Oil, plastics and climate: Why higher prices could speed a materials transition
Most conventional plastics are made from oil and gas and production costs have increased recently as a result…
pilot whales are shouting to hear themselves over ship noise
In the Strait of Gibraltar – a famous marine road connecting the Mediterranean and the Atlantic – lives…
Mining giant BHP loses bid to appeal over deadly dam collapse that caused Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
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As David Attenborough turns 100, he’s been gifted the honour of being named after a ‘body-snatcher’ wasp
Scientists from London’s Natural History Museum have described a new genus and species of parasitic wasp found within…
Poop, stomach oil and ostrich eggshells keep records of Earth’s ancient climate
Erin McClymont’s laboratory has six kitchen freezers, each alarmed. This is for self-preservation: when the power goes out…
Large forest fire burning in Chernobyl exclusion zone after drone crash, Kyiv says
Published on 08/05/2026 – 11:13 GMT+2 A large forest fire was burning through the Chernobyl exclusion zone on…
Low-carbon electricity sources grew faster than demand in 2025, pushing fossil fuels into decline
One way to measure income inequality is to look at the share of all income that goes to…
Countries must back commitments to transition from fossil fuels with action
The first international Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels concluded on April 29 in Santa Marta, Colombia.…
Round-the-clock renewables: New report says clean energy now challenges fossil fuels on price
Published on 08/05/2026 – 8:01 GMT+2 Clean energy can provide reliable, around-the-clock electricity at prices that rival fossil…
Under US pressure, EU moves to soften rules for fighting climate superpollutant – POLITICO
Asked if she shared concerns that the regulation will threaten security of supply, she said: “That’s at least…
India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies
NEW DELHI, INDIA – APRIL 27: People are seen protecting themselves from the sun on a hot summer…
Monday briefing: Will a new alliance of nations be able to guide the world towards a post-fossil fuel future? | Donald Trump
Good morning. The cost of fossil fuels is threatening to strangle the global economy once again. Last week,…