The Latest Breaking News on Environment

Energy secretary says countries must work together during conference at which US delegate called net zero ‘dangerous’

With 2024 confirmed as the hottest year on record, pressure is mounting on all countries to step up their climate commitments. In just over six months, world leaders will convene in Brazil for Cop30. Its president, André Corrêa do Lago, has warned the era of empty promises is over, but…

US President Donald Trump has defied international norms on the nascent field of deep-sea mining, signing an executive order expanding the practice for rare earth minerals in domestic and international waters.

Langtang was destroyed in the earthquake and 300 people there died. But others returned and rebuilt a tourist haven.

Weardale, North Pennines: Haymaking is three months away, but for now, dozens of wildflowers are jostling for space and light – among them is the lady’s mantle

Transforming a former industrial area in Sweden will bring psychological benefits for future residents and reduce construction’s climate impact

Exclusive: EU Transparency Register shows law firms also among lobbyists working for fossil fuel companies

Employees of water firms who obstruct investigations into spills could face jail under new rules that come into force on Friday

Speech made clear prime minister sees renewable energy as core to UK’s future prosperity and national security