Climate Change
Does net zero pose a threat to food security?
Sulfur plays a key role in agriculture and fertilizers. But most of the world’s sulphur comes from fossil fuels, meaning that net zero may slash supply.
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Agriculture, Food and Beverage
What is the climatarian diet, and is it better for the planet than going vegan or vegetarian?
The climatarian diet is designed to be healthy and climate friendly, but still allows you to eat some meat and other foods that generate carbon emissions.
Climate Change
Five things you need to know about the Glasgow Climate Pact
The Glasgow Climate Pact has been agreed by 197 countries, following the conclusion of the UN climate conference COP26. Two experts break the pact down.
Climate Change
COP26: Experts give their verdict on the summit and the Glasgow Climate Pact
The Conversation asked experts from around the world for their reaction to the outcomes of this year’s UN climate summit, COP26.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
What was life like for our earliest ancestors? This video game lets you find out
Available on Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC, 'Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey' lets players travel back in time and play through the evolution of the human race.
Future of the Environment
Massive reforestation is key to averting a climate catastrophe
New research suggests that reforesting the planet offers us the greatest current opportunity to mitigate climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Future of the Environment
European colonisation of the Americas might have caused global cooling, according to new research
The collapse of farming as a result of the new diseases explorers brought to the Americas might even have changed the climate, according to new research.