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Masculine behaviours found to be ‘bad for the planet’

Men were also found to have “less concern with climate change” and be “less ambitious and less active in environmental politics”.

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The EU is betting on direct air capture – is it a bad investment?

Direct air capture has been touted as ‘essential’ in meeting the EU’s climate goals – but is now really the time for investment?

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Ecological summit secures €2 billion for green transition

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The Regional Ecological Summit in Kazakhstan’s Astana brought Central Asian states together to align positions on environmental issues ahead of international negotiations.

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Strong El Niño could make 2027 the hottest year on record

Scientists have developed a new model purporting to skillfully predict El Niño and La Niña 15 months ahead of time.

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Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are now endangered

The primary drivers are shrinking sea ice and warming oceans driven by climate change.

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Europe hit with second-warmest March on record after February floods

The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) says global sea surface temperatures also reflect a “likely transition” toward El Niño conditions.

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Why climate change is taking lamb off the menu this Easter

Climate-fuelled extreme weather is becoming farmers’ “biggest challenge”, as the price of lamb continues to soar.

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Europe leads on climate as CDP marks 25 years

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Some of Europe’s leading companies gathered in Paris to mark CDP’s 25th anniversary, showing how sustainability disclosure is not just good for the planet - it can also boost the bottom line.

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Why plans to build Europe’s biggest solar farm may never happen

Politicians say that renewables must play a ‘central role’ in strengthening energy security, but a huge solar farm has been met with resistance.

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How global warming is putting millions of French homes at risk

More than half of the detached houses in France are under threat by rising temperatures, spurring the government to fight back.

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What is a 'super El Niño' and will it happen this year?

Climate models suggest a ‘strong’ El Niño could occur later this year, with the potential of increasing global temperatures.

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Meet the islanders determined to save Bonaire from climate change

Faced with the devastating wrath of climate change, these islanders have put up a victorious fight – and they’re not done yet.

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Rising heat could drive surge in global inactivity, study warns

Analysing data from 156 countries, researchers say each additional month of extreme heat could significantly increase global inactivity levels, especially in lower-income regions.

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Inside the race to understand Greenland’s ‘climate tipping point’

Researchers will also trial a prototype ‘Early Warning System’ for glacier change in Greenland, as ice melt continues to accelerate.

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Climate change is making our days longer. Should we be concerned?

Human activity is responsible for slowing Earth’s spin and making days longer, according to a new study.

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Climate change is killing off Austria's glaciers. What's at risk?

Soaring temperatures are fuelling the demise of Austria's glaciers, with 'vast implications' for drinking water, power generation, infrastructure and more.