Peru’s ancient irrigation systems turned deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed

Ancient practices hold important lessons for farmers facing drying lands, but they were often more complex than modern societies realize. Glacier loss adds to the challenge today.

Ari Caramanica, Assistant Professor of Archaeology, Vanderbilt University • conversation
April 8, 2025 ~11 min

How storytelling, creativity and collaborations can inspire climate action

Culture has the power to help people imagine and inspire action through dialogue, images, storytelling and shared experiences.

Sally Flint, Creative Lead, We Are the Possible programme, University of Exeter • conversation
April 8, 2025 ~8 min


At a pivotal meeting, the world is set to decide how to cut shipping emissions

But some countries are more on board than others.

Tristan Smith, Reader in Energy and Transport, UCL • conversation
April 7, 2025 ~8 min

How to gauge flood risk before you buy or rent a seafront property

Flood maps are difficult to decipher. But understanding the risk is critical for people wanting to live and work by the coast.

Scott Mahadeo, Senior Lecturer in Macroeconomics, University of Portsmouth • conversation
April 7, 2025 ~6 min

Consecutive El Niños are happening more often and the result is more devastating – new research

Moderate changes over millennia are being sped up by emissions from burning fossil fuels.

Zhengyao Lu, Researcher in Physical Geography, Lund University • conversation
April 3, 2025 ~7 min

‘Doom loops’ are accelerating climate change – but we can break them

Extreme heat caused a resurgence in coal use in 2024 to power air conditioners. But there is an alternative.

Jack Marley, Environment + Energy Editor, UK edition • conversation
April 3, 2025 ~7 min

The Panama Canal’s other conflict: Water security for the population and the global economy

Two-thirds of the Panama Canal watershed’s freshwater goes to operate the locks. The country plans to build another reservoir to funnel in more water, but hundreds of homes stand in the way.

Karina Garcia, Researcher and Lecturer in Climate, Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá • conversation
March 31, 2025 ~8 min

Climate change isn’t fair but Tony Juniper’s new book explains how a green transition could be ‘just’

There have always been tensions between developed and developing countries in terms of what is ‘fair’. A new book explains what needs to shift.

Alix Dietzel, Senior Lecturer in Climate Justice, University of Bristol • conversation
March 31, 2025 ~8 min


A new natural history GCSE is welcome – but climate change needs to be part of the whole curriculum

Mathematical concepts could be introduced through calculating the effect of introducing solar panels on the school roof.

Alison Anderson, Professor of Sociology, University of Plymouth • conversation
March 28, 2025 ~6 min

Electric cars are going mainstream – Elon Musk won’t change that

Falling Tesla sales are a problem for Musk. The wider EV industry can appeal to a mass market.

Jack Marley, Environment + Energy Editor, UK edition • conversation
March 26, 2025 ~7 min

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