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The climate is getting warmer: What does this mean for Europe’s oceans and marine life?
26.07.2023
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
03.04.2023
‘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
02.04.2023
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
01.04.2023
‘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
31.03.2023
‘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
31.03.2023
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
30.03.2023
‘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?
30.03.2023
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
30.03.2023
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
30.03.2023
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…