Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University set out to understand how polymer-coated fertilizer (PCF) used on farmland eventually reaches beaches and ocean waters. By examining PCF debris collected from shorelines across Japan, they found that very little fertilizer plastic returns to land through rivers. Only about 0.2% of the PCFs applied in nearby areas were detected […]
The EU is “rapidly” moving towards a clean energy future, but experts warn our “outdated” grid is holding us back. Wind and solar generated more EU electricity than fossil fuels for the first time in 2025, marking a “major milestone” in the transition to clean power. A new report from energy think tank Ember has found that […]
Scientists have analysed almost 30 years of data to discover how whales in the North Atlantic Ocean are learning to co-exist in a warming world. Rising temperatures and increased human activity in the North Atlantic Ocean have triggered “abrupt changes” in marine ecosystems, particularly for whales. A new study published in Frontiers in Marine Science has examined […]
Scientists are raising new concerns after a study found that microplastics are interfering with the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide, a process that plays a vital role in regulating Earth’s temperature. Microplastics are tiny plastic particles measuring less than five millimeters. Over time, they have spread across nearly every part of the planet. Researchers […]
Decades of human activity have left “irreversible damage” to the planet’s water supply, a new report warns. Human activity has pushed the world into an era of “global water bankruptcy”, as experts call for an urgent, science-based transformation. A new report from the United Nations University (UNU) warns that decades of deforestation, pollution, soil degradation, […]
Scientists have linked the burning of fossil fuels to the ongoing acidification of the ocean. Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives. But changes in the ocean’s chemistry could put those weapons at risk. That is the takeaway from a study […]
Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year’s most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate. With powerful nations rolling back climate protections and temperatures soaring ever closer to dangerous thresholds, it’s hard not to feel worried about the state of the planet. As green journalists, climate anxiety, climate doom and […]
Alterra, the UAE’s $30 billion climate fund, has announced plans to launch a new co-investment vehicle worth $1.2 billion with a $250 million contribution from global financial institution BBVA to advance energy transition goals. Once launched and approved, Alterra Opportunity Fund will be domiciled at Abu Dhabi finance hub ADGM. It will consolidate existing co-investments into a […]
Newly published research finds that tropical forests can rebound up to twice as fast after deforestation when their soils contain enough nitrogen. The study shows that what happens below ground plays a major role in how quickly forests return after land has been cleared. Scientists led by the University of Leeds launched the largest and […]
The UK and EU both have ambitious targets for planting new trees to help meet climate targets. But how much progress has actually been made? Planting new trees now could be the key to offsetting heat-trapping gases from the atmosphere – and reducing flood risks from climate-fuelled extreme weather. It’s made the creation of woodland a […]
