The Permian–Triassic mass extinction (PTME), which occurred approximately 252 million years ago, represents the most severe crisis in the history of the Phanerozoic. It is generally accepted that this extinction was caused by (more…)

Pope Leo XIV, who took over the pontificate from Francis, is shown as a strong advocate for climate justice and nature conservationIn his early homilies and statements, he sharply warns that “our Earth is being plundered” and that (more…)

The European Commission plans to present a proposal today that would allow the EU to 2040 reached reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 % compared to levels from 2018 1990 – what would be in line with the ambition to achieve (more…)

The Southern Ocean, a key part of the global climate system, is undergoing a remarkable and abrupt change. After decades of expected warming of the polar Southern Ocean (south of 50°S), (more…)

Following generally above-average air temperatures during the first half of 2025, the response of the sea in Europe is particularly significant. The Mediterranean region is facing a historic heatwave with record-breaking water temperatures, one (more…)

Climate change is leading to an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, posing significant physical and economic risks to the global population, with annual costs estimated at 143 (more…)

Global warming, a phenomenon that has significantly affected our planet in recent decades, is a direct consequence of the disruption of the delicate balance between incoming solar radiation and that reflected and emitted. (more…)

Air pollution is an urgent public health crisis in the European Union, responsible for 240,000 deaths every year, according to the European Environment Agency. (more…)

The global economy faces unprecedented environmental crises, including climate change, biodiversity loss and widespread pollution. Achieving a transition to net-zero emissions requires (more…)

Arctic sea ice reached a historic low in late June 2025, raising serious concerns about its impacts on the global weather system, particularly on winter weather in the Northern Hemisphere. The Arctic melting season (more…)

There is a widespread misconception that forests in industrialized countries of the northern hemisphere – Annex 1 countries under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – are not threatened, or are less threatened than tropical forests. (more…)

This information article draws on a policy proposal that presents ten measures for National Social Climate Plans (NSCPs). The NSCPs are to accompany carbon pricing in heating and transport (ETS2) (more…)

Environmental noise, an often underestimated pollutant, poses a significant and growing environmental and public health risk in Europe. Although its impact is usually associated with human health, recent findings from the EEA (more…)

European cities are no longer just testing ideas; they are building models for the future. With climate deadlines looming, the key challenge is to turn successful experiments into standard urban practice to meet net-zero targets. (more…)

Around 48 million Europeans, representing 10.6% of the EU population in 2023, cannot afford to keep their homes warm enough. This condition, known as energy poverty, means the inability to (more…)

Small-scale food producers in Europe, the vast majority of which are small and medium-sized enterprises and family farms, often face significant disadvantages compared to large market players. Long and complex (more…)

Brazil has been hit by devastating fires over the past 40 years, leaving a deep ecological footprint. New analysis by Brazilian organization MapBiomass reveals that since 1985 to 2024 was affected by the fire 206 million hectares of land – which corresponds to almost (more…)

In the Mediterranean Sea  ongoing heat wave. This data visualization, based on data from the Copernicus Marine Service (CMEMS), shows sea surface temperature anomalies recorded June 22, 2025. Areas in dark red indicate temperatures more than 5°C above the seasonal average. The most intense warming was observed in the western Mediterranean, including the Balearic and Tyrrhenian Seas. (More on copernicus.eu)

Growing concerns about climate change and the increasingly tight time window for action require significant reductions in carbon emissions and large-scale removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Natural climate solutions, such as forest restoration (more…)

Climate change anxiety is an increasingly widespread phenomenon that is gaining considerable attention in the scientific community and society. Although its prevalence is increasing, the potential causes and consequences of this anxiety have not yet been fully understood. (more…)