Europe could face increasing climate disasters if changes are not made
Europe is facing increasingly severe climate impacts, urging immediate action to combat the crisis. With the Portuguese government declaring a “state of calamity” over wildfires that have killed at least seven people, and the daily lives of hundreds of...
Extreme rain in Europe due to global heating
Researchers found global heating aggravated the four days of heavy rainfall that led to deadly floods in countries from Austria to Romania. The rains were made at least 7% stronger by climate change, World Weather Attribution (WWA) found, which led to towns being hit...
The National Trust proposes 50% plant-based menus
The biggest conservation charity in Europe, the National Trust, wants to go 50% plant-based to help it reach net-zero by 2030. Founded in 1895, the historic charity now has more than 500 historic properties, coastal areas and green spaces in the UK, including nine...
Food system change could reduce methane emissions
The way we eat, and the way we dispose of food, play a huge role in our growing methane problem, which is why addressing this issue is crucial for a sustainable future. An international team of researchers found that global emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse...
Climate crisis and consumerism threaten equitable future for humanity
All of humanity could share a prosperous, equitable future but the space for development is rapidly shrinking under pressure from a wealthy minority of ultra-consumers, a groundbreaking study has shown. Growing environmental degradation and climate instability have...
