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Less Mild Weather Ahead as World Warms
The warming atmosphere will mean a rise in mild weather for parts of the US, scientists find, but a gradual global drop.
The warming atmosphere will mean a rise in mild weather for parts of the US, scientists find, but a gradual global drop.
Illegal Logging: A Russian Nesting Doll
A new report peels off the layers of complexity surrounding illegal logging, clarifying where and when interventions are needed
A new report peels off the layers of complexity surrounding illegal logging, clarifying where and when interventions are needed
Video Demand Drives up Global CO2 Emissions
Sitting back and watching your favourite streamed TV series may seem harmless enough – but video demand is leaving a hefty carbon footprint.
Sitting back and watching your favourite streamed TV series may seem harmless enough – but video demand is leaving a hefty carbon footprint.
Lessons Learned: Coastal Cities More Prepared After Katrina, Sandy, Harvey
From better emergency strategies to developing storm-resilient infrastructure, cities are bracing themselves for the potential of super storms.
From better emergency strategies to developing storm-resilient infrastructure, cities are bracing themselves for the potential of super storms.
Forest Ecosystems
Covering one-third of the land surface of the world, forests represent a great variety of natural and domesticated ecosystems that provide multiple benefits to society.
Covering one-third of the land surface of the world, forests represent a great variety of natural and domesticated ecosystems that provide multiple benefits to society.
Wind Turbines Head for Homes Again
Cutting-edge research helps revive European plans for many homes to have their own wind turbines as part of a clean energy revolution.
Cutting-edge research helps revive European plans for many homes to have their own wind turbines as part of a clean energy revolution.
100 Questions to Prevent Biodiversity Loss in Southeast Asia
Scientists identify the top research questions needing answers in biodiversity conservation.
Scientists identify the top research questions needing answers in biodiversity conservation.
UK Must Not Cool Stance on Global Warming
World-renowned British scientist Martin Rees has urged the UK government to prioritise global warming, and warns of the danger of not taking urgent action.
World-renowned British scientist Martin Rees has urged the UK government to prioritise global warming, and warns of the danger of not taking urgent action.
Greener School Buses = Better Student Health, Improved Test Scores
Even retrofitting older buses can help students perform better and lead healthier lives.
Even retrofitting older buses can help students perform better and lead healthier lives.
Wildfire Health Hazards Extend Hundreds of Miles
Fire emissions from wildfires can contribute to cardiovascular disease hundreds of miles from the flames, according to new research.
Fire emissions from wildfires can contribute to cardiovascular disease hundreds of miles from the flames, according to new research.
Forest Fires Cause National Emergency in Chile
Almost a quarter of a million square miles of forest have been destroyed as fires rage out of control across central and southern Chile.
Almost a quarter of a million square miles of forest have been destroyed as fires rage out of control across central and southern Chile.
We Rent Our Existence on Earth, Not Own It
We should stop overstepping our boundaries.
We should stop overstepping our boundaries.
An Earth Day Apology to Greta Thunberg
Everyone knows that we live on a finite planet with limited resources.
Everyone knows that we live on a finite planet with limited resources.
Seawater Dents Delta Rice Production
Saltwater intrusion exacerbated by climate change is hitting rice production in vulnerable delta regions and threatens to cause food shortages.
Saltwater intrusion exacerbated by climate change is hitting rice production in vulnerable delta regions and threatens to cause food shortages.
Call to Unravel Basic Climate Change
Science still cannot provide satisfactory explanations for some features of basic climate change, experts argue – and they want a global search for answers.
Science still cannot provide satisfactory explanations for some features of basic climate change, experts argue – and they want a global search for answers.