It may not be possible to slow down fast fashion – so can the industry ever be sustainable?
Our behaviour is far more selfish than we might like to believe.
What you need to know about subway air quality
Subways seem like the perfect solution to improve air quality in cities. But what about air quality underground?
Hurricanes ideal for Zika spreading mosquitoes
Vast amounts of standing water in Houston and other hurricane-flooded areas are dangerous not only because of toxins. The water is a dangerous breeding ground for mosquitoes that transmit Zika.
Why hurricanes won’t spur climate action
For the first time in years, Americans are acutely aware of the perils of extreme weather, but don't expect views on climate risks to shift overnight.
Who should pay and get paid for climate damage?
To deliver climate justice we must focus on vulnerable people not countries.
Montreal ozone treaty at 30 fights climate change
The Montreal Protocol is finally closing the hole in the ozone layer.
U.S. military eyes solar power to protect grid
US military bases usually get their electricity from the civilian grid, which is vulnerable to attack and to disaster. Solar-powered microgrids could protect national security, and would save money.
Bacterial baggage: Humans infect planet
When jetting off on holiday, we rarely give a second thought to what microbes we might be taking with us. But humans spread trillions of bacteria around the globe, potentially harming ecosystems' balance.
Ancient volcanoes made Earth ‘Snowball’ planet
Earth's thermostat can fail spectacularly at times. Around 700 million years ago, huge volcanic eruptions triggered "Snowball Earth".
Deadly herpes virus threatens oysters
Oysters grow in seawater and filter their food from it, so how do you shield them from waterborne diseases? Scientists are working to develop strains that are resistant to a fast-spreading herpes virus.
Wind farms in Britain put power in hands of a few
Offshore wind is an expensive business to get into.
Rules to rebuild in era of ‘unprecedented’ weather
After extreme weather events like Hurricane Harvey, city planners need to think about the smartest way to rebuild. Here are some no-regrets infrastructure investment ideas.
Are strong hurricanes climate change impact?
What scientists know – and don't know – about the linkage between climate change and hurricanes.
Do severe hurricanes need a new category?
The scale from one to five that is used to measure the destructive power of a hurricane may no longer be enough.
Can random DNA lead to safe antibiotics?
Inserting a random DNA mishmash into a plant or bacterium directs it to make a novel protein. Sifting through the resulting molecules, researchers may find ones have medical or agricultural uses.
Dam raises fears of harm to environment, people
Ethiopia's GIBE III dam has been labelled the world's most controversial dam due to environmental and social impacts and the displacement of indigenous people.
Mental health hit by major disasters like Harvey, Irma
After the storm is over, it's time to rebuild – and natural disasters can affect survivors' health for years to come.
How the sky can boost air conditioner efficiency
The invention of silver and plastic-clad roof panels that can cool themselves down even under the Sun's full glare promise to make air conditioning much more energy-efficient.
Africa’s new biodiversity laws will protect people
After decolonisation and independence a new conservation document was needed, one that looks after the needs of the people. That's what the Maputo Convention aims to do.
