Fossil fuel transition back in draft UN pact after outcry

Aug 30, 2024 | News

Governments have reinstated a commitment to transition away from fossil fuels in the draft of a new United Nations pact due to be adopted next month, following widespread condemnation over its previous removal.

Signs of two gases in clouds of Venus could indicate life

Jul 17, 2024 | News, Science

Separate teams of scientists find evidence of phosphine and ammonia, potential biomarkers on planet whose surface reaches 450C.

Harmful ozone-layer gases falling faster than expected

Jun 11, 2024 | News

International efforts to protect the ozone layer have been a “huge global success”, scientists have said, after revealing that damaging gases in the atmosphere were declining faster than expected.

Planetary Health Diet reduces risk of dying from disease

Jun 10, 2024 | News

A diet promoting plant-based protein to help the environment now has a more human argument: It may lower your risk of dying from several major diseases.

New Zealand Māori population hits million mark

Jun 6, 2024 | News

Once regarded as ‘dying out’, Māori families celebrate population milestone and share their hopes for the future in a changing New Zealand.

Greenpeace blocks planting of ‘lifesaving’ golden rice

May 25, 2024 | News, Science

Scientists have warned that a court decision to block the growing of the genetically modified crop golden rice in the Philippines could have catastrophic consequences. Tens of thousands of children could die in the wake of the ruling, they argue.