Genetically modified crops aren't a solution to climate change, despite what the biotech industry says
Biotech firms are using climate goals opportunistically in an attempt to force through the deregulation of genetically modified crops.
Dec. 15, 2023 • ~8 min
Wolf protection in Europe has become deeply political – Spain's experience tells us why
Some European countries view wolf protection differently to others. A look at Spain’s experience may explain why.
Oct. 16, 2023 • ~8 min
The US broke global trade rules to try to fix climate change – to finish the job, it has to fix the trade system
Joe Biden’s ‘buy American’ effort with EVs likely violated World Trade Organization rules that the US helped create. The US has an opportunity now to update the system – if it’s willing to take it.
Sept. 5, 2023 • ~10 min
Northern Europe faces biggest relative increase in uncomfortable heat and is dangerously unprepared -- new research
Rising temperatures threaten the UK, Switzerland and Norway with more uncomfortably hot days – new research.
July 14, 2023 • ~6 min
Ocean heat is off the charts – here's what that means for humans and ecosystems around the world
Drought in Europe, dwindling Arctic sea ice, a slow start to the Indian monsoon – unusually hot ocean temperatures can disrupt climate patterns around the world, as an ocean scientist explains.
June 21, 2023 • ~7 min
Europe has lost over half a billion birds in 40 years. The single biggest cause? Pesticides and fertilisers
Insect-eating birds such as swifts and yellow wagtails are particularly vulnerable.
June 1, 2023 • ~8 min
Humans were using fire in Europe 50,000 years earlier than we thought – new research
Signs of controlled fire use from Spain are at least 50,000 years older than previous evidence.
May 19, 2023 • ~8 min
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