Three disasters in three years: Brazil’s deadly floods show women are ‘the first to die’ when extreme weather hits | Brazil
The water mark on Naira Santa Rita’s wall told the story before she could find the words for…
7 simple tech innovations transforming waste into solutions to save Earth
On April 22, 2026, as countries marked Earth Day, a wave of new research and industrial projects highlighted…
How frustration at Cop stalemates has inspired first global talks to ditch fossil fuels | Fossil fuels
The world’s first Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference, co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, takes place in…
5,000-mile-long marine heat wave set to hit American waters — here’s what it means for this summer
An extreme temperature pattern in the Pacific Ocean is poised to have significant effects on western North America…
What is a ‘super El Niño’ and what might it mean for the global climate? | Environment
Scientists and officials are keeping a close eye on conditions brewing in the Pacific Ocean that could spike…
European Economic Congress 2026: Is Europe too late to the metal recycling game?
Europe’s critical raw materials crisis has a partial answer sitting in the waste stream — but the continent…
Mozambique ‘sky island’ expeditions found 4 new species of chameleon – already at risk from forest loss
Tropical rainforests are known for their unique biodiversity, with species found nowhere else on Earth. But nearly 30%…
Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by ‘extremely frustrating’ delays | Pollution
Harmful compounds in children’s nappies and toxic “forever chemicals” in everyday products are among 14 hazardous substance groups…
A Third Of The World Could Face Far More Heatwaves And Droughts By 2100, Study Warns
Nearly one in three people across the world could experience severe heatwaves and droughts occurring together up to…
Scientists Reveal the Scale of Meat and Dairy Industry Greenwashing
While 17 of the companies included in the study have made net-zero commitments—compared to just 4 in 2020—the…
The best thing you can do for Earth Day 2026: Eat less meat and dairy, more plant-based meals
It’s Earth Week, and these days, it’s become hard to know just what to do with this holiday.…
King Charles receives surprise honour for his lifelong commitment to the environment
King Charles III has been honoured with a Green Blue Peter Badge on Earth Day 2026, recognising his…