How climate negotiators turn national self-interest into global collective action

Negotiating global progress on climate change involves walking a fine line, as a former UN official explains.

Asif Husain-Naviatti, Visiting Fellow in International Climate Governance, Columbia University • conversation
Nov. 27, 2023 ~9 min

Climate crisis: what to consider if you're questioning whether to have children

Is the disastrous impact we’re having on the planet affecting our decision about having children of our own?

Laura Sochas, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, School of Social and Political Science, The University of Edinburgh • conversation
Nov. 24, 2023 ~8 min


Lizards, insects and other species are evolving with climate change, but not fast enough

From dark dragonflies becoming paler to plants flowering earlier, some species are slowly evolving with the climate. Evolutionary biologists explain why few will evolve fast enough.

James Stroud, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolution, Georgia Institute of Technology • conversation
Nov. 21, 2023 ~10 min

Lizards, fish and other species are evolving with climate change, but not fast enough

From dark dragonflies becoming paler to plants flowering earlier, some species are slowly evolving with the climate. Evolutionary biologists explain why few will evolve fast enough.

James Stroud, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolution, Georgia Institute of Technology • conversation
Nov. 21, 2023 ~10 min

Insects are spreading a devastating plant disease in Italy – Britain must keep it out

The meadow spittlebug can transmit a deadly bacterium – many plants in Britain could be at risk.

Vinton Thompson, Research Associate in the Division of Invertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History • conversation
Nov. 16, 2023 ~6 min

Sunak's climate shift is out of touch with the demands of the UK's workforce – here's why

Our survey of UK workers reveals their deep concern about climate change – many want to see action being taken.

Jo Cutter, Lecturer in Work and Employment Relations, University of Leeds • conversation
Nov. 9, 2023 ~7 min

How global warming shakes the Earth: Seismic data show ocean waves gaining strength as the planet warms

The same instruments used to measure earthquakes pick up vibrations as ocean waves put pressure on the sea floor. Four decades of data tell a story about ocean storms.

Richard Aster, Professor of Geophysics and Department Head, Colorado State University • conversation
Nov. 6, 2023 ~7 min

Carbon budget for 1.5°C will run out in six years at current emissions levels – new research

For a two-in-three chance of staying within 1.5°C, the budget shrinks to one-and-a-half years.

Robin Lamboll, Research Fellow in Atmospheric Science, Imperial College London • conversation
Oct. 30, 2023 ~7 min


Glacial lake outburst floods in Alaska and the Himalayas show evolving hazards in a warming world

Alaska has at least 120 glacier-dammed lakes, and almost all have drained at least once since 1985, a new study shows. Small ones have been producing larger floods in recent years.

Brianna Rick, Postdoctoral Fellow, Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center, University of Alaska Anchorage • conversation
Oct. 9, 2023 ~8 min

Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location is a major barrier to a just transition

In a greener future, what becomes of current fossil fuel workers? Despite possessing skills applicable to green industries, their geographical locations will limit their opportunities.

Junghyun Lim, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 ~7 min

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