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Wildfires are a growing issue in the UK, with incidents escalating in 2026.
Physics suggests slower cars use less petrol. But in the real-world, fuel consumption depends on much more than aerodynamic drag.
A new model offers a template for just and transparent accounting of loss and damage.
Year-round tomatoes and asparagus depend on heated glasshouses, abundant sunlight and long-distance transport – all of which come with costs.
The climate science behind 2026’s super El Niño.
Yellowstone’s reintroduced wolves have become a famous conservation success story, but the reality is far messier.
In Oceanhamnen, wastewater is collected through three separate pipelines, making the processing and reuse of black and greywater more efficient.
With extreme weather and glacier melt predicted to increase, neighbouring nations will need to act together to prevent deaths.
We are not wired to deal with the complexity of climate change – but we can tune into relatable stories that emphasise common experiences and values.
Plants can help homes stay cooler in a variety of ways.
Across the northern hemisphere, cold spells are becoming milder as the temperatures rise, with their intensity decreasing by 0.3°C per decade.
Water services are too important to fail. If a utility becomes financially unstable, consequences are passed on to customers, regulators and governments.
This new open-access tool connects global extraction sites with the ten key metals inside smartphones.
A medieval island that was home to a wealthy city continues to fascinate 800 years after it disappeared beneath the waves.
The grass is greener, but surface improvements tell only part of the story.
Conflicts, energy shocks, climate change and El Niño are combining to squeeze food prices upwards. Five familiar foods illustrate what’s going on.
The tiny gardens beneath street trees can boost biodiversity and our connection to where we live.
The problem wasn’t the volume of emergency information – it was who it came from, and how it was delivered.
Any additional emissions from a UK gasfield are incompatible with climate targets.
New satellite methods can track penguin colonies in winter – and can judge their health based on the colour of their guano.
While deep water immobilises a vehicle, flowing water can take a car downstream.
Satellite tracking data was used to look at which ships and boats were active in the Seychelles waters.
The Fens are a food-growing powerhouse, but the landscape only exists thanks to humans holding back the sea.
Change happens rapidly when we know where to look: these solutions could tip the world towards a better future.