How countries in conflict zones can recover from floods – lessons from Pakistan

Our expert in disaster recovery and climate change adaptation calls for a longer-term response to conflict zones affected by severe flooding, such as Libya and Pakistan.

Olasunkanmi Habeeb Okunola, Visiting Scientist, United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), United Nations University • conversation
March 5, 2024 • ~8 min

Three ways climate change is pushing butterflies and moths to their limits

Climate change puts pressure on British butterflies and moths - sometimes pushing them to the edges of their geographical range or shifting the timing of their life cycle so they can’t feed.

Elizabeth Duncan, Associate Professor of Zoology, University of Leeds • conversation
Feb. 29, 2024 • ~8 min

Three secrets to successful climate litigation

As new climate-related cases are brought to court, our expert outlines key aspects that could change the legal landscape.

Morgiane Noel, PhD Candidate, Migration, Climate Change, Human Rights, European Law and International Law, Trinity College Dublin • conversation
Feb. 28, 2024 • ~7 min

Tracking tropical turtles deep down to the seabed reveals their feeding habits

Deeper ocean habitats (30-150 metres) are a key feeding ground for critically endangered hawksbill turtles.

Nicole Esteban, Associate Professor of Marine Biology, Swansea University • conversation
Feb. 21, 2024 • ~6 min

Jo Brand translated my science. I’m certain that comedy can connect people to climate change

Climate scientist Mark Maslin pairs up with comedian Jo Brand to explain the urgency of the climate crisis. Together, they find that humour cuts through in ways that plain facts just can’t.

Mark Maslin, Professor of Natural Sciences, UCL • conversation
Feb. 19, 2024 • ~7 min

Struggling seabirds thrown a lifeline by new commercial fishing ban in the North Sea – but it may not be enough

Many seabird colonies around UK coastlines struggle to breed because the sandeels they feed on have been overfished. The upcoming closure of sandeel fisheries will be good news for marine wildlife.

Ruth Dunn, Senior Research Associate in Marine Ecology, Lancaster University • conversation
Feb. 13, 2024 • ~8 min

El Niño is starting to lose strength after fueling a hot, stormy year, but it’s still powerful − an atmospheric scientist explains what’s ahead for 2024

The strong El Niño that started in 2023 will still have big impacts at least through March. Here’s what to watch for next.

Paul Roundy, Professor of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University at Albany, State University of New York • conversation
Feb. 8, 2024 • ~7 min

Eight things grassroots football clubs can do to reach net zero

By inspiring collective action, amateur football clubs can drive positive behaviour change and embed sustainability tactics in grassroots sport.

Mark Charlton, Net Zero Research Theme Director, De Montfort University • conversation
Feb. 2, 2024 • ~7 min

Green Football Weekend: eight things grassroots clubs can do to reach net zero

By inspiring collective action, amateur football clubs can drive positive behaviour change and embed sustainability tactics in grassroots sport.

Mark Charlton, Net Zero Research Theme Director, De Montfort University • conversation
Feb. 2, 2024 • ~7 min

The palm tree that lives beneath the rainforest floor

A recently discovered palm tree has an unusual survival strategy - it flowers and fruits beneath the ground

Chungui Lu, Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Jan. 24, 2024 • ~6 min

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