50 years ago, humans took the first full photo of Earth from space – the climate crisis means it's time for another

Photographing the full Earth from space could provide a profound and timely reminder of its vulnerability in the face of climate change.

Robert Poole, Professor of History, University of Central Lancashire • conversation
Nov. 5, 2021 ~7 min

Reducing air travel by small amounts each year could level off the climate impact

Reducing jet fuel consumption by 2.5% each year could halt aviation’s growing influence on climate change.

Milan Klöwer, Postdoctoral Researcher in Weather and Climate Modelling, University of Oxford • conversation
Nov. 5, 2021 ~7 min


How using tree rings to look into the past can teach us about the climate changes we face in the future

Tree rings carry a wealth of information, which can be used to uncover climate data from hundreds of years ago.

Mary Gagen, Professor of Physical Geography, Swansea University • conversation
Nov. 2, 2021 ~7 min

Ice stupas: the artificial mini glaciers bringing water to some of the driest, coldest places on Earth

Constructed ice domes release water during dry periods when rain is blocked by high mountain ranges, stifling essential crop cultivation for rural communities.

Matteo Spagnolo, Professor of Geography and the Environment, School of Geosciences, University of Aberdeen • conversation
Oct. 29, 2021 ~7 min

What Big Oil knew about climate change, in its own words

Transcripts and internal documents show how the industry shifted from leading research into fossil fuels’ effect on the climate to sowing doubt about science. Now, CEOs are testifying before Congress.

Benjamin Franta, Ph.D. Candidate in History, Stanford University • conversation
Oct. 28, 2021 ~11 min

Violence and mental health are likely to get worse in a warming world

Research shows how heat can have negative effects on emotional states, mental health conditions and aggressive behaviours.

Vikki Thompson, Senior Research Associate in Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol • conversation
Oct. 27, 2021 ~6 min

Urban areas across U.S. are undercounting greenhouse gas emissions

Methane emissions from the distribution and use of natural gas across U.S. cities are 2 to 10 times higher than recent estimates from the EPA.

Leah Burrows • harvard
Oct. 26, 2021 ~7 min

Viewing climate change as a human health problem

Renee Salas, an ER doctor and assistant professor of medicine, addressed questions about a new climate and health report from The Lancet.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Oct. 21, 2021 ~12 min


In the face of chaos, why are we so nonchalant about climate change?

Humanity faces an extraordinary threat - why are so many of us not motivated into action?

Tom Pettinger, Research Fellow in Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick • conversation
Oct. 19, 2021 ~6 min

Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability James Stock looks ahead

Harvard’s new vice provost for climate and sustainability talks about coming efforts to boost Harvard’s response to the multiple challenges presented by climate change.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Oct. 18, 2021 ~17 min

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