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More microplastics found in rural woodland than major city. Here’s why

Researchers have also found “enormous” amounts of microplastics floating through urban air – far exceeding previous estimates.

13 January 2026

Climate

‘Psychological bias’ to climate change risks slowing progress - study

Scientists warn that our understanding and perception of climate-fuelled risks are “limited and flawed”.

12 January 2026

Earth News

Top 1% have blown their 2026 carbon budget. Do we need a wealth tax?

Governments are being pressured to ban carbon-intensive luxury items and tax fossil fuel profits to meet climate targets.

10 January 2026

Earth News

Are critical minerals in Greenland driving Trump’s obsession?

Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy.

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Earth News

Your dog’s food may have a bigger climate impact than your own - study

"Premium" dog foods that use large amounts of prime meat are pushing up emissions, a new study warns.

Earth News

Critics decry Trump pulling US out of UN climate treaty as 'a new low'

Experts say withdrawing from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is a "strategic blunder" for the US.

Nature

Gruesome fungus and a ‘demon’ plant: The new species named in 2025

Scientists warn that human activities are “eroding nature to the point of extinction” after releasing a list of new species named in 2025.

Nature

Funky spiders and European eels among top species under threat in 2026

Habitat loss, deforestation, the illegal wildlife trade and climate change are pushing these extraordinary species towards extinction.

Earth News

Why scientists are worried about Greenland’s huge Prudhoe ice dome

An ice dome the size of Luxembourg melted around 7,000 years ago. Is history about to repeat itself?

Earth News

Smoke damage poses health ‘risks’ even after wildfires are put out

Residents who return to their homes following wildfires may be unknowingly exposing themselves to harmful chemicals.

Earth News

How microplastics are impairing the ocean’s ability to absorb CO2

Microplastics are interfering with the ocean’s role in regulating Earth’s temperature, researchers warn.

Earth News

Trump’s push to control Venezuela’s oil sparks climate outrage

Trump says he will bring in large US companies to fix Venezuela’s oil infrastructure, despite growing calls to end fossil fuels.

Earth News

Healthy coral reefs could feed millions every year, finds study

Overfishing and global warming are depleting food from our oceans, but rebuilding reef life could help provide millions of meals every year.

Earth News

Throwing out the Christmas tree? Here are the alternatives to landfill

Christmas trees can take years to break down when thrown into landfill, but there are some more eco-friendly ways of ending the festivity.

Climate

How the common daisy became a ‘visible signal’ of climate change

Experts warn that the slightest increase in temperatures can trigger early blooming in hundreds of wildflower species.

Earth News

Switching off wind turbines cost Britain €1.6bn this year. Here’s why

Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment.

Earth News

Fiddler crabs are hoovering up and breaking down microplastics - study

Despite being the size of a Post-It note, these tiny fiddler crabs can ingest and break down microplastic particles, researchers say.

Earth News

France enacts ban on ‘forever chemicals’ - with one big exception

Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France.

Earth News

Military spending keeps rising. Will it soon cost us the planet?

World leaders have been told to get their ‘priorities straight’ and invest in development, not destruction, as we enter 2026.

31 December 2025

Earth News

Climate-fuelled extreme weather in 2025 hit women the hardest - report

Women carry an “unequal burden” of the world’s deadliest extreme weather events, a new report warns.

31 December 2025

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