For the first time, scientists have quantified the contribution of so-called ozone-depleting substances, like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), to extreme Arctic warming. The important, yet oft-forgotten, group of greenhouse gases were responsible
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In 2019, the oceans reached higher temperatures than at any other point in recorded human history, according to a new analysis published on 13 January in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences
Identifying optimal crop rotation strategies could improve long-term yields and reduce pesticide use, according to a new paper published on 16 January in PLOS Computational Biology (1). The authors used
A new large-scale analysis published on 9 January in Global Change Biology has revealed that plant life is increasing across the Himalayas, one of the fastest-warming regions in the world
Over 70 scientists from around the world have banded together to release an urgent call to action to reverse rapidly declining insect numbers (1). In a letter published on 6
In 2015, 193 countries committed to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a so-called blueprint for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. The goals address various
Air pollution leads to higher rates of depression and suicide, according to a new study published on 18 December in Environmental Health Perspectives (1). Since more than 90 per cent
After tense all-night talks in Brussels, the council of European ministers agreed on 2020 catch limits for Europe’s most important fish stocks early on Wednesday 20 December. While ministers believe
Natural gas faces an uncertain future. As the most environmentally friendly fossil fuel, it is considered a potential “bridge fuel” in the transition to cleaner energy sources. In a new
The outcome of the two-week-long COP25 conference in Madrid with delegates from almost 200 nations was a partial agreement that asks countries to come up with more ambitious targets to