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.
Colombia set to halt new gas and oil exploration
Colombia’s new president Gustavo Petro wants to decouple his country’s economy from fossil fuels. Starting with a ban on new exploration permits.
South Africa plans to ban captive lion breeding and bone trade
The South African government is clamping down on the controversial multimillion-dollar lion-breeding industry, thanks to pressure from activists.
First Lützerath, then Davos: how Greta Thunberg revitalised the climate fight
First the protests in the mud at Lützerath, then a more traditional appearance at Davos. In January, Greta Thunberg brought focus to where it matters most.
EU aims for global battery production leadership, in the name of sustainability
Agreement between EU Parliament and Council on sustainability targets for batteries, covering the whole value chain from extraction to disposal.
Coral reef “song” studied by artificial intelligence
An artificial intelligence has been programmed by Exeter University researchers to monitor the health of coral reefs by studying their sounds.
There is no hope for half of Earth’s glaciers
A study published by Science tells us that even if the most ambitious climate targets are met, half of Earth’s glaciers will not survive.
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.
Greta Thunberg has joined the protests against the Lützerath coal mine
On 14th January, thousands of people protested against the expansion of the Lützerath coal mine. And the police detained Greta Thunberg.