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How to overcome political polarization on climate change

Ula Chrobak — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:13 GMT

Conversations — in real life — can help bridge the partisan divide, but the trick is to have some structure to the discussion, says a human ecologist

Indigenous languages are founts of environmental knowledge

Katarina Zimmer — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:25 GMT

Peoples who live close to nature have a rich lore of plants, animals and landscapes embedded in their mother tongues — which may hold vital clues to protecting biodiversity

The race to understand polar ice sheets

Leslie Carol Roberts — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:15 GMT

As glacial cliffs break off and destabilize frozen landscapes, glaciologist Richard Alley focuses on the fractures. The work could improve predictions about future sea-level rise.

Does it work to pay people not to cut the forest?

Tim Vernimmen — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:10 GMT

Evidence that the approach helps to save trees, preserve ecosystems and reduce carbon emissions is often hard to come by. But it can succeed if it’s done right, says an economist.

Can probiotics protect corals from problems like bleaching?

Lesley Evans Ogden — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:12 GMT

Lab experiments suggest that a dose of carefully selected microbes may boost the health of these reef-building creatures and their symbiotic algae

Is this ‘age of the delta’ coming to an end?

Boyce Upholt — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:05 GMT

The wet landmasses, though inherently impermanent, have been essential to both people and wildlife for thousands of years. But recent shifts have brought on some rapid losses that worry scientists.

Not enough fish in the sea

Nicola Jones — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:22 GMT

The scientist who found a way to tally up global catches is an ocean advocate and a vocal critic of industrial fisheries. Now we have a treaty for the high seas — but does it go far enough?

Controlled burns won’t save all of California from wildfire

Nicola Jones — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:01 GMT

There are two types of wildfire in the state, and they’re on the rise for different reasons. Each needs a distinct management approach, a researcher says.

AI for better crops

Saugat Bolakhe — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:17 GMT

The technology could transform how growers protect their harvests, by detecting plant diseases very early on. But the challenge is to develop tools that are as affordable as they are effective.

Mistletoes in a warming world

Nicola Jones — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:12 GMT

Can the famous parasitic plants help animals to survive climate change, or will they be killed off by extreme weather?

What can cities do to survive extreme heat?

M. Mitchell Waldrop — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:19 GMT

Urban heat waves are getting worse, but better data and timely government action could make them less deadly

Rethinking insurance for floods, wildfires and other catastrophes

Emily Underwood — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:21 GMT

The industry is in crisis just when disaster coverage is most needed

How cities can fight climate change

Deepa Padmanaban — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:09 GMT

Urban activities — think construction, transportation, heating, cooling and more — are major sources of greenhouse-gas emissions. Today, a growing number of cities are striving to slash their emission to net zero — here’s what they need to do.

Mining museums’ genomic treasures

Eryn Brown — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:27 GMT

The world’s natural history collections hold billions of biological specimens, many of which still contain DNA. Scientists exploring these genetic repositories are gaining new, historical perspectives on how animals evolve.

Rethinking air conditioning amid climate change

Saugat Bolakhe — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:12 GMT

ACs and refrigerators help keep people safe — but they also further warm the planet. Scientists are working on eco-friendlier solutions as global demand for cooling grows.

How to handle climate anxiety

James Gaines — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:29 GMT

Worry over the planet’s future is taking a toll on emotional well-being, researchers say. Here’s how to cope so we don’t lose hope for our planet and for ourselves.

A healthy environment as a human right

Katarina Zimmer — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:20 GMT

UN recognition would strengthen legal arguments for preserving nature

Why solar geoengineering should be part of the climate crisis solution

Betsy Mason — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:16 GMT

The controversial technology of reflecting sunlight away from the planet could help blunt the worst impacts of climate change

Pollution evolution: The little fish that could

Wudan Yan — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:23 GMT

Where other species succumbed, the killifish survived contaminated habitats. It’s a finding that could help researchers understand environmental risk factors for humans.

Why green energy finally makes economic sense

Bob Holmes — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:14 GMT

Solar and wind generators have suddenly become just as cheap as other ways to produce electric power