Hyperthermals: What can they tell us about modern global warming?
Around 50m years ago, Earth was struck by a series of short-term phases of rapid global warming, known collectively as “hyperthermals”.
Lasting for a few...
Analysis: How well have climate models projected global warming?
Scientists have been making projections of future global warming using climate models of increasing complexity for the past four decades.
These models, driven by atmospheric...
IEA: Renewable electricity set to grow 40% globally by 2022
The world’s renewable electricity capacity is set to rise sharply over the next five years, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says, expanding 43% on...
IEA: Renewable energy set to grow 40% globally by 2022
The world’s renewable energy capacity is set to rise sharply over the next five years, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says, expanding 43% on...
Grass-fed beef will not help tackle climate change, report finds
Billed as a more environmentally friendly way to rear cattle, grass-fed beef has been the red meat of choice for many a climate-conscious carnivore.
Indeed,...
World can meet growing food demands and limit warming to 1.5C, study says
Carbon emissions from agriculture can be significantly cut while still meeting the food demands of the world’s growing population, a new study says.
Agriculture and...
Analysis: What does revised methane data mean for the Paris Agreement?
A study released today finds that global methane emissions from agriculture are much larger than previous estimates have suggested.
Revised calculations find that methane emissions...
Tropical forests are ‘no longer carbon sinks’ because of human activity
Tropical forests now emit more carbon than they are able to absorb from the atmosphere as a result of the dual effects of deforestation...
Guest post: Authors respond to misinterpretations of their 1.5C carbon budget paper
This is a guest post written jointly by all the authors of the widely reported – and debated – paper, Millar et al, published...
Report lays out vision for ‘ambitious’ UK energy efficiency plan
An ambitious new infrastructure programme is needed to help to decarbonise the UK’s buildings – and a sweeping new plan shows what it could...
Latest news
Popular Articles
Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
Link to full source:...
Do you see a devil in this orchid?
Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
Link to full source: Do you see a devil...
Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
Link to full source: Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
Link to full source:...
10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
Link to full source: 10 magical places saved...