In early February 2025, large swaths of Japan were affected by what the national meteorological agency deemed the strongest cold front in several years.   Many areas in northern Japan were covered in heavy snow, disrupting rail and air travel. Hokkaido prefecture and the coast of the Japan Sea were among the worst-hit regions.  As of 10...

The EU defence, aeronautics, and space sectors thrive on innovation, but can they truly innovate if entire groups of talented people are left out? Today, these industrial sectors are among the least diverse in Europe, with barriers preventing many from accessing or advancing within them. According to a recent Union of Equality report, in the...

Situated within the Sutjeska National Park in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Perućica is one of the last remaining primeval rainforests in Europe. Spanning deep valleys and steep mountain slopes, this untouched forest is a biodiversity hotspot, home to ancient beech, fir, and spruce trees, some over 300 years old. The area supports numerous rare and...

The Grampians National Park, a nature reserve in Victoria, Australia, is known for its waterfalls, wildlife, and Aboriginal heritage. However, since December 2024, the park has been affected by a series of bushfires which have destroyed homes and devastated wildlife.  The first of the fires, called the Yarram Gap fire, was started by lightning...

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focused on key climate trends in January 2025. The bulletin reports that January 2025 was the warmest January on record globally, with an average surface air temperature of 13.23°C, which is 0.79°C higher than the average for the month between 1991...