CLIMATE
COP25: Climate Summit kicks off in Madrid with statements of warning
Dec 03, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
For the 25th time in history, the United Nations has convened for its annual two-week summit, trying to collectively solve the climate crisis. But is the will there to make real change?
Climatewatch - Chile cancels COP25
Nov 28, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
Marco Magrini wonders if the annual gathering of world leadership on environmental matters can make any real impact following its rushed relocation
Rich and poor countries cover the climate crisis very differently
Nov 14, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A review of climate crisis coverage in the global media has revealed that rich countries and poor countries take a very different approach to environmental reporting
Conscious uncoupling: The link between China’s growth and increased pollution has come to an end
Oct 31, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The link between China’s economic growth and increased pollution has come to an end, but the path to sustainability is far from complete
Phenomenally powerful superbolts follow unusual patterns
Oct 29, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
An analysis of nine year’s worth of lightning data, covering two billion strikes has led to some unusual discoveries about the phenomenally powerful ‘superbolt’
Gamers go green with Tiny Footprint
Oct 25, 2019
Written by
Eddie Forman
When getting on ‘board’ with sustainability is the entire goal
The nitrogen dilemma: can we reduce fertilisers and still feed the world?
Oct 15, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
Excessive use of nitrogen-based fertilisers is contributing to numerous environmental problems, but a more balanced approach is necessary if the world’s growing population is to be fed
Global Climate Strike: Voices of the protestors
Sep 21, 2019
Written by
Helena Hosking
Yesterday saw one of the biggest public protest movements in history take to streets around the world. We caught up with some of the voices being raised in central London to hear what they had to say...
Thunberg and Juliana plaintiffs strike back against US climate denial machine
Sep 20, 2019
Written by
Matt Maynard
On the eve of millions of world citizens going on strike for climate action, the Swedish teenager who inspired them deflects all attention back to the science
The brand names fighting back against deforestation
Sep 19, 2019
Written by
Jake Stones
How many trees can you plant in a day?
Naomi Klein: The people can declare a climate emergency
Sep 16, 2019
Written by
Harriet Constable
Naomi Klein is back and calling for a new world order in her latest work, which gathers together more than a decade of her passionate writing
Why natural disasters can lead to authoritarian rule
Aug 23, 2019
Written by
Sam McKain
A report details how tropical storms are fuelling the rise of authoritarian governments through relief aid distributed to citizens in the form of a ‘bribe’
Nationalism can’t solve the climate crisis
Aug 22, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
Nationalism might gain political points in certain parts of the world, but for Marco Magrini, it’s going to take a planet-wide approach to solve the real issues
Bitcoin’s massive carbon footprint
Aug 06, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The environmental impact of Bitcoin is higher than its virtual nature might suggest
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[From the Geographical Archive] James Lovelock – the man who connected the Earth
Jul 26, 2019
Written by
Geographical
The idea of the Earth as a self-regulating, living organism was once scorned by the scientific community. But this holistic view has since gained widespread acceptance. On the occasion of his 100th birthday, Geographical revisits our 2000 interview with James…
Does humanity now have the go-ahead to block out the sun?
Jul 25, 2019
Written by
Jake Stones
The fight to save the planet takes off
UK Environmental experts declare a climate emergency
Jul 12, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management pledges to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 and declares a climate emergency
The largest migration on Earth
Jul 04, 2019
Written by
Geographical
Deep sea expert Dr Alex Rogers explains the importance of the ocean’s carbon cycle in regulating life on our planet
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