Earth News Germany scraps renewable heating law despite heat pump boom Germany has back-peddled on its green heating law, despite heat pumps recently outselling traditional gas boilers. 14/05/2026
Climate ‘Cancellation-level heat’ could hit World Cup, climate scientists warn Climate scientists are calling on FIFA and fans “to realise that there is no aspect of society not affected by climate change”. 14/05/2026
Nature ‘Incredible movement’ returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand capital The kiwi initiative is part of a quest to rid the island nation of introduced predators by the year 2050. 01/05/2026
Earth News 6 key takeaways from Colombia fossil fuel phaseout conference Europe dominated the Santa Marta fossil fuel summit. Here are the key takeaways. 30/04/2026
Earth News What could the UAE’s exit from OPEC mean for the climate? The world's third-largest oil producer has the capacity to increase its output by almost 50 per cent, according to industry estimates. 30/04/2026
Climate ‘Urgent action’ demanded as Europe is named fastest warming continent At least 95% of Europe was hotter than normal in 2025, the latest European State of the Climate report from Copernicus reveals. 29/04/2026
Water ‘Economic failure’: Bottom trawling costs EU taxpayers €16bn a year Türkiye’s Gökova Bay shows what happens when bottom trawling is banned. What can other European countries learn? 28/04/2026
Nature Take a barefoot hike in Germany's 'park with all senses' Germany's barefoot hiking trails have inspired the launch of similar nature walks in the US. 27/04/2026
Earth News ‘Small miracle’: Przewalski’s horses adapt to radioactive Chernobyl On the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the site remains too dangerous for humans – but wildlife has moved back in. 26/04/2026
Nature Giant 19-metre-long octopuses may have ruled the ancient seas Researchers studied the jaws of 15 ancient octopus fossils to determine how big the creatures may have been. 24/04/2026
Earth News EU pet passports: Why pet travel just got more expensive for Brits A loophole open since Brexit has now been closed, meaning pet owners will have to get new documents for every trip. 22/04/2026
Nature Photographer captures Earth’s delicate systems ‘losing their rhythm’ Nature photographer Jon McCormack warns the Earth's vital systems are 'changing faster than we realise’. 22/04/2026
Earth News India and China solar boom see renewable energy overtake global demand Countries continue to turn to renewables for national security despite Trump's attacks on wind and solar. 21/04/2026
Ecotech ‘Miracle tree’ removes 98% of microplastics from drinking water Moringa is thought to have been used by Ancient Egyptians to sterilise water. 21/04/2026
Earth News Fossil fuel power falls despite Hormuz crisis as renewables step in Fears of a ‘coal comeback’ triggered by the Iran war energy crisis are not supported by the data. 20/04/2026
Earth News Lower electricity bills could become a reality thanks to EU proposal Electricity is taxed far higher than fossil fuels. Could a new EU proposal finally reverse this? 16/04/2026
Earth News UK households could be paid to turn on washing machines on sunny days Europe’s grids are struggling to keep up with renewables. Is giving away free energy the answer? 15/04/2026
Earth News Is Hungary’s historic election result good news for the climate? Orbán, who once described EU climate ambitions as a 'utopian fantasy', has been replaced by Péter Magyar. 13/04/2026
Earth News Mezcal's popularity is booming – but forests are paying the price Mezcal production in Mexico has gone from about 1 million litres in 2010 to more than 11 million in 2024. 13/04/2026
Ecotech ‘Become a gift, rather than a burden’ when you die: Compost your body Is rebirth on your mind this Easter? Human composting turns your body into ‘beautiful, stunning’ soil when you die. 05/04/2026