Environment

How a “Climate-Friendly” Refrigerant in Car ACs Is Fueling Forever Chemical Pollution in Europe

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A newer 'climate-friendly' refrigerant, that refrigerant intended to benefit the planet, to help the planet, may be causing a...

Pacific Grey Whale Population Plunges as Climate Change Drives Catastrophic Decline

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Scientists have described a situation called a 'catastrophic population decline' and have mentioned that, due to climate change, Pacific...
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Ancient Flying Reptiles Had More Wing Types Than We Knew, Says New Research

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Pterosaurs were the first animals with backbones to fly. They lived at the same time as dinosaurs. They died...

What Do Hermit Crabs Do When Their Shell Gets Too Small?

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Scientists have discovered a new reason why hermit crabs grow more slowly when they live in shells that are...

Can Coral Reefs Survive Climate Change? New Research Offers Fresh Clues

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Coral reefs are often considered one of the clearest signs of climate change. Rising ocean temperatures and increasing acidity...

Why This Butterfly Lives Three Times Longer Than Other Species

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A new study led by the University of Bristol has found that a tropical butterfly may have developed a...

Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Building Up in Dolphins and Whales Globally

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Whales and dolphins live in huge oceans, from warm tropical seas to icy Antarctic waters. These places may look...

What Caused the Koala Population Crash Before Humans Existed?

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A new genetic study has changed what scientists know about the history of koalas. Researchers discovered that koalas went...

Can Wine Survive Climate Change? Cornell Study Reveals 3 Survival Strategies

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On a hot afternoon in California’s wine country, vineyards can suffer serious damage. The sun does more than warm...

Study Finds Tropical Butterflies Adjust Mating Behavior to Cope with Seasonal Extremes

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New research from Queen Mary University of London shows that strong seasonal changes in tropical rainforests are forcing butterflies...

Could Leftover Wine Help Reduce Antibiotic Use on Chicken Farms?

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Every year, the wine industry produces large amounts of waste. After grapes are pressed to make wine, large amounts...

Toxic Tide: Chemical Pollution Deepens Bangladesh’s Climate and Public Health Crisis

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While chemical pollution increasingly threatens ecosystems and the health of the public, Bangladesh, a Commonwealth country, is at the...

The Surprising Soil Fungus That Could Boost Rice Yields Naturally

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Field tests in India have shown that natural soil fungi can help rice plants grow better while reducing the...

Scientists unveil new method to sharpen the search for alien life

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For decades, the search for life beyond our planet has been guided by a single, defining question. They wanted...

Could Sunlight Be the Future of Clean Chemicals and Food Production?

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A team of scientists has developed a new solar-powered reactor that grows live bacteria using sunlight, water and carbon...

Why Scientists Are Deeply Worried About Antarctica Right Now

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Scientists are warning that Antarctica is facing serious dangers, but the continent does not have a proper disaster management...

Scientists Find Wasps Are Changing Ancient Ant-Plant Relationship

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New research from an international team of scientists has found an unexpected change in a well-known tropical tree–ant partnership...

Scientists stunned as ‘chameleon’ bees change colour with the weather

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Scientists have discovered that some bees appear to change colour depending on how humid the air is. The finding...

Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Sees 40-Year Low in Deforestation, but Amazon Crisis Deepens Global Concern

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Recently recording the lowest level of deforestation in 40 years, Brazil's Atlantic Forest has finally faced some good news...

The Disappearing Insects Crisis Could Reduce the Nutrition in Your Everyday Food

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A new study led by researchers at the University of Bristol has found that the loss of biodiversity is...

Scientists uncover hidden value and secrets within Pacific coral reefs

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An international group of scientists found new details about coral reefs and tiny microbes living inside them. The study...

Scientists Use Single Whale Call to Unlock Years of Ocean Data

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Finding whale songs in the ocean is extremely difficult. However, researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a new artificial...

What Makes Plants Grow Faster in Early Stages? Scientists Find the Answer

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Scientists have recently found new information about how young plants survive before they can use sunlight. Their study is...

Glowing Treetops Captured in Storms for the First Time on Film

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In June 2024, Penn State scientists travelled along the eastern United States coast. They used a modified 2013 Toyota...

New Dinosaur-Age Mammal Unearthed: Tiny Hamster-Like Cimolodon desosai Reveals How Early Mammals Survived

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Mammals and dinosaurs lived together on Earth. This coexistence continued until a major disaster 66 million years ago. That...

Could This New Bacterium Boost Crop Yields by 30%?

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A newly discovered bacterium could change the way farmers grow crops. Scientists have found that a certain type of...

Is East Africa Slowly Breaking Apart? Scientists Reveal a Shocking Change

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The Turkana Rift in Eastern Africa is a vibrant hub for scientific exploration. It is famous for two reasons....

Wildfires Surge Across Eastern United States as Climate Risks Intensify

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One can identify how increasingly serious wildfires have become, as they are now causing major concern, especially on the...

Key Atlantic Current Faces Possible Collapse, Threatening Global Climate Stability

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New concerns have been brought forth by scientists regarding the stability of a very large Atlantic Ocean current, which...

Could Wetland Crops Help Wildlife Bounce Back? New Research Says Yes!

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A new study by the University of Cambridge and the RSPB shows that farming on wetter peatlands can benefit...

What if a few simple changes to the land could double bird survival in damaged forests?

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A new global study shows that adding more trees around broken forest areas can greatly help wildlife survive. Even...

Global Tremors Raise Alarm: Earthquakes and Tsunami Risks Surge Across the Pacific and Beyond

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A worrisome increase in major natural disasters has come forth, as in a span of a few short days,...

Hidden Depths Revealed: Over 110 New Species Discovered in Coral Sea Expedition

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In a marvelous expedition which was conducted in the months leading up to April in 2026, researchers have identified...

Why Alaska’s Ice Is Vanishing Faster Than Ever – And What It Means for the World

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Sea ice along Alaska’s northern coast is not lasting as long as it used to. Scientists who studied 27...

Planet Out of Balance: UN Warns Climate Crisis Is Accelerating at Record Pace

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The Earth’s climate system is now “out of balance,” according to a stark warning issued by the United Nations’...

Can Beavers Turn Rivers Into Natural Carbon Traps? New Study Reveals a Surprising Impact

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A new international study published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment has found that beavers can help reduce...

Why Mosquitoes Always Buzz Around Your Head – The Surprising Reason Behind It

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Researchers from Georgia Tech and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology created a model to predict how female mosquitoes fly...

How a Combined Approach Can Help Stop Wildfires

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Wildfires are happening more often around the world. They are becoming stronger and last longer. This is because of...

Satellite Study Reveals Massive Methane Leaks Driving Global Warming

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Some of the world's largest methane emissions in 2025 have been exposed thanks to the groundbreaking new analysis of...

First Ever ‘Moon Meal’: Scientists Grow Chickpeas in Lunar Soil

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As NASA is getting ready to send astronauts back to the moon with the Artemis II mission. Scientists are...

Spiders May Scare You, but Their Absence Should Scare You More

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Many people feel scared when they see spiders, scorpions, or daddy long legs. These animals are called arachnids. Some...

Veggies Can Store Drug Traces from Wastewater, a New Study Found

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Farmers in many parts of the world struggle with limited freshwater. Because of this shortage, some of them use...

New study finds deep ocean microbes already prepared to tackle climate change

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Rising ocean temperatures, caused by climate change and marine heat waves, are now reaching even the deep ocean. Scientists...

Fish Numbers Falling in WA -Will Banning Fishing Really Help?

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Fishing for demersal fish species, which live close to the sea floor, has been temporarily stopped along about 900...

Rising Heat Threatens Tropical Insects—Can They Survive?

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Global warming is changing life on Earth in ways we are just starting to understand. Rising temperatures are affecting...

From Near Collapse to Comeback: The Surprising Genetic Recovery of Koalas

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On Commonwealth Day, countries in the Commonwealth of Nations, like many other nations, reflect on the many challenges they...

EU Cracks Down on Illegal European Eel Trade to Protect Endangered Species

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Despite a 2009 ban, the illegal export of European eel persists outside its territory. Smuggled to aquaculture facilities in...

How Is Climate Change Affecting What Kids Eat at School?

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Climate change is not only about heatwaves and floods. It is also changing the food on children’s plates. Around...

Wildfire Deaths Could Drop with Climate Action

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A new study published in PNAS shows that reducing climate change could save tens of thousands of lives in...

Is It Finally Possible to Watch Plants Breathe in Real Time?

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Scientists have long known that plants take in and release gases through tiny leaf openings called stomata. They are...

Why Fast Floodwaters in Cities Are More Dangerous Than They Look

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Floodwater can be very dangerous, even when it doesn't look deep, says a new University of Canterbury study. Postdoctoral...

Rare Fish Spotted Again Near Albany After Years

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A young marine scientist has made an exciting discovery off the coast of Albany in Western Australia. While diving...

CFC Alternatives Linked to Massive ‘Forever Chemical’ Pollution Worldwide

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Chemicals that were introduced to protect the Earth’s ozone layer are now causing a new and unexpected environmental problem,...

Drinking Water Kiosks Found to Have High Lead Levels

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After high-profile water problems like the crisis in Flint, Michigan, many Americans worry about the safety of their tap...

Think Only Humans Imagine? This Ape May Surprise You

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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found strong evidence that apes can use imagination and take part in pretend...

Plastic Pollution May Be Making Water More Dangerous, Study Warns

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Harmful algae blooms, often called “red tides,” are appearing more often and lasting longer in many parts of the...

Are Patagonia’s Penguins Facing an Unexpected New Threat?

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On the Patagonian coast of Argentina, an unexpected wildlife conflict is taking place. Pumas are increasingly hunting Magellanic penguins,...

Can Honey Bees Survive Extreme Heat? Scientists Are Worried

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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

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Scientists have found that nitrogen in the soil plays a major role in helping tropical forests grow back faster...

Could Restoring Coral Reef Fish Be the Key to Feeding Millions?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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.

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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

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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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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