Rosie Frost

Earth News

Antarctic tourism is booming: Can it be sustainable?

The presence of humans in this fragile, remote ecosystem comes with major risks.

4 January 2025

Earth News

Are we better prepared 20 years on from the Indian Ocean tsunami?

The Indian Ocean tsunami which struck on 26 December 2004 killed more than 220,000 people.

23 December 2024

Nature

27 new species discovered in Peruvian rainforest

Finding four new mammals on just one expedition is rare and ‘exhilarating’ for dedicated conservationists.

20 December 2024

Climate

Is climate change to blame for deadly Cyclone Chido?

Authorities are now battling to prevent hunger, disease and lawlessness from spreading across the island.

17 December 2024

Nature

A stuck squirrel and 9 other animal photos to give you a giggle

The competition hopes to use humour and exceptional photography to promote conservation.

12 December 2024

Earth News

Arctic tundra now emitting more carbon than it stores

Dramatic changes in the Arctic are being driven by high temperatures and intense wildfires.

11 December 2024

Climate

Billions in climate related losses are pushing up insurance costs

An annual scorecard for insurance companies has found they are ‘fundamentally misunderstanding’ climate risks.

10 December 2024

Travel News

Eurostar worst-performing rail operator in Europe, report says

The report’s authors say the results of its survey underline the need for improvements to rail services across Europe.

9 December 2024

Earth News

2024 will be the hottest year on record, scientists confirm

Last month was the 16th out of the last 17 where global average temperatures have exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial times.

9 December 2024

Nature

Sharks and rays face growing risk of extinction from overfishing

“Sharks and rays are important predators, and their decline disrupts food webs throughout the ocean", said one of the study's authors.

6 December 2024

Earth News

South African court rules plans for new coal power are unlawful

Civil society organisations said the government’s plan to add 1500MW of new coal-fired power was expensive, unnecessary, and a limitation of children’s right to a healthy environment.

6 December 2024

Earth News

Big polluters clash with small islands at landmark ICJ climate hearing

Vulnerable nations say historic polluters should be held legally responsible. Countries in the Global North believe existing climate change treaties are good enough.

5 December 2024

Earth News

COP29: Which countries will foot the $300bn climate finance deal?

Developing nations slammed the deal as woefully inadequate but rich countries set to pay the bill praised it as ambitious.

5 December 2024

Earth News

World’s biggest climate case begins at the ICJ: What can we expect?

The International Court of Justice is due to hear from 98 states and 12 international organisations - including many first-time participants in these kinds of proceedings.

2 December 2024

Earth News

Spain approves law on paid climate leave after deadly flooding

The law on paid leave protects the rights of workers not to go to work in the event of catastrophes or climate related weather alerts that could put them in danger.

28 November 2024

Earth News

Why plastic recycling isn’t the answer to the oceans full of waste

Even if 50 per cent more plastic was recycled there would still be a pollution problem, a French minister said this week.

28 November 2024

Earth News

Experts say China’s coal consumption could peak in 2025

Over the last three years, experts have become increasingly optimistic about China’s green transition.

27 November 2024

Earth News

New ranking puts Denmark on top for climate performance

Authors of the ranking say the EU’s performance shows the effect of the Green Deal but more still needs to be done to cut the bloc’s fair share of greenhouse gas emissions.

20 November 2024

Earth News

Ukraine tallies environmental damages from 1,000 days of war at COP29

As central as environmental destruction is to Ukraine’s story at COP29, its pavilion is also a showcase for green restoration.

19 November 2024

Earth News

Three big European countries rely on gas - and plan to use more

Three European countries are especially reliant on fossil gas for electricity generation - Italy, the UK and Germany.

15 November 2024