Why September tends to spook European equity markets
Lottie Limb
8 Earth Day reads for people wanting to make a positive impact
‘Humbling and hopeful’ in different ways, these timely reads help people of all ages navigate the climate and ecological crises.
These climate-conscious booksellers are turning words into action
From an old coal barge in Leeds, to picturesque Shaftesbury and radical Edinburgh, UK booksellers discuss bookselling during the climate crisis.
Why is less than 10% of the world’s plastic being recycled?
Cutting down on the production of virgin plastics is essential, campaigners say, in the face of such low reuse rates.
The shrinking Caspian Sea could leave endangered seals in a tight spot
An area larger than Iceland is likely to dry up, even if the climate ‘only’ warms up by 2C. Here’s what that means in the Central Asian region.
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Why are humans still walking towards the climate abyss?
From Earth jurisprudence to committees for the future, there are plenty of positive examples of deep solutions.
Europe just experienced its hottest March on record
Early spring weather is starting to feel more and more like summer, say campaigners who want to see polluters pay.
World reaches 40% clean electricity. What’s the story in Europe?
Heatwaves, AI and data centres are driving electricity demand to new heights. But clean power is up to the challenge, a new global review finds.
Turtle doves to be shot for sport as EU lifts hunting ban
The birds are still vulnerable to extinction globally, and are clinging on in the UK.
New investigation links Texas fracking to European plastics
More than 25 major consumer brands and petrochemicals have been traced to fracking in the Permian Basin, one of the world’s ‘carbon bombs’.
Hundreds of vital fungi species now face the threat of extinction
The ‘giant knight’ is among 1,300 red list species in the fungal kingdom.
‘Thriving’ ecosystem found hidden beneath Antarctic ice shelf
A “serendipitous” discovery offers new insights into how ecosystems can thrive beneath floating sections of the Antarctic ice sheet.
World’s most powerful underwater turbines are coming to French coast
One of France's first commercial-scale tidal energy pilot projects, NH1 is due to supply thousands of locals with clean electricity.
Plastic pellets are washing up on UK coast after North Sea ship crash
Although not toxic, nurdles present a deadly risk to wildlife if ingested.
‘Doublespeak’: Greece greenlights offshore drilling beside marine park
Environmental lawyers say that the new concessions threaten endangered species in the biodiversity-rich Hellenic Trench.
Marine animals could ‘choke on oil’ after UK crash, experts warn
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is assessing what counter pollution action is needed, as people voice concern for porpoises and seabirds.
Meet the unsung heroes saving animals in Gaza and the West Bank
A Dutch charity faces huge challenges in the occupied territories, as it fundraises to care for dogs, cats and donkeys.
Scientists make a species ‘movie’ to see how otters help kelp forests
A new study sheds light on the power of keystone species, which could help ecologists in other environments.
How close is Europe to meeting its zero pollution targets?
Air pollution, pesticide use, and plastic litter at sea are down, but more action is needed for the bloc to meet its clean goals by 2030.
From Czechia to the UK, here’s how beavers are winning people over
Beavers are working wonders across Europe. Is the UK finally realising their potential?
Where does Germany’s election result leave its climate ambitions?
What will Europe’s biggest emitter do next? Politicians, energy experts and campaigners share their hopes and fears.
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