Earth News Trump ‘can’t find’ any wind farms in China. Is he looking hard enough? Trump used the WEF in Davos to double-down on his attacks against renewable energy. But was anything he said accurate? 22/01/2026
Earth News Top polluters controlled by nations that blocked fossil fuel phaseout Many state-owned fossil fuel firms that emitted the highest levels of pollution in 2024 went on to block a phaseout roadmap at COP30. 22/01/2026
Earth News Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in EU energy mix for first time The EU is “rapidly” moving towards a clean energy future, but experts warn our “outdated” grid is holding us back. 22/01/2026
Earth News New tool reveals the hidden environmental cost of every website 9,000 monthly searches on YouTube.com uses 10 litres of water – enough for a capuchin monkey to survive for 77 days. 21/01/2026
Earth News ‘Irreversible damage’: Is the world about to run out of water? Decades of human activity have left “irreversible damage” to the planet’s water supply, a new report warns. 21/01/2026
Earth News How much would a meat tax cost the average EU household? Scientists have put forward the “first step” in tackling meat-related emissions without sending food prices skyrocketing. 20/01/2026
Earth News Penguins are changing their breeding patterns. Should we be worried? The breeding season of the Gentoo penguin in Antarctica has leaped forward by 14 days, sparking concern amongst scientists. 20/01/2026
Earth News ‘Pure hypocrisy’: WEF slammed for soaring use of private jets to Davos The World Economic Forum (WEF) has gotten off to a bumpy start as participants are criticised for their soaring use of private jets. 19/01/2026
Earth News Athletes call out polluting firms sponsoring 2026 Winter Olympics Just three sponsorship deals for the 2026 Olympic Games are predicted to generate 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. 18/01/2026
Earth News All you need to know as ‘historic’ High Seas Treaty comes into force The High Seas Treaty signals a “new era of global ocean governance”, but experts warn that it will not stop irreversible damage. 17/01/2026
Earth News How online abuse became the norm for Europe’s climate scientists Spain could begin cracking down on online abuse targeted at climate scientists after finding an “alarming” increase in hate speech. 16/01/2026
Earth 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
Earth 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
Earth 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
Earth 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
Earth 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
Earth 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
Earth 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
Earth 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