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Nature

Scientists discover 43 million-year-old fossil of a four-legged whale

Did you know amphibian whales used to have four legs?

Nature

Which country is planting a tree for every baby that is born?

How a reforesting scheme first launched over a decade ago formed one of the world’s most effective environmental partnerships.

Earth News

Indonesia set to start producing more palm oil as ban comes to an end

The ban was brought in to prevent deforestation and wildfires but is due to end in September.

Moments

Eco-conscious students are protecting their future by refusing to fly

Erasmus by Train wants the EU to fund rail travel for students on one of the biggest academic exchange programmes in the world.

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Earth News

Northern Ireland's remote island plans to be carbon neutral by 2030

The island lies nine kilometres off the coast of Northern Ireland and has only been connected to the electricity grid since 2007.

Tech News

Net-zero means removing CO2 from the air. That's easier said than done

The experts say carbon capture and storage will be a big part of stopping global warming. The problem is it's difficult and controversial.

Earth News

World leaders to eat only seasonal fruit and veg at COP26

Fruit and veg imported by air won't fly at the Glasgow climate conference later this year.

Earth News

Is Earth Overshoot Day earlier or later than usual this year?

The day that the Earth's human population uses more resources than it can produce is here.

Climate

Study reveals the true damage caused by power plants

New research from University of Colorado Boulder has revealed the devastating impact that power plants have on the environment.

Climate

Air pollution 'significantly' hinders foetal development in the womb

Research shows air pollution is hindering crucial childhood development from the womb into education.

Earth News

#FreeBrittany: Printing error leaves man ‘stuck’ with 10,000 t-shirts

Though the error may seem amusing, it speaks to a larger problem with fast fashion and activism.

Climate

Which 25 cities are driving urban greenhouse gas emissions worldwide?

Findings highlighted the significant role cities play in reducing emissions.

Climate

Europe's climate masterplan aims to slash emissions within a decade

The European Union is preparing to unveil a raft of ambitious plans designed to cut emissions drastically over the next decade.

Ecotech

Millionaire creates zero-impact diamonds made from carbon dioxide

The first of the climate-conscious gems has been created in a so-called 'sky mining facility' in the UK, which is powered by green energy.

Earth News

5 meat-free alternatives to the world's most expensive burger

Burger made with beluga caviar, king crab and Dom Pérignon costs €5000, but what are some environmentally friendly alternatives?

Earth News

ASOS and H&M found to be lying about sustainability of their fabrics

A new milestone report says that “greenwashing is rife” at both high street and luxury brands.

Mobility

Lufthansa joins calls for the EU to set green jet fuel targets

The German carrier joined environmental activists in calling for the bloc to encourage more uptake of green fuel produced by hydrogen.

Earth News

Hamster wheels and zip wires: How these kids plan to save the planet

A study has shown how the younger generation feel about climate change and what they would do to solve it if they had the power.

Climate

Could decarbonising our cities be the answer to climate change?

Over half of the world's population live in urban areas and three-quarters of all energy is consumed by those living in cities.

Climate

This is the first African country to be paid for cutting CO2 emissions

The Central African country already has an incredibly low deforestation rate but it has pledged to reduce its CO2 emissions even further.