Briefing: Heatwave scorching US west ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, say scientists
Strategic angle: Record-breaking temperatures this week were significantly above average, attributed to climate change.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Environment
Climate, ecology, sustainability, biodiversity, and energy transition.
Briefing: Rightwing narrative fuelling false belief UK public oppose net zero, study finds
Strategic angle: Analysis reveals a disconnect between political rhetoric and public support for net zero initiatives.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Historic March heatwave in US west shatters high-temperature records
Strategic angle: Some highs in California, Nevada and Arizona recorded at 25-35F above normal, with widespread alerts and closures.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: US states sue Trump EPA over decision to repeal bedrock climate finding
Strategic angle: Lawsuit claims the rescission of the endangerment finding was illegal, threatening public health.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Researchers link carbon fiber weakening in aircraft to total moisture content
Strategic angle: New research reveals moisture absorption is crucial in carbon fiber degradation, impacting aircraft safety.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Why the world doesn’t recycle more nuclear waste
Strategic angle: Exploring the challenges and potential of recycling spent nuclear fuel.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: UK to cut climate aid to developing countries by 14% to £2bn a year in ‘refocus’
Strategic angle: Move will put national security and lives overseas at risk, critics say, as overall UK aid budget is slashed to 0.3% of gross national income.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Baykeeper sues to limit alleged mining threat to bay’s sandy floor
Strategic angle: Legal action taken to protect the bay's ecosystem from mining activities.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: New ice core studies expand histories of greenhouse gases and ocean temperature to 3 million years
Strategic angle: New analyses of ancient ice from Antarctica are extending Earth's climate records and enhancing understanding of climate change over 3 million years.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Colliding dust and the sparks of creation: Carbon-coated grains provide new clue to life's early energy
Strategic angle: Two microscopic grains collide and produce a tiny spark, potentially providing the energy necessary for the emergence of life on Earth.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Research reveals hidden ocean heat waves threatening South China Sea ecosystems
Strategic angle: The South China Sea faces growing threats from subsurface marine heat waves that could impact its rich biodiversity and fisheries.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Natural textile fibers may persist for more than a century in lake sediments
Strategic angle: Natural fibers like cotton and wool, often seen as sustainable, have been found preserved in a U.K. lake for over a century, challenging biodegradation assumptions.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Light-activated material offers new approach to carbon dioxide conversion
Strategic angle: Scientists have developed a new material that can use sunlight and water to convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, paving the way for sustainable fuel and chemical production.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Using cow dung for sustainable carbon dioxide capture
Strategic angle: Exploring innovative methods to combat climate change through natural resources.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Carbon nanotube 'black paint' absorbs terahertz radiation to cut 6G interference
Strategic angle: Skoltech researchers develop a key component for enhancing 6G communication technology.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Saving the pint: behind the race to climate-proof beer in the US
Strategic angle: Water shortages and rising heat are putting pressure on beer ingredients, but US brewers and farmers are adapting.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Bringing marine life back to South Florida's 'forgotten edge'
Strategic angle: A new nature-inspired seawall add-on aims to enhance protection for marine wildlife while safeguarding property and people.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Brazil's new climate plan prioritizes stopping deforestation
Strategic angle: President Lula is pledging to reduce deforestation to zero by 2030 and is calling for a reduction of greenhouse gases by 67% compared with 2005 levels.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Carbon trading cuts emissions better than carbon taxes
Strategic angle: A global study reveals that carbon trading is more effective in reducing emissions compared to carbon taxes.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Could reduced air pollution from climate mitigation boost crop yields and lower hunger risk?
Strategic angle: An international research team found that climate mitigation consistent with the 1.5 °C target could raise global hunger risk in 2050 by 17% compared to a baseline scenario.
Editorial Staff Mar 16