Advertising for fossil fuels should be banned in the same way as it is for tobacco, according to the head of the United Nations (UN).
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Pollution caused during the production, use and disposal of drugs is harming ecosystems around the world, posing a growing danger to wildlife and human health, researchers say.
A joint European-Japanese space mission aims to solve the puzzle, which scientists hope will aid climate predictions.
Sports body has launched a major investment in local sports infrastructure to support sustainability as survey finds extreme weather is affecting participation in sport.
Scientists have solved a centuries-old mystery concerning the sun's magnetic field, which could help forecast the solar storms behind auroral displays such as the northern lights.
Drought and high temperatures could threaten the supply of minerals needed for renewable energy and electric vehicles, analysis finds.
First-of-its-kind analysis quantifies the impact that nature degradation, both domestically and internationally, could have on the UK’s economy and financial sector.
An assessment of more than 40 music festivals across 11 countries shows a reduction in single-use plastic and carbon emissions, but more needs to be done.
Bitterns are making a comeback in parts of England and Wales following dedicated conservation work, including by the RSPB.
Intense rainfall followed by a drought in West African nations that produce cocoa has seen the price of the ingredient soar to record levels, surpassing $10,000 a tonne. This effect of climate change could make easter eggs more pricey.
Sulphur dioxide pollution from the volcanic eruption in Iceland has reached the UK and Ireland, and has spread across Europe.
On the UN’s International Day of Forests, Meteored takes a look at how wildfires are being prevented in protected areas of Latin America.
The current El Niño has been confirmed by meteorologists as one of the five strongest on record, exacerbating climate change and driving temperatures to record levels.
Modern technology has solved a mystery that had long puzzled geologists. UK scientists have been able to date a famous Moroccan dune.
Wealthy nations use six times more resources and generate 10 times the climate impacts than low-income ones. This far exceeds human needs and nature’s capacity, the UN has warned.
Satellite imagery and computing power are being used together to help scientists develop real-time monitoring for tiger habitat, allowing them to see the impact of human activity on critical habitats immediately.
The first European space mission designed to monitor carbon fluxes on Earth by precisely measuring carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been assembled in the UK.
Small but powerful, beans, lentils and peas not only boost health, but also have multiple benefits for the environment.
More than 80% of rivers failed tests for phosphate pollution when tested by anglers frustrated by lack of government action on the issue.
MPs are concerned that the UK is not prepared for extreme heat like that seen in 2022, when temperatures soared above 40°C for the first time.