In late October, climate change suddenly felt very real in northern Italy. A severe storm brought heavy rainfall to the region, causing Lake Como and the Seveso River to burst their banks. The flooding hit towns and cities including Milan in the latest stark reminder of the area’s vulnerability to extreme weather. At
ph. Vladi333/Shutterstock Robert Chris, The Open University and Hugh Hunt, University of Cambridge Getting to net zero emissions by mid-century is conventionally understood as humanity’s best hope for keeping Earth’s surface temperature (already 1.2°C above its pre-industrial level) from increasing well beyond 1.5°C – potentially reaching a point at which it could cause
In this engaging episode of “News of the Week,” hosted by Mike, listeners are taken on a fascinating journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on various facets of our daily lives. The episode, titled “The AI Revolution: Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology,” is a concise, three-minute exploration of how AI
Is your government living up to its promises to fight global warming? This guide is divided into six sections, from tracking pledges to finding and evaluating the data. The global fight against climate change depends on the actions of individual nations. So national accountability is critical. Each government’s plans and policies for achieving
Matt McDonald, The University of Queensland Day one of the COP28 climate summit saw the first big breakthrough: agreement on a “loss and damage” fund to compensate poor states for the effects of climate change. Met with a standing ovation in Dubai, the agreement means wealthy states and major polluters will put millions
Managing methane from belching cattle is a top innovation priority. Lance Cheung/USDA Paul Winters, University of Notre Dame For the first time ever, food and agriculture took center stage at the annual United Nations climate conference in 2023. More than 130 countries signed a declaration on Dec. 1, committing to make their food
In the epoch of escalating environmental challenges and burgeoning energy demands, the narrative of renewable energy has transitioned from a peripheral eco-friendly choice to a central pillar in the quest for sustainable development. This comprehensive exploration aims to dissect the multifaceted renewable energy revolution, shedding light on its implications, challenges, and the path
In the realm of environmental deliberation, the spectre of apathy towards climate metamorphosis stands as an immediate and pressing concern, brooking no dalliance. As a civilisation woven together, we are ensnared by a challenge without precedent—one that menaces to fray the very sinews of our ecological and economical infrastructure. The levy exacted by
Lots of them depend on fruit-eating birds and mammals to spread their seeds. But it’s debatable whether the animals — many in trouble themselves — can disperse seeds far and fast enough to keep pace with a warming world. By Liam Drew Haldre Rogers’ entry into ecology came via the sort of manmade
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties – COP28 – starts in late November in Dubai. With the World Health Organisation (WHO), it will host the first Health Day and climate health ministerial, aiming to encourage commitments towards climate-resilient and sustainable low-carbon health systems. This health program has outlined five crucial focus