Australia’s environment does not have sufficient legal protection from climate change, as outlined in a new report from the Climate Council Australia.
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Climate change – Analysis and Comment
Often those most impacted by climate change are those least able to engage with climate discourse. Universities have a responsibility to engage with these communities.
Historical energy transitions show current shift from fossil fuels will need to be sped up.
In a momentous case, young EU citizens will seek to draw among a range of principles from human rights, such as that of effectiveness, to arm-twist governments into impactful climate action.
Working a day on the firelines as a wildland firefighter can require the endurance of riding the Tour de France. That takes a toll, as a physiologist explains.
New research reveals the environmental impact of keeping tropical fish as household pets – but there are ways to reduce it.
The prime minister’s decision to delay or scrap green measures will make it harder for the UK to keep its climate commitments.
In a greener future, what becomes of current fossil fuel workers? Despite possessing skills applicable to green industries, their geographical locations will limit their opportunities.
Without refugee status people aren’t able to receive valuable support, like the right to live and work in a country.
You might look at the task ahead of weaning ourselves off fossil fuels and despair. But we’ve changed energy sources many times before – and it’s never a straightforward process.
Antarctic sea ice is now nearly 9% below normal. But the dramatic decline is not universal around the continent, which makes it difficult to predict the overall impact of climate change.
Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.
New research reveals how trees respond to extreme heat. Most trees lose more water than models predict. Some species cope better than others. Access to water will be critical for the hot summer ahead.
Nature positive is the new rallying cry to reverse environmental decline. But it could easily become greenwash – if we’re not careful.
Climate models suggest North Africa will get drier in future. But its caves tell a different story.
The G20 has its critics, but an expert on international politics explains why it still performs a useful function – particularly in this period of great geopolitical divisions.
Clashes at a huge coal mine were the latest episode in a long struggle.
We’ve wasted a lot of time delaying climate action. As the damage becomes ever clearer, it’s time to accelerate the transition.
The decision of the people of Ecuador to halt oil extraction in the Yasuní is a trend-setting precedent of global importance and a victory that Canadians should build upon.
Rishi Sunak has delayed some of the UK’s key net zero targets – a look back at history may explain why.
According to a survey of almost 800 climate researchers, 73% are sceptical of the idea of green growth. Instead, approaches such as agrowth and degrowth are gaining ground.
While most board games are designed for one person to win, climate change games are about saving the world.
The African Union’s membership in the G20 is an important complement to existing strategic partnerships.
Despite the meteoric rise of wind and solar, fossil energy sources have met most new demand in fast-growing economies.
There’s a rule of thumb that rainfall intensity increases by about 7% per degree Celsius as temperatures rise. But the increase is much higher in the mountains, scientists found.