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Climate change – Analysis and Comment
Trumpetfish are the first known predator to hide behind another animal when hunting.
Conventional agriculture offers farmers few choices about which crops to grow or how to raise them. A new approach uses computing to construct better strategies with lower environmental impacts.
New research shows climate change will harm animal welfare – including your pet.
Parts of Argentina and the Chilean Andes experienced some of their highest temperatures on record.
Recent headlines around the supposed impending collapse of the Atlantic currents remind us of the importance of avoiding sensationalism in facing global warming.
Climate anxiety is real and must be considered as a core component of any climate mitigation or adaptation and resilience strategy.
Reneging on climate commitments indicates the UK government’s misreading of public attitudes.
Past prime ministers could afford to talk big on climate change – but now the impact of the environmental crisis is manifestly real, Sunak can’t afford to appease those who oppose green policies.
Measures to address tensions between wildlife and humans are critical for Tanzania.
Climate change is ramping up, and with it, so is the rhetoric for action. It’s a fine line to walk between sounding the alarm and being accused of alarmism.
Climate change and the nuclear threat are raising concerns about our planet’s future ability to support human life. If we launch a species survival mission, who should go?
More than a century of research shows that burning fossil fuels warms the climate – that’s exactly why granting new North Sea oil and gas licenses is a bad idea.
Research found people were not confident about the government’s leadership in meeting net zero.
Exploring the potential intersections between climate change and violence against children is crucial.
Climate change board games can help players grasp the issues by experiencing them first-hand.
Incrementalism and politics as usual cannot save the Barrier Reef from the largest threat it faces – the heat ramping up from climate change
What’s going on with the weather in Australia? It’s partly the result of natural drivers of our weather – and partly due to global warming.
Climate change is going to bring social change. Will it drive ever-faster efforts to stave off the worst – or trigger social upheavals making it harder for us to respond?
Sea ice extent in July 2023 has been around 10% below last year’s record low for the month.
Studying a guillemot colony for 50 years has provided unique insights into how climate change and oil spills affect seabird populations.
Regulating greenhouse gas emissions is an important part of Canada’s strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. However, a newly published study illustrates why enforcing regulation is key.
Expect more extremes and a range of ‘surprises’ to exacerbate the climate emergency.
Climate change promotes ideal conditions for catastrophic fires, but the most drastic changes can still be avoided.
Three tips from climate communication research on how to talk about climate change during extreme weather events.