The world’s forests are much shorter and younger, on average, than they were a century ago, according to the findings of a new global study published 28 May in Science
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On Thursday 28 May, the European Commission unveiled details of the proposed ‘green’ recovery package aimed at pulling EU economies out of the recession caused by the coronavirus outbreak, along
With its new “Farm to Fork” strategy, the European Commission has at last presented the two final, long-awaited pillars of its Green Deal: those dealing with agricultural policy and biodiversity.
In an open letter to G20 leaders, world health experts urge a ‘green’ recovery from the coronavirus pandemic that considers air pollution and climate breakdown. The 20 nations of the
As the global number of coronavirus cases passes 5.5 million and the death toll approaches 100,000, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that many countries could face a ‘second
In summer, parts of Antarctica are turning bright green as algae bloom across the surface of the melting snow. Now, scientists have created the first large-scale map of microscopic algae
Aquaculture is the farming of fish and other aquatic animals, while hydroponics involves growing plants without any soil. Both approaches have been successful on their own, however, combining fish and
On Wednesday, the European Commission revealed its proposed biodiversity strategy to protect nature and restore ecosystems. The ambitious long-term plan, finally unveiled on 20 May following a number of postponements
Information about the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and the disease it causes, COVID-19, is accumulating at a stellar rate. However, infections remain difficult to diagnose from symptoms alone, with cases ranging
Traumatic experiences suffered by young refugees puts them at increased risk of mental illness, according to a new paper published on 11 May in EClinicalMedicine (1). Even years after, experiences