Climate

    Are air fryers secretly improving indoor air quality? Scientists say yes, under one condition
    02 Feb 2026

    Air frying high-fat foods such as bacon produces fewer volatile organic compounds and other airborne particles than deep-fat frying. Your air fryer may be secretly helping the planet, even if you have a penchant for fatty foods. The mini-appliances have boomed in popularity in recent years, quickly becoming a mainstay in kitchens across Europe. Air fryers often […]

    Monarch butterflies face a 3,000km migration. Can they survive with dwindling nectar supplies?
    30 Jan 2026

    One of the world’s most iconic migrations is at risk, as rising temperatures alter the quality of vital flower nectar. Every autumn, millions of monarch butterflies embark on a treacherous journey – flying more than 3,000 km from Canadian fields all the way to Mexico’s mountain forests for the winter. It’s a migration that attracts swathes of […]

    Sea levels are rising across the world. But in Greenland, scientists say they’re about to fall
    29 Jan 2026

    Scientists say Greenland’s sinking sea levels will have a ripple effect on coastal communities, shipping routes, fishing and infrastructure. Rising temperatures are causing sea levels to rise around the world, putting millions at risk of severe flooding and coastal erosion. But in Greenland, the opposite is happening. Researchers at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, which is part […]

    New diets, bubble tricks and learning to share: The fascinating ways whales adapt to climate change
    24 Jan 2026

    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 […]

    Microplastics are undermining the ocean’s power to absorb carbon
    22 Jan 2026

    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 […]

    Carbon-sucking fungi and ‘forever chemical’ crackdowns: Positive environmental stories from 2026
    19 Jan 2026

    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 […]

    UK and EU tree planting pledges face reality check as scientists warn the climate window is closing
    15 Jan 2026

    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 […]

    Gulf faces hotter and more humid climate as world nears Paris threshold
    14 Jan 2026

    Gulf residents have been told the climate will not only become hotter but also more humid, with a newly released report revealing that last year was the third-hottest year yet worldwide. The Global Climate Highlights 2025 report said that the past three years have been the hottest on record – and that the world is close to breaching […]

    Europeans’ ‘psychological bias’ to climate change risks slowing down progress, warns study
    12 Jan 2026

    Scientists warn that our understanding and perception of climate-fuelled risks are “limited and flawed”. Most people believe that climate change affects others more than themselves, as scientists warn that our “psychological bias” may be hindering efforts to curb global warming. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden recently analysed 83 studies involving more than 70,000 people […]

    Donald Trump’s move to quit UN climate treaty risks funding gaps and cedes influence, experts say
    11 Jan 2026

    US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from a pivotal global climate treaty could create major funding gaps and open the door for other countries, such as China, to assume more leadership, experts have said. The Trump administration on Wednesday announced it would withdraw from dozens of international organisations, including scores of UN bodies. US Secretary of State […]