New research shows how global warming is messing with our rainfall 29/7/2024

The past century of human-induced warming has increased rainfall variability over 75% of the Earth's land area—particularly over Australia, Europe and eastern North America, new research shows. ...more

Number of plastic bags found on UK beaches down 80% since charge introduced 29/7/2024

The number of plastic bags washed up on UK beaches has fallen by 80% over a decade, since a mandatory fee was imposed on shoppers who opt to pick up single-use carrier bags at the checkout. ...more

UN demands action on extreme heat as world registers warmest day 26/7/2024

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Thursday for countries to address the urgency of the extreme heat epidemic, fueled by climate change - days after the world registered its hottest day on record. ...more

Climate change causing more change in rainfall, fiercer typhoons, scientists say 26/7/2024

Climate change is driving changes in rainfall patterns across the world, scientists said in a paper published on Friday, which could also be intensifying typhoons and other tropical storms. ...more

UK getting more hot and more wet days – Met Office 26/7/2024

Climate change is dramatically increasing the frequency of extreme high temperatures in the UK, new Met Office analysis has confirmed. ...more

Nestle, Mars Wrigley, Ferrero back EU deforestation law, document shows 26/7/2024

Consumer goods giants including Nestle (NESN.S), Mars Wrigley and Ferrero have backed the European Union's upcoming ban on imported goods linked to deforestation, amid calls from some companies to delay it, a document seen by Reuters showed. ...more

Australia’s environment could be fixed and threatened species saved for just 0.3% of GDP, experts say 26/7/2024

Saving Australia’s threatened wildlife, repairing degraded land and restoring ailing river systems is possible and would cost just 0.3% of Australia’s GDP, according to a new blueprint produced by more than 60 experts. ...more

Recycle and reap rewards: Abu Dhabi installs 25 reverse vending machines 25/7/2024

Tadweer Group has set up 25 reverse vending machines (RVMs) in key spots across Abu Dhabi, such as Umm Al Emarat Park and Zayed International Airport, with plans for more soon. ...more

World breaks hottest day record for second day in a row 25/7/2024

Monday, July 22 was again the hottest day on record, according to preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency, inching past Sunday, July 21 which had just taken the title. ...more

South Africa passes its first sweeping climate change law 25/7/2024

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a broad climate change act that will set caps for large emitters and require every town and city to publish an adaptation plan. ...more