Climate change and Earth’s future. Here’s what you need to know
The latest climate change report is the most sobering yet from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
The world’s climate change progress since 2019 is (mostly) bad news
While we’ve seen lots of positive talk and commitments from some governments, our vital signs are mostly not trending in the right direction.
Offshore wind turbines could number 30,000 by 2030
Such a rate of expansion is going to require new ideas in ocean engineering to install them.
Wind turbines off the coast could help Australia become an energy superpower, research finds
More than ten offshore wind farms are currently proposed for Australia. If built, their combined capacity would be greater than all coal-fired power plants in the nation.
‘Environmental accounting’ could revolutionise nature conservation, but Australia has squandered its potential
Environmental accounting, for which Australia has a national strategy, seeks to integrate environmental and economic data to ensure sustainable decision making.
Raze paradise to put in a biofuel crop? No, there are far better ways to tackle climate change
Climate change and biodiversity loss are the two greatest challenges to humanity and our planet.
Consumers want companies to be transparent about their environmental impact
“Consumers want companies to use simple terms and data, and to explain the direct and measurable environmental impact of their purchases.”
Ending the climate crisis is possible, especially if we take imperfect action
“Climate change is the defining problem of our generation, yet people still feel powerless to act because it’s all just too confusing.”
Plant-based burgers: should some be considered ‘junk food’?
Many plant-based foods on the market now contain ingredients considered risky to health – but they are not necessarily all bad…
Five tips to help reduce the environmental impact of your menstruation
Here are six ways that women can help mitigate the impact of using sanitary products during menstruation on the environment.
Climate explained: could biofuels replace all fossil fuels in New Zealand?
Professor Troy Baisden from the University of Waikato in New Zealand explains the economic and climate benefits of biofuels.
NFTs: what are they and why do they have such a massive carbon footprint?
Because they depend on a blockchain, NFTs use a lot of energy, explains Peter Howson of Northumbria University, Newcastle.
How palm oil became the world’s most hated, most used fat source
Palm oil has been called the world’s most hated crop – but it is everywhere today, in food, soap, lipstick, even newspaper ink.
