Earth 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
Earth 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
Earth 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
Earth News Switching off wind turbines cost Britain €1.6bn this year. Here’s why Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment. 02/01/2026
Earth News Fiddler crabs are hoovering up and breaking down microplastics - study Despite being the size of a Post-It note, these tiny fiddler crabs can ingest and break down microplastic particles, researchers say. 02/01/2026
Earth News France enacts ban on ‘forever chemicals’ - with one big exception Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France. 01/01/2026
Earth News Military spending keeps rising. Will it soon cost us the planet? World leaders have been told to get their ‘priorities straight’ and invest in development, not destruction, as we enter 2026. 31/12/2025
Earth News Climate-fuelled extreme weather in 2025 hit women the hardest - report Women carry an “unequal burden” of the world’s deadliest extreme weather events, a new report warns. 31/12/2025
Travel News Your rights explained as Eurostar warns of 'major disruption' Travellers are being urged to check whether they’re entitled to a refund and compensation as Eurostar suspends its services ‘until further notice’. 30/12/2025
Earth News ‘Eroding green values’: How climate policies risk making us care less Researchers warn that climate policies spurring people to change their behaviour may weaken their values and support for the environment. 30/12/2025
Earth News Snowy Owl declared regionally extinct in Sweden. Will it ever return? The Snowy Owl has vanished from Sweden, marking the first time in 20 years that the country has officially lost a bird species. 30/12/2025
Travel News Bucharest sparks backlash after confirming new tourist tax for 2026 Officials in Bucharest have approved a tourist tax that will come into effect next year, aiming to raise almost €3 million annually. 29/12/2025
Earth News Donald Trump thinks climate change is a ‘hoax’. Do US voters agree? New research shows that even Republican voters support funding more research into renewable energy sources. 29/12/2025
Earth News A timeline of disaster: How extreme weather battered Europe this year Europe’s extreme weather has caused thousands of deaths and shaken the economy. Will it be 2025’s grim legacy? 27/12/2025
Earth News Five climate wins of 2025 that prove there’s still hope for the planet Despite the influx of climate doom and irreversible damage, 2025 scored some pretty big victories for the planet. 25/12/2025
Earth News Meet the scientists saving the chocolate industry from climate change As cocoa production plunges, scientists have turned to a climate-resilient plant to save the chocolate industry. 24/12/2025
Earth News British media ‘divorcing’ net zero from climate change, finds analysis Researchers warn that net zero has become politicised by populists as “shorthand” for attacking climate policy. 23/12/2025
Earth News Warming seas trigger record ‘bloom’ of octopuses in British waters Unprecedented numbers of the common octopus have been found in British waters this year, but what’s behind the rare ‘bloom’? 22/12/2025
Earth News How climate change could stunt millions of children’s growth Researchers have warned of the unexpected consequences of extremely hot, humid conditions during pregnancy. 22/12/2025