A 150-year-old note from Charles Darwin is inspiring a change in the way forests are planted

Charles Darwin’s ideas about diversity of plants growing together is now inspiring researchers create healthier forests.

Christine Foyer, Professor of plant sciences, University of Birmingham • conversation
Nov. 4, 2021 ~6 min

COP26: a global methane pledge is great – but only if it doesn't distract us from CO₂ cuts

Cutting methane emissions by 30% will help slow climate change in the short-term but could compromise longer-term goals.

Michelle Cain, Lecturer in Environmental Data Analytics, Cranfield University and Visiting Researcher in Atmospheric Science, University of Oxford • conversation
Nov. 2, 2021 ~8 min


Oil companies are ploughing money into fossil-fuelled plastics production at a record rate – new research

We discovered that the 12 largest petrochemical companies announced 88 new projects between 2012 and 2019: new and expanded facilities that will likely operate for decades, ramping up carbon emissions.

Tobias Dan Nielsen, Researcher, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute • conversation
Nov. 2, 2021 ~25 min

The Maldives is threatened by rising seas – but coastal development is causing even more pressing environmental issues

The Maldives is facing coastal erosion, overdevelopment and a tide of plastic pollution.

Alex Arnall, Associate Professor in Environment and Development, University of Reading • conversation
Oct. 27, 2021 ~7 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

The youth movement grows up. Climate Fight podcast part four transcript

This is a transcript of part 4 of Climate Fight: the world’s biggest negotiation, a series from The Anthill podcast.

Jack Marley, Environment + Energy Editor and Host of the Climate Fight podcast series, The Conversation • conversation
Oct. 27, 2021 ~35 min

If we want to build a just zero-carbon future, climate discussions need to be diversified now

Research shows white male voices tend to dominate climate discussions - this must change if we are to halt environmental destruction.

Alix Dietzel, Teaching Assistant in Global Politics and Ethics, University of Bristol • conversation
Oct. 25, 2021 ~6 min

The climate crisis affects everyone – here's how to make sure discussions aren't dominated by white men

Research shows white male voices tend to dominate climate discussions - this must change if we are to halt environmental destruction.

Alix Dietzel, Teaching Assistant in Global Politics and Ethics, University of Bristol • conversation
Oct. 25, 2021 ~6 min


The term 'Anthropocene' isn't perfect - but it shows us the scale of the environmental crisis we've caused

Although alternative terms have been suggested, the Anthropocene captures the magnitude of the crisis we face.

Peter Sutoris, Research Affiliate in Anthropology, SOAS, University of London • conversation
Oct. 20, 2021 ~8 min

The left behind. Climate Fight podcast part 3 transcript

This is a transcript of part 3 of Climate Fight: the world’s biggest negotiation, a series from The Anthill podcast.

Jack Marley, Environment + Energy Editor and Host of the Climate Fight podcast series, The Conversation • conversation
Oct. 20, 2021 ~37 min

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