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Sir John Houghton: UK Climate Science Pioneer
A towering figure in tackling global heating, the UK climate science pioneer Sir John Houghton has died at 88.
A towering figure in tackling global heating, the UK climate science pioneer Sir John Houghton has died at 88.
Which Future Would You Choose?
A day at the museum-- two very different different visions of tomorrow
A day at the museum– two very different different visions of tomorrow
Tigers Retreat Before Spreading Road Networks
The global push to save an iconic species from extinction struggles, as tigers retreat before the relentless growth of roads.
The global push to save an iconic species from extinction struggles, as tigers retreat before the relentless growth of roads.
The North Atlantic’s Worrisome Cold-Water Anomaly
The North Atlantic is warmed by the Gulf Stream that flows up the east coast of North America.
The North Atlantic is warmed by the Gulf Stream that flows up the east coast of North America.
Why Your ‘White Privilege’ Won’t Save You
Diversity and biodiversity are the only answers for our people and planet.
Diversity and biodiversity are the only answers for our people and planet.
Global Fossil Fuel Demand’s ‘Staggering’ Fall
The world’s energy markets are in upheaval, as experts report an historic fall in global fossil fuel demand.
The world’s energy markets are in upheaval, as experts report an historic fall in global fossil fuel demand.
The Misguided Exile of Nuclear Power
How banishment of a safe technology will keep fossil fuels in the driver’s seat
How banishment of a safe technology will keep fossil fuels in the driver’s seat
Brazil Monkey Deaths Signal Spread of Viruses
Climate change and deforestation in Brazil help mosquitoes spread viruses to humans and endangered species of monkeys.
Climate change and deforestation in Brazil help mosquitoes spread viruses to humans and endangered species of monkeys.
The Re-Planning of Cities Is Essential. And It Requires Changes in Our Habits
The age of permanently congested cities, which kill millions of people through respiratory diseases, is proof of the unsustainability of a failed model.
The age of permanently congested cities, which kill millions of people through respiratory diseases, is proof of the unsustainability of a failed model.
Solar Power to Rise From Nuclear Ashes
Chinese companies plan to spend $1 billion over the next two years building a giant solar farm on land contaminated by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
Chinese companies plan to spend $1 billion over the next two years building a giant solar farm on land contaminated by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
Global Warming Will Hit US Northeast Hard
US scientists provide new reality check for Donald Trump on the combined stresses of global warming and the rising costs of water.
US scientists provide new reality check for Donald Trump on the combined stresses of global warming and the rising costs of water.
Missing Heat ‘Is in the Oceans’
The recent slow-down in the rate at which the atmosphere is warming may be at least partly explained by European research, which suggests that the heat is going, not into the air, but into the seas.
The recent slow-down in the rate at which the atmosphere is warming may be at least partly explained by European research, which suggests that the heat is going, not into the air, but into the seas.
America’s Farmers Face Uncertain Future
New research indicates that climate change will wreak havoc on farmers in America as they struggle to adapt to the rapid increase in heat.
New research indicates that climate change will wreak havoc on farmers in America as they struggle to adapt to the rapid increase in heat.
Can We Save the Planet by Rethinking the Economy?
The transition cannot be left solely to market forces because the incentives to continue destroying the planet will exist for several decades yet.
The transition cannot be left solely to market forces because the incentives to continue destroying the planet will exist for several decades yet.
Water and Soil Muddy Carbon Budget Thinking
New research on soil, ponds and lakes means a rethink is needed on how to help tackle climate change by balancing the carbon budget.
New research on soil, ponds and lakes means a rethink is needed on how to help tackle climate change by balancing the carbon budget.