/12/2024
Green News Big polluters clash with small islands at landmark ICJ climate hearing Vulnerable nations say historic polluters should be held legally responsible. Countries in the Global North believe existing climate change treaties are good enough. 05/12/2024
Green News COP29: Which countries will foot the $300bn climate finance deal? Developing nations slammed the deal as woefully inadequate but rich countries set to pay the bill praised it as ambitious. 05/12/2024
Green News World’s biggest climate case begins at the ICJ: What can we expect? The International Court of Justice is due to hear from 98 states and 12 international organisations - including many first-time participants in these kinds of proceedings. 02/12/2024
Green News Spain approves law on paid climate leave after deadly flooding The law on paid leave protects the rights of workers not to go to work in the event of catastrophes or climate related weather alerts that could put them in danger. 28/11/2024
Green News Why plastic recycling isn’t the answer to the oceans full of waste Even if 50 per cent more plastic was recycled there would still be a pollution problem, a French minister said this week. 28/11/2024
Green News Experts say China’s coal consumption could peak in 2025 Over the last three years, experts have become increasingly optimistic about China’s green transition. 27/11/2024
Green News New ranking puts Denmark on top for climate performance Authors of the ranking say the EU’s performance shows the effect of the Green Deal but more still needs to be done to cut the bloc’s fair share of greenhouse gas emissions. 20/11/2024
Green News Ukraine tallies environmental damages from 1,000 days of war at COP29 As central as environmental destruction is to Ukraine’s story at COP29, its pavilion is also a showcase for green restoration. 19/11/2024
Green News Three big European countries rely on gas - and plan to use more Three European countries are especially reliant on fossil gas for electricity generation - Italy, the UK and Germany. 15/11/2024
Green News COP29: Oil and gas reps outnumber those from most vulnerable nations If fossil fuel lobbyists were a country, they would be the fourth-largest delegation at the summit. 15/11/2024