Melting ice sheets and glaciers will lead to rising sea levels Climate change is causing a rapid loss of ice at a rate that …
Arctic ice will disappear in the summer, report warns
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Huge emissions gap between the 1% richest and 10% poorest
“The most effective way for the government to tackle climate change would be to properly tax the rich, through a well-targeted carbon tax scheme.” Will …
Wax worm saliva can tackle the plastic pollution problem
Wax worms on honeycomb. Pictures: Shutterstock Scientists make huge breakthrough with wax worm enzymes A worm’s saliva could be used to tackle …
Fracking is not the solution to the energy crisis
“I don’t think there is any chance of fracking in the UK… It makes good soundbites, but I can’t see anything happening.” Chris Cornelius, geologist …
Switching to renewable energy will save £10 trillion
Move to wind and solar makes economic sense A transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy could save £10 trillion globally by 2050, according to …
Italy’s Alps could lose most of their snow, warns study amidst drought
Fall in number of snow days already contributed to this year’s drought As northern Italy faces its worst drought in 70 years, a study warns …
Hundreds of little blue penguins dying each day because of climate change
At-risk penguins found dead in New Zealand Hundreds of little blue penguins are washing up dead on beaches in New Zealand. Also known as …
Banks and insurers could lose £334bn unless climate change action is taken
Businesses warned to act on climate change or face 10-15% dip in profits The Bank of England has warned that UK banks and insurers will …
Watchdog warns of tipping points for “precarious” UK environment
Environment decline will be irreversible if government doesn’t act The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) says it is incredibly concerned about the “precarious state” of …
Flying insect numbers have fallen 60% since 2004
Dramatic decline in winged insects threatens food supply and ecosystem A survey of bug splats on registration plates reveals that the number of flying insects …