Angela Symons

Nature

What’s life like in one of Earth’s last wild ecosystems?

Scientists are mapping one of the world’s last wild ecosystems to help us ‘understand what we have lost elsewhere’.

12 November 2026

Earth News

Fossil fuel emissions to dip in 2026, but total CO2 is still rising

Experts warn that a drop in emissions partly driven by conflict and trade disruptions is not sustainable in the long term.

10 November 2026

Climate

Everything you need to know on day one of the COP31 climate talks

Get up to speed on the UN COP31 climate talks kicking off on 9 November, from electrification to emissions.

9 November 2026

Ecotech

Türkiye’s solar boom overshadowed by coal ahead of COP31

As Türkiye prepares to host the UN climate summit, one critic describes the country's climate targets and policies as “critically insufficient”.

6 November 2026

Climate

'America has spoken': US lawmakers to attend UN COP31 climate talks

Delegation members plan to "explore opportunities for renewed US engagement on climate, energy, and economic policy" at the UN summit.

5 November 2026

Climate

Brazil releases global roadmap for fossil fuel phaseout ahead of COP31

Countries have been urged to start planning now for the 'urgent, inevitable' – yet voluntary – phaseout of coal, oil and gas.

4 November 2026

Climate

US midterms: Could Democrats reverse Trump’s anti-climate agenda?

“While climate was rarely on the ballot by name, Trump’s anti-climate policies shaped the outcome.”

4 November 2026

Earth News

Cold showers: A rewarding way to cut your emissions?

Making this small change to your daily routine could be as impactful as recycling.

4 November 2026

Climate

Italy's prized white truffles 'smaller and scarcer' due to drought

Reforestation can help lower soil temperatures, retain moisture and reduce erosion in woodlands where climate change is shrinking truffle harvests.

3 November 2026

Ecotech

China's record clean tech exports help slash global emissions - report

Clean tech is growing "much faster than anyone predicted just a few years ago” as gas prices continue to soar.

2 November 2026

Nature

From nature finance to invasive species: What’s at stake at COP17?

Biodiversity goals are off track as the UN nature summit faces funding and political tensions on its final day.

30 October 2026

Climate

Fijian utopia rejects calls to relocate due to climate threats

Residents of Fiji's tiny Serua Island have rejected calls to relocate, instead opting to renovate flimsy coastal homes.

30 October 2026

Nature

One of Europe’s most polluted cities earns a UN Environment title

350 football pitches’ worth of degraded urban areas have been restored.

29 October 2026

Climate

Are the super-rich cashing in on climate chaos?

Climate pledges fall short as Oxfam exposes how the super-rich profit from disaster.

27 October 2026

Earth News

Switzerland could ban fireworks if national vote passes

Fireworks were banned in the Netherlands earlier this year on safety and environmental grounds.

27 October 2026

Earth News

Why Lula’s election win matters far beyond Brazil’s borders

Lula’s victory in Brazil's presidential election brings hope for the Amazon – but far-right gains threaten progress.

26 October 2026

Ecotech

How solar moved from home luxury to disaster zone essential

Portable solar kits in disaster zones fuel everything from communication and cooking to cooling and education.

26 October 2026

Earth News

Positive environmental stories from 2026

Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.

23 October 2026

Climate

Europe’s deadliest summer mapped: Which country was hit the hardest?

Europe faced its ‘worst summer on record’ for heat deaths – with climate change responsible for two-thirds.

23 October 2026

Climate

What are El Niño's impacts around the world this week?

El Niño is combining with climate change to drive extreme weather conditions around the globe.

20 October 2026