UK farmers faced catastrophic harvest losses exceeding £800 million in 2025 due to extreme drought and climate impacts, worsening conditions.
UK’s arable farmers experience one of the worst harvests on record
How Halloween’s pumpkin obsession became an environmental nightmare
As Halloween nears, millions of UK pumpkins end up in the bin. Here’s how our pumpkin obsession fuels waste, emissions, and water loss.
COP30: Twelve environmental facts about Brazil in 2025
Explore 12 key environmental facts about Brazil in 2025, from Amazon deforestation trends and renewable energy expansion to COP30 preparations and biodiversity conservation.
2024 forest loss data shows wildfires are driving global forest losses
In 2024, wildfires surpassed logging as the main cause of record tropical forest loss, resulting in significant greenhouse gas emissions.
World Environment Day 2025: Beat plastic pollution
World Environment Day emphasizes combating plastic pollution, hosted by Korea, urging global action for sustainable practices and solutions.
Data indicates that the vertical farming market could be about to take off
Research shows vertical farming, driven by fresh vegetable demand and climate change, is set to grow to $6.46 billion by 2027, employing techniques like hydroponics and addressing arable land declines.
UK farming: Climate change fuels devastating crop yield returns in 2024
Severe weather led to one of the worst arable crop harvests in the UK, with significant losses in wheat, barley, and oilseed rape, while oat production increased, highlighting vulnerability to climate change.
Explainer: Why is soil health being degraded worldwide?
Soil health is declining globally due to climate change and industrial farming, prompting urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices and restoration.
Tree Species Guide is to help UK farmers plant more tree species
The University of Reading and Forest Research have released a guide to assist UK farmers in selecting suitable tree species for agroforestry systems.
Climate resilient crop analysis: Could rye grain show what sustainable cereal agriculture could look like?
Rye, an ancient grain, offers health benefits and climate resilience compared to wheat, being lower in carbon footprint and more adaptable to poor soils. Increased rye cultivation could enhance biodiversity and soil health.
A greener life, a greener world 