The latest annual Horizon Scan of biological conservation issues for 2026, conducted by a panel of 26 scientists, practitioners, and policymakers, has identified 15 emerging issues that could significantly impact global biodiversity in the next decade. What is a Horizon Scan? Horizon scanning is a systematic approach used since 2009 to anticipate and identify emerging and novel trends that are likely to affect biological conservation. The goal is to highlight issues that are

As the world races to decarbonise its energy systems, one uncomfortable truth continues to slip through the cracks: even if we eliminated fossil fuel use entirely, our current food systems alone would still push global temperatures past the critical 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement. That’s the stark reality laid out in The Climate Movement’s Biggest Weakness , a recent and sobering piece by journalist Kenny Torrella, published by Vox October 2025. Drawing on the lat

In the age of ancestral diets, wellness influencers, and “clean girl” aesthetics, there’s a growing trend toward beauty products made from unexpected sources: cow fat, snail slime, and even salmon sperm. Promoted as “natural,” “non-toxic,” or “ancestral,” these animal-derived products are quickly gaining traction, often in response to public distrust of synthetic ingredients and concern over microplastics, parabens, and so-called “forever chemicals.” But behind the glossy cla

Reducing meat consumption is widely recognised as a key strategy in tackling both environmental degradation and public health burdens. Yet despite growing awareness, meat remains deeply entrenched in daily diets across high-income countries. A new study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems offers fresh insight into why, and how to change it. Authored by Chris MacDonald of the University of Cambridge, the paper explores the psychological barriers that keep consu

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It’s tempting to think of climate disasters as isolated events, a freak flood here, a heatwave there. But let’s be honest: this isn’t...

In a historic first, Australia has pledged to offer 280 climate visas annually to Tuvaluans, capturing headlines worldwide. The new visa...