Understanding the 2024 'Super El Niño': Causes, Impacts, and Predictions
Discover how the strongest El Niño on record is set to disrupt global weather patterns, raise temperatures, and impact billions worldwide.
2 weeks ago·3 min
Environment
UK’s Long-Duration Energy Storage: Key to Net-Zero & £24bn Savings by 2050
Explore how the UK is pioneering long-duration energy storage (LDES) to balance wind and solar power, cut costs by £24bn by 2050, and meet net-zero goals amid 'dunkelflaute' challenges.
2 weeks ago·4 min
Factcheck: Conservative Energy Plan Riddled with Flaws, Say Experts
A Conservative-backed report claiming £320bn savings by scrapping net-zero policies is debunked by experts. Key flaws include unrealistic gas price assumptions and higher CO2 emissions in its alternative pathway.
2 weeks ago·3 min
Climate Change Increases Heat Stress Risks for 580 Million Children Annually
A new study reveals that over 580 million children under 10 face at least 20 extra heat-stress days yearly due to climate change, with South Asia and Africa most affected.
2 weeks ago·3 min
UK Energy Costs Soar: Government Urged to Support Vulnerable Households
Soaring energy bills in Britain are plunging struggling families into debt, with household energy debt hitting £6bn. Experts urge government action to provide short-term relief amid rising costs.
2 weeks ago·3 min
Nepal-Tibet floods show urgent need for climate disaster preparedness
Thousands displaced by Himalayan glacier collapse floods face urgent needs: food, medicine, clean water. Rising risks from shrinking glaciers demand stronger early warning systems and climate adaptation.
2 weeks ago·2 min
Climate Crisis Drives Deadly Nepal-Tibet Floods: Urgent Action Needed
Catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet highlight the devastating cost of climate inaction. Global warming intensifies disasters, disproportionately affecting vulnerable nations like Nepal.
2 weeks ago·3 min
Martin Rowson’s Cartoon Illustrates Trump’s Climate Crisis Impact
Martin Rowson’s latest cartoon for The Guardian critiques Donald Trump’s stance on the climate crisis, highlighting global consequences. Explore the analysis.
2 weeks ago·2 min
Kew Gardens to fell rare trees for Victorian Palm House renovation
Horticulturalists at Kew Gardens must fell rare trees to renovate the rusted Victorian Palm House, moving others to save critically endangered plants ahead of the 2027 project.
2 weeks ago·3 min
Decoding whale communication: How AI and drones are saving cetaceans from extinction
New AI and drone technologies reveal whale dialects and social structures, offering critical insights for conservation amid rising ocean threats.
2 weeks ago·3 min
Sustainable Decluttering Tips: How to Live with Less Stuff
Learn practical, eco-friendly strategies for decluttering and downsizing your home while reducing waste and carbon footprint effectively.
2 weeks ago·3 min
Britain's Railways Struggle with Soaring Temperatures and Derailments
Britain's rail network faces mounting challenges from extreme heat, causing derailments and service disruptions during record-breaking summers.
2 weeks ago·4 min