Hedges capture more carbon than grassland - study 11/2/2025

Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by almost half compared to grassland, according to research from the University of Leeds. ...more

Iraq's power plants: A health and environmental hazard 10/2/2025

Iraq’s electricity sector is facing critical challenges that extend beyond power shortages, raising serious environmental and health concerns. ...more

‘Backsliding’: most countries to miss vital climate deadline as Cop30 nears 10/2/2025

The vast majority of governments are likely to miss a looming deadline to file vital plans that will determine whether or not the world has a chance of avoiding the worst ravages of climate breakdown. ...more

Billions for 'unproven' carbon capture technology will have 'very significant' impact on energy bills, MPs warn 10/2/2025

The state is "gambling" net zero targets on carbon capture technology but there are no examples of it working at scale in the UK, a committee has warned the government. ...more

China to roll back clean power subsidies after boom 10/2/2025

China's top economic planning agency said on Sunday it was taking steps to scale back subsidies for renewable energy projects after a boom in solar and wind power installations. ...more

The cooking innovation helping the environment and household budgets 10/2/2025

A stove powered by recycled car oil is providing a cleaner and more affordable cooking option for households in Cameroon. The innovation, designed by a local engineer, is also helping to reduce environmental pollution and health risks associated with traditional coal powered cooking methods. ...more

Countries staying committed to climate plans after US Paris pact exit, UN climate chief says 7/2/2025

Countries are staying committed to their national climate plans and looking to lead the clean energy transition, as the United States plans to exit the Paris climate agreement, the UN's top climate official said in his first speech of the year on Thursday. ...more

Clean air policies may have ‘unfortunate consequences’ for methane emissions 7/2/2025

Reducing air pollution may inadvertently increase natural methane emissions from wetlands, a new study suggests. Researchers say the decline in global sulphur emissions as a result of clean air policies - coupled with the warming and fertilisation effects of increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere - is increasing emissions from areas like peatlands and swamps.  ...more

Concern UK's AI ambitions could lead to water shortages 7/2/2025

Sir Keir Starmer's plan to make the UK a "world leader" in Artificial Intelligence (AI) could put already stretched supplies of drinking water under strain, industry sources have told the BBC. ...more

Jeff Bezos fund ends support for climate group amid fears billionaires ‘bowing down’ to Trump 7/2/2025

Concerns raised as $10bn Bezos Earth Fund halts funding for Science Based Targets initiative, which monitors companies’ decarbonisation. ...more