Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Century-Long Absence Ends: Carnivorous Plants Return to Lancashire Peatland, Aiding Carbon-Sequestering Restoration Efforts
Insect-eating sundew plants among 17,500 reintroduced as part of carbon-sequestering conservation scheme
Even Dimming The Sun Wouldn’t Save Antarctica’s Ice Now, Scientists Say
Geoengineering is often presented as a last-resort technological fix to the climate crisis that can still swoop in and save the day.
But new models suggest that such risky measures, like dimming the Sun, are not enough to save Antarctica now.
‘Disastrous beyond comprehension’: 10,000 missing after Libya floods
Neighbourhoods washed away in port city of Derna, where two dams burst, with many bodies swept out to sea
Red fire ant colonies found in Italy and could spread across Europe, says study
Researchers identify 88 nests of destructive red fire ants near Syracuse in Sicily
Bamboo Is About To Flower For The First Time In 120 Years. It Could Be A Disaster
Henon bamboo is no ordinary plant; it adheres to a remarkably unusual flowering schedule, emerging into full blossom only once in every 120 years.
Rising Heatwaves and Wildfires: A Vicious Cycle Threatens Air Quality and Health, Says WMO
The climate crisis and soaring temperatures are worsening air quality, WMO says, with ‘knock-on effects’
Brazil Launches Historic Operation to Combat Illegal Cattle Farming and Land Grabs in the Amazon
The Brazilian government has launched a significant operation to address illegal cattle farming and land invasions in the Amazon rainforest
Extreme El Niño weather switched off South American’s carbon sink
Tropical forests in South America lose their ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere when conditions become exceptionally hot and dry, according to new research.
Invasive species cost humans $423bn each year and threaten world’s diversity
At least 3,500 harmful invasive species recorded in every region on Earth spread by human activity, says UN report
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Surprising Source of Radioactive Contamination in Wild Boars: Legacy of Nuclear Weapons Testing
In April 1986, a catastrophic explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant released significant radiation, contaminating wildlife in multiple countries. While radiation levels in most animals have decreased over time, one exception is the wild boar, which continues to exhibit elevated radiation levels.
One Fifth of known species on Earth found in Unesco world heritage sites
World Heritage Sites cover less than 1% of planet and although protected are at risk from climate breakdown and human consumption, say experts
Parks and gardens hold key to cooling overheated cities
Nature in urban settings can have huge impact on temperature and human behaviour, study shows
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.