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The climate is getting warmer: What does this mean for Europe’s oceans and marine life?

The climate is getting warmer: What does this mean for Europe’s oceans and marine life?

By Annabel Murphy “Everything that we need to survive — food, clean air and water — depends on how healthy…
‘More of the same’: These European villages are preparing for another year of extreme drought

‘More of the same’: These European villages are preparing for another year of extreme drought

Last year, parts of Europe saw drought so severe that supplies of drinking water were limited. A winter with little…
Scientists have recorded the sound plants make when they are under stress

Scientists have recorded the sound plants make when they are under stress

Although they might not be audible to human ears, plants do make noises. Researchers in Israel found that plants make…
‘Big power’: New UN climate adviser says young people are key to the renewable energy transition

‘Big power’: New UN climate adviser says young people are key to the renewable energy transition

Beniamin Strzelecki is intimidatingly well-informed for a 23-year-old. He has coordinated a global network of youth-led energy organisations, working together…
‘Miles off’: UK government’s new net zero plan meets with intense criticism 

‘Miles off’: UK government’s new net zero plan meets with intense criticism 

The UK government’s revamped net zero strategy will miss its 2030 emission cuts target, it has conceded. The new energy…
Albania is our Green European country of the month — here’s why

Albania is our Green European country of the month — here’s why

The climate and nature crises have thrown European countries into a new kind of healthy rivalry with each other. In…
‘Safeguard our future’: Australia passes law capping oil and gas emissions for the first time

‘Safeguard our future’: Australia passes law capping oil and gas emissions for the first time

Australia has passed tough new laws capping oil and gas emissions. The breakthrough legislation — passed late on Thursday night…
Nuclear, hydrogen and bioenergy: What does the EU’s new renewables deal mean for member states?

Nuclear, hydrogen and bioenergy: What does the EU’s new renewables deal mean for member states?

EU countries have agreed to almost double their renewable energy output by 2030. The provisional agreement means that the EU…
Ocean Calls podcast: Wild or farmed? We asked experts which salmon to choose

Ocean Calls podcast: Wild or farmed? We asked experts which salmon to choose

Salmon is a wonderful fish, packed with nutrients and loved for its tender meat, making it the second most consumed…
Countries could be forced to take climate action, following landmark UN vote

Countries could be forced to take climate action, following landmark UN vote

At the United Nations in New York more than 130 member states have voted for the International Court of Justice…
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