Rocks on Rapa Nui tell the story of a small, resilient population − countering the notion of a doomed overpopulated island
Satellite data shows the amount of food the residents of the tiny Pacific island have grown over time, pointing to a small but stable population.
June 21, 2024 • ~10 min
With a record-breaking 2024 Atlantic hurricane forecast, here’s how scientists are helping Caribbean communities adapt to a warming world
Hardening electric transmission systems and monitoring ocean temperatures are two key priorities.
June 5, 2024 • ~8 min
Thirsty in paradise: Water crises are a growing problem across the Caribbean islands
Water is everywhere, but freshwater supplies are limited on many Caribbean islands. Rising demand and climate change are worsening water shortages for the people who live here.
May 13, 2024 • ~10 min
Climate engineering carries serious national security risks − countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway, and the world needs to be prepared
The big question: Would climate engineering like sending reflective particles into the stratosphere or brightening clouds help reduce the national security risks of climate change or make them worse?
April 4, 2024 • ~9 min
How COP28 failed the world's small islands
From a ‘litany of loopholes’ to a lopsided deal on loss and damage.
Dec. 15, 2023 • ~8 min
Wildfires have wreaked havoc this summer – these plants were prepared
Climate change is making fires more frequent and severe in the Canary Islands, pushing plants to their evolutionary limit.
Sept. 7, 2023 • ~6 min
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