First ice-free day in the Arctic may arrive in 2027

Researchers have used computer models to forecast when the Arctic Ocean might experience its first ice-free day. 

Mystery disease kills dozens in Congo

A “mystery disease” recently struck the south-western corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), killing between 67 and 143 people over two weeks. 

Antarctica Is 10 Times Greener Than 35 Years Ago

Antarctica has shown a warming trend over the past 60 years, with the West Antarctic and Antarctic Peninsula regions showing a faster change.

80 % of people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050

Over the past three decades, there has been a startling increase in the prevalence of obesity across the U.S., at least doubling in adult men and women since 1990.

Almost 30% of Microplastics Come From a Hugely Overlooked Source

Every year, billions of vehicles worldwide shed an estimated 6 million tonnes of tire fragments.

Rapid temperature rise for Middle East and North Africa

By 2100, parts of the Arabian Peninsula could experience up to 9 degrees Celsius of warming.

From 8 global cities only Singapore passed the 30% tree test

Have you heard of the 3+30+300 rule for urban forestry? See how Melbourne and Sydney compare to New York, Denver, Seattle, Buenos Aires, Amsterdam and Singapore on trees, canopy and park proximity.

Record-Breaking Coral Death in The Great Barrier Reef Alarms Scientists

Parts of the Great Barrier Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian research showed Tuesday, with scientists fearing the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.

World heading toward a 'data doomsday' as demand outstrips energy supply

New research by Loughborough University warns that global renewable electricity supply will be unable to meet the surging demand from digital data by 2025.

Toxic smog hides Taj Mahal in Delhi, India

Officials in New Delhi, the world's most polluted capital, banned non-essential construction and urged residents to avoid burning coal in an effort to combat worsening air quality.

Over 44% Of Coral Species Face Extinction

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is warning that over 44% of reef-building coral species globally are at risk of extinction.

State of the climate: 2024 will be first year above 1.5C of global warming

This year is now virtually certain to beat 2023 as the hottest year on record. It will also be the first full year to surpass 1.5C above pre-industrial levels across the majority of observational records.

Private Jet Emissions Surged by Nearly 50% This Decade

The carbon footprint from private jet travel grew 46 % between 2019 and 2023 and will keep rising unless the ultra-luxury industry is regulated, according to a new research.

Greenhouse gas concentrations surge again to new record in 2023

Greenhouse gas levels surged to a new record in 2023, committing the planet to rising temperatures for many years to come. CO2 is accumulating in the atmosphere faster than any time experienced during human existence.

1 in 5 seafood products in the study were mislabelled

A recent study has found that seafood mislabelling is running rampant in Calgary, and that certain product names are more likely to hide species of conservation concern.