Wildlife, climate and plastic: how three summits aim to repair a growing rift with nature

Cali, Baku and Busan will host the conferences this autumn.

Jack Marley, Environment + Energy Editor, UK edition • conversation
Oct. 16, 2024 ~7 min

People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help

Disasters such as hurricanes Helene and Milton often hit low-income and other disadvantaged groups hardest. 2 policy experts suggest ways long-term aid could help.

Christian Weller, Professor of Public Policy and Public Affairs, UMass Boston • conversation
Oct. 15, 2024 ~8 min


Why might people believe in human-made hurricanes? Two conspiracy theory psychologists explain

When faced with uncontrollable climate change, people often embrace conspiracy theories to regain a sense of control.

Daniel Jolley, Assistant Professor in Social Psychology, University of Nottingham • conversation
Oct. 15, 2024 ~7 min

Why autumn 2024 is your best chance to see lots of weird and wonderful fungi

Months of wet weather have created the perfect conditions for a fungal bonanza.

Rowena Hill, Postdoctoral Researcher in Mycology, Earlham Institute • conversation
Oct. 14, 2024 ~5 min

Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns

These powerful ‘rivers in the sky’ provide a huge share of annual precipitation in many regions, including California. They can also melt sea ice, with global climate implications.

Zhe Li, Postdoctoral Researcher in Earth System Science, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research • conversation
Oct. 11, 2024 ~8 min

Climate emergencies threaten our collective security, but governments are flying blind into the storm

Climate change should be at the heart of national security plans, say experts.

Laurie Laybourn, Visiting Fellow, Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter • conversation
Oct. 11, 2024 ~8 min

Ancient humans were so good at surviving the last ice age they didn’t have to migrate like other species – new study

Most animals retreated to small, warmer enclaves. But some, like humans, seemed to have stayed where they were.

Jeremy Searle, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University • conversation
Oct. 11, 2024 ~6 min

Sloths are too slow to adapt to climate change – new study

Highland sloths are not able to slow their metabolic rate like lowland sloths when temperatures get too hot.

Heather Ewart, Postdoctoral Researcher, Evolutionary Biology, University of Manchester • conversation
Oct. 10, 2024 ~8 min


Slow-moving sloths will struggle to adapt quickly to climate change – new study

Highland sloths are not able to slow their metabolic rate like lowland sloths when temperatures get too hot.

Heather Ewart, Postdoctoral Researcher, Evolutionary Biology, University of Manchester • conversation
Oct. 10, 2024 ~8 min

The changing geography of “energy poverty”

Study of the U.S. shows homes in the South and Southwest could use more aid for energy costs, due to a growing need for air conditioning in a warming climate.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
Oct. 9, 2024 ~7 min

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