Colombia and Ecuador are home to tropical glaciers, of which there are few left on the planet. These glaciers, located near the equator, are particularly vulnerable to climate change, and the consequences of their melting are vast.
Colombia and Ecuador are home to tropical glaciers, of which there are few left on the planet. These glaciers, located near the equator, are particularly vulnerable to climate change, and the consequences of their melting are vast.
The presumably new government of the Union and the SPD is committed to Germany being climate-neutral in 2045. But the way to get there is more than unclear in the new coalition agreement.
The presumably new government of the Union and the SPD is committed to Germany being climate-neutral in 2045. But the way to get there is more than unclear in the new coalition agreement.
Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that some species of lichen can survive conditions similar to those on Mars. And that includes deadly ionizing radiation that has failed to prevent these hardy organisms from growing almost normally.
Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that some species of lichen can survive conditions similar to those on Mars. And that includes deadly ionizing radiation that has failed to prevent these hardy organisms from growing almost normally.
Switzerland emitted 40.8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 2023, 1 million tonnes less than the previous year. Overall, greenhouse gas emissions were 26% lower than in 1990. The Alpine nation has committed to reducing its emissions by half compared with 1990 levels by 2030.
Switzerland emitted 40.8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 2023, 1 million tonnes less than the previous year. Overall, greenhouse gas emissions were 26% lower than in 1990. The Alpine nation has committed to reducing its emissions by half compared with 1990 levels by 2030.
Adored for their loyalty, their joy of life and their unwavering company, dogs occupy a central place in our homes. However, their environmental impact, which is often ignored, is much heavier than we think.
Adored for their loyalty, their joy of life and their unwavering company, dogs occupy a central place in our homes. However, their environmental impact, which is often ignored, is much heavier than we think.
Europe faced a stark east-west climate divide last year: compared to the long-term average, it was too wet in the west and too dry in the east, a new report shows.
Europe faced a stark east-west climate divide last year: compared to the long-term average, it was too wet in the west and too dry in the east, a new report shows.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organization are today publishing the “European State of the Climate” report for the year 2024. A report based on the contributions of a hundred scientists.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organization are today publishing the “European State of the Climate” report for the year 2024. A report based on the contributions of a hundred scientists.
A major forest fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in Achouffe, near Houffalize in the province of Luxembourg, in a fir forest difficult to access, about ten hectares burned. Seventy-five firefighters from various areas went to the site, including some from Luxembourg, to lend a hand to their Belgian colleagues.
A major forest fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in Achouffe, near Houffalize in the province of Luxembourg, in a fir forest difficult to access, about ten hectares burned. Seventy-five firefighters from various areas went to the site, including some from Luxembourg, to lend a hand to their Belgian colleagues.
Riga Municipality urges residents not to dispose of mobile phones, e-cigarettes, laptops and lithium batteries in household waste, as they pollute the environment and are a fire hazard, Latvian Radio reports on 12 April.
Riga Municipality urges residents not to dispose of mobile phones, e-cigarettes, laptops and lithium batteries in household waste, as they pollute the environment and are a fire hazard, Latvian Radio reports on 12 April.
The Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund (BSAP Fund) has opened a new call for proposals, providing a funding opportunity for projects that address key challenges facing the Baltic Sea. New project proposals will be accepted until 18 April, so you need to move quite quickly if you want to apply.
The Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund (BSAP Fund) has opened a new call for proposals, providing a funding opportunity for projects that address key challenges facing the Baltic Sea. New project proposals will be accepted until 18 April, so you need to move quite quickly if you want to apply.
The number of injured seal pups has increased, and most of the injuries are so severe that the animals cannot be saved. Experts reiterate that seal pups sleeping on the shore should not be approached, and dogs should be kept on a leash on the beach, Latvian Television reported on 3 April.
The number of injured seal pups has increased, and most of the injuries are so severe that the animals cannot be saved. Experts reiterate that seal pups sleeping on the shore should not be approached, and dogs should be kept on a leash on the beach, Latvian Television reported on 3 April.
