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.
News by Catherine Early
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.
The UK is causing enormous harm to forests globally through its high consumption of products that cause deforestation.
Simply checking the weather forecast for temperatures below zero will not always reveal when there will be frosty surfaces outside, according to the Met Office.
A new way to monitor the flow of rivers from satellites could provide a valuable early warning system for flood risk, scientists say.
Mountain chicken frogs were once widespread on Caribbean islands but have been bought to the brink of extinction in just 20 years.
Major report from scientists at Kew outlines the state of the world’s plants and fungi, with many threatened with extinction.