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Major Landscape Restoration Project Begins in Northumberland An ambitious new landscape restoration project is underway in Northumberland, following the purchase of the 3,035-hectare Emblehope Estate by environmental organisation RESTORE. The project aims to restore nature and improve climate resilience across the landscape over the next 30 years. Plans include rewetting around 800 hectares of peatland,

Europe Experiencing Record-Breaking Heatwave Large parts of Europe are experiencing an exceptionally severe heatwave, with temperatures breaking records across several countries. A new analysis by World Weather Attribution has found that a heatwave of this severity would have been “virtually impossible” 50 years ago. Scientists say human-caused climate change has made extreme heat events significantly

UN General Assembly backs ‘historic’ climate resolution On the 20th May the UN General Assembly approved a “historic” resolution calling on countries to comply with their climate obligations, as stated by the landmark advisory opinion that was published last year by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Last July, in the opinion first requested by

Record Breaking Day for Renewable Energy Generation On Wednesday 22nd April, Great Britain’s electricity grid ran on a record-breaking 98.8% zero-carbon energy, for a short period between 15:30 and 16:00, surpassing the previous record of 97.7% set in April 2025. Gas usage sank to a historic low, making up just 1.2% of the energy mix,

World’s First Vertical Floating Solar Plant Begins Operating The push for renewable energy requires innovative solutions, such as the world’s first vertical floating solar plant, which is now operating on an artificial lake, Lake Jais, in Bavaria, Germany. Each segment requires only a narrow submerged base to secure the panels and allow controlled movement under

Youth-Led Organisations Improve Flood Education and Adaptation Measures in Nigeria and Uganda Two youth-led organisations, Green Quest and SV4CASH (Smart Village for Climate Action Self-Help) are helping to educate residents in Nigeria and Uganda, where climate-driven flooding destroys critical infrastructure and homes, and displaces and threatens thousands of families each year. Their strategies focus on

Renewables on the Rise 2025 was a good year for renewables! Following a 19% increase in solar capacity, wind and solar power produced more electricity in the European Union (EU) than fossil fuels for the first time. Wind and solar generated 30% of the EU’s electricity in 2025, ahead of the 29% generated by fossil

The First Young Planet Leaders Changemaker Academy In December the first Young Planet Leaders Changemaker Academy class graduated. 38 students, aged 14 – 22, representing 19 countries and six continents, came together for a series of online workshops that gave them the tools needed to create meaningful environmental change. After hearing from a variety of

COP30, or the 30th UN Climate Change Conference, was hosted in Belém, Brazil. Held annually, COP is a major global summit, bringing together scientists, researchers, policy makers and world leaders from around the globe. 56,000 representatives from 194 countries attended COP30, making it the second largest COP in history. Indigenous voices were prominent with over

Vatican City Is Now Producing All of Their Electricity from Renewable Sources Before his death, Pope Francis fulfilled his green energy vision with a massive solar installation that now powers all of Vatican City’s operations. Combining solar energy production with agricultural land use, the dual-purpose agrivoltaics system allows crops and solar panels to co-exist on