Bringing the weather indoors
Research shows that bringing nature indoors, in the form of movement created by light, wind and water, makes occupants calmer and more productive. It also could promote interest in sustainable design.
Artificial environments turning world outside in is no way to save the planet
With technology, humans can now control temperature, humidity, water and light, creating new "outdoor" environments, inside.
Giant Antarctic iceberg not just about climate change
Enormous Antarctic icebergs are a rare but natural occurrence.
Why climate sensitivity to carbon dioxide is greater than weather records hint
A new analysis suggests that weather records have not yet had time to capture the full effects of climate change, some of which are likely to take centuries to play out.
Qatar blockade a warning to desert countries that rely on imported food
No nation can truly feel secure without its own food supply.
Great Barrier Reef isn’t classified ‘in danger’ – but it’s in big trouble
The Great Barrier Reef has avoided being listed as "in danger" by UNESCO. But celebrating this is dangerously short-sighted.
Droughts in East Africa: some headway in unpacking what’s causing them
It's very easy to assume climate change causes droughts, but they are complex extreme events that result from a combination of drivers.
Don’t fear the huge Antarctic iceberg – just the glaciers behind it
A huge iceberg is set to break free from Antarctica. While the iceberg isn't hugely concerning, it could herald the breakup of the entire Larsen C ice shelf, which could trigger more sea-level rise.
Land clearing isn’t just about trees – it’s an animal welfare issue too
More than 50 million birds, mammals and reptiles are thought to be killed each year in New South Wales and Queensland by the removal of native vegetation, and planning laws are failing to protect them.
Do smart meters deliver on promise?
Data suggests a smart-meter plan to shift electricity use to off-peak hours has had almost no impact.
Controversial insecticide can harm bees, but has uses
Here's how to take the sting out of these harmful pesticides.
Aston Martin: unlikely electric car ambassador
Aston Martin has rarely been considered an eco-friendly brand, but it has announced an electric car of considerable heft.
Can stopping greenhouse gas production halt climate change?
Set aside the politics. If by some miracle we turned off carbon emissions immediately, how would the climate respond?
How a lack of access to reliable weather data is hurting African farmers
Information to weather changes is often unavailable to Africa's farmers and even if it does exist, the quality is poor or inaccessible to those who need it most.