Marine life in a South African bay is full of chemical pollutants

The adage “out of sight, out of mind” has long summed up humans’ attitude to dumping personal and industrial waste. In a 1974 Scientific American article,...

Cigarette ads were banned decades ago. Let’s do the same for fossil fuels

  There is no reasonable disagreement that humanity needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. People might argue over how large a reduction is necessary or about...

Large trees are essential for healthy cities

Trees are important elements of our urban landscape. With more than 50 per cent of the world’s population living in cities, it is impossible to imagine...

Managing fish stocks shared by nations must focus on the impacts of climate change

Shared fish stocks of hundreds of marine species have been historically exploited by many countries across the world. As oceans get warmer and marine species move...

Rivers can suddenly change course – scientists used 50 years of satellite images to learn where and how it happens

Throughout history, important cities around the world have flourished along river banks. But rivers can also be destructive forces. They routinely flood, and on rare occasions,...

Who really owns the oil industry’s future stranded assets? If you own investment funds or expect a pension, it might be you

When an oil company invests in an expensive new drilling project today, it’s taking a gamble. Even if the new well is a success, future government...

How did ancient moa survive the ice age – and what can they teach us about modern climate change?

One species of iconic moa was almost wiped out during the last ice age, according to recently published research. But a small population survived in a...

PH unveils year of protected areas, vows protection of natl parks

MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of Tourism (DOT), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have signed...

Climate change: radical activists benefit social movements – history shows why

Other casualties of Putin’s war in Ukraine: Russia’s climate goals and science

As the European Union moves closer to an embargo deal on Russian oil, there is much talk about the impact of war-related sanctions on Europe’s energy...