Environment science

Climate

Is the climate crisis to blame for the lack of clouds?

Scientists have found a surprising explanation for unusually sudden global temperature rises: disappearing clouds.

09/12/2024

Climate Now

Hottest day, year, decade: How is Europe facing the climate crisis?

In partnership with Copernicus

2024 has shattered records: the hottest day, the hottest year, and the warmest decade ever. What does it mean for Europeans? Watch our live discussion with climate scientist Carlo Buontempo from Copernicus, live from our Brussels news hub.

15/11/2024

Green News

Mega coral visible from space discovered in the Solomon Islands

A mega coral has been discovered by scientists in the Solomon Islands, which holds centuries of ocean secrets.

14/11/2024

Climate Now

How are greenhouse gas emissions monitored?

In partnership with Copernicus

In this week’s Climate Now debate, we heard how the process of monitoring greenhouse gas emissions is fundamental to pinpointing the world’s biggest emitters and spurring action to bring about reductions. You can watch the highlights of the live debate in the video at the top of this article.

16/10/2024

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.

17/09/2024

Nature

Scientists have taught crocodiles to stop eating poisonous toads

The taste aversion method could save many other native animals.

15/08/2024

Nature

Could giant viruses slow the Arctic ice-melt?

Arctic ice is shrinking by 13 per cent a decade, but newly discovered giant viruses could help slow some of the decline.

07/06/2024

Ocean Calls

Will AI finally help us uncover the mysteries of the deep sea?

In this episode, we will discuss the Digital Twin of the Ocean. We explore the goals of this EU initiative and examine how it can aid in combating plastic pollution, saving endangered species like marine turtles, and protecting our harbours from meteotsunamis.

18/04/2024

Eco-Innovation

Could old coffee grounds help clean up contaminated water?

An estimated six million tonnes of coffee grounds are discarded annually. What if they could be put to good use?

25/03/2024

Health news

Record-breaking primate genome study yields great insights for humans

The groundbreaking research marks a major milestone in genomic research, paving the way for further exploration and discovery across a wide range of species.

08/06/2023

Green News

What noise does a plant make when it’s under stress?

Plants make noises when they are cut or when they are thirsty.

02/04/2023

Green News

Firing moon dust into space could reverse global warming, study claims

It sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel. But scientists think that firing moon dust into space could shade the earth from global warming.

10/02/2023

Living

How can 50,000-year-old ice help to solve the climate crisis?

Antarctic ice is helping scientists to understand how the climate has changed in the last 50,000 years.

02/02/2023

Nature

Black is the new green for Chernobyl's radiation-beating frogs

Almost 40 years after the Chernobyl accident, scientists found lasting effects in its frog population - but they had a plan.

15/10/2022

Green News

Dogs can sniff out non-native fish in lakes without even seeing them

Across the globe, carp destroy local lake ecosystems. But scientists have a new tool - dogs.

06/09/2022

Tech News

This four-legged robot is on a mission to protect the environment

Equipped with sensors and a camera, the device is tasked with inspecting the health of plants and recording the impact of animals on their habitat.

28/07/2022

Green News

This tiny bacteria could change air travel forever

A hungry bacteria could bring us one step closer to guilt-free flights.

04/07/2022

Ocean Calls

Ocean Calls, the podcast making waves on our blue planet

In partnership with The European Commission

Ocean Calls is making a comeback with a new season premiering on March 2nd. Get ready to plunge into a myriad of scintillating subjects, including underwater noise pollution, the future of sharks, and marine protected areas.

08/06/2022

Green News

World’s largest plant: 180km long seagrass discovered in Australia

Scientists have called for 'serious climate action' to help protect the newly-discovered world's largest plant

01/06/2022

Climate

Scientists have warned that 90% of coral reefs could die in 30 years

An international team of scientists have warned that coral reefs, one of the most important ecosystems on Earth, could perish due to climate change.

20/04/2022