Earth News ‘Critical time’: Why the race is on to protect Sweden’s brown bears In 2024, Sweden controversially issued licences to kill 20 per cent of its brown bear population in an annual hunt. Now it wants to go further. 05/02/2026
Earth News Why scientists want to build a wall along the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ The ‘Doomsday Glacier’ already contributes four per cent of annual sea level rise, but can the consequences of climate change be barricaded off? 04/02/2026
Earth News In the race for clean energy, why are geothermal systems ignored? Geothermal systems that harness heat from deep underground require significantly less land infrastructure than other renewable energies. 03/02/2026
Earth News Scientists warn shark bites are linked to climate change. Here’s how Following four attacks in 48 hours, one scientist has warned that climate change could be increasing the risk of shark bites. 03/02/2026
Earth News Finnish startup uses sand to slash industrial heat emissions by 90% Finland is leading the race to decarbonise industrial heat emissions, using sand to produce fossil-free steam. 02/02/2026
Earth News Air frying fatty foods ‘better’ for air quality than alternatives Air frying high-fat foods such as bacon produces fewer volatile organic compounds and other airborne particles than deep-fat frying. 01/02/2026
Earth News Are polar bears in Svalbard getting fatter from climate change? Ice melt could be temporarily helping polar bears hunt more efficiently, but scientists say it may soon hinder populations. 31/01/2026
Earth News ‘Alternative truths’: How the EU is tackling climate disinformation As the threat of climate change accelerates, the EU has strengthened its commitment to fight disinformation. 30/01/2026
Earth News Flower nectar is dwindling, putting this tiny creature at risk One of the world’s most iconic migrations is at risk, as rising temperatures alter the quality of vital flower nectar. 29/01/2026
Earth News Doomsday Clock warns Trump’s war on renewable energy must end A rapid transition away from fossil fuels could help slow down the Doomsday Clock as it edges closer to midnight. 28/01/2026
Earth News Sea levels are rising - but in Greenland, the opposite is happening Scientists say Greenland’s sinking sea levels will have a ripple effect on coastal communities, shipping routes, fishing and infrastructure. 28/01/2026
Earth News Albania urged to halt luxury resort on uninhabited island. Here’s why Dozens of environmental organisations are urging the Albanian government to halt the mega project on Sazan. 27/01/2026
Earth News Europe’s most climate-friendly supermarket revealed - see full list Experts have urged European supermarkets to transition towards plant-rich foods to cut emissions and lower costs. 27/01/2026
Earth News Forever chemicals in whales have decreased. Why aren’t we celebrating? Newer forever chemicals aren’t showing up in the ocean like legacy ones – and scientists don’t know why. 27/01/2026
Earth News ‘Unprecedented fleet’ of offshore wind farms to be built in North Sea At-sea wind farms will soon be connected to multiple countries across Europe, thanks to a landmark declaration. 26/01/2026
Earth News Meet the scientist determined to save the wine industry from mildew France’s wine crisis is being rocked by a surge of powdery and downy mildew, but a plant-based fungicide could save the day. 26/01/2026
Earth News Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence chiefs warn Without “major intervention” the UK risks increasing geopolitical instability, economic insecurity, conflict and migration. 23/01/2026
Nature Whales may ‘divide resources’ to cope with climate change - study Scientists have analysed almost 30 years of data to discover how whales in the North Atlantic Ocean are learning to co-exist in a warming world. 23/01/2026
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