Warning for coastal cities as research shows that it is 120,000 years since the global sea level was substantially higher than it is now.
Environment
Climate Change Issues Get Digital Boost
New book analyses how digital media is contributing to coverage of climate change at a time when traditional media is in decline.
New book analyses how digital media is contributing to coverage of climate change at a time when traditional media is in decline.
Legalizing Cameroon’s Timber Production Chain
Timber produced for domestic consumption is generally absent from official statistics and produced without a valid permit. What gives?
Timber produced for domestic consumption is generally absent from official statistics and produced without a valid permit. What gives?
Climate Change Caused Middle East Dust Storm
The reason for the giant 2015 dust storm in the Middle East was climate change, not the Syrian conflict, and more could follow.
The reason for the giant 2015 dust storm in the Middle East was climate change, not the Syrian conflict, and more could follow.
It’s A Flying Shame: “Greta Effect” Has People Swearing Off Air Travel
“Flying shame” (or “Flygskam” in Swedish) describes guilting people out of taking airplane trips given the massive carbon footprint of air travel.
“Flying shame” (or “Flygskam” in Swedish) describes guilting people out of taking airplane trips given the massive carbon footprint of air travel.
How Greenery Affects Us
Keep it real to get real results.
Keep it real to get real results.
The Importance of Open Access in Creating a Sustainable Society
Daniela thrän, the editor-in-chief of energy, sustainability and society shares her thoughts on finding sustainable solutions for the next generations and how open access helps spread research on maintaining a sustainable society.
Daniela thrän, the editor-in-chief of energy, sustainability and society shares her thoughts on finding sustainable solutions for the next generations and how open access helps spread research on maintaining a sustainable society.
Dramatic Acceleration in Loss of Wild Forest
Almost 1 million square kilometres of natural forest disappeared between the year 2000 and 2013, along with its ability to absorb carbon and reduce warming.
Almost 1 million square kilometres of natural forest disappeared between the year 2000 and 2013, along with its ability to absorb carbon and reduce warming.
New Initiative ecca30 Sets out to Restore an Oft-Overlooked Region
Expert Paola Agostini on restoring 30 million hectares of Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia
Expert Paola Agostini on restoring 30 million hectares of Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia
Trump Seeks to Gag Us Scientists
The new administration headed by President Donald Trump is limiting the ability of some US scientists to share their findings openly.
The new administration headed by President Donald Trump is limiting the ability of some US scientists to share their findings openly.
One-For-One: For The Planet?
Brooklyn-based MPOWERD makes and sells solar powered task lights and other related off-grid gear—and donates another of each item sold to someone in need through partnerships with 650 “on-the-ground” non-profits in one of six developing countries.
Brooklyn-based MPOWERD makes and sells solar powered task lights and other related off-grid gear—and donates another of each item sold to someone in need through partnerships with 650 “on-the-ground” non-profits in one of six developing countries.
Invasive Mosquitoes Use ‘Time-Capsule’ Eggs to Move North
Asian tiger mosquitoes at the northern limit of their current range are using time-capsule-like eggs to survive cold conditions than those of their native territory, researchers report.
Asian tiger mosquitoes at the northern limit of their current range are using time-capsule-like eggs to survive cold conditions than those of their native territory, researchers report.
Coronapocalypse Now!
Live-Cast from the Good Men Project. Envisioning the Future: An Environmental Series
Live-Cast from the Good Men Project. Envisioning the Future: An Environmental Series
May Urged to Melt Trump’s Climate Doubts
A British scientist says the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, should try to dispel Donald Trump’s climate doubts at their meeting today.
A British scientist says the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, should try to dispel Donald Trump’s climate doubts at their meeting today.
Cold War Spurred Arctic Climate Research
Western post-war scientific studies in the Arctic were primarily driven by military concerns about Soviet activities in the region.
Western post-war scientific studies in the Arctic were primarily driven by military concerns about Soviet activities in the region.
Small-Scale Hydro Makes a Big Difference
Small-scale hydro schemes can transform the lives of remote communities and cut carbon emissions, but they need high-level support.
Small-scale hydro schemes can transform the lives of remote communities and cut carbon emissions, but they need high-level support.