environment

Climate activists blockade three vessels at world's largest coal port in Newcastle protest

Climate activists blockade three vessels at world's largest coal port in Newcastle protest

Climate Demonstrators Halt Additional Coal Vessels at Newcastle Port Protesters have prevented two more coal carriers from accessing Newcastle Port during the fourth day of Rising Tide’s ongoing demonstrations, marking the third ship deterred by activists over the weekend. Thousands congregated at the global largest coal port for Rising

"Global warming turning oceans less green, research reveals"

"Global warming turning oceans less green, research reveals"

Oceans Losing Green Hue Due to Rising Temperatures, Study Finds The green tint of the world’s oceans is fading as global temperatures rise, potentially undermining the planet’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide, according to a recent study. The shift in color is linked to a decline in phytoplankton,

"Top global wind farm developer slashes 25% of jobs"

"Top global wind farm developer slashes 25% of jobs"

Wind Energy Firm Ørsted to Reduce Workforce by a Quarter Amid Industry Challenges One of the world’s largest windfarm developers will reduce its workforce by 25% over the next two years following a series of difficulties in the sector. Danish energy company Ørsted intends to cut around 2,000

Global bird populations plummet amid urgent talks on biodiversity collapse

Global bird populations plummet amid urgent talks on biodiversity collapse

More Than Half of Bird Species in Decline, Study Finds A new global assessment reveals that over half of all bird species are experiencing population declines, with deforestation playing a major role in the crisis. With a key biodiversity conference approaching in the UAE, researchers have issued another warning about

"Giant iceberg disintegrates four decades later: A rare survival story"

"Giant iceberg disintegrates four decades later: A rare survival story"

Gigantic Antarctic Iceberg Nears Disintegration After Nearly Four Decades Nearly 40 years after separating from Antarctica, a massive iceberg—one of the oldest and largest ever recorded—is rapidly breaking apart in warmer waters and could vanish entirely in weeks. Earlier this year, the iceberg, called A23a, weighed just under

"Malawi's pioneering climbers push limits and trust in self to scale new heights"

"Malawi's pioneering climbers push limits and trust in self to scale new heights"

Emmanuel Jekete was attending secondary school in 2019 when his mother’s employer, a Canadian, invited him to try a climbing wall in his garden in Lilongwe, Malawi’s capital. Jekete initially found it simple to scale the plastic holds on the vertical wooden board. But when the wall extended

"Legs in agony as crowds flock to Hackney for litter-picking championship"

"Legs in agony as crowds flock to Hackney for litter-picking championship"

Equipped with gloves, tongs, and trash bags, dozens of determined volunteers will gather at Hackney Marshes in east London this weekend. The activity, known as Spogomi, originates from Japan, where it was developed in 2008 as a competitive way to encourage public space cleanup. It has since spread to schools