The US electric power sector is halfway to zero carbon emissions
Fifteen years ago electric power generation was the largest source of US greenhouse gas emissions. Now the power sector is leading the shift to a clean energy economy.
yesterday • ~6 min
Hydrogen is one future fuel oil execs and environmentalists could both support as rival countries search for climate solutions
The genius of the Paris climate agreement was getting major oil producing countries to agree to a target, but they still have widely different views of energy's future.
yesterday • ~10 min
New species of dinosaur unearthed in Chile's Atacama desert
Scientists found remains of the sauropod in rocks from what is today the Atacama desert.
yesterday • ~2 min
Birds may fight harder when there’s an audience
New research on the "audience effect" suggests Carolina chickadees and tufted titmice get more aggressive when other birds are watching.
yesterday • ~6 min
From extravagant to achievable - pushing the boundaries of research to find life beyond Earth
The University of Cambridge is creating a new research initiative, bringing together physicists, chemists, biologists, mathematicians, and earth scientists to
yesterday • ~4 min
Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom
This year should see the second-biggest-ever rise in CO2 emissions as economies rebound from Covid.
yesterday • ~5 min
Greta Thunberg: Meeting David Attenborough was 'indescribable'
The teenage activist spoke to Greg James about climate change and Ikea meatballs.
April 19, 2021 • ~3 min
Government to speed up UK climate change target
Boris Johnson says carbon emissions must fall by 78% by 2035 - 15 years earlier than previously planned.
April 19, 2021 • ~4 min
Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven
After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving.
April 19, 2021 • ~5 min
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