Climate Change


Aerial view of a cement factory

Scientists say they can make zero emissions cement

ByStuart ButlerMay 25, 2024
A team of scientists from the UK say that the secret to producing zero emissions cement has finally been cracked.
Saltmarsh Essex

Protection of saltmarshes vital for climate change mitigation

ByStuart ButlerMay 22, 2024
A new study highlights the importance of the UK's saltmarshes in mitigating the impacts of climate change.
The Institute of Marine Research’s RV Kronprins Haakon sailing in icy Arctic waters

Expedition searching for new species in Arctic Ocean

ByStuart ButlerMay 20, 2024
An expedition has set out to search for new species living in little explored deep water vents in the frigid Arctic Ocean.
Mystery behind the construction of the pyramids solved

Mystery behind the construction of the pyramids solved

ByStuart ButlerMay 18, 2024
Scientists think a long extinct river might be the key to solving the mystery behind how the pyramids were constructed.
Gas flaring in Russia. Oil and gas production is the second-largest source of anthropogenic methane

Tackling methane could have a big and quick impact on climate change

ByMark RoweMay 1, 2024
We need some quick wins to limit the impacts of climate change. Targeting methane, the second most potent greenhouse gas, could buy us time while we get our act together to cut CO2
UN-led panel to address abuses linked to mining of critical minerals

UN-led panel to address abuses linked to mining of critical minerals

ByStuart ButlerApr 29, 2024
The UN has convened a panel to address equity, sustainability and human rights abuses linked to the mining of critical minerals.
Sahel heatwave impossible without human-caused climate change

Sahel heatwave impossible without human-caused climate change

ByStuart ButlerApr 23, 2024
Scientists believe that a deadly heatwave that struck parts of West Africa would have been impossible without human-caused climate change.
concept art of a wooden door in a barren field opening up to a lush green landscape

Doors are closing on solutions, argues the Climate Crisis Advisory Group

ByMarco MagriniApr 18, 2024
The four Rs – reduce, resilience, repair & remove - are now considered to be the keys to tackling the climate crisis, reports Marco Magrini
Peat belongs in bogs not bags

Peat belongs in bogs not bags

ByStuart ButlerApr 16, 2024
Last chance for UK government to ban the sale of environmentally unfriendly peat-based products by the end of 2024.
Hammans shut down in drought-stricken Morocco

Hammans shut down in drought-stricken Morocco

ByStuart ButlerApr 14, 2024
Morocco is in the grip of an unprecedented drought and to save water the government has taken the controversial step of closing hammams.
M&S aim to stop cows farting

M&S aim to stop cows farting

ByStuart ButlerApr 10, 2024
British high street chain, M&S, aims to reduce the methane produced from farting and burping cows by changing their diet.
Survey reveals changing fortunes of British butterflies

Survey reveals changing fortunes of British butterflies

ByStuart ButlerApr 5, 2024
The results of the 2023 UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme reveal the changing fortunes of some British butterflies.
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