Arctic sea ice at lowest level ever this winter
This year's maximum ice level was reached on March 15 — a week earlier than last year.
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Australia urged to swap diesel for electric buses as fuel costs soar
Electric buses are just 1% of the Australian fleet compared with 80% in urban China, a quarter in the Netherlands …
US has caused $10tn worth of climate damage since 1990, research finds
US, top carbon emitter in history, has ‘a lot of responsibility’ for causing ‘substantial’ harm globally, scientist saysThe US has …
Old US airport to shut down to make way for taxpayer-funded park as critics push for housing
Santa Monica Airport, open for over 100 years, is set to close Dec. 31, 2028, after an FAA settlement that …
Playful lynx wins public vote in Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
The prize is the ‘highlight’ of 30 years as a nature photographer, winner says.
Is this Australia’s moment to embrace renewables? Ask Adam Morton your questions now
The impact of the war in the Middle East is likely to reshape the global economy for years – is …
Or even zero – bills in newbuild homes as clean tech takes off
New regulations will make heat pumps and solar panels the norm in new housing, while some schemes add in a …
Tropical Cyclone Narelle: ‘Vulnerable’ evacuees from Katherine aged care homes housed in open-sided basketball court
Some residents moved amid threat of flooding are under public guardianship due to reduced mental capacity. NT public guardian says …
‘Extraordinary event’ for mountain gorillas as new twins born in DRC
Conservationists celebrate second twin birth just two months after another set discovered in Virunga national parkA second set of mountain …
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Clear Drop’s Soft Plastic Compactor is a unique household recycling solution that’s
Clear Drop’s Soft Plastic Compactor is a unique household recycling solution that’s fun to use, but who is it for?
More North Sea drilling will put UK at mercy of fossil fuel markets, ministers say
Ed Miliband insists only clean power will provide ‘energy sovereignty’ amid opposition calls for oil and gas expansionUK politics live …
‘Our village is blighted with mountains of fly-tipped rubbish – there have even been fires’
The site is piled high with furniture, caravans, insulation, pallets and oil tanks
Tonga PM welcomes US deal to explore deep-sea minerals amid environmental concerns
Exclusive: Pacific island’s new leader Lord Fakafānua discusses ‘exciting’ US partnership as critics fear impacts of seabed explorationThe recently elected …
English and Welsh winemakers report sharp rise in production in 2025
The hot, dry summer and an increase in vineyard planting resulted in the third-largest UK grape harvestEnglish and Welsh winemakers …
Europe’s ‘staggering’ clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines
The EU’s reluctance to replace petrol cars and gas boilers keep it hooked on foreign fuels, say industry groupsEurope has …
Hawaii assesses damage left by worst flooding in more than 20 years
People evacuated on Oahu and Maui as rains lifted houses and cars, swept through stores and left streets mud-cloggedSign up …
Australia’s generation Alpha faces $185k bill over lifetime without urgent action on climate crisis, report finds
Global heating consistent with current projections would cost average millennial $130,000 and $165,000 for gen Z, according to Deloitte modellingGet …
‘Remarkable’ chance for Scottish students to design tartan for America250
Heriot-Watt University was invited to create a tartan symbolising the historical and cultural ties between Scotland and the United States.
Earth's climate shows record energy imbalance
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the Earth's climate is more out of balance than at any time …
Environment groups seek to overturn data centre decision
Three environmental groups will seek leave in the High Court to lodge an appeal for a judicial review of a …