Living 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. 22/04/2025
Living 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. 21/04/2025
Green News 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. 14/04/2025
Nature 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. 11/04/2025
Climate 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. 09/04/2025
Climate 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. 08/04/2025
Green News 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. 08/04/2025
Nature 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. 03/04/2025
Green News 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’. 29/03/2025
Nature 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. 28/03/2025
Nature ‘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. 23/03/2025
Eco-Innovation 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. 18/03/2025
Green News 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. 17/03/2025
Green News ‘Doublespeak’: Greece greenlights offshore drilling beside marine park Environmental lawyers say that the new concessions threaten endangered species in the biodiversity-rich Hellenic Trench. 14/03/2025
Green News 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. 11/03/2025
Nature 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. 09/03/2025
Nature 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. 04/03/2025
Green News 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. 03/03/2025
Nature 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? 01/03/2025
Climate 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. 26/02/2025