In Cyprus schools, a 'frying pan movement' collects cooking oil for fuel 7/2/2025

Scientists in Cyprus have enlisted children to help recycle used cooking oil into biofuel under an initiative that has received international acclaim. ...more

Unexpectedly warm January puzzles climate scientists 6/2/2025

Last month was the world's warmest January on record and raised further questions about the pace of climate change, scientists say. ...more

Germany likely to miss 2030 climate target, government advisers say 6/2/2025

Germany will probably fail to achieve its 2030 climate targets unless significant policy changes are implemented, government climate advisers said in a study released on Wednesday. ...more

Spending on flood defences set to rise to record levels 6/2/2025

The government says it will spend more than £2.6bn, over the next two years, to protect more homes and businesses in England from flooding - £250m more than previously announced. ...more

Temperatures at north pole 20C above average and beyond ice melting point 6/2/2025

Scientists say unusually mild temperatures linked to low-pressure system over Iceland directing strong flow of warm air towards North Pole. ...more

Scientists brace ‘for the worst’ as Trump purges climate mentions from websites 6/2/2025

Trump administration pulling references online ‘won’t make crisis’ stop affecting Americans’ lives, say experts. ...more

Investors with 6 trillion euros warn EU not to weaken green rules 5/2/2025

Investors with 6.6 trillion euros in assets under management have urged the European Union not to weaken its sustainability rules, as Brussels draws up plans to cut red tape around green finance. ...more

Europe's water resources under pressure, most surface bodies polluted, EU says 5/2/2025

Most of European Union surface water bodies are polluted by chemicals, the European Commission said on Tuesday, in a report that revealed the damaged state of Europe's water resources. ...more

Senators float resolution to overturn Biden methane fee rule 5/2/2025

U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday introduced a resolution to overturn the Biden administration's proposed fee on methane emissions, one of the previous Environmental Protection Agency's final measures to force big oil and gas producers to slash emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas. ...more

Vehicle tyres found to be biggest source of nanoplastics in the high Alps 5/2/2025

Particles from vehicle tyre wear are the biggest source of nanoplastic pollution in the high Alps, a pioneering project has revealed. ...more