Critical moment when El Niño started to erode Russia’s Arctic sea ice discovered
Scientists have identified a tipping point that has amplified El Niño’s effect on sea ice loss in the…
Biodegradable plastic isn’t a climate solution on its own
There are no great solutions to the problem of throwaway plastics. They can clog up landfills for centuries,…
Should You Crush Soda Cans Before Recycling? The Answer Might Shock You
CNET Recycling isn’t always as easy as chucking cardboard, plastic and aluminum into a blue bin — just…
730 million people in the world live without power. Progress has stalled
The world is hungrier than ever for energy. Demand for heating, cooling, lighting, computing power, and just getting…
Why 2026 is the year to see the northern lights — and where to stay in style
Why 2026 is the year to see the northern lights — and where to stay in style ,…
Fifth offshore wind farm wins legal battle against Trump
President Donald Trump has always been crystal clear about his disdain for wind farms, but his second term’s…
‘Doomsday Glacier’ is melting faster than we thought. Can a 150-metre wall stop it flooding Earth?
A global group of scientists, engineers and policy experts has unveiled an ambitious plan to build a wall…
730 million people in the world live without power. Progress has stalled
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Flood-hit family living in caravan and shed during blistering Thargomindah summer
When the immediate threat has passed, the water washes away and the headlines move on, what’s left behind…
70 million litres of raw sewage flowing into Wellington sea
The head of Wellington Water says about 70 million litres of raw sewage is now flowing into the…
Climate ‘fingerprints’ mark human activity from the top of the atmosphere to the bottom of the ocean
The world is warming. This fact is most often discussed for the Earth’s surface, where we live. But…
Is tyre pollution causing mass deaths in vulnerable salmon populations? | Pollution
Last week, a district judge in San Francisco, California, presided over a three-day trial brought by west coast…