5 things to watch for in the latest IPCC report on climate science
On Aug. 9, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will release its most comprehensive report on the science of climate change since 2013. It…
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What is ‘climate justice’?
It begins with the idea that the adverse impacts of a warming climate are not felt equitably among people. Climate change, an inherently social…
Explainer: How China could offer ‘debt swaps’ to help developing nations tackle climate change
With the Covid-19 pandemic driving up government debt across many nations, there are growing calls for “debt swaps” to be used to help developing nations…
Climate scientists: concept of net zero is a dangerous trap
Sometimes realisation comes in a blinding flash. Blurred outlines snap into shape and suddenly it all makes sense. Underneath such revelations is typically a much…
Are life-cycle assessments worth the (recycled) paper they’re printed on?
Developed to provide a blueprint for environmental action, LCAs often sow seeds of discord. What can be done to fix that? Single-use items — which…
Q&A: What does the Brexit deal say about climate change and energy?
Last month, four years after the Brexit referendum, the UK and the EU agreed on a trade deal just days before the 31 December deadline. As well…
Climate change will be sudden and cataclysmic. We need to act fast
Tipping points could fundamentally disrupt the planet and produce abrupt change in the climate. A mass methane release could put us on an irreversible path…
Greta – A star in a galaxy of young climate activists
In 2019 the world was awed when Greta Thunberg emerged as a global activist against climate change. She was named “Time Person of the Year…