For centuries, Iceland’s icy winters have acted as a natural barrier against mosquitoes — but that may no longer be the case. Scientists have confirmed the country’s first discovery of mosquitoes in the wild, marking a surprising ecological milestone for the island nation. The finding was made in Kiðafell, Kjós, about 20 miles north of […]
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A new study has highlighted that the very devices used to treat respiratory conditions may be inadvertently fueling climate change. Metered-dose inhalers, commonly used by patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), release propellants known as hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs). While the medication itself is safe, these HFAs trap heat in the atmosphere with a […]
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Pope Leo XIV has urged global leaders to take decisive action to protect the environment, emphasizing that harming the natural world conflicts with Christian teachings. Speaking at a climate conference on Wednesday, he stressed the moral responsibility to care for creation. “We cannot love God, whom we cannot see, while disregarding His creatures,” Leo said, […]
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The Trump administration is reportedly reviewing federal funding for two significant climate pollution removal projects in Texas and Louisiana, including one located in House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district. The potential cuts come shortly after the Department of Energy announced nearly $8 billion in reductions to broader federal energy programs. The affected projects include $50 […]
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In late September, the container ship Istanbul Bridge embarked on an unconventional journey from China to Europe, carrying cargo ranging from batteries to clothing. Rather than following the traditional southern route via the Suez Canal, the vessel charted a course north through the Arctic Ocean’s Northern Sea Route. This marks a significant milestone in […]
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In the remote landscapes of Murujuga, Western Australia, lies one of the world’s most significant cultural treasures — ancient rock art etched by Indigenous people over tens of thousands of years. These petroglyphs, including what experts believe are the earliest depictions of human faces, are now at risk due to industrial pollution from nearby […]
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Rishi Sunak has been lambasted for announcing a major U-turn on climate policies which Labour said they will reverse if they win the next election. The prime minister is reversing the ban on sales of new diesel and petrol cars that was due to come into place in 2030. Sunak said he will delay that […]
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XR (Extinction Rebellion) have warned the government of “unprecedented” civil disobedience with more than 30,000 activists signed up to protest around Westminster for four days, starting on Friday (April 21). A coalition of almost 200 environmental and social justice groups– including Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, XR and the PCS Union – are demanding ministers […]
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Extinction Rebellion (XR) has announced it is pausing its campaign of civil disruption in 2023 but vowed to continue to protest against the “abuse of power” by vested interests. Hundreds of members of the environmental group have been arrested for causing disruption to further political action on climate change. On Sunday (Jan 1) XR said […]
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The Queen’s speech, outlining the government’s legislative programme, has been attacked by Labour for lacking any strategy, detail or ideas to deal with the cost of living crisis. While Boris Johnson effused about the need for legislation to “level-up” and “get Britain back on track”, Sir Keir Stamer said the speech showed the government is […]
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