Europe’s largest rare earths mine: How EU funding clashes with environmental laws
A core tension underlies the EU’s support for LKAB’s Per Geijer rare-earth mine in northern Sweden. The EU…
Beneath Antarctica’s largest ice shelf, a hidden ocean is revealing its secrets
Beneath Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf lies one of the least measured oceans on Earth – a vast, dark…
Rockhampton escapes moderate flood level with revised river height predictions
Rockhampton has escaped moderate flooding with the city’s Fitzroy River now predicted to stay at a minor flood…
Half the world’s 100 largest cities are in high water stress areas, analysis finds | Water
Half the world’s 100 largest cities are experiencing high levels of water stress, with 39 of these sitting…
Northern Lights give stunning display across south of England
Skies across the south of England have been filled with hues of green, pink and red by the…
Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence groups warn
Mark PoyntingClimate researcher Reuters UK national security is threatened by the loss of biodiversity in ecosystems like the…
Things to do in Canberra this week (23 – 29 January)
Who says Canberra is boring? Photo: Bryce Lightbody. There’s really no predicting what is going on in Canberra…
The whale, which can live for over 200 years, hides a cellular trick that humans also have, but almost no one uses it in this way
Imagine blowing out birthday candles at 120 and still feeling strong enough to chase grandkids around the yard.…
Why did Queensland’s flood warning gauges fail when they were needed most?
When John Wharton first became a mayor in Queensland’s North West, the early flood warning system was little…
Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels for EU power generation in 2025, report finds | Renewable energy
Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the European Union’s power generation last year, a report has found,…
China has brought a giant offshore wind turbine of up to 20 MW online off the coast of Hainan, and the debate is not just about energy but about what may be changing in the air around it
A wind turbine taller than many city skyscrapers is now operating offshore in China, and it is not…
From farms to oceans: How Microsoft is working to scale carbon dioxide removal
There is widespread recognition that efforts to meet global climate targets cannot be met by curbing new carbon…