Daisy Dunne

Daisy holds a BSc in biology from the University of Bristol and a science journalism MA from City, University of London. She previously worked at MailOnline covering science and technology.

UN biodiversity pledge: Brazil’s strategy to protect nature and address climate change

The world’s most biodiverse nation, Brazil, has belatedly published its UN plan for halting and reversing nature decline by the end of this decade.

July 8, 2026

What change of power in Colombia could mean for world’s fossil-fuel transition

Under Gustavo Petro, Colombia became a leading voice for phasing out fossil fuels. Now, his ally has lost to hard-right Trump favourite Abelardo de la Espriella, who backs more oil and “fracking to the max”. What could the shift mean for Colombia’s climate leadership?

July 2, 2026

The current state of ‘carbon dioxide removal’ around the world

Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies will need to be deployed at rates even faster than those seen for solar power, if the world is to have a chance of limiting global warming to 1.5C by 2100, says a new report.

June 8, 2026

Trump aid cuts could close database storing ‘world’s memory of disasters’

The world’s most comprehensive disaster database – relied on by thousands of climate scientists and policymakers – is at risk of closing as a result of cuts to US foreign aid by the Trump administration.

June 2, 2026

Key outcomes from the first summit on ‘transitioning away’ from fossil fuels

Countries attending a first-of-its-kind summit have walked away with plans to develop national roadmaps away from fossil fuels, along with new tools to address harmful subsidies and carbon-intensive trade.

May 12, 2026

Weald Action Group poster

Q&A: What does the ‘landmark’ Horse Hill judgment mean for UK fossil fuels?

Earlier this month, a years-long legal attempt by community and environmental groups to challenge a new oil project in Horse Hill, Surrey resulted in victory – with implications for all new fossil fuel projects in the UK.

July 11, 2024

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