Giant prehistoric insects didn’t need high oxygen after all, study finds
Three hundred million years ago, Earth looked nothing like it does today. The continents were joined together in a massive…
Giant octopuses ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, study finds
Modern octopuses are known for their intelligence and flexibility, slipping through tight spaces, hiding in reefs, or drifting through the…
6 Facts About Endangered Penguin Species
Did you know that penguins are the second-most threatened bird group in the world? Climate change, overfishing, diseases, and habitat…
This 100 million-year-old snake had hind legs and a lost bone that changes evolution
A remarkably preserved fossil from Argentina is helping scientists sharpen the picture of how snakes evolved. The specimen belongs to…
Stunning 132 million-year-old dinosaur tracks are rewriting history
Southern Africa is famous for its rich record of prehistoric life, including dinosaurs. But around 182 million years ago, massive…
China leads global wind power installations, as additions surge 40 per cent in 2025 | News | Eco-Business
The latest data from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), a member-based organisation that represents the wind energy sector, shows…
Fossil fuel subsidies, high costs slow energy transition in rural Indonesia | News | Eco-Business
Renewable energy uptake has yet to gather momentum across Indonesia’s more than 84,000 villages, a new report concludes, as the…
1 in 5 Soil-Dependent Species Is Threatened With Extinction, New Study Finds
Of 8,653 soil-dependent species, 1,758 are globally threatened and 1,722 data deficient, meaning there is not yet enough information to…
Long coastlines, zero turbines: India’s stranded offshore wind | News | Eco-Business
India has one of the world’s longest coastlines, some of the most ambitious renewable energy targets, and a looming net-zero…
The relaxation of China’s straw burning ban | News | Eco-Business
China’s new Ecological and Environmental Code, approved on 12 March, includes a requirement for scientific and accurate “organisation and management…
Green shipping talks are a test for multilateralism
Em Fenton is Senior Director of Climate Diplomacy at Opportunity Green, supporting climate-vulnerable countries in multilateral negotiations, such as the…
Sixty countries head to Santa Marta to cement coalition for fossil fuel transition
Almost 60 governments are due to gather in the Colombian city of Santa Marta this week for what is being…
Scientists find perfect fossils in rust beneath Australian farmland
Beneath farmland in the central tablelands of New South Wales lies one of Australia’s most remarkable fossil locations, known as…
289-million-year-old mummified reptile reveals how breathing began on land
Every breath you take is part of a very ancient story. The steady movement of your chest, the muscles between…
Genoa Bans Fossil Fuel Ads, Joining Growing Global Movement
The City Council of Genoa this week became the second city in Italy to formally adopt a ban on fossil…
China’s solar exports reach “gigantic” record in March as energy crisis bites
China exported a record amount of solar components and photovoltaic panels last month, signalling that manufacturers are benefiting from stronger…
To phase out fossil fuels, developing countries need exit route from “debt trap”
High levels of national debt in parts of the Global South could hinder efforts to move away from fossil fuels,…
Earth Day 2026: How to Get Involved
Earth Day reminds us of the biggest environmental issues and their drivers. Here are 5 interesting Earth Day facts and…
Cities can unlock more private investments for urban climate action: report | News | Eco-Business
City planners and urban project developers can raise more money for climate adaptation by better aligning climate planning and finance…
Extreme heat is rewriting food security. The best fixes are already within reach
Kaveh Zahedi is the Assistant Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Director of FAO’s Office of…