Climate change

In a new paper, just published in the journal Science, Swansea University researchers argue for considering the value of seagrasses beyond carbon in the context of the UN Sustainable Development goals

The value of seagrass to the planet’s future is far greater than appreciated
Experts at the forefront of efforts to restore the UK’s coastal seagrass meadows say the remarkable plant’s contribution to the most important to-do list in the history of humankind should be reassessed.

‘Unremarkable’ 2021 weather would have been hottest on record before 1990 (PA/Canva)

‘Unremarkable’ 2021 weather would have been hottest on record before 1990

The Cambrian Mountains area is sometimes called

PREMIUM 'Last wilderness' in Wales under threat from windfarm developments, says group

Extinction Rebellion protesters occupied the Aberpergwm mine on Sunday July 11. Photo: XR

Extinction Rebellion protesters occupy Aberpergwm mine

The site of the proposed East Aberthaw Solar Farm in the Vale of Glamorgan. The plans by Low Carbon Investment Management Ltd have generated controversy locally. Photo: Siriol Griffiths. Inset: PA

Plan for massive solar farm on arable land generates controversy

The National can reveal that the Crown Estate has not contributed financially towards crucial flood defence works on its land in the north of Wales. (Image: PA Wire/Denbighshire County Council).

PREMIUM EXCLUSIVE: Crown Estate paid nothing towards flood defence scheme on its own land

A wildlife charity has strongly criticised the Welsh Government over a lack of progress on nature emergency targets. (Pictures: Huw Evans Agency; Neil Smith; VisitWales)

RSPB "bitterly disappointed' in Welsh Government nature emergency progress

How Newport became an environmental exemplar.

PREMIUM From grubby to green: how Newport became an environmental exemplar

Protesters outside Cardiff Council's AGM Picture: @CleanAirForCDF/Twitter

Cardiff councillors surprised by protester's speech from public gallery

Protesters gathered peacefully outside County Hall in Llandrindod

Activists have urgent message for council - it is ‘Sleepwalking into Extinction’

Extinction Rebellion activists in Lloyds Bank in London earlier this year, including Pam Williams (middle), a retired organic livestock farmer from Llanidloes

Welsh pensioner fined for role at London Extinction Rebellion protests

Hundreds of high risk coal tips remain throughout south Wales. (picture: Jon Pountney)

Keeping high-risk coal tips secret won't stop fear, says Plaid

Jonathan Williams looks at the legal issues surrounding Aberpergwm colliery, and the likelihood of legal action against the Welsh Government and Coal Authority from the Coal Action Network. Photo: Twm Owen

Analysis Will the Welsh Government end up in court over coal?

Dr Elaine Jensen from Aberystwyth University looks at how perennial biomass energy crops can help remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Photo: PA

analysis 'From desert rave to climate activism: c’mon Wales, let’s get on with it'

Campaign group Save Penrhos Coastal Park Holyhead wants to prevent English company Land and Lakes from felling 27 acres of trees within the forest on Ynys Môn in order to build a holiday park. Photo: Google Streetview

PREMIUM 'I'll tie myself to a tree': saving an ancient forest from becoming a holiday park

Flooding in Dinas Powys, December 2020. The risk of flooding in the south east of Wales is set to rise in coming years.

Newport among the most at-risk flood hotspots in UK, new study finds

Welsh Water want to build 100 acre water treatment facility on farmland in Pontsarn, north of Merthyr. The local community say they will fight to protect the green space. Photo: Siriol Griffiths

Exclusive EXCLUSIVE: Community fury at Welsh Water development on 'green lungs' of Merthyr

How ready are UK councils for the transition to electric vehicles? (Picture: PA Wire)

Just 13 percent of Welsh councils have an electric vehicle transition plan

The Welsh Government's coal tip safety white paper will be published in May. (Picture: Jon Pountney)

Coal tip safety white paper due in May, Welsh Government announces

Dr Hywel Griffiths from Aberystwyth University looks at the history of commercial forestry in Wales and how it's impacting upon our current discussions over tree planting.

analysis How commercial forestry has impacted the debate over Welsh tree planting today

Protesters outside the Senedd

PREMIUM Protesters want to see action not just words from Welsh Government on coal

The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. The Russia's invasion of Ukraine and IPCC report must provide the impetus to accelerate our green transition says Liz Saville-Roberts. Photo: PA

Opinion Our response to Putin’s war on Ukraine must include ending our addiction to fossil fuels

Protestors demonstrate in opposition to Cambo oil field at last year's COP26 climate summit. (Picture: PA Wire)

Climate advisers: Cutting fossil fuel demand best way to stop high energy bills

The approval of a coal mine expansion in Aberpergwm has revealed the cracks in the UK and Welsh governments climate commitments. (Picture: Huw Evans Agency)

CLIMATE FEATURE Climate crisis: Welsh Government 'don't want to own' Aberpergwm mine decision

Fire crews rescue Crickhowell landlord Howard Baker and his Old English Sheepdog during Storm Dennis. Photo ©PRWPhotography

Opinion Does Wales need a National Flood Agency?

Campaigners are calling for a halt to new intensive farms around the River Wye. (Picture: RawPixel Ltd)

Call for halt to new intensive farms in River Wye catchment to curb pollution

Wales Climate Change Minister Julie James refused to be drawn on the future of Model Farm while giving evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee in the House of Commons.

WATCH: Climate Change Minister refuses to answer MP's question on Model Farm

Model Farm: protestors are urging the Welsh Government to call in the planning application in order to put a stop to it

Exclusive Model Farm: protestors urge Welsh Government to halt proposals

Seaweed has a variety of uses, from being food for humans and animals to being used to make plastics, textiles and pharmaceuticals. It is also a vital weapon in the fight against climate change. Photo: PA

Expert analysis Seaweed, the super food and surprise weapon in the climate change fight

Former UK minister, Lord Lilley, said that climate change had

Climate change has 'saved lives', says UK Tory former minister

Bushfires in Australia, 2019 (Picture source: PA Wire)

Maps track effect of climate change on forests worldwide

The British monarchy owns a collection of land and holdings across the UK, managed by the Crown Estate (Picture source: PA Wire)

Petition to give Wales Crown Estate control reaches over 2,000 signatures

Toppled trees at Bodnant Garden following the gale-force winds of Storm Arwen. Picture: National Trust

Opinion How do we prepare for a future of extreme weather in Wales?

The Hirael in Bangor flood defence proposals. Source: planning documents.

Major Bangor flood defence application is submitted

The Wales Coast Path towards Llanfairfechan. Photo: Mat Fascione CC BY-SA 2.0

Opinion Flooding: the postcode lottery

Lee Waters, deputy minister for climate change (centre)

Every Welsh household to be offered free tree to plant in climate change fight

Ty Pawb in Wrexham was repurposed from an old car park and market hall to accommodate new arts facilities.

Opinion Why build new when you can repurpose the old?

Climage change activists at Cop26. Photo: PA

Julie James: My message to Greta Thunberg? We’re not doing ‘blah, blah, blah’ in Wales

Jason Watkins as Professor Philip Jones. Photo: Laurence Cendrowicz, BBC

Writer Owen Sheers says climate solutions are ‘a challenge of imagination’

Plaid Cymru call for Welsh Green Bonds to fund decarbonisation

Plaid Cymru call for Welsh Green Bonds to fund decarbonisation

(Picture: Huw Evans Agency)

PREMIUM Welsh Government accused of 'hypocrisy' over Gwynedd road scrapping

Mark Drakeford will travel to Scotland today

First Minister to join world leaders at COP26

The two-week COP26 in Glasgow aims to drive action by securing emission reductions on a global scale. Photo: PA

Opinion COP26 is the last opportunity for leaders to step up their game

The First Minister is to launch a new plan to tackle the climate emergency ahead of Cop26 in Glasgow. Photo: PA

‘Decade of action’ needed to achieve a net zero Wales, says Drakeford

Even with new and updated climate action plans, and pledges from major polluters, the world is on track for 2.7C of warming, a UN report shows ahead of COP26. Photo: PA

Opinion 'COP26 is the watershed moment to get a grip'

The Youth Climate Ambassadors are among our nominees for the Environmental Community Group award (Photo: The Size of Wales)

National Environmental Awards: Meet our Environmental Community Group nominees

Pressure is being piled on governments in the lead up to COP26.

Opinion 'Some politicians seem to see human beings as giant locusts'

Picture shows the River Taff near the top of the flood defences in Pontypridd, March 2021. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

New developments 'must consider risks of climate change'

Llanrwst suffered from severe flooding following Storm Ciara in February 2020. Photo: Ian Cooper.

Opinion Managing flash floods in a changing climate

The decline of the Wye is our planet in miniature

OPINION The crisis at the Wye is a mini environmental breakdown

Bonvilston Village Green. Photo - Siriol Griffiths

Opinion Fix the housing crisis to help protect our green spaces

Stock image of a power station's cooling towers. Original picture: Pexels

PREMIUM Should Wales turn to nuclear power to meet its climate goals?

Just 30 Menai whitebeams are left growing in its home along the Menai Strait. Source: Botanic Gardens Conservation International

3 in 10 tree species at risk of extinction – including one in Wales

File photo showing a person using a petrol pump. The new E10 petrol is made with up to 10% bioethanol. Picture: Nick Ansell

New 'cleaner' petrol being rolled out at forecourts across Wales today