Menus that are three-quarters vegetarian help meat eaters choose more climate-friendly options, a tactic that restaurants could use to help fight climate change.
Researchers have estimated the gross ecosystem product (GEP) of Qinghai province in China.
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A new report predicts an incredibly rapid closure of coal-fired power stations. Continuing to deny this is simply not in the interest of coal workers and their communities.
The average American’s consumption of stuff has doubled in the past 50 years.
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Long before climate change was evident, California began planning a system of canals and reservoirs to carry water from the mountains to drier farms and cities. It’s no longer enough.
A 32-year-old forest on former pastureland in northeastern Costa Rica.
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As governments and corporations pledge to help the planet by planting trillions of trees, a new study spotlights an effective, low-cost alternative: letting tropical forests regrow naturally.
Severely burned forest following the devastating fire season of 2019 and 2020.
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Climate change threatens the crucial storage of carbon in Aussie forests. Victoria’s national parks alone store almost 1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
Campaigners against ecocide are calling for it to become an international crime.
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Critics say investing in carbon capture and storage means betting on technology that’s not yet proven to work at scale. Using liquid marbles could make a huge difference.
Despite fossil fuel use driving a climate crisis, new fields are still in development.
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The State Water Project cut its initial allocations for water agencies to 0% for 2022. A California water expert explains why.
China has more solar power capacity than any other country and makes many of the world’s solar cells, but coal is still its top energy source.
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The average amount of meat a person ate each year worldwide increased from 29.5kg in 2000 to 34kg in 2019. But there are some surprising differences between nations, including Australia and NZ.
Floods across the world this year cost hundreds of lives and millions of pounds in damages.
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Climatologists study data over a long time to understand weather patterns and what causes them. Biometeorologists explore the impact that the weather and climate have on people, plants and animals.