Earth News

Campaigners vow to fight ‘mad’ UK airport expansion

The High Court has given Bristol airport permission to increase its annual capacity from 10 million to 12 million passengers.

1 February 2023

Earth News

Inside the Russian climate movement labelled as ‘foreign agents’

War in Ukraine has led to ever-tightening laws on dissent in Russia. Despite this, activists have launched the country's first-ever climate case.

1 February 2023

Climate

Why climate change spells ‘disaster’ for Spain’s prize Ibérico ham

Between 15 and 20 per cent fewer Iberian pigs will be slaughtered this year.

31 January 2023

Culture news

Royal Opera House cuts ties with BP

British cultural institutions are all jumping to drop associations with oil money. How do other European museums compare?

27 January 2023

Earth News

Worst impacts of sea level rise will hit earlier than expected

Current models predict that the most widespread flooding and coastal erosiom will occur after sea levels rise by several metres - a seemingly distant scenario. This might be wrong.

27 January 2023

Earth News

Is your toilet cleaner greenwashing you? UK opens investigation

2023 promises to be the year that regulators really crack down on misleading green claims.

27 January 2023

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Snow covers South Korean capital and surrounding regions

No immediate reports of major disruptions or damage caused by snow, ice and subzero temperatures, as officials lifted their heavy snow warnings for Seoul and nearby areas.

26 January 2023

Mobility

Dutch students have designed an electric research rover for Antarctica

The group of Dutch students behind the electric rover has recently run successful test drives in Norway to prove it can withstand the harsh weather conditions.

25 January 2023

Earth News

It hasn’t snowed for 321 days in New York City. Here’s why.

The Big Apple has gone 321 consecutive days without snowfall, according to the US national weather service.

25 January 2023

Earth News

The battle between two energy giants that risks the UK’s climate goals

Studies have shown the risk of boats used to monitor carbon leaks colliding with wind turbines fixed to the sea floor.

24 January 2023

Earth News

A third of people might not have kids because of climate concerns

As the climate crisis bites, it can be hard to imagine what the future might look like. This uncertainty is taking its toll - and increasing numbers of people are considering whether or not they should have children.

23 January 2023

Earth News

We’ve invested in energy, now it’s water’s turn, argues WaterAid CEO

WaterAid CEO Tim Wainwright explains why meetings like the World Economic Forum in Davos aren’t doing enough for climate change adaptation.

19 January 2023

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Heavy rains flood Sjenica in southern Serbia

A red weather alert is in effect due to heavy rain and potential flood surge in the south and southwest parts of Serbia.

19 January 2023

Earth News

Brazil makes official bid to host UN climate talks in Amazonia

The north eastern city of Belem has been named as the potential host of COP30 as President Lula fulfils promises made at COP27.

16 January 2023

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Watch: Brazil riots, British memoirs and German coal

Watch: Chaos in Brazil, Prince Harry's controversial memoirs and a row over coal in Germany

14 January 2023

Germany

German police continue evictions of protesters opposing coal mine

Two climate activists are still holding out in tunnels under the condemned hamlet of Luetzerath in Germany, which is due to be demolished in order to expand a nearby coal mine.

13 January 2023

Climate

These fossil fuel giants knew about climate change in the 70s and 80s

A new study has revealed that ExxonMobil predicted climate change with “shocking” accuracy in the 70s. But the company wasn’t alone in its predictions.

13 January 2023

United Kingdom

Coastal villagers in Norfolk fear the North sea will claim their homes

Villagers on England's North Norfolk coastline fear cliff erosion will cause their homes to fall into the sea.

13 January 2023

Climate

Gone nuts: What new foods can UK grow due to climate change?

England baked in 40C temperatures last summer leaving farmers looking for crops that can survive in a changing climate.

11 January 2023

Climate

2022 was the hottest year on record for these European countries

Many national weather services have now released data that shows how 2022 broke records across Europe.

11 January 2023