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US energy chief tells BBC that nuclear fusion will soon power the world

Desk ReporterSeptember 15, 2025September 16, 2025

September 15, 2025September 16, 202530

US energy chief tells BBC that nuclear fusion will soon power the world US Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke to BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt in an interview in Brussels. The US Energy Secretary told the BBC not to worry too much about planet-warming emissions, claiming that in five years,......

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The invisible impact of climate change

Desk ReporterSeptember 10, 2025September 10, 2025

September 10, 2025September 10, 202537

The invisible impact of climate change By Martin Montague Climate change is not only damaging our planet; it is also threatening our mental health. Experts warn that it is putting us at risk of developing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The situation is dire. Since the 1980s, days with temperatures......

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Drinking water is being collected by creating fog traps in the Atacama Desert

Desk ReporterAugust 31, 2025August 31, 2025

August 31, 2025August 31, 202558

Drinking water is being collected by creating fog traps in the Atacama Desert Chile’s Atacama Desert is extremely dry, with virtually no measurable rainfall. Although it is a coastal region, sea breezes blow inland. New technology could provide valuable drinking water from sea breezes. Fog traps are mesh screens that......

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Global plastics talks have collapsed as countries are deeply divided

Desk ReporterAugust 29, 2025August 29, 2025

August 29, 2025August 29, 202549

Global plastics talks have collapsed as countries are deeply divided Global talks to create a landmark agreement to end plastic pollution have failed again. From August 5-14, 2025, delegates from 179 countries and over 1,900 participants from 618 observer organizations, including scientists, environmentalists, and industry representatives, convened at the United......

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Project Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process

Desk ReporterAugust 28, 2025August 29, 2025

August 28, 2025August 29, 202553

Project Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for an implemented or proposed project follows the following process. Screening This initial step determines whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant environmental impacts. If so, a full Environmental Impact Assessment is initiated. If not, the project......

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A rare plant in the Philippines that absorbs nickel from the soil

Desk ReporterAugust 18, 2025August 19, 2025

August 18, 2025August 19, 202583

A rare plant in the Philippines that absorbs nickel from the soil A rare plant species in the Philippines, Rinorea niccolifera, absorbs nickel from the soil. Sometimes its leaves absorb up to 18,000 ppm (parts per million) of nickel. Nickel is a heavy metal that is highly toxic, leading to......

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The recycling dilemma: Most plastic still ends up as waste

Desk ReporterAugust 16, 2025August 17, 2025

August 16, 2025August 17, 202574

The recycling dilemma: Most plastic still ends up as waste Due to the record amount of plastic produced daily, with less than 10% recycled, we need to reconsider our approach to recycling. Over 90% of the world’s plastic is not recycled, highlighting the seriousness of the pollution crisis. Less than......

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Dubai and Saudi Arabia to build over 1,000 rainwater dams in a bid to achieve sustainable development

Desk ReporterAugust 4, 2025August 17, 2025

August 4, 2025August 17, 202540

Dubai and Saudi Arabia to build over 1,000 rainwater dams in a bid to achieve sustainable development Major initiative aims to secure water resources and restore ecosystems under Vision 2030. Major initiative aims to secure water resources and restore ecosystems under Vision 2030 Dubai and Saudi Arabia will construct over......

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Countries that fail to curb fossil fuel use may have to pay compensation, UN top court rules

Desk ReporterJuly 31, 2025August 17, 2025

July 31, 2025August 17, 202553

Countries that fail to curb fossil fuel use may have to pay compensation, UN top court rules The UN’s top court has ruled that countries that do not prevent climate damage may be liable for compensation. On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a significant advisory......

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Melting glaciers and ice sheets could trigger a wave of volcanic eruptions, study says

Desk ReporterJuly 10, 2025August 17, 2025

July 10, 2025August 17, 202573

Melting glaciers and ice sheets could trigger a wave of volcanic eruptions, study says Adamian Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Guardian A study in Chile has revealed that climate change increases the likelihood and explosiveness of volcanic eruptions, with potential risks also identified in Antarctica. A study in Chile has revealed......

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