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Our cities are choked by cars – here’s how experts would fix them 11/5/2026
Our cities are choked by cars – here’s how experts would fix them Turning parking bays into green spaces and prioritising cyclists may be the fastest routes to improving urban life. ...more
‘Triple whammy of climate chaos’: Why Antarctica's sea ice collapse is no longer a mystery 11/5/2026
‘Triple whammy of climate chaos’: Why Antarctica's sea ice collapse is no longer a mystery Scientists have finally identified the ‘triple whammy’ behind Antarctica’s dramatic collapse, shedding new light on the chain reaction that has pushed its sea ice to record lows. ...more
Iraq's historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought 8/5/2026
Iraq's historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought After years of drought that left large swathes of Iraq's historic marshes cracked and empty, rising water levels are beginning to revive the wetlands, drawing buffalo herders and fishermen back to ‌areas once abandoned. ...more
EU considers suspending penalties for oil and gas firms that breach methane law 8/5/2026
EU considers suspending penalties for oil and gas firms that breach methane law The European Commission has drafted plans to let oil and gas companies avoid penalties for breaching the EU's methane emissions law, a draft document seen by Reuters showed, after pressure from industry and the United ‌States government. ...more
El Niño looms: Near-record sea temperatures in April raise fears of more global heat 8/5/2026
El Niño looms: Near-record sea temperatures in April raise fears of more global heat The last major El Niño event saw a string of heat records, and scientists fear warming seas signal more extreme weather to come. ...more
Portugal has just used up its natural resources for 2026. Is the rest of Europe doing any better? 8/5/2026
Portugal has just used up its natural resources for 2026. Is the rest of Europe doing any better? Humans use as much ecological resources as if we lived on 1.7 Earths, meaning many European nations have already reached 'Overshoot Day'. ...more
Study finds one-fifth of flowering plant history is at risk 8/5/2026
Study finds one-fifth of flowering plant history is at risk Over one fifth of the evolutionary history of the world's flowering plants is at risk of extinction, according to research by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Zoological Society of London. ...more
24/7 Renewables Outcompete Fossil Fuels on Costs 7/5/2026
24/7 Renewables Outcompete Fossil Fuels on Costs New IRENA report confirms the cost-competitiveness of round-the-clock renewable power through hybrid solutions of solar and wind with battery storage. ...more
Here's why Amsterdam banned fossil fuel and meat ads 7/5/2026
Here's why Amsterdam banned fossil fuel and meat ads Cities from Amsterdam to Sydney are banning fossil fuel advertisements, drawing from tactics once used to curb smoking. They're targeting the messaging that has normalized carbon-intensive lifestyles for decades. ...more
The sea that is vanishing in real time 7/5/2026
The sea that is vanishing in real time The world's largest inland body of water is retreating at an alarming speed. From stranded buildings to vanishing habitats, scientists warn the Caspian Sea may be approaching a tipping point. ...more
 
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