Liam Gilliver

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‘Unprecedented fleet’ of offshore wind farms to be built in North Sea

At-sea wind farms will soon be connected to multiple countries across Europe, thanks to a landmark declaration.

26 January 2026

Earth News

Meet the scientist determined to save the wine industry from mildew

France’s wine crisis is being rocked by a surge of powdery and downy mildew, but a plant-based fungicide could save the day.

26 January 2026

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Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence chiefs warn

Without “major intervention” the UK risks increasing geopolitical instability, economic insecurity, conflict and migration.

23 January 2026

Nature

Whales may ‘divide resources’ to cope with climate change - study

Scientists have analysed almost 30 years of data to discover how whales in the North Atlantic Ocean are learning to co-exist in a warming world.

23 January 2026

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Trump ‘can’t find’ any wind farms in China. Is he looking hard enough?

Trump used the WEF in Davos to double-down on his attacks against renewable energy. But was anything he said accurate?

22 January 2026

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Top polluters controlled by nations that blocked fossil fuel phaseout

Many state-owned fossil fuel firms that emitted the highest levels of pollution in 2024 went on to block a phaseout roadmap at COP30.

22 January 2026

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Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in EU energy mix for first time

The EU is “rapidly” moving towards a clean energy future, but experts warn our “outdated” grid is holding us back.

22 January 2026

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New tool reveals the hidden environmental cost of every website

9,000 monthly searches on YouTube.com uses 10 litres of water – enough for a capuchin monkey to survive for 77 days.

21 January 2026

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‘Irreversible damage’: Is the world about to run out of water?

Decades of human activity have left “irreversible damage” to the planet’s water supply, a new report warns.

21 January 2026

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How much would a meat tax cost the average EU household?

Scientists have put forward the “first step” in tackling meat-related emissions without sending food prices skyrocketing.

20 January 2026

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Penguins are changing their breeding patterns. Should we be worried?

The breeding season of the Gentoo penguin in Antarctica has leaped forward by 14 days, sparking concern amongst scientists.

20 January 2026

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‘Pure hypocrisy’: WEF slammed for soaring use of private jets to Davos

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has gotten off to a bumpy start as participants are criticised for their soaring use of private jets.

19 January 2026

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Athletes call out polluting firms sponsoring 2026 Winter Olympics

Just three sponsorship deals for the 2026 Olympic Games are predicted to generate 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.

18 January 2026

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All you need to know as ‘historic’ High Seas Treaty comes into force

The High Seas Treaty signals a “new era of global ocean governance”, but experts warn that it will not stop irreversible damage.

17 January 2026

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How online abuse became the norm for Europe’s climate scientists

Spain could begin cracking down on online abuse targeted at climate scientists after finding an “alarming” increase in hate speech.

16 January 2026

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NASA sparks concern after report on rising temperatures omits climate

An expert says NASA’s statement is “consistent” with all of the other “anti-climate actions” the Trump administration has taken in the last year.

15 January 2026

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Scientist wins €215,000 award for work on carbon-sucking fungi

Dr Toby Kiers has won the 2026 Tyler Prize award after shedding light on “overlooked” fungi that can offset huge amounts of CO2.

15 January 2026

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We’ve ‘seriously underestimated’ how fast Earth is warming. Here’s why

Experts have sounded the climate alarm after discovering that global temperatures are accelerating faster than predicted.

15 January 2026

Earth News

EU cracks down on forever chemicals in drinking water. Will it work?

Experts warn that the EU's new rules on 'forever chemicals' do not go far enough to protect Europeans from drinking 'poison'.

14 January 2026

Earth News

Why time is running out for the EU and UK to plant more trees

The UK and EU both have ambitious targets for planting new trees to help meet climate targets. But how much progress has actually been made?

14 January 2026