Why peat is a key ingredient in whisky and the climate crisis
Whisky production involves the burning of peat, but damaging peatlands releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere where it adds to climate problems.
Mike Vreeken, PhD Candidate in Geochemistry, School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol •
conversation
Jan. 24, 2025 • ~7 min
Jan. 24, 2025 • ~7 min
How global inequality hinders climate action
Climate breakdown and inequality are deeply interwoven, with each crisis exacerbating the other, according to a new report.
Susan Ann Samuel, PhD Candidate, School of Politics and International Studies, University of Leeds •
conversation
Jan. 23, 2025 • ~6 min
Jan. 23, 2025 • ~6 min
How global inequalities hinder climate action
Climate breakdown and inequality are deeply interwoven, with each crisis exacerbates the other; according to a new report.
Susan Ann Samuel, PhD Candidate, School of Politics and International Studies, University of Leeds •
conversation
Jan. 23, 2025 • ~6 min
Jan. 23, 2025 • ~6 min
The UK’s international commitments on climate and nature could soon become law – and better protect our environment
Our best chance of stabilising our climate and adapting to the changes ahead lies in protecting and actively restoring nature.
Nathalie Pettorelli, Professor, Conservation Biology, Zoological Society of London •
conversation
Jan. 22, 2025 • ~8 min
Jan. 22, 2025 • ~8 min
Human use of fire has produced an era of uncontrolled burning: Welcome to the Pyrocene
Humans have become a geologic force by cooking the planet – using fire on a scale that is altering land, water, air and ecosystems.
Stephen Pyne, Emeritus Professor of Life Sciences, Arizona State University •
conversation
Jan. 22, 2025 • ~10 min
Jan. 22, 2025 • ~10 min
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