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Volcanic eruption

The £20 phone camera that could predict volcanic eruptions

ByBryony CottamSep 14, 2026
A key telltale sign of an impending eruption goes unmonitored at thousands of volcanoes worldwide. Scientists are trying to change that
Glacial melt

The website that can map the future of every glacier on Earth

ByVictoria HeathSep 14, 2026
Scientists hope that new website will make global numbers such as glacier melt or area lost less abstract
PFAS chemicals sign

The AI boom is causing a dramatic increase in the production of forever chemicals

ByVictoria HeathSep 14, 2026
New report by Swedish chemicals watchdog reveals how booming AI and electric vehicle industries are driving production demand of 'forever chemicals'
Glowing Bright — a fluorescing spiny squat lobster photographed by James Lynott during a night dive in Loch Fyne, Scotland

The winning images of the 2026 British Wildlife Photography Awards

ByGeographical ContributorSep 11, 2026
From a fluorescing squat lobster to a sleeping swan cygnet — the winning images of the 2026 British Wildlife Photography Awards
Fin whale swimming in deep blue ocean water.

Iceland to vote on bill to stop whaling

ByVictoria HeathSep 11, 2026

If a ban goes ahead, it will leave just Norway and Japan as the sole countries in the world to…

Bab al-Mandab

Houthis seize key Red Sea port city of Mocha and control of a key global shipping choke point

ByVictoria HeathSep 11, 2026
Iran-backed group reiterated they would target vessels from Saudi Arabia after seizing key Red Sea port city
Ukraine from satellite perspective

How satellites can reveal the hidden impacts of war

ByVictoria HeathSep 11, 2026
Combining satellite data with traditional media reporting can help shed light on underreported aspects of conflicts
A Manggala Agni firefighter works to extinguish a land fire in Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, Indonesia, on August 15, 2026. The onset of a drier dry season amplified by El Nino, combined with illegal land-clearing activities, has driven a significant spike in forest and land fire hotspots across parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan

Indonesia experiencing world’s highest wildfire emissions

ByVictoria HeathSep 10, 2026
Wildfires in Indonesia are the most intense in 11 years, burning through forests and peatland in both Borneo and Sumatra
Tourist at the entrance of Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, close up

Ten places listed to become UNESCO World Heritage Sites

ByVictoria HeathSep 10, 2026
From ancient settlements to caves inside gorges, discover some of the places that could become the next UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Climate change could triple the amount of area affected by wildfires, study finds

Climate change could triple the amount of area affected by wildfires, study finds

ByVictoria HeathSep 9, 2026
In a low emissions scenario, 39 per cent more land would be burned per year by the end of the century compared to average today
Farmer growing crops

Collaboration can help to create more sustainable food systems, new project finds

ByVictoria HeathSep 9, 2026

As the global population grows, food systems must meet rising demand – but poor collaboration could undermine a sustainable future…

Trishuli, Nepal - August 27, 2026: A drone view shows mud covering properties following a flash flood in Trishuli, Nepal. Thick layers of debris and mud blanket homes and surrounding areas, highlighting the severe destruction caused by heavy rainfall and sudden flooding in the affected community.

Nepal seeks $20million in climate compensation after devastating flash floods

ByVictoria HeathSep 8, 2026

Scientists believe the climate crisis played a role in deadly floods last month in a country responsible for less than…

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