Rising pollution on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway, India.
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The best way to cut air pollution is to burn less fossil fuel.
Protesters at the COP27 conference in Egypt.
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The new Global Shield won’t work as ultimately rich countries and companies must foot the bill.
UK weather can often be on the damp side.
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On average, Sydney and Rome get more rain than London each year.
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Linguistic analysis shows that activists and politicians have very different messages when it comes to the environment.
A gas field in Cameroon.
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Developed nations threaten to consume more than their fair share of Earth’s dwindling carbon budget.
Prince Charles delivering a speech at COP26 in Glasgow.
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Despite not being at COP27, there are other ways for King Charles to showcase his commitment to the environment.
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As living standards rise, we could see smaller populations but much bigger ecological impacts.
One in 8 billion.
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Only insects populations can compare to rising human numbers.
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A third of people we surveyed incorrectly thought there was a £2,500 cap on energy bills.
Honeybees are vital pollinators.
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The report results could help explain honeybee colony deaths.
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Eight journalists covering a protest on the M25 motorway were recently detained by police.
Fossil fuel investors can use an obscure legal mechanism found in many international trade agreements to sue countries if their projects are blocked.
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A transcript of an episode of The Conversation Weekly published on October 6, 2022.
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An update to the 2021 Global Methane Pledge could see tighter restrictions on oil and gas leaks.
The government’s response to the housing crisis has been to build more homes.
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England’s housing strategy will consume our entire carbon budget by 2050 – there are alternatives, but they face political and economic barriers.
There’s still time to avert the worst of climate change.
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Given how much young people have achieved in the fight against climate crisis it’s crucial their voices are really heard at COP27.
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A new study emphasises the huge potential and environmental benefits of hemp production and provides a road map to develop the nascent industry across the UK.
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There is more to evolution than the genes species inherit.
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It has psychological consequences for those affected now, but also for those who expect to be in future.
The global carbon offsets market is set to continue growing, but scientists and environmentalists remain sceptical.
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Carbon offsetting is often met with scepticism, but a new report suggests that if correctly designed it can be an important part of the net zero transition.
Floods in Pakistan have upended millions of lives.
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Heading into COP27, those at the sharp end of climate change are seeking a better deal.
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Stronger pledges, more climate finance, and payments for loss and damage.
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Fossil fuels were named as the problem at COP26. We’re no closer to eliminating them a year on.
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Three reasons for failure, and four reasons to be hopeful.
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Thanks to Vanuatu, a vote at the next UN General Assembly could open the floodgates to international climate litigation.
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Air conditioners are rare in some European countries, but the climate crisis could change that.