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27 01 2022 | 09:07

Fish growth slowed by high temperatures and plastic chemical BPA, research finds

Fish grow slower when exposed to higher temperatures and a common chemical in plastic, according to new research. It suggests that a combination of plastic pollution and global heating could have a…

27 01 2022 | 08:59

Rocketing demand for fossil fuels could deal blow to climate goals, report says

Soaring oil and gas prices may tempt investors to plough more funds into long-term projects, warns thinktank Global oil prices have climbed to $90 a barrel, which could tempt investors to pile more…

27 01 2022 | 08:44

Heatwaves, fires and snow: Greece’s extreme weather of last six months in pictures

Country has recently created ministry dedicated to tackling impact of climate crisis Greece has been hit by a rocky six months in terms of weather, experiencing both intense snow and heatwaves, as…

27 01 2022 | 08:40

Climate change threatening buried UK treasures

Climate change is threatening to destroy treasures buried in the UK as the soils that protect them dry out.

27 01 2022 | 08:37

False banana: Is Ethiopia's enset 'wondercrop' for climate change?

Scientists say the plant enset, an Ethiopian staple, could be a new superfood and a lifesaver in the face of climate change.

27 01 2022 | 08:32

Britishvolt: Electric car battery plant gets millions in funding

A firm planning mass production of electric car batteries in the UK has secured government funding for its proposed factory in Northumberland.

27 01 2022 | 08:29

Major investor will target bosses at firms failing on climate

A major UK investment fund has said it will vote to try to get directors kicked out of firms that fail to make good on environmental pledges.

27 01 2022 | 08:25

'Fragile win' at COP26 summit under threat

COP26 President Alok Sharma has warned that progress made during the summit is at risk of "withering on the vine".

27 01 2022 | 08:24

No, the Tonga volcano won’t buy back time from the climate crisis

Three of Tonga’s smaller islands suffered severe damage from tsunami waves and communications remain limited after the eruption around 40 miles north of the capital Nuku’alofa The full picture of…

27 01 2022 | 08:19

Climate change: Key crops face major shifts as world warms

The parts of the world suitable for growing coffee, cashews and avocados will change dramatically as the world heats up, according to a new study. Key coffee regions in Brazil, Indonesia, Vietnam…

21 01 2022 | 13:19

‘Stuck in perilous moment’: Doomsday Clock holds at 100 seconds to midnight

The Doomsday Clock, established 75 years ago by scientists to illustrate the danger of human extinction, remains at 100 seconds to midnight according to a panel of experts. It is the third year in a…

20 01 2022 | 11:05

Chemical pollution has passed safe limit for humanity, say scientists

Study calls for cap on production and release as pollution threatens global ecosystems upon which life depends The cocktail of chemical pollution that pervades the planet now threatens the…

20 01 2022 | 10:24

How Exxon is using an unusual law to intimidate critics over its climate denial

America’s largest oil firm claims its history of publicly denying the climate crisis is protected by the first amendment

20 01 2022 | 10:18

Tory wind farm ban and green subsidy cuts are costing households £140 a year in higher bills

Effective five-year ban on wind farm construction deprived Britons of cheapest form of electricity generation Tory government decisions to cut “green crap” and block “unsightly” new onshore wind…

20 01 2022 | 10:13

London mayor wants daily driving charge of up to £2

London's mayor says he needs to charge drivers a "small" daily fee of up to £2 for "all but the cleanest vehicles" to help hit climate change targets.

20 01 2022 | 10:09

Government says its climate change curbs inadequate

The government has admitted that its efforts to insulate the UK from climate change impacts have been inadequate.

18 01 2022 | 13:56

Africa: Irena-AfDB Report - Energy Transition Central to Africa's Economic Future

An integrated policy framework built around the energy transition could bring a wave of new sustainable energy investment to Africa, growing the region's economy by 6.4 per cent by 2050, results of…

18 01 2022 | 13:23

Countries must triple renewable energy capacity by 2030: UN chief

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed a need to go "further and faster" to close the energy gap Climate conferences like COP26 and other high-level dialogues have created opportunities for…

18 01 2022 | 13:15

Why multi-million-dollar blue hydrogen investments might quickly end up as stranded assets

There will be multiple downsides to producing ‘clean H2’ from natural gas with CCS, not least because green hydrogen is likely to soon be cheaper, says Irena report Investments in blue hydrogen —…