Once again, scientists warn that at least part of the world could be facing a climate tipping point. Two parts, in fact.
Ocean Research Plan Seeks to Preserve Seas’ Wealth
A decade of ocean research is about to begin to try to save the planet’s richest habitat from human destruction.
A decade of ocean research is about to begin to try to save the planet’s richest habitat from human destruction.
Human Handiwork’s Mass Exceeds World Lifeforms
Human handiwork, all we’ve produced, now outweighs the plants and animals evolved over 3 billion years: a global takeover.
Human handiwork, all we’ve produced, now outweighs the plants and animals evolved over 3 billion years: a global takeover.
Seven Years to Ground Zero for the Climate Crisis?
The Earth could cross an ominous temperature threshold in just seven years. A new study cuts the time for drastic action.
The Earth could cross an ominous temperature threshold in just seven years. A new study cuts the time for drastic action.
Fire and Flood Menace Parts of Us and Bangladesh
Fire and flood are on the rise. Bangladesh and New York face more flooding: the American West may see more forests burn.
Fire and flood are on the rise. Bangladesh and New York face more flooding: the American West may see more forests burn.
London Plans Tribute to Green Investments Pioneer
The financial heart of London is to house a memorial to a woman who championed switching to green investments.
The financial heart of London is to house a memorial to a woman who championed switching to green investments.
Tree Planting Slows Climate Heating − and Is Costly
Tree planting to restore natural foliage can help to ease the climate crisis. So someone has to pay its massive price.
Tree planting to restore natural foliage can help to ease the climate crisis. So someone has to pay its massive price.
Nature, Not Humans, May Cause Mass Extinctions
Life on Earth has been through mass extinctions before − every 27 million years. Blame it on celestial clockwork.
Life on Earth has been through mass extinctions before − every 27 million years. Blame it on celestial clockwork.
Major Us Pension Fund Plans Fossil-Free Future
Goodbye to fossil fuels, says one major US pension fund: they’re no good for either the climate or the economy.
Goodbye to fossil fuels, says one major US pension fund: they’re no good for either the climate or the economy.
Chill Out the Easy Way: Science Can Cool You Down
There’s more than one way to chill out. White paint and watery windows could help. So could the deep blue sea.
There’s more than one way to chill out. White paint and watery windows could help. So could the deep blue sea.
Chile’s Waste Bus Changes Throw-Away Societies
In a world choking on its own discarded rubbish, Chile’s waste bus is showing a way to slow the flood.
In a world choking on its own discarded rubbish, Chile’s waste bus is showing a way to slow the flood.
Cooling a Warmer World Heats It Even More
Air conditioning is already a political hot potato. Refrigeration could soon be a burning issue. Cooling a warmer world will cost the Earth in climate terms.
Air conditioning is already a political hot potato. Refrigeration could soon be a burning issue. Cooling a warmer world will cost the Earth in climate terms.
Birds’ Hunger for Insects May Be Too Great
Birds’ hunger for insects may have to shrink. A new calculation estimates the sheer weight of the insects they eat could be too big.
Birds’ hunger for insects may have to shrink. A new calculation estimates the sheer weight of the insects they eat could be too big.
Arctic Permafrost Set for Faster Carbon Leak
Researchers now know more about the intricate mechanisms of change in the thawing Arctic permafrost. And what they know is ominous.
Researchers now know more about the intricate mechanisms of change in the thawing Arctic permafrost. And what they know is ominous.
Alien Seaweed Arrives in Antarctica
For more than a century, scientists believed that only humans could cross the hostile oceans to reach Antarctica. Some strands of alien seaweed tell another story.
For more than a century, scientists believed that only humans could cross the hostile oceans to reach Antarctica. Some strands of alien seaweed tell another story.
Flooded Internet Is Possible by 2035
Information now travels along the internet. But what happens when sea levels rise and leave a flooded internet, its vital cables and traffic hubs under water?
Information now travels along the internet. But what happens when sea levels rise and leave a flooded internet, its vital cables and traffic hubs under water?