Earth News

World’s oceans approaching vital acidification boundary, report warns

Years of research have outlined nine processes that help to keep the planet’s life support systems stable.

24 September 2024

Earth News

Commission mulls regulation of solar radiation modification research

EU funding is assessing the feasibility and safety of geoengineering as an approach to combat the effects of greenhouse gas emissions.

24 September 2024

Culture news

World's first 'Accelerator City' to stage landmark climate action gigs

The English city of Liverpool has been named the world’s first “Accelerator City” for climate action by the United Nation’s climate change program. In November, three special gigs will take place in Liverpool...

24 September 2024

Earth News

What are the big climate topics at the UNGA?

‘Earth is going in the wrong direction... that's why we need to act," one speaker said ahead of the UN General Assembly.

24 September 2024

Business

Fossil fuel investment could cost extra under EU insurance plans

EU insurance regulator Eiopa is considering hiking capital charges on oil and gas bonds by up to 40%, as it seeks to prepare the industry for net-zero.

24 September 2024

Earth News

What does the UN Pact for the Future say about climate change?

The 42-page plan for the UN's 193 member states to work together in addressing the most significant global challenges has been years in the making.

23 September 2024

Earth News

Wetter air caused by climate change likely worsening extreme weather

Geosphere Austria climatologist Marc Olefs said that the fossil fuel industry is to blame for the exacerbation of extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall as seen over Europe over the past couple of weeks.

23 September 2024

Nature

‘It’s my life’: Inside the record-breaking world of giant vegetables

A competitive spirit and lots of dedication is what unites giant vegetable growers around the world.

21 September 2024

Earth News

Italian homeowners hit by third flood in just over a year

Some residents of the city of Faenza had just completed house repairs after devastating floods in 2023 when their properties were submerged again this week.

20 September 2024

Earth News

Activists demand action as major climate events kick off in New York

New York is hosting Climate Week NYC, an annual event that promotes climate action, at the same time the UN General Assembly takes up the issue on several fronts.

20 September 2024

Earth News

New report maps France’s biggest climate impacts by region

The report’s authors hope it can act as a roadmap for local authorities to adapt and accelerate the green transition.

19 September 2024

Earth News

Calls to tax super-rich for climate are gaining momentum

The carbon emissions of the world's richest 1 per cent are thought to be the same as poorest two thirds of humanity.

19 September 2024

Economy

What is the economic impact of floods across Europe?

Central Europe is experiencing its biggest floods in decades, which is expected to cost billions in economic losses.

18 September 2024

Climate Now

How is climate data shaping EU policy?

In partnership with Copernicus

At this live Climate Now debate, our experts explored how climate data is shaping EU policy, reflecting on past decisions and future strategies.

17 September 2024

Climate

Spain is moving from a Mediterranean to desert climate, study says

Summer has increased by an average of 36 days across Spain over the last 50 years.

16 September 2024

Travel News

Spain is known for sun and sand - but beach erosion is changing this

Spain has an overtourism problem - but as its beaches slowly disappear, how long will it last?

14 September 2024

Climate

Extreme weather to strengthen rapidly over next 20 years

Very few studies have so far explored the impact that extreme weather will have on different countries.

14 September 2024

Earth News

How did climate change cause the Earth to vibrate for 9 days?

Scientists were baffled by seismic signals which were recorded from the Arctic to Antarctica for more than a week last September.

13 September 2024

Moments

Ice melt forces ‘polar bear capital’ to draw tourists in new ways

This remote town relies on polar bear tourism - but it’s having to adapt as the climate heats up.

11 September 2024

Climate

Is climate change to blame for Typhoon Yagi’s destructive power?

It is also the second most powerful tropical cyclone in the world so far this year after Hurricane Beryl.

11 September 2024