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 January 2026

Health news

Experts identify the main health challenges for 2026

Shifting global health leadership, AI, and climate change are set to shape the health agenda this year, amid funding cuts and workforce shortages.

10 January 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 January 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.

9 January 2026

Earth 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.

9 January 2026

Europe News

EU leaders condemn Trump's withdrawal from UN climate treaty

The Trump administration's decision to pull out of international environmental structures has drawn sharp criticism from both sides of the Atlantic.

8 January 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.

8 January 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.

7 January 2026

Earth 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?

7 January 2026

Earth 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.

6 January 2026

Earth 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.

6 January 2026

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.

5 January 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.

5 January 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.

4 January 2026

Earth News

These New Year's resolutions save money and the planet

Starting with one habit you’ll actually keep can make a difference for your budget, your routine and the climate.

1 January 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 December 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 December 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 December 2025

Earth News

Positive environmental stories from 2025

Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.

30 December 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 December 2025