Green News NASA sparks concern after report on rising temperatures omits climate An expert says NASA’s statement is “consistent” with all of the other “anti-climate actions” the Trump administration has taken in the last year. 15/01/2026
Green News Scientist wins €215,000 award for work on carbon-sucking fungi Dr Toby Kiers has won the 2026 Tyler Prize award after shedding light on “overlooked” fungi that can offset huge amounts of CO2. 15/01/2026
Green News We’ve ‘seriously underestimated’ how fast Earth is warming. Here’s why Experts have sounded the climate alarm after discovering that global temperatures are accelerating faster than predicted. 15/01/2026
Green News EU cracks down on forever chemicals in drinking water. Will it work? Experts warn that the EU's new rules on 'forever chemicals' do not go far enough to protect Europeans from drinking 'poison'. 14/01/2026
Green News Why time is running out for the EU and UK to plant more trees The UK and EU both have ambitious targets for planting new trees to help meet climate targets. But how much progress has actually been made? 14/01/2026
Green News More microplastics found in rural woodland than major city. Here’s why Researchers have also found “enormous” amounts of microplastics floating through urban air – far exceeding previous estimates. 13/01/2026
Climate ‘Psychological bias’ to climate change risks slowing progress - study Scientists warn that our understanding and perception of climate-fuelled risks are “limited and flawed”. 12/01/2026
Green News Top 1% have blown their 2026 carbon budget. Do we need a wealth tax? Governments are being pressured to ban carbon-intensive luxury items and tax fossil fuel profits to meet climate targets. 10/01/2026
Green News Are critical minerals in Greenland driving Trump’s obsession? Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy. 09/01/2026
Green News Your dog’s food may have a bigger climate impact than your own - study "Premium" dog foods that use large amounts of prime meat are pushing up emissions, a new study warns. 09/01/2026
Green News Critics decry Trump pulling US out of UN climate treaty as 'a new low' Experts say withdrawing from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is a "strategic blunder" for the US. 08/01/2026
Nature Gruesome fungus and a ‘demon’ plant: The new species named in 2025 Scientists warn that human activities are “eroding nature to the point of extinction” after releasing a list of new species named in 2025. 08/01/2026
Nature Funky spiders and European eels among top species under threat in 2026 Habitat loss, deforestation, the illegal wildlife trade and climate change are pushing these extraordinary species towards extinction. 07/01/2026
Green News Why scientists are worried about Greenland’s huge Prudhoe ice dome An ice dome the size of Luxembourg melted around 7,000 years ago. Is history about to repeat itself? 07/01/2026
Green News Smoke damage poses health ‘risks’ even after wildfires are put out Residents who return to their homes following wildfires may be unknowingly exposing themselves to harmful chemicals. 06/01/2026
Green News How microplastics are impairing the ocean’s ability to absorb CO2 Microplastics are interfering with the ocean’s role in regulating Earth’s temperature, researchers warn. 06/01/2026
Green News Trump’s push to control Venezuela’s oil sparks climate outrage Trump says he will bring in large US companies to fix Venezuela’s oil infrastructure, despite growing calls to end fossil fuels. 05/01/2026
Green News Healthy coral reefs could feed millions every year, finds study Overfishing and global warming are depleting food from our oceans, but rebuilding reef life could help provide millions of meals every year. 05/01/2026
Green News Throwing out the Christmas tree? Here are the alternatives to landfill Christmas trees can take years to break down when thrown into landfill, but there are some more eco-friendly ways of ending the festivity. 05/01/2026
Climate How the common daisy became a ‘visible signal’ of climate change Experts warn that the slightest increase in temperatures can trigger early blooming in hundreds of wildflower species. 04/01/2026