Human handiwork, all we’ve produced, now outweighs the plants and animals evolved over 3 billion years: a global takeover. LONDON, 10 December, 2020 − Our domination of the planet may […]
Once again, scientists warn that at least part of the world could be facing a climate tipping point. Two parts, in fact. LONDON, 8 December 2020 − The grasslands of […]
Under the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015, virtually all the world’s nations pledged to limit global warming to “well below” 2C above pre-industrial levels and also, if possible, “pursue” efforts […]
On 28 October, President Moon Jae-in stated South Korea would achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This came hot on the heels of Japanese prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, announcing the same, and […]
Lack of oxygen will leave some fish gasping as the thermometer rises. Deep time offers a guide to those at greatest risk. LONDON, 2 December, 2020 − As global temperatures […]
Wind power is the cheapest way to produce electricity, but some are not persuaded. The World Bank is out to change minds. LONDON, 1 December, 2020 − Europe and the […]
Using renewable electricity to convert water to hydrogen fuel is one answer for the energy storage needed for solar and wind power to reach their full potential. As […]
For one Greek island the future is green. It’s switching from internal combustion-driven transport to electric vehicles. LONDON, 12 November, 2020 – Not a lot happens in the winter months […]
Activist outside the Congress (Photo by Aurora Samperio/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Coronavirus and its economic fallout are dominating our zeitgeist today, but climate is right […]
Battered by storms and droughts during a tough 2019, Africa’s resistance to the climate crisis left no room for passivity. LONDON, 29 October, 2020 – Attempting to come to any […]