Carbon capture could keep global warming in check—here's how it works
How does carbon capture and storage work? Deposit Photos With only 11 or so years to dramatically cut our emissions and avert the worst...
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UK parliament the first in the world to declare an “environment and climate emergency”.
MPs have passed a motion making the UK parliament the first in the world to declare an “environment and climate emergency”. The symbolic...
Could Air-Conditioning Fix Climate Change?
Researchers propose a carbon-neutral “synthetic oil well” on every rooftop It is one of the great dilemmas of climate change: We take...
World’s largest ice shelf melting 10 times faster than expected as waters heat up Research reveals
The world’s largest ice shelf is melting 10 times faster than expected due to solar heating of the surrounding Antarctic Ocean,...
Working from home could ‘significantly’ reduce UK’s CO2 emissions
Employers allowing staff to work from home more often could be the key to reducing the UK’s carbon footprint, new research has suggested....
Mechanical trees capture CO2 passively
Researchers at Arizona State University have developed ‘mechanical trees’ that capture CO2 passively and sequester it for industrial and...
11 tiny changes to earn £6,000 extra a year – and they’re good for the planet too
From ditching loo roll to ignoring the best before dates on your food, here's how going green can cut your bills SAVING the planet can...
Why Greta Thunberg is now my go-to girl - Stewart Lee
My reverie about cold war certainties was shattered by the Scandi teenager’s crusading zeal Last time I filed one of these Observer...
Uber is convenient for city commuters — but bad for cities
Uber’s impact on cities has been immense over its 10-year history. The ride-hailing app has gone from being a cheaper and easier black...
The Bank of England lays bare the “very real” trillion-dollar risks of climate change
My message today is simple. Climate change poses significant risks to the economy and to the financial system, and while these risks may...
A new Stanford study shows the economic cost of climate change is more global inequality
One of the major successes of the 21st century has been the reduction in global inequality. But the wealth gap between countries could...
A climate change preview: Trees at the South Pole, 60 feet of sea-level rise.
Leaves of the extinct southern beech (Nothofagus beardmorensi) found at Oliver Bluffs, in the Transantarctic mountains, Antarctica....
Can a Hashtag challenge Solve Plastic Pollution?
No, but its a good start Hashtags — What are they good for? At best, they allow us to connect with like-minded people, discover online...
Support for Extinction Rebellion soars after Easter protests
Climate activists say pressure growing on politicians to act as donations flood in Support for Extinction Rebellion in the UK has...
Last time CO2 levels were this high, there were trees at the South Pole
Pliocene beech fossils in Antarctica when CO2 was at similar level to today point to planet’s future Trees growing near the South Pole,...
I collected my plastic waste for a year, and learned the truth about recycling
I decided not to throw away any of my plastic waste for a year when, in 2016, while out on a run, I stumbled across vast amounts of...
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