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Seals and sea lions undergo hearing tests in Australian research

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Nature

Why this remote volcanic island lost Earth’s largest penguin colony

Scientists have blamed human-caused climate change for the decline in chinstrap penguins on the remote Zavodovski Island.

Climate

Past emissions have ‘locked in’ climate damage. Can we change course?

From rising sea levels to food systems fuelling climate change – experts have laid out 10 insights that require urgent action.

Climate

Could underwater umbrellas help corals survive hotter seas?

Underwater shades could help corals survive extreme heat, but researchers stress that they’re not a catch-all solution.

Ecotech

Scientists generate solar power 10 metres beneath the sea

According to the researchers, perovskite-based solar panels could operate for five and a half years underwater.

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Climate

Mapped: Oil slicks cover an area 3 times the size of Spain every year

More than 90 per cent of the estimated oil pollution in the oceans occurs within national waters – including in protected areas.

Climate

'Planetary boundaries' necessary for life breached, scientists warn

The latest Planetary Health Check warns that seven of Earth’s critical life support systems are experiencing record transgression.

Earth News

The 5 positive tipping points that could ‘rapidly’ heal the world

“For too long a sense has prevailed that solutions to the climate and nature are out of reach. This new research explodes that myth once and for all.”

Europe News

August 2026 was world’s joint hottest month on record

The global average air temperature in August was 1.65°C above the pre-industrial reference value. With prolonged and early heatwaves, Western Europe broke the summer temperature record set in 2003.

Earth Series

Protecting threatened wildlife

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From heat-resilient corals in the Gulf of Oman to saiga antelopes on the Ustyurt Plateau, scientists and conservationists are using research, technology and hands-on protection to safeguard threatened wildlife.

Earth News

World's oceans hit hottest temperature ever recorded in August

The average global sea surface temperature outside polar regions reached 21.1°C on Saturday.

Climate

Mediterranean sea has warmed by 2°C this summer – here’s why

Europe’s rapidly warming oceans have ‘severe ecological impacts’ and a clear cause, study finds.

Destinations

This new tool helps pick the best beach for you to travel to

From quiet coves to lively Caribbean hotspots, Skyscanner’s new Paradise Guide reveals the best beaches for every kind of traveller.

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Soaring stingray numbers off California beaches drive record injuries

California is seeing unusually large numbers of round stingrays near its beaches, as warmer coastal waters and an expected strong El Niño draw the animals closer to shore.

Earth News

Human hair used as protective barrier in oceans

A new environmental initiative is using human hair to help protect the oceans, building barriers from donated locks to shield parts of Brazil's coastline from oil spill pollution.

Europe News

Portugal seizes five tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic bust

Portuguese authorities intercepted a cargo ship in the Atlantic and seized around five tonnes of cocaine in a multinational operation. Three foreign nationals were arrested as officials said Portugal has already confiscated more cocaine in 2026 than in all of last year.

Climate

2026 isn’t breaking heat records yet – but El Niño could change that

This summer's heat is human caused, not from El Niño – but the climate phenomenon is set to release pent-up ocean heat.