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CommonEn: A Greek model for tackling energy poverty

In the Greek city of Ioannina, the CommonEn energy community provides a sustainable, renewable-powered solution to energy poverty.

Climate

‘A rare event’: Is climate change to blame for Cyclone Alfred?

The last time a cyclone struck so far south along Australia’s east coast was in 1974.

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Why Ireland could face a €26bn bill for missing EU climate targets

A new report warns Ireland needs to “act now” or it could be in line to pay significant compliance costs.

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Scientists make a species ‘movie’ to see how otters help kelp forests

A new study sheds light on the power of keystone species, which could help ecologists in other environments.

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Climate

Has climate change pushed back Earth’s next ice age?

The researchers studied Earth’s orbit, tilt and wobble to solve a problem that had stumped scientists for decades.

Climate

Why climate change could be adding years to your body

Extreme heat may have a bigger impact on biological ageing than smoking and drinking alcohol, research suggests.

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Trump urged to strike down legal foundation for US climate regulation

In the wake of the hottest year on record and dozens of climate-related disasters, the Trump administration is considering repealing findings that link climate change to health.

Climate

Scientists say Europe is safe from collapse of vital Atlantic, for now

Researchers say the results of new computer simulations should be "reassuring" but are no greenlight for complacency.

Climate

UK urged to embrace EVs and heat pumps to cut emissions in time

Cattle and sheep numbers should fall 27 per cent by 2040, the Climate Change Committee urges.

Climate

Can ‘golden passports’ save Nauru from climate change?

Nauru’s first ‘golden passport’ scheme fell apart after the country granted citizenship to Al-Qaeda members.

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Key talks on next landmark IPCC climate report begin in China

The IPCC assessment summarises the latest climate research from around the world, taking hundreds of experts years to produce.

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Extreme heat forces South Sudan to close schools for two weeks

Many schools in South Sudan have makeshift structures and no electricity for cooling systems.

Climate

Climate change threatens to cover this ancient African city with sand

Chinguetti, Mauritania is home to some of West Africa’s oldest Quranic texts and manuscripts. It could soon be swallowed by the sand.

Nature

London’s Kew Gardens is telling ‘the story of carbon’ through plants

A fungal pavilion, rain garden and colourful plants growing like climate stripes will feature in the new design this summer.

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State of emegency declared as Nazca hit by severe flooding and landslides

Severe flooding and landslides hit rural Peru, destroying homes and farmland in Nazca. A state of emergency was declared in 157 districts.

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Could Switzerland follow the US out of the Paris Agreement?

Switzerland’s biggest political party claims that a recent referendum indicates voters don’t want radical climate targets.

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Why mosquito hunters are rewarded with cash in this Asian village

Addition Hills in the Philippines has put a bounty on the heads of mosquitoes taking up residence in the village.

Travel News

Which European country has the most high-speed rail routes?

Railway lines are the backbone of Europe’s clean transport transition, but they’re not improving quick enough.

Climate

Global warming may be making Europe less windy, study suggests

Even a small decrease in wind speed could have an impact on energy production according to researchers.

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Reintroducing wolves to Scotland? Approach with caution say experts

Could reintroducing wolves be a viable solution to address the climate crisis? Rewilding experts aren’t convinced.