Environment & Climate
The European Green Deal, energy transition, oceans and the climate policy behind the headlines.
White Roofs Could Have Saved Hundreds in London Heatwave, Study Finds
Researchers from UCL and the University of Exeter found that white roofs could cool London by 0.8°C, potentially saving 249 lives during the
Advertising Veteran David Jones Warns Climate Change Poses Greater Threat Than AI
David Jones, known for iconic ad campaigns, now focuses on climate advocacy. He warns that climate change is a more urgent threat than AI. J
UK Map Reveals Over 2,700 Dangerous Wild Animals Kept as Pets Under 1976 Law
Born Free's interactive map reveals more than 2,700 dangerous wild animals, including venomous snakes and wild cats, are legally kept as pet
Beyond the EV: Why a Tech-First Approach to Transport Fails Europe's Climate Goals
Author Paris Marx argues that replacing combustion engines with electric vehicles is an insufficient response to the climate crisis. The pri
Cycling like the Dutch could cut global emissions by 686 million tonnes
If everyone cycled as much as the Dutch, global CO2 emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes a year. That's more than the entire carbon fo
Inside Russia's Climate Movement: Activists Face 'Foreign Agent' Label as They Take Government to Court
Russian climate activists have filed the country's first climate lawsuit, challenging the government's insufficient strategy. The 'foreign a
Xynthia's Legacy: How a Deadly Storm Turned a French Resort into a Climate Change Laboratory
In 2010, Storm Xynthia drowned 29 people in La Faute-sur-Mer, turning the French resort into a case study for climate adaptation. Survivors