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19 09 2020 | 10:04

Protecting half of the planet is the best way to fight climate change and biodiversity loss – we’ve mapped the key places to do it.

Humans are dismantling and disrupting natural ecosystems around the globe and changing Earth’s climate. Over the past 50 years, actions like farming, logging, hunting, development and global commerce…

19 09 2020 | 10:03

A Battery Giant Is Born: Total and Groupe PSA Launch New European Manufacturer.

Total and Groupe PSA take the next step in their lithium-ion collaboration, formally launching the Automotive Cells Company. Oil major Total and carmaker Groupe PSA have taken the next step in their…

19 09 2020 | 10:02

Humans Are Destroying Wildlife at an Unprecedented Rate, New Report Warns.

Human consumption has led to an unprecedented rate of decline in the world'swildlife populations, according to the Living Planet Report 2020, a biennial paper put out by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF…

19 09 2020 | 09:57

What’s causing climate change, in 10 charts.

Different ways of looking at the problem. With heat waves, wildfires, intense hurricanes, and other extreme weather events in the headlines, the ravages of climate change have become undeniable and…

19 09 2020 | 09:56

Humans' construction 'footprint' on ocean quantified for first time.

In a world-first, the extent of human development in oceans has been mapped. An area totalling approximately 30,000 square kilometres—the equivalent of 0.008 percent of the ocean—has been modified by…

19 09 2020 | 09:55

Earth Day network - Africa ambassador raising awareness to ban single use plastics

Passion I am a multi passionate person, I’m quite adventurous, I love exploring places and just admire earth’s biodiversity. Glad it’s everywhere I go. Books are something I love to read. I also…

19 09 2020 | 09:52

'Renewable revolution': Queensland to put $500m into clean energy fund.

State government says money will hasten new renewable projects as it announces additional $1bn economic stimulus package. The Queensland government has announced a $500m renewable energy fund – to…

19 09 2020 | 09:43

Terrawatch: how much peat is there on Earth?

Swedish researchers measure the scale of peatlands, and the amount of carbon stored in them. How much of the Earth’s landmass is made of peat? We know that peatlands store as much as a quarter of…

19 09 2020 | 09:41

Where does the heat go?

The first comprehensive assessment of where the Earth’s excess heat is accumulating has been released by theGlobal Climate Observing System, co-sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization,…

18 09 2020 | 15:44

South Africa aims to reach net zero emissions in 2050 – while still burning coal.

In a low emissions strategy, South Africa flagged an aspiration to become a net zero economy by 2050, but its energy plan foresees a continued role for coal. The South African cabinet has approved a…

18 09 2020 | 15:37

World-first bid to grow 'food of the future' seaweed at offshore wind farm.

Belgium's Norther to host EU-backed project for large-scale production of versatile crop. A world-first effort to grow seaweed at an offshore wind farm will launch off Belgium this year. The…

18 09 2020 | 15:34

Scientific American Endorses Joe Biden.

We’ve never backed a presidential candidate in our 175-year history—until now Scientific American has never endorsed a presidential candidate in its 175-year history. This year we are compelled to…

18 09 2020 | 15:34

EU climate plan could see bloc's carbon price double this decade.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Carbon costs for Europe’s businesses could double this decade under European Union plans to deliver deeper emissions reductions by 2030, according to analysis of European…

17 09 2020 | 18:25

Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Is Starting to Crack.

Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier has been called the "Doomsday Glacier." Thwaites and its neighbor, the Pine Island Glacier, are among those in West Antarctica most influenced by the climate crisis.

17 09 2020 | 18:10

Hidden rivers of warm water threaten vast Antarctic glacier.

Sea levels could rise more than two feet if just this one glacier collapses. One of the largest, most unstable glaciers in Antarctica is sliding into the ocean. That's due, in large part, to hidden…

17 09 2020 | 12:18

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16 09 2020 | 14:51

EU commission accused of 'cheating' on net-zero emissions accounting.

Leaked proposal includes carbon sinks provided by trees, soils and oceans in target. The EU executive has been accused of “cheating” on its 2030 climate plans by proposing to include carbon sinks…

15 09 2020 | 23:20

Earth May Temporarily Pass Dangerous 1.5℃ Warming Limit by 2024, Major New Report Finds.

The Paris climate agreement seeks to limit global warming to 1.5℃ this century. A new report by the World Meteorological Organization warns this limit may be exceeded by 2024 – and the risk is…

15 09 2020 | 22:08

Mining needed for renewable energy 'could harm biodiversity'.

Study warns sites must be protected in search for materials to build infrastructure. The mining necessary for producing renewable energy could exacerbate threats to biodiversity, researchers have…