Wildlife and humans thriving in Unesco-protected sites 23/4/2026

While wildlife populations crash globally, research finds designated areas enable recovery of threatened species. ...more

New UAE farming tech cuts energy by 60% and saves water 23/4/2026

Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has announced the adoption of the “Advanced Agriculture 4.0” system, as part of its efforts to support digital transformation in the agricultural sector. ...more

Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action under its presidency 22/4/2026

This year’s U.N. climate summit will seek to turn past decisions into action, with financing the main focus, Turkey’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum ‌told Reuters, as the country prepares to host and chair COP31 in November. ...more

Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world’s top environmental award 22/4/2026

First all-women cohort of winners hails from Colombia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, the UK and the US. ...more

Almost half of EU’s busiest flight routes are ‘hard or impossible’ to book on trains – report 22/4/2026

‘Stone age’ system of booking cross-border rail tickets holding back climate action by consumers, says thinktank. ...more

Cattle breed whose ancestors lived with Celts added to priority at-risk list 22/4/2026

UK’s Rare Breeds Survival Trust says calf numbers of white park cattle last year were less than two-thirds of 2022 level. ...more

‘Miracle tree’ removes 98% of microplastics from drinking water 22/4/2026

Moringa is thought to have been used by Ancient Egyptians to sterilise water. ...more

International Energy Agency Report: Global Energy Demand Slows to 1.3% In 2025 As Electricity Use Surges 3% Amid Economic And Geopolitical Uncertainty 21/4/2026

The latest analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that the world’s overall energy demand grew more slowly in 2025, even as electricity use continued to rise at a much faster pace. This shift took place against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tension, but the global push toward electrification remained strong. ...more

Fossil fuel power falls despite Hormuz crisis as renewables step in 21/4/2026

A predicted ‘coal comeback’ due to the Iran war energy crisis has not materialised, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). ...more

Record 165 GW of wind power capacity added in 2025, led by China, report says 21/4/2026

The global wind industry installed a record 165 ‌gigawatts of new capacity last year, up 40% from 2024 and mostly driven by China, a report by the Global Wind Energy Council said, adding this still lagged the pace needed to hit a key climate goal. ...more