The application of sewage sludge to land delivers high levels of microplastics (MPs), contributing to soil contamination and chronic effects on soil biota. Despite this, the quantitative chronic risk ...

Harmful tipping points in the natural world threaten humanity by disrupting life support systems and societal stability.

Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns * Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The earth has reached its first catastrophic tipping point linked to greenhouse gas emissions, with warm water coral reefs now facing a long-term decline and risking the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people, according to a new report. The report from scientists and conservationists warns the world is also “on the brink” of reaching other tipping points, including the dieback of the Amazon, the collapse of major ocean currents and the loss of ice sheets. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

Clams reveal North Atlantic destabilization in the early 20th century and at present.

A report by Kate Raworth on the Doughnut's evolution since 2012, with the latest Doughnut diagrams available to download

Study uncovers vivid and poignant accounts of reefs as high as houses off countries including UK, France and Ireland

We have breached 7 out of 9 Planetary Boundaries.The Planetary Health Check 2025 makes it clear: We have to act now.

Marine biologist Annabell reveals how coral reef collapse could affect fish intelligence, with insights on what reef degradation means for underwater life.

Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans - it will become law in January.

At least 60 countries must sign and ratify the High Seas Treaty for it to become international law. Join the #RaceForRatification. Ask leaders to ratify the Treaty Now!