Oil giant Equinor gains massive profits amidst climate crisis
While the world feels the impact of the climate crisis and millions of people struggle to heat their homes in the UK, oil companies post record profits.
Roberta Fabbrocino
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London Royal Opera House ends its relationship with BP
Many British cultural institutions have ended their relationship with oil giant BP in recent years, thanks to pressure from activists and the public.
Warsaw joins the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Polish capital Warsaw has endorsed the proposal for a non-proliferation treaty, a positive signal for a country still heavily reliant on fossil fuels.
Toxic chemicals found in endangered killer whales in British Columbia
A study of tissue samples from killer whales in Canada was the first to find a dangerous toxic chemical, known as 4NP, in the animals’ flesh.
Ocean heat reached another record high in 2022
Ocean heat content in the upper layers of our seas reached another record high in 2022, according to an international study published in January.
Many single-use plastics are now banned in the UK
A single-use plastics ban, prohibiting the sale of some single-use plastic products, was announced on 14 January 2023 by the UK Environment secretary.
How will sea level rise change the UK coastline?
Increasing global average temperatures cause sea levels to rise and threaten the homes and livelihoods of many coastal communities in northern Europe.
What we have learned in the aftermath of the Ischia landslide
After a landslide led to twelve deaths on the island of Ischia, questions have been raised about the impacts of illegal building, tourism, and climate change.
Oil and gas wells are now banned in Los Angeles
The city of Los Angeles has banned the drilling of new fossil fuel wells, a decision that has been hailed as a victory for underprivileged communities.
Mexico’s supreme court has ruled to protect the wetlands and reef in Veracruz
The Supreme Court’s decision to halt plans to expand Veracruz’s Port is a powerful signal and a victory for local marine ecosystems and communities.