Then and now: Why deforestation is such a hot topic
In our monthly feature, Then and Now, we reveal some of the ways that planet Earth has been changing against the backdrop of a warming world. For decades, deforestation […]
Climate change: Young people very worried – survey
A new global survey illustrates the depth of anxiety many young people are feeling about climate change. Nearly 60% of young people approached said they felt very worried or extremely […]
Sunlight can break plastic down into chemicals that dissolve in water
Sunlight can transform some plastics into water-soluble chemicals, new research has shown. Researchers previously thought that sunlight would only ever break down plastics in the sea into microplastics – […]
Greenland’s ice caps actually grew during previous periods of warming
Today Greenland’s continental ice sheet is melting rapidly, and is a leading contributor to global sea level rise. But in the past, ice caps in some areas of Greenland actually grew […]
Mena offers ‘huge economic opportunity’ as world focuses on energy transition
The Middle East and North Africa region has the resources and vision to unlock huge economic potential as the world remains focused on the transition to a lower-carbon economy, according […]
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