Researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) have developed a new approach to tracking microplastics in ocean waters, anywhere in the world, on a daily basis. This relies on satellites from the…
Eleven stories high in the heart of the City of London, there is a hidden haven for wildlife. Around 159 species of plants are flourishing on the rooftop of Nomura, a Japanese bank. By day, orchids,…
The whole town is on fire,’ says the mayor as Canadian village is evacuated due to wildfires.
A town in Canada’s British Columbia province where temperatures recently hit 49.5C, has been ordered to…
Volvo Cars is teaming up with Swedish steel maker SSAB to explore the development of fossil-free, high quality steel for use in the automotive industry.
The collaboration makes Volvo Cars the first…
Exclusive – Study says 2m in Clyde area – due to host Cop26 – face severe disruption without urgent investment
Nearly 2 million people living in the greater Glasgow area face severe disruption from…
Majority of land at risk from a 1-metre sea level rise is in the tropics, research finds
Up to 410 million people will be living in areas less than 2 metres above sea level, and at risk from sea…
Canada has recorded its highest ever temperature as the country's west and the US Pacific north-west frazzle in an unprecedented heatwave.
Lytton in British Columbia soared to 46.6C (116F) on Sunday…
Study warns of greater impact of wake effect on wind turbines’ energy output as more offshore wind farms are built
Cluster wake effects could significantly reduce the energy generated by turbines as…
German start-up says the Volocopter is much quieter and need less maintenance than a traditional helicopter - along with having no carbon emissions
An electric-powered flying taxi, which was…
The UK has made “woeful” progress on tackling the climate crisis, the government’s own advisers have warned.
Ministers have made too little progress on tackling greenhouse gas emissions in key areas…
Earlier this year Iceland took on a role as Global Champion for Enabling SDGs through Inclusive, Just Energy Transition for the United Nations High-Level Dialogue on Energy– a role which is very much…
Seattle and Portland set record temperatures on Saturday as a dome of extremely hot air settled over the US Pacific Northwest.
All of Washington and Oregon, and parts of Idaho, Wyoming and…
On Clean Air Day 2021, Global Action Plan released new data which finds over a quarter of all UK schools, are located in areas which are above World Health Organization (WHO) air pollution limits for…
XR said they want ‘an end to media corruption that suppresses the truth from the public for profit’
Six people were arrested after Extinction Rebellion (XR) dumped a pile of manure outside the…
The climate crisis is already killing us.
Close your eyes.
Imagine it’s the middle of summer. Normally, you’d be relaxing by the pool or going for a stroll on the beach. Not anymore.
Instead, your…
Older turbines could be replaced to boost wind power generation and reach renewable energy targets
India’s wind power sector is ailing.
Wind capacity commissioning has been moving at a snail’s…