Environment

2024 will be world’s hottest on record, EU scientists say

This year is “virtually certain” to eclipse 2023 as the world’s warmest since records began, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Thursday.

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New Prada-designed spacesuit is a small step for astronaut style, but could be a giant leap for sustainable fashion

Fashion is moving towards more sustainable offerings, but what more can be done?

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Hurricane Milton explodes into a powerful Category 5 storm as it heads for Florida

What exactly is rapid intensification, and what does global climate change have to do with it?

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Why plastic bottles now have their caps attached in some countries

If you have travelled to the UK or Europe recently, you may have bought a drink and noticed something odd: the once removable cap is now tethered to the bottle by a small strip of plastic.

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Fashion award winners highlight creative and stylish use of waste materials

The winners of this year’s Mindful Fashion Circular Design Awards showed skill and creativity in transforming waste materials into wearable and stylish garments.

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10 reader tips for reducing food waste in the kitchen

Discover practical and creative ways to minimise food waste in your kitchen with these 10 reader-approved tips.

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Superyacht sinking: Waterspouts can be as dangerous as tornadoes on land says expert

While waterspouts and tornadoes both involve rotating columns of air, there are important differences.

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The making of Australia’s first Dark Sky Community at Carrickalinga

In a world increasingly illuminated by artificial light, the beautiful night skies of a small coastal town in South Australia have attracted international recognition.

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People tend to be less green on holiday – here’s how to change that

Studies show that people tend to be less green on holiday than at home.

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Repeating aids believing: Climate misinformation feels more true through repetition – even if you back climate science

If you consider yourself a climate science supporter, you probably wouldn’t think simple exposure to a sceptic’s claim could shift your views.

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Signs of life spotted at Britain’s felled Sycamore Gap tree

 Signs of life have emerged at the base of Britain’s Sycamore Gap tree.

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Drop in South Africa’s rhino poaching linked to dehorning programmes

Dehorning programmes aim to save critically endangered rhinos from poaching.

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Two meteor showers to light up our skies – here’s how to catch the stellar show

On any clear night, if you gaze skywards long enough, chances are you’ll see a meteor streaking through the sky. Some nights, however, are better than others.

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The tree that bears 40 different fruits

A professor from Syracuse University in New York created a tree that produces 40 different fruits.

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Sharks off Rio de Janeiro test positive for cocaine

Sharks off the coast of Brazil’s party city Rio de Janeiro have tested positive for cocaine.

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154-year-old pink wisteria in Japan creates magical canopy

This giant pink wisteria vine in Japan will leave you gobsmacked – it’s more than 150 years old.

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How to find the Matariki star cluster: Best times and locations

On Friday 28 June, Aotearoa marks the third year of our newest public holiday, recognising Matariki, the Māori New Year.

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10 things you didn’t know about Jane Goodall

Dame Jane Goodall is considered to be the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees. As well as her work studying and observing these primates, her 60-year-long career has spanned conservation, activism and mentorship.

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Why the kookaburra’s iconic laugh is at risk of being silenced

A combination of human-driven factors – climate change, bushfires and land clearing – is rapidly driving down kookaburra numbers.

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The total solar eclipse is a cosmic spectacle well worth the hype

Eclipse fever has gripped North America, where many people are talking, worrying — and obsessing — about the April 8 total solar eclipse.

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Landmark study reveals new ‘tree of life’ for all birds living today

After 10 years of work, the largest-ever study of bird genomes has produced a remarkably clear picture of the bird family tree.

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World’s first plantable cutlery sprouts onto the dining scene

You can now plant your fork and watch it grow.

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What washing machine settings can I use to make my clothes last longer?

How to keep your clothes in good shape? Check the labels and use the right washing machine settings.

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Where your favourite brand’s ethics rank on the annual ‘Chocolate Scorecard’

Each Easter we spend about $62 a head on chocolates, but the cost of buying unsustainable products can be far greater.

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