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Humans did not always see themselves as he separate from the natural world. If we are to reverse its decline, we must re-entangle ourselves with it.
Destroying the Amazon rainforest will accelerate climate change, harming millions. Can those responsible be prosecuted?
Planting any tree is more important than planting a particular tree when it comes to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
When we think about the health impacts of climate change, the effects of rising temperatures on physical health are often front of mind. But climate change affects people’s mental health, too.
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Climate deniers have joyously laboured to create a world potentially uninhabitable for our children. Our activism has failed, and rebellion may be the only answer.
Trees and the shade they provide are one of the best ways of cooling cities. But they also present challenges that are best resolved by managing this shared resource as part of an urban commons.
By leading school children through the wonders of the natural world, teachers could help raise environmental stewards.
Climate engagement still tends to increase with education and income.
Scientists from all over the world agree that the impacts of climate change will get worse, unless action is taken now.
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The UN has asked world leaders to bring concrete climate action plans to this week’s summit - and Australia is likely to cop heavy criticism.
Climate change has got to the point that communities around the world are having to contemplate moving. It’s never an easy process, but good planning improves the prospects of successful relocation.
Experts lead a week of news and analysis focused on the climate crisis.
We know less than we should, but we’re worried anyway. By the author of The Perils of Perception: Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything.
At current rates of reduction, the UK’s fair carbon budget will be spent in just four years’ time.
Children are more receptive to the climate crisis than adults realise. We must listen to them.
Misinformation and lies are regularly used to undermine the science of climate change – here’s how to see through the fog.
Carbon dioxide makes up less than one-twentieth of 1% of Earth’s atmosphere. How does this relatively scarce gas control Earth’s thermostat?
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