Earth News A climate ‘catch-22’: Can EV batteries cope with extreme heat? Warmer temperatures accelerate the degradation of batteries in EVs, posing a “make-or-break” for people considering making the switch. 04/03/2026
Earth News ‘Toxic’: Europe’s most polluting ferry port revealed - see full list Ferries in certain European cities are responsible for more toxic air pollution than all the cars in those cities, a new study warns. 04/03/2026
Earth News From beavers to tigers: How wildlife secretly tackles climate change Wild animals are secretly playing a “crucial role” in mitigating human-made climate change through their natural behaviour. 03/03/2026
Earth News El Niño may return in 2026 and push global temperatures to new records El Niño could fuel extreme weather and raise temperatures to record highs this year, but how sure can we be that it will return? 03/03/2026
Earth News ‘Chained to fossil fuels’: Iran war ignites calls for green transition After Iran warned that the Strait of Hormuz was closed for navigation, climate groups have urged governments to focus on clean energy. 02/03/2026
Earth News Why these scientists are calling for a global audit of climate risks A group of experts is pushing for a global assessment of avoidable climate risks to help inform governments and citizens. 27/02/2026
Earth News Inside the sinking theory that glacier melt slows climate change Iron fertilisation has long been touted as a glimmer of hope amid rising emissions – but a new study has seemingly debunked the theory. 26/02/2026
Earth News ‘Relentless’: Why have Europe’s storms been so extreme this winter? Previously "manageable" storms are transforming into “dangerous disasters” due to human-generated emissions, a new report warns. 26/02/2026
Earth News E-waste chemicals found in the brains of dolphins and porpoises A new study has warned that liquid crystal monomers from electronic devices are accumulating in the organs of endangered marine species. 25/02/2026
Earth News Russia-Ukraine war has produced 311 million tonnes of CO2e - report Experts warn that climate change and Russia’s war on Ukraine have created a “vicious cycle” with devastating consequences. 24/02/2026
Earth News Groundbreaking study reveals tenfold heat increase over Europe Researchers have created a new mathematical solution to analyse how emission-intensive actors are responsible for increasing climate damage. 24/02/2026
Earth News ‘Under pressure’: How humans are choking the Baltic Sea The Baltic Sea is showing no sign of quality improvement, despite decades of conservation efforts. 23/02/2026
Earth News ‘Scandalous’: EU slammed for spending billions on meat subsidies The EU is being urged to introduce a Plant-Based Action Plan to promote sustainable diets and help farmers transition away from meat and dairy. 23/02/2026
Earth News ‘Limitless power’: Inside the race to create solar energy from space Once considered a dystopian fantasy, space-based solar could soon transform the renewable energy sector. 21/02/2026
Earth News ‘Frightening prospect’: What will happen if Antarctica keeps warming? Despite being far away from civilisation, a melting Antarctic’s "disastrous" consequences will ripple across the world, researchers warn. 20/02/2026
Earth News Bushbabies are now ‘near threatened’ but bridges could bring them back Once common, bushbabies are dropping in numbers, but researchers say two key conservation efforts could help them recover. 19/02/2026
Earth News ‘Growing threat’: How climate change worsened Valencia’s deadly floods A major study has confirmed that the flash flooding that devastated Valencia in 2024 was ‘intensified’ by human-made climate change. 19/02/2026
Earth News Geothermal energy could replace over 40% of EU’s fossil electricity Enhanced geothermal systems could wean the EU off fossil fuels, even in countries without volcanic activity. 19/02/2026
Earth News Will climate change really turn Iceland into ‘one giant glacier’? Scientists have expressed growing concern over a major Atlantic current that could collapse and send northern Europe into the next Ice Age. 18/02/2026
Earth News Meet the coffee farmers struggling to adapt to fossil-fueled warming Coffee farmers have urged governments to act to protect harvests from increasing periods of extreme heat. 18/02/2026