Why Even Climate Change Needs a Good Narrative
Have scientists failed to tell the story of climate change? Do fiction writers do it better? A climate scientist and science fiction writer in conversation.
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Top Climate Scientists Are Sceptical That Nations Will Rein in Global Warming
A Nature survey reveals that many authors of the latest IPCC climate-science report are anxious about the future and expect to see catastrophic changes in their lifetimes.
COP26 Special Report on Climate Change and Health
The Health Argument for Climate Action. The 10 recommendations in the COP26 Special Report on Climate Change and Health propose a set of priority actions from the global health community to governments and policy makers, calling on them to act with urgency on the current climate and health crises. The recommendations were developed in consultation with over 150 organisations and 400 experts and health professionals. They are intended to inform governments and other stakeholders ahead of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and to highlight various opportunities for governments to prioritise health and equity in the international climate movement and sustainable development agenda. Each recommendation comes with a selection of resources and case studies to help inspire and guide policymakers and practitioners in implementing the suggested solutions.
Switzerland's 'Disappointing' Contribution to an Emissions-Free Planet
If all countries had a climate policy like Switzerland's, global temperatures could rise by 4°C by the end of the century.
COP26 Climate Summit: A Scientists' Guide to a Momentous Meeting
Despite 30 years of climate diplomacy, urgent and aggressive action is needed to halt global warming. Nature explains what success looks like, and what's on the line.
World's Chief Scientists Urge Cop26 Attendees to Step Up Low-Carbon Policies
Signatories include scientists from US, EU, India and African and South American countries.
Why Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are So Hard to Kill
Behind the struggle to stop governments propping up the coal, oil and gas industries.
How Extreme Weather and the Pandemic Have Exposed Fatal Flaws in Science Communication
While there is great progress to be proud of, extreme weather and the pandemic have exposed fatal shortcomings in how science is communicated and interpreted.
COP26: 'Hate Tells Scientists Their Work is Important'
Prof Phil Jones says climate scientists must be protected from abuse.
Climate Scientist Stands Down As Adviser to London's Science Museum over Fossil Fuel Sponsorship
'Green Growth' Doesn't Exist - Less of Everything is the Only Way to Avert Catastrophe
'Green Growth' Doesn't Exist - Less of Everything is the Only Way to Avert Catastrophe
It is simply not possible to carry on at the current level of economic activity without destroying the environment, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
Better Science Communication is Needed to Deliver the Green Transition
Better Science Communication is Needed to Deliver the Green Transition
To deliver the transition to a carbon-neutral economy, researchers must rethink funding, global cooperation and how they communicate with policymakers.
Air Pollution is Cutting More Years from People's Lives Than Smoking, War or HIV/AIDS
Air pollution is slashing years from billions of people's lives around the world and is a greater threat to life expectancy than smoking, HIV/AIDS or war, a report published Wednesday shows.
Scientists Need to Better Communicate the Links Between Pandemics and Global Environmental Change
Scientists Need to Better Communicate the Links Between Pandemics and Global Environmental Change
The pandemic and global environmental change are intimately intertwined at multiple levels, and this must be more clearly articulated to the public and in policy.
A Bizarre Side Effect of Global Warming? Shrinking Animals
Climate change is messing with the size of animals around the world, from birds to mammals to fish.
What's Fueling Today's Extreme Fires
As I write this at the end of July, 79 wildfires are burning across 12 states in the U.S.
Europe's Wildfires Also Driven by Rural Flight
It's not just drought and strong winds driving the catastrophic wildfires in southern Europe, fire expert Johann Goldammer says in an interview with DW.
Yes, the Climate Crisis is Terrifying. But I Refuse to Abandon Hope
The world seems to be on the verge of collapse - yet I have just brought a baby into it, writes Arwa Mahdawi
Power Plants: Making Electricity from Flowers and Fruits
Chemist María Fernanda Cerdá uses natural dyes from Uruguay's indigenous flora to build solar cells.
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