There is another enigma in the warming puzzle: the climate’s CO2 sensitivity. How will life respond as carbon dioxide levels rise and heat soars?
Past Warming Shows 2°C Brink May Be Close
Once again, past warming warns of the power of climate change. The surprise is that it doesn’t take much warming to raise sea levels six metres.
Once again, past warming warns of the power of climate change. The surprise is that it doesn’t take much warming to raise sea levels six metres.
Smarter Renewables Open up New Markets
The need to stop global warming in its tracks has spurred the growth of two smarter renewables that are helping to reshape the electricity industry.
The need to stop global warming in its tracks has spurred the growth of two smarter renewables that are helping to reshape the electricity industry.
Running Water Sheds Light on Carbon Budget
A surprising stretch of terrestrial rock and soil is actually covered by running water. New measurements could mean new accuracies for climate science.
A surprising stretch of terrestrial rock and soil is actually covered by running water. New measurements could mean new accuracies for climate science.
Electric Vehicle Sales Promise Shock for Big Oil
If motor manufacturers are right about the prospects for electric vehicle sales, an oil price crash won’t be far behind.
If motor manufacturers are right about the prospects for electric vehicle sales, an oil price crash won’t be far behind.
Rising Seas’ Cost May Be $27tn a Year by 2100
In 80 years the rising seas’ cost may be $27tn a year globally, with the oceans possibly nearing two metres above their present levels.
In 80 years the rising seas’ cost may be $27tn a year globally, with the oceans possibly nearing two metres above their present levels.
British App Traps Peru’s Illegal Goldminers
A smartphone app devised by a British campaign group has brought to justice illegal goldminers in Peru, and is also being tested in African forests.
A smartphone app devised by a British campaign group has brought to justice illegal goldminers in Peru, and is also being tested in African forests.
Stormier Weather Ahead Raises Fishing Risks
A warmer world means stormier weather ahead, and ever-greater dangers for those who work in the world’s commercial fishing fleets.
A warmer world means stormier weather ahead, and ever-greater dangers for those who work in the world’s commercial fishing fleets.
Urban Trees Match Rainforests as Carbon Stores
Not just decorative, urban trees do much more: they enrich civic life, moderate climate change and save the taxpayer millions.
Not just decorative, urban trees do much more: they enrich civic life, moderate climate change and save the taxpayer millions.
World Atlas Traces Earth’s Human Scar
Yet another global survey has identified the Earth’s human scar, the devastation of the Anthropocene. By 2050 the landscapes will be degraded even more.
Yet another global survey has identified the Earth’s human scar, the devastation of the Anthropocene. By 2050 the landscapes will be degraded even more.
New Fuel From CO2 Can Slow Climate Change
New fuel from CO2, the source of all fossil fuels, can help to slow climate change. And maybe the carbon dioxide would not need burying for so long.
New fuel from CO2, the source of all fossil fuels, can help to slow climate change. And maybe the carbon dioxide would not need burying for so long.
West Antarctica’s Rocks’ Rise May Slow Ice Melt
The southern continent is changing fast. West Antarctica’s rocks are on the rise, something which could slow the rate of ice melt.
The southern continent is changing fast. West Antarctica’s rocks are on the rise, something which could slow the rate of ice melt.
Warmer World Needs More Protected Habitat
With climate change soon to be the main threat to biodiversity, protected habitat will be a higher priority than ever to give wildlife a chance.
With climate change soon to be the main threat to biodiversity, protected habitat will be a higher priority than ever to give wildlife a chance.
Sausages Inflate World Cup Carbon Budget
Some climate change research is enlightening, some alarming, some baffling – and some, on soccer and sausages, might seem a little bizarre.
Some climate change research is enlightening, some alarming, some baffling – and some, on soccer and sausages, might seem a little bizarre.
Antarctic Buffer Damage Spurs Ice Break-Up
The Antarctic buffer which has for millennia sheltered the continent’s huge inland ice sheet is being battered by seaborne wave action.
The Antarctic buffer which has for millennia sheltered the continent’s huge inland ice sheet is being battered by seaborne wave action.
Disputes Loom as Cooler Waters Tempt Fish
As cooler waters tempt fish to escape growing warmth, international agreements on fishing rights become outdated, heightening tensions between states.
As cooler waters tempt fish to escape growing warmth, international agreements on fishing rights become outdated, heightening tensions between states.