Reports and Studies

Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming

A tiny, obscure animal often sold as aquarium food has been quietly protecting our planet from global warming by undertaking…

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Is this the end for Easter Island’s moai statues?

Easter Island’s famous moai statues are crumbling into the sea, forcing locals to face urgent decisions about how best to…

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$88m pollution-tracking satellite missing in space

An $88m (£65m) satellite designed to detect releases of the planet-warming gas methane from oil and gas production, has been…

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Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete

A major wildfire in eastern Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of people and caused widespread damage to homes…

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US halts some missile shipments to Ukraine over low stockpiles: Reports

The Pentagon has halted some shipments of air defense missiles and other precision munitions to Ukraine over concerns that US…

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Spain and England record hottest June as heatwave grips Europe

Spain and England have recorded their hottest June ever, as scorching temperatures continue to grip Europe. Spain’s weather service Aemet…

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Will there be a drought where I live?

If you live in north-west England or Yorkshire, you are already in an official state of drought, the Environment Agency…

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More than 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cuts: Study

More than 14 million of the world’s most vulnerable people — a third of them small children — could die…

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Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues

A heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing health warnings amid searing temperatures.…

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Can LA fire-proof itself?

Six months after the wildfires tore through Los Angeles, residents are tussling with the urban destruction left behind – and…

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