How Extreme Weather and the Pandemic Have Exposed Fatal Flaws in Science Communication
While there is great progress to be proud of, extreme weather and the pandemic have exposed fatal shortcomings in how science is communicated and interpreted.
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COP26: 'Hate Tells Scientists Their Work is Important'
Prof Phil Jones says climate scientists must be protected from abuse.
Climate Scientist Stands Down As Adviser to London's Science Museum over Fossil Fuel Sponsorship
'Green Growth' Doesn't Exist - Less of Everything is the Only Way to Avert Catastrophe
'Green Growth' Doesn't Exist - Less of Everything is the Only Way to Avert Catastrophe
It is simply not possible to carry on at the current level of economic activity without destroying the environment, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
Better Science Communication is Needed to Deliver the Green Transition
Better Science Communication is Needed to Deliver the Green Transition
To deliver the transition to a carbon-neutral economy, researchers must rethink funding, global cooperation and how they communicate with policymakers.
Air Pollution is Cutting More Years from People's Lives Than Smoking, War or HIV/AIDS
Air pollution is slashing years from billions of people's lives around the world and is a greater threat to life expectancy than smoking, HIV/AIDS or war, a report published Wednesday shows.
Scientists Need to Better Communicate the Links Between Pandemics and Global Environmental Change
Scientists Need to Better Communicate the Links Between Pandemics and Global Environmental Change
The pandemic and global environmental change are intimately intertwined at multiple levels, and this must be more clearly articulated to the public and in policy.
A Bizarre Side Effect of Global Warming? Shrinking Animals
Climate change is messing with the size of animals around the world, from birds to mammals to fish.
What's Fueling Today's Extreme Fires
As I write this at the end of July, 79 wildfires are burning across 12 states in the U.S.
Europe's Wildfires Also Driven by Rural Flight
It's not just drought and strong winds driving the catastrophic wildfires in southern Europe, fire expert Johann Goldammer says in an interview with DW.
Yes, the Climate Crisis is Terrifying. But I Refuse to Abandon Hope
The world seems to be on the verge of collapse - yet I have just brought a baby into it, writes Arwa Mahdawi
Power Plants: Making Electricity from Flowers and Fruits
Chemist María Fernanda Cerdá uses natural dyes from Uruguay's indigenous flora to build solar cells.
Climate Change: At-risk Nations Fear Extinction After IPCC Report
The most vulnerable developing countries plead for action after a stark warning from a UN panel.
Climate Crisis 'Unequivocally' Caused by Human Activities, Says IPCC Report
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states every corner of the planet is already being affected and it could get far worse.
Major Climate Changes Inevitable and Irreversible - IPCC's Starkest Warning Yet
Report warns temperatures likely to rise by more than 1.5C bringing widespread extreme weather.
Climate Change Widespread, Rapid, and Intensifying - IPCC
Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report, released today. Many of the changes observed in the climate are unprecedented in thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of years, and some of the changes already set in motion—such as continued sea level rise—are irreversible over hundreds to thousands of years.
Climate Crisis: Scientists Spot Warning Signs of Gulf Stream Collapse
A shutdown would have devastating global impacts and must not be allowed to happen, researchers say.
Thousands of Scientists Warn Climate Tipping Points 'Imminent'
Researchers say 'overexploitation of the Earth' has seen many of its 'vital signs' deteriorate to record levels.
Then and Now: The Burning Issue of Wildfires
Scientists are increasingly concerned climate change is making fires more frequent and more intense.
Three Americans Create Enough Carbon Emissions to Kill One Person, Study Finds
Three Americans Create Enough Carbon Emissions to Kill One Person, Study Finds
The analysis draws on public health studies that conclude that for every 4,434 metric tons of CO2 produced, one person globally will die.
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