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Latest news about climate change, its impacts and potential solutions
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Lack of methane emissions control threatens climate change action
Over 85% of methane emissions aren't being regulated by governments around the world.
19 May 2023 -
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Climate change set to breach 1.5⁰C limit for first time by 2027
The world is rapidly running out of time to halt rising temperatures.
17 May 2023 -
Science news
Scientists weed out harmful genes to breed better potatoes
An unprecedented look at potato genetics could help to tackle world hunger.
11 May 2023 -
Science news
Sea ice algae on which Arctic animals rely under threat from climate change
Traces of ice algae have been found in many animal groups revealing the critical importance of algae and the sea ice on which it grows to the fragile Arctic ecosystem.
19 April 2023

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Lack of methane emissions control threatens climate change action
Over 85% of methane emissions aren't being regulated by governments around the world.
19 May 2023 -
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Climate change set to breach 1.5⁰C limit for first time by 2027
The world is rapidly running out of time to halt rising temperatures.
17 May 2023 -
Science news
Scientists weed out harmful genes to breed better potatoes
An unprecedented look at potato genetics could help to tackle world hunger.
11 May 2023 -
Science news
Sea ice algae on which Arctic animals rely under threat from climate change
Traces of ice algae have been found in many animal groups revealing the critical importance of algae and the sea ice on which it grows to the fragile Arctic ecosystem.
19 April 2023 -
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Can ancient food webs help predict biodiversity collapse?
A gradual decline in biodiversity may have led to a more devastating ecosystem collapse during the Permian-Triassic mass extinction.
11 April 2023 -
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Mystery emissions of ozone-damaging gases are fuelling climate change
Levels of some ozone-damaging gases are on the rise, despite a global ban on their production.
3 April 2023 -
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Climate change 'survival guide' finds 1.5⁰C is achievable, but needs urgent action
The latest climate report reveals that the world is more than capable of tackling climate change, but current action simply isn't enough.
20 March 2023 -
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Extreme snowstorms decimate Antarctic petrel nests
Climate change is thought to be responsible for bringing more extreme weather to the continent, which is exacerbating a long term decline in nest numbers.
13 March 2023 -
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Historic treaty to protect the world's oceans finally agreed
Nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans from exploitation.
6 March 2023 -
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'Unusually high' number of turtle strandings in the UK and Ireland
While these strandings are thought to be the result of an unseasonably stormy year, climate change could make them more common in future.
27 February 2023 -
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Everyone should live within a 15-minute walk of nature
The UK government has released plans to restore the natural world.
31 January 2023 -
Behind the Science: Carla Greco investigates how cyanobacteria thrive in Antarctica's lakes
PhD student Carla on exploring how cyanobacteria survive in the cold temperatures of Antarctic lakes.
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Collections
Christmas plants: The traditions and science of festive flora
Two Museum experts highlight the stories and science behind some of our most festive flora.
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Anthropocene
Renewable energy and its importance for tackling climate change
Get the facts about sustainable energy.
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Walrus spotted on beach in southern UK
A walrus has been seen hauled out on a beach in Hampshire, UK.
12 December 2022 -
Biodiversity
Indigenous Peoples call for co-operation to conserve the world's biodiversity
Recognising the rights of the world's Indigenous Peoples could be crucial to protecting nature.
9 December 2022 -
Anthropocene
How are climate change and biodiversity loss linked?
The climate crisis and biodiversity loss are closely connected but the good news is, so are the solutions.
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Anthropocene
Plant expert Ana Claudia Araujo investigates the extinction of our global flora
Museum plant specialist Ana Claudia researches global biodiversity decline.
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The world's oldest DNA represents a two-million-year-old ecosystem
DNA found in Greenland has broken the record for the oldest yet discovered.
7 December 2022 -
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Destruction of forests and grasslands is biggest cause of biodiversity loss
A new study has looked at what is driving the biodiversity crisis.
9 November 2022 -
Anthropocene
Eco-anxiety: how to cope at a time of climate crisis
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the climate crisis or the state of our planet? These techniques can help you improve your mental wellbeing.
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COP27: What to expect from 2022's climate change conference
Demands for climate action are stronger than ever as the world comes together once again to discuss the rapidly warming world.
4 November 2022 -
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First wild European bison born in the UK for thousands of years
A herd of bison released into woodland near Canterbury, Kent, have surprised conservationists by giving birth to a calf.
21 October 2022 -
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Unlocking wheat's genetic secrets to feed the world
A new project aims to use the Museum's historic collections to investigate how the genome of wheat has changed.
12 October 2022 -
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Climate change will increase termite activity, releasing more carbon dioxide
Termites could reduce the amount of carbon stored in wood as the world gets hotter and drier.
22 September 2022 -
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Net zero is cheaper and greener than continuing the use of fossil fuels
Going green is no longer just the smart decision – it's also the most profitable one.
13 September 2022 -
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Greta Thunberg warns 'humanity's life support is being destroyed' on visit to the Museum
Greta Thunberg and the Museum have teamed up to help educate students on the importance of tackling both the climate and biodiversity crises.
8 September 2022 -
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HMS Challenger: How a 150-year-old expedition still influences scientific discoveries today
Over a century ago, one of the most important scientific expeditions in history departed from the UK to explore the oceans of the world.
6 September 2022 -
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Moist mountain mice grow bigger than their drier relatives
Andean mice grow differently depending on what side of the mountain they come from.
1 September 2022 -
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The cost of carbon dioxide may be four times higher than thought
Carbon dioxide could be being undervalued by over 70% in the USA, making the cost effectiveness of climate action appear much lower than it actually is.
1 September 2022 -
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First report of deadly disease raises concerns for Europe's starfish
A disease that causes starfish to disintegrate has been reported in the UK and Europe, raising fears for marine ecosystems.
27 July 2022 -
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40⁰C heatwaves could happen every few years because of climate change
Records for the highest UK temperature have been set three times already in the twenty-first century and could continue to do so as global warming takes its toll.
25 July 2022 -
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Penguins are some of the slowest-evolving birds in the world
The evolution of penguins has been laid out in unparalleled detail, revealing how they came into being.
19 July 2022 -
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Risks to human health are increasing because of climate change
The effect of rising global temperatures on human health may require changes in our behaviour, mindset and the spaces we live in.
15 July 2022 -
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The solutions to climate change and plastic pollution are linked
Despite vast investment in climate change, much less attention is being paid to plastic pollution - and we need to fight both together.
5 July 2022 -
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Climate change report lays out what the UK must do to achieve net zero
The UK is on track to cut just 40% of the emissions required to reach net zero, the country's top climate body has warned.
29 June 2022 -
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Bird flu outbreak devastates UK seabird colonies
Thousands of seabirds are dropping dead from bird flu at some of the UK's most important seabird colonies.
28 June 2022 -
Collections
The Irish elk: when and why did this giant deer go extinct and what did it look like?
Fossil bones and antlers in the Museum's collection hold clues about the life and disappearance of Europe's biggest ever deer.
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Monkeypox: How is biodiversity loss linked to emerging zoonotic diseases?
As we encroach more on the natural world, new diseases are likely to become more common.
24 June 2022 -
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COP15 explained: What is the biodiversity conference and why is it important?
Discussions which will define the future of the world's biodiversity are set to take place in Canada later this year.
22 June 2022