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Can Honey Bees Survive Extreme Heat? Scientists Are Worried

Honeybees can normally regulate their hive temperature, even when the temperature outside changes. Honeybees do this by fanning their...

New Discovery Shows How One Nutrient Could Help Forests Recover After Deforestation

Scientists have found that nitrogen in the soil plays a major role in helping tropical forests grow back faster...
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Could Restoring Coral Reef Fish Be the Key to Feeding Millions?

The world is home to about 8.3 billion people, and many of them still struggle to get enough nutritious...

Are Cows Smarter Than We Thought? One Cow Surprises Scientists with Rare Use of Tools

People often use the word “cow” as an insult, meaning someone is slow or not very smart. This comes...

Europe’s Clean Energy Transition Faces a Catch-22 as Speed Drives Up Energy Costs

Environment (Commonwealth Union) – Recent research conducted at the Imperial College London finds that phasing out fossil fuels across...

Nature in Danger, UK Security at Risk, Say Intelligence Chiefs

The UK’s national security is facing a new and growing threat: the collapse of the natural world. Government intelligence...

Study Finds Mosquitoes Are Increasingly Attracted to Human Blood

A new study reveals that mosquitoes appear to be shifting their focus toward humans rather than animals, a change...

Sun Erupts with Strongest Radiation Storm in 20 Years

A massive solar burst is headed for Earth, promising dazzling northern and southern lights but also potential disruptions to...

Dairy Farming Enters a New Era of Innovation

On the Preston family’s dairy farm in southern Michigan, 400 acres of soybeans stretch across the horizon. At first...

Hundreds of Plants Blooming in UK Winter: A Stark, Visible Signal of Climate Breakdown

Across the United Kingdom this winter, an astonishing number of wildflowers and other plant species have been observed in...

Scientists Discover Microbes That Help Trees Fight Climate Change

Australian scientists have discovered a surprising new way that trees help combat climate change. We already know trees are...

Hidden Tremors Beneath Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier’ Reveal a Surprising New Threat

Scientists have uncovered a startling seismic phenomenon beneath one of the most unstable ice formations on Earth. Hundreds of...

South Pacific Cyclone Season Extends into 2026 with Early Storms

The 2025–26 South Pacific cyclone season is an active tropical weather period occurring in the southern hemisphere over the...

Brazil’s First Official Arid Zone Signals Escalating Climate Crisis in the Northeast

A startling new reality is beginning to emerge in the sandy hinterlands of Macururé in the northeastern Brazilian state...

How AI Is Transforming Power Grids and Accelerating the Global Clean Energy Transition

Turning to artificial intelligence (AI), China uses AI as a central tool in its national strategy to drive the...

US Halts Five Offshore Wind Developments to Assess National Security Implications

Washington, D.C. In a move that has shaken the U.S. renewable energy sector, the Trump administration announced on the...

Africa’s Megafauna Loses a Third of Ecological Power, Threatening Ecosystem Energy Flow

According to a new scientific study, Africa’s wildlife is only operating at approximately two-thirds of the ecological “power” it...

ArcelorMittal, Atlas Complete Major Solar Park in Brazil

Brazil’s Minas Gerais: Global steel giant ArcelorMittal and clean energy developer Atlas Renewable Energy are known to have successfully...

How Will Greenvolt and GE Vernova’s 84-Turbine Push Accelerate Europe’s Renewable Transition?

Announcing a new major supply agreement with Greenvolt Power, US-headquartered GE Vernova has signed this pact to install, supply...

Ancient Ocean Unlocks Carbon’s Role in Global Warming.

During the end of the last Ice Age, a hidden shift in the Antarctic ocean circulation released large amounts...

A Decade-Low Slump in Wind and Solar Funding Raises Alarms Over Australia’s Clean-Energy Future

By the year 2030, Australia’s ambitious goals to transition to a primarily clean-energy grid are currently facing numerous challenges...

How the Solomon Islands’ New Reef Finance Pilot Could Transform Ocean Conservation Across the Commonwealth

Solomon Islands is setting a global model in sustainable ocean financing with the start of an innovative initiative aimed...

Can Africa’s 2025 Biodiversity Summit Turn Natural Wealth into Sustainable Prosperity?

When one truly pays attention to such a topic, it is important to primarily ask the question, “Can laying...

The £500,000 Speeding ticket— Can Swift Fines Clean Up Britain’s Water Industry?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union): The British government is seeking to transform environmental enforcement with a radical but straightforward idea: issuing...

Is Pragmatism Overtaking Purity in the EU’s Approach to Emissions Reduction?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union): Maintaining aggressive long-term climate targets at the same time, which is balanced with growing political pressure...

The Red Tractor Revolt: How Britain’s Farm Certification Scheme Was Accused of Greenwashing

Environmental (Commonwealth Union) In what may be a first-of-its-kind decision which brings to light the gap between what is...

Global Conservation Champions Honored at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—Every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress convenes scientists, policymakers, and green leaders from far-off horizons...

Earth Reaches Dangerous Climate Milestone — What This Means for Millions

A significant international report, created by a group of 160 scientists from 23 countries, presents a serious finding: the...

The Great Coral Collapse: Earth’s First Major Climate Tipping Point Has Been Crossed

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—The planet has fallen below the radar of a disastrous environmental tipping point: coral reefs are the...

The Royal Green Alliance: How King Charles and Prince William Are Forging a Climate Dynasty

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—In a theatrical display of cross-generational commitment to green issues, King Charles and Prince William appeared together...

The River Rebellion: How 4,000 Britons Are Taking Polluters to Court in a Historic Lawsuit

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—In the UK's largest ever environmental lawsuit, nearly 4,000 people have come together to sue big poultry...

Shockingly Underprepared—UK Faces Rising Climate Risks as Wildlife Suffers

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—The UK is entering an era where climate extremes are no longer distant warnings but daily realities,...

Europe at a Crossroads—Environmental Decline Threatens Prosperity and Way of Life

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—Europe's traditional way of life is coming under growing threat from the surging pace of environmental degradation,...

China’s Climate Pledge—Progress or Missed Opportunity on the Road to 2035?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ China's latest comment on greenhouse gas emissions has ignited a fierce debate among climate scientists, world...

The Hunger Blindspot: How Failed Early Warnings Are Leaving Millions Vulnerable to Climate-Induced Famine

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ As global extremes of climate intensify, a dangerous gap in international early warning systems is exposing...

Gatwick’s Growing Pains – How a New Runway Tests Britain’s Climate Commitments

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The UK government's go-ahead for Gatwick Airport's second runway is greater than an example of infrastructure...

Five Alarming Realities from the National Risk Assessment in Australia

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Australia stands at the climate crossroads; the Albanese government's historic National Climate Risk Assessment reports a...

How a Pacific-Led Court Ruling Could Force Climate Accountability

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—As Fijian student Vishal Prasad listened to the International Court of Justice's climate ruling, he stood there...

How Africa’s Climate Summit Is Challenging Global Inaction

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—25,000 delegates gathered in Addis Ababa for the second African Climate Summit, a symbolic move that signifies...

How Solar Power and Critical Minerals Could Transform a Continent

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Under the African sun, a revolution is unfolding in silence. Imports of solar panels from China...

The Unintended Climate Benefits of Disrupting Global Trade

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In a twisted policy and consequence reversal, the Trump administration's tough tariff policy, intended to be...

La Niña’s Fading Chill: Why Even a Cooling Phenomenon Can’t Stop Global Heating

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The world climate system is sending mixed signals: even though the La Niña cooling trend appears...

The New Abnormal: How Summer 2025 Became Britain’s Hottest—And Why It’s Just the Beginning

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—The figures speak for themselves and can no longer be dismissed:16.10°C average temperature, 1.51 degrees above the...

The Atlantic’s Failing Heart: How the Collapse of a Critical Ocean Current Could Reshape Our World

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), the enormous ocean conveyor belt that determines the global climate,...

The Unseen Death Toll: How Deforestation Is Killing Thousands Through Silent Heatwaves

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Behind the world climate crisis lies a quieter, more immediate tragedy: humans are being killed by...

Droughts and Deluges – The UK’s Hydrological Identity Crisis

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The familiar rhythm of British weather is disintegrating. Once, the nation could expect a broadly dependable...

The Invisible Clock: How Heatwaves Are Stealing Our Youth

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ We view heatwaves as temporary disasters, terrible but temporary cycles of suffering which blow over once...

Orbital Sun Harvest—How Space-Based Solar Could Revolutionize Europe’s Energy Future

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Imagine an array of solar panels floating 36,000 kilometers over the surface of Earth, gathering sunlight...

The Unblinking Heat—How Britain’s Summer Became a Relentless Warmth

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Britain is baking through a summer that's starting to feel less like a season and more...

London’s Concrete Inferno How the City is Cooking Itself—And What Can Be Done

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The disparity of Kilburn's scorching streets and the shaded pathways of Regent's Park is the tale...

Europe’s Energy Paradox- How Heatwaves Are Both Overloading and Undermining the Continent’s Power Grid

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The air conditioning units humming across Europe's sweltering cities this summer tell a dangerous story, one...

Dr Karl’s Digital Doppelgänger- Can an AI Clone of Australia’s Favourite Scientist Win the Climate Debate?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In a dimly lit Sydney office with a tang of old books and rich coffee, Australia's...

Plastic Crisis Crossroads—Scotland Urged to Lead Where Global Talks Fall Short

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The plastic tide overwhelming Scotland's beaches and suffocating its waterways is not just an eyesore; it's...

When Mountains Fall: A Swiss Village’s Fight Against Climate Change and Cultural Extinction

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Postcard-pretty Blatten no longer exists. Instead of the wooden cabins that stuck to the valley sides,...

When Conservation Kills: The Deadly Clash Between Elephants and Farmers in Ogun State

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The gruesome video tells a story no government report ever could: a middle-aged farmer lying motionless...

Will the U.S. Undo the Legal Basis for Carbon Emission Controls?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The Trump administration has launched a request for the destruction of the legal finding that greenhouse...

Nigeria’s Climate Crossroads: How a Global Court Ruling Exposes Our Constitutional Betrayal

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The gavel sound from The Hague should shake Nigeria to its very roots. When the International...

Climate Justice Breakthrough – UN Court Opens Door for Nations to Sue Over Global Warming

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In a historic shift that could reshape global climate politics, the International Court of Justice (ICJ)...

The Green Energy Tipping Point – How Renewables Are Outpacing Fossil Fuels Against All Odds

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The world has crossed a historic threshold in the war on global warming unheroically, without fanfare...

FIFA’s Climate Foul – How the 2026 World Cup Became an Environmental Disaster in the Making

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The beautiful game is going to leave an ugly mark on our planet. Preparations for the...

Climate Strategy Revisions Spark Debate Across Reform UK-Led Councils

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In a shift in green policy, two councils led by Reform UK intend to abandon climate...

How China’s Pollution Fight Accidentally Accelerated Global Warming

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ China's dramatic success in clearing its smoggy skies has come with an unexpected climate cost: reducing...

Cool Havens: The Push to Transform Public Spaces into Heatwave Sanctuaries

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ As Britain readies to deal with its third heatwave of the summer with 34°C (93°F) temperatures,...

Rising Waters, Rising Risks – How Floods Are Reshaping Our World

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ People, homes, and livelihoods are being washed away by floods as high seas contribute to storm...

Antarctica’s Ocean Flip: How a Saltier Sea Is Accelerating the Frozen Continent’s Collapse

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ A polar puzzle unfolding at Antarctica is rewriting the textbook on Earth's frozen fringe. A sea-ice...

The Dirty Dozen Dozen: How 104 Corporations Fuel a Fifth of Global Environmental Conflicts

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ An unexpected pattern emerges when mapping the world's ecological battlefields: the same international giants are repeating...

Drowning Nation’s Exodus- Tuvalu’s Climate Refugees Race Against Rising Tides

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Climate warning is history in Tuvalu, where more than one-third of its residents—4,052 citizens—have wagered their...

Silent Reefs, Vanishing Fish: Are We Witnessing the End of Coral Kingdoms?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ An unthinkable tragedy is playing out in slow motion beneath the sun-dappled waves of the tropical...

A5 Road Block Signals Powerful Shift in Northern Ireland’s Climate Policy

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ A landmark High Court ruling has sharply exposed Northern Ireland’s landscape of green infrastructure ambitions and...

New UK Oil Rules Demand Full Climate Accounting—Will Projects Like Rosebank Survive the Scrutiny?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ New government environmental guidance has been released that could change the future of oil and gas...

The Man Who Banned Carbon Credits Now Wants Them Back – What’s Changed?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The EU's old climate hand has once again made the headlines. This time, however, there's a...

Vanishing Ice, Vanishing Seals—New Study Reveals Dramatic Antarctic Declines

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ A chilling warning has arrived from the depths of the world. Antarctic seal counts are plummeting...

Shaping Sustainability- NES 2025 Calls for Industry Insight on Environmental Priorities

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ As the world rushes into a greener tomorrow, the 2025 National Environmental Services Survey (NES) is...

Scotland’s Green Gamble: Acorn Project Sparks Hope, Scrutiny, and a Race for Carbon-Free Industry

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In a high point for Scotland's green energy proposals, Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has lent her...

A Global Call to Save Our Oceans

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Though the oceans have long been admired for their beauty and mystique, what they hide beneath...

The Hidden Blueprint of Life- Scientists Discover Global Rule Behind Biodiversity Patterns

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ From rainforests to coral reefs, from mountains to deserts, life on our planet can appear to...

Beneath the Blue- The Plastic Truth Lurking Under Our Oceans

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ This World Environment Day, the message "Ending Plastic Pollution" calls for urgent, collective action. Yet as...

“Systemic Failure”- Landmark Review Calls for Overhaul of England and Wales’ Failing Water Sector

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ England and Wales' water sector is in chaos and needs to be fundamentally transformed if customers,...

UK Records Its Warmest and Driest Spring in Decades, Signaling Shifting Climate Trends

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The Met Office has just released new figures confirming that the UK’s climate is getting warmer,...

A Silent Spring: Young Ornithologist Warns of Climate-Driven Birdsong Loss as Usutu Virus Spreads in the UK

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Mya-Rose Craig, a prominent young ornithologist and environmental activist, warns that a sharp decline in blackbird...

Mosquitoes at the Gate: How Climate Change Is Bringing Deadly Viruses to the UK

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ As climate change continues to reshape ecosystems across the globe, experts are now sounding the alarm...

Scotland’s New Climate Roadmap—Independent Experts Propose Bold Yet Realistic Targets to Reach Net Zero by 2045

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Scotland is turning a critical page in its fight against climate change by adopting a more...

Tide of Trouble—Even 1.5°C Warming Could Trigger Catastrophic Sea Level Rise, Scientists Warn

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The world’s coastlines may soon be overwhelmed—not by storms, but by the slow, relentless rise of...

What 60,000 Trees and a Few Muddy Heroes Can Teach Us About Saving the Earth

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Come rain, snow, or the rare burst of sunshine, a dedicated army of volunteers has planted...

Could This Be the Last Generation to Eat Bananas? Scientists Sound the Alarm

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The global banana industry, responsible for feeding millions and sustaining economies across Latin America and the...

From London to Sydney: The Bold Move to Unite Environmental Health Forces Across Continents!

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In a significant move to address global staffing shortages in public health, professional bodies representing Environmental...

Fossil States Rise, Net Zero Stalls: What’s Really Going on at COP?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The Four Seasons Hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh, with its manicured gardens and mist-cooled courtyards, offers a...

Scientists Warn: This Fungus Could Infect Millions as the World Heats Up

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ A deadly fungal pathogen that thrives in warm environments is set to expand into vast new...

South Asia Scorched by Early, Relentless Heatwaves as Climate Crisis Escalates

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ An unprecedented early heatwave is sweeping across South Asia, with temperatures in parts of India and...

Rooftop Revolt: Public Fury Grows as UK Drags Feet on Mandatory Solar Panels

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The British government is facing mounting pressure to mandate solar panels on all new homes amid...

They Shut Down Cities and Shocked the Nation — Now Just Stop Oil Says It’s Over (For Now)

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ After three years of headline-grabbing stunts and mass civil disobedience, the British environmental activist group Just...

Scotland Admits Defeat on Car Emissions — Is This the End of Its Climate Credibility?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Facing growing scrutiny over stalled progress on emissions reduction, the Scottish government has announced it is...

The Silent Majority: The Shocking Truth Behind Global Climate Support

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ A staggering 89% of people around the world believe their governments should do more to fight...

Britain’s Boiling Point -The Hidden Heat Crisis in Our Homes

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ An alarming transformation is taking place in the UK one that is being felt not in...

Britain’s Wildfire Crisis: A Silent Inferno Pushing Wildlife to the Brink

Environmental (Commonwealth Union) A silent catastrophe is sweeping across the British countryside, as flames consume more than just landscapes;...

Solar Surge Amid Soaring Emissions: The Paradox of Global Power in 2024

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In 2024, the world reached a major milestone in its journey toward cleaner energy, with more...

Climate Clash on the High Seas – Poor Nations Accuse Wealthy States of Betrayal in Shipping Emissions Talks

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Tensions are rising at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London this week, as developing nations...

UK Cracks Down on Greenwashing with Tough New Consumer Protection Laws

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In a decisive step toward curbing greenwashing and strengthening consumer rights, the UK’s Competition and Markets...

EU’s 2040 Climate Target on Hold – What’s Really Behind the Delay?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The European Commission has postponed the release of its highly anticipated 2040 climate target, citing the...

The Real Cost of Labour’s Budget: Is Britain’s Climate Policy Being Dismantled?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Rachel Reeves' spring statement has sidestepped the crucial environmental policies Britain desperately needs to foster economic...

Shark Disappearance Triggers Ecological Disaster: The Shocking Consequences of Losing Our Ocean’s Top Predators

The decline of shark populations has profound consequences on marine ecosystems, as highlighted by researchers investigating the disappearance of...

Just Stop Oil Disbands – But Is This Really the End?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The climate activism group Just Stop Oil (JSO) has declared that it will disband at the...

Australia’s Twin Reefs in Peril—Is This the Final Warning on Climate Change?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Australia's two UNESCO World Heritage-listed coral reefs, the Great Barrier Reef in the east and Ningaloo...

UK Rolls Out £180M Solar Plan—But Is It Too Little, Too Late?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In a major push towards sustainable energy, the UK government has announced a £180 million investment...
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