10 new species discovered in 2022
Let’s meet some of the new species that were discovered in 2022. There are still countless others left to find and describe.
The German village of Lützerath is being cleared out to make way for a coal mine
The village of Lützerath has been occupied by environmental activists to stop the expansion of a coal mine. Now police are trying to clear them out., but they resist.
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.
It’s official: the past eight years were the hottest ever recorded
Copernicus data confirm that the past eight years were the warmest on record globally, with 2022 taking fifth position overall.
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.
What the healing of the ozone hole teaches us about tackling the climate crisis
The ozone hole is healing, thanks to cooperation between countries and the implementation of environmental agreements. An example we can learn from.
The world’s first vaccine for bees has been approved
The first-ever vaccine for bees has been approved in the United States: it will provide immunity against American foulbrood, a highly contagious disease.
Industrial sector tackles energy efficiency and climate change challenges
Industry plays a key role in the fight against climate change. Choosing a trusted energy partner for this journey is crucial.
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Swiss glaciers are now half the size they were in 1931
Switzerland’s glaciers are shrinking, with a new study finding that they have lost more than half their total volume since the early 1930s.
Drought and overexploitation dried up a lake in Spain’s Doñana National Park
Santa Olalla, the last permanent lagoon in the park, has disappeared under the pressure of drought, overexploitation, and illegal wells.