Climate wealth borrowing by countries since 1950

An integrated assessment model calibrated on past economic and climate development is used to estimate the historical time-series of the social costs of carbon...

Putting plasticity into practice for effective conservation actions under climate change

AbstractPhenotypic plasticity may help species to persist in the face of rapid change, yet we lack a management-friendly framework for incorporating plasticity into conservation...

The historical social cost of fossil and industrial CO2 emissions

AbstractPast CO2 emissions have been causing social costs and continue to reduce wealth in the future. Countries differ considerably in their amounts and time...

Sensitivity of Arctic CH4 emissions to landscape wetness diminished by atmospheric feedbacks

AbstractSimulations using land surface models suggest future increases in Arctic methane emissions to be limited by the thaw-induced drying of permafrost landscapes. Here we...

Sensory perception and behaviour of insect pollinators under climate change

Climate change impacts on insect pollinators has largely focused on changes in abundance and range, yet pollination capacity also relies on ability to acquire,...

Leadership in carbon pricing encourages other countries to follow

Climate policy adoption in one country increases the probability of adoption in neighbouring countries. Governments can thus support global climate action by adopting a...

Urgent abatement of industrial sources of nitrous oxide

The industrial emissions of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas and stratospheric ozone-depleting substance, have increased since 2010. However, untapped abatement potential for industrial...

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...